Beyond the Syllabus: Pedagogy and Purpose
Beyond the Syllabus: Pedagogy and Purpose explores how teaching transforms identity, confidence, and purpose, not just content. Hosted by Dr. Tiffanie Turner-Henderson, each episode features authentic conversations with educators, students, and changemakers on self-efficacy, belonging, AI in learning, service-learning, mentoring, transferable skills, and persistence in higher education. Join us as we explore what happens when learning goes beyond the syllabus.
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What does it truly look like to transition from the classroom to the administrative suite? In this episode of Beyond the Syllabus: Pedagogy and Purpose, we harness the collective wisdom of three exceptional higher education leaders to explore the lived experience of rising through the academic ranks.
Joining the conversation are Dr. Tarra Ellis, Dean of the Thayer School of Education at Wingate University, Dr. Carrie Hoefferle, VP a...
Being the "first" in a family to attend college is more than a technical journey through credits and GPAs; it is a profound act of reshaping a family’s legacy. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Dana Patterson, Vice President for Community at Wingate University, to explore the unique journey of first-generation students. We move beyond the traditional challenge narrative to highlight the incredible resilience and per...
Jennifer Joyner and LaToya Counts have devoted their work to helping college students navigate both personal and professional growth. LaToya Counts also extends this work through her book, 7 Step Transition from Student to Professional, her workshops, and her new tool, ForwardStack. Their guidance equips students with the self-awareness, confidence, and focus needed to step into the workforce with purpose. I was honored to have the...
On this episode of Beyond the Syllabus: Pedagogy and Purpose, we explore the transformative power of co-curricular engagement through the expertise of Keyua McElveen, Director of Co-Curricular and Community Experience at Wingate University.
We define the "Co" in Co-Curricular community engagement as a bridge between academic curriculum and real-world community impact. The discussion includes how intentional experiences outside...
What happens when your daily work aligns with a calling? In this episode, we sit down with University Chaplain Dr. Benjamin Sammons to explore the bigger picture beyond the classroom. While higher education often focuses on GPAs and graduation regalia, Dr. Sammons challenges us to look deeper at the "purpose" that guides us when the ceremonies end.
Join us for a calming and reflective conversation about finding your cardinal d...
In this episode of Beyond the Syllabus: Pedagogy and Purpose, I’m joined by my colleague Dr. Mary Jordan, Director of Career Service at Wingate University, to tackle the articulation gap, that challenging space where students’ academic experiences and professional identities connect. This conversation is about building the bridge from the resume to the interview room.
We explore how to empower students with professional ...
In this episode of Beyond the Syllabus: Pedagogy and Purpose, I’m joined by my colleague Dr. Mary Jordan, Director of Career Service at Wingate University, to tackle the articulation gap, that challenging space where students’ academic experiences and professional identities connect. This conversation is about building the bridge from the resume to the interview room.
We explore how to empower students with professional ...
This conversation explores how students move beyond completing assignments to owning and transferring their learning into new academic, professional, and life contexts.
Our focus is on the role of teaching design, reflection, and career storytelling in building student confidence andadaptability.
Have a seat and join the conversation with Logan Barrett, Executive Director, Career & Academic Success & Advising at S...
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