Beyond the Syllabus: Pedagogy and Purpose

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• Cracking the Code: What Employers Actually Want to Hear and What Students Are Saying 15.06.2026 1t

  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 them join the conversation on “Cracking the Career Code,” where t...
• The "Co" in College: The Power of Co-Curricular Connections 18.05.2026 47min

  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 the classroom foster personal growth and professional readin...
• The Soul Purpose 14.04.2026 35min

  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 direction in a shifting world and how we can help the next gen...
• Name and Claim: Helping Students Own Their Expertise 16.03.2026 36min

  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 language that feels authentic to truly own their expertise. Dr. Jordan sh...
• Teaching for Transfer 02.03.2026 46min

  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 Spring Hill College. Explore episode extras and more at Behin...
• Join the Conversation 02.03.2026 5min

  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 language that feels authentic to truly own their expertise. Dr. Jordan sh...