Season 1
June 7, 2021
Interview with Michigan State University President Samuel Stanley
Today we’re talking to Michigan State University President Samuel Stanley. He has a depth of experience and expertise. In addition to being a university president, he is an infectious disease specialist. President Stanley ...
May 31, 2021
Interview with Georgia State University President Mark Becker
Today we’re talking with Georgia State University President Mark Becker. Getting ready to leave the presidency this summer, President Becker shares his perspective looking back. He says change is a slow process, and it’s ha...
May 24, 2021
Interview with Dominican University of California President Mary Marcy
Today we’re talking to Dominican University of California President Mary Marcy. Having spent many years at an array of public and private institutions, she’s retiring after ten years at Dominican University. It’s the last w...
May 17, 2021
Celebrating The One-Year Anniversary of Start The Week With Wisdom with Michael Crow
This is the one-year anniversary of Start The Week With Wisdom and to celebrate we have our original guest, ASU President Michael Crow, back in the hot seat. When we first spoke to President Crow last year about what it was ...
May 10, 2021
Interview with Millie Garcia President of AASCU
Today we’re meeting with the president of AASCU Millie Garcia. Millie has been the president of multiple institutions and now finds herself in a role of leading leaders with the American Association of State Colleges and Uni...
May 3, 2021
Interview Nashville State Community College President Shanna Jackson
Today we’re talking with Nashville State Community College President Shanna Jackson. She discusses a teaching experience that she had that caused her to understand the power of education. Many of the students were the first i...
April 26, 2021
Interview with California’s Senior Policy Adviser Dr. Lande Ajose
Today we’re talking to California’s Senior Policy Adviser Dr. Lande Ajose. She works with the Governor of California to see what they can do to shape the higher education system in their state. Since she represents higher edu...
April 19, 2021
Interview with Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Ed Chancellor Daniel Greenstein
Today we’re talking to Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Ed Chancellor Daniel Greenstein. Chancellor Greenstein is feeling optimistic about where we are in the pandemic, and is proud of what Pennsylvania institutions hav...
April 12, 2021
Interview with Dr. Gaye Theresa Johnson from UCLA
Today we’re talking with Dr. Gaye Theresa Johnson from UCLA. Dr. Johnson has done meaningful work in the areas of racism, cultural history, and political economy. Dr. Johnson describes herself as a lifelong learner and a te...
April 6, 2021
Interview with Pomona College President Gabi Starr
Today we’re talking with Pomona College President Gabi Starr. She just received her second COVID-19 vaccine and feels like they’re turning a corner with all the vaccines going out over campus. She looks forward to bringing ...
March 29, 2021
Interview with Berkeley City College President Angelica Garcia
Today we’re talking with Berkeley City College President, Angelica Garcia. Angelica is just finishing up her first year in the president role, one that she took on during COVID-19. She says she’s mostly been working from ho...
March 22, 2021
Interview with Dillard University President Walter M. Kimbrough
Today we’re talking with Dillard University President Walter M. Kimbrough. President Kimbrough is recognized for his research on African Americans in college and has written the book Follow The Leader: Lessons in Social Medi...
March 16, 2021
Interview with California State University Chancellor Dr. Joseph I. Castro
Today we talk to California State University Chancellor Dr. Joseph I. Castro. The former President of Cal State Fresno took on his new role just two months ago. Even as it can be an awkward time to make a transition because o...
March 8, 2021
Interview with Chancellor Elwood Robinson with Winston-Salem State University
Today we’re joined by Chancellor Elwood Robinson with Winston-Salem State. With students back on campus, Elwood says his institution is doing great amidst this pandemic. They’re learning a lot and are glad to meet the various...
March 2, 2021
Interview with President Brian Noland from East Tennessee State University
Today we’re talking with President Brian Noland from East Tennessee State University . Brian was previously the Chancellor of West Virginia Higher Education Policy Division, giving him a unique perspective. Brian says TSU is...
Feb. 24, 2021
Interview with Oregon State University President F. King Alexander
Today on Start The Week With Wisdom, Bridget and Paul are speaking with Oregon State University President F. King Alexander. Having been President of Murray State University, Cal State Long Beach, and Louisiana State Universi...
Feb. 22, 2021
Interview Two with Paul Quinn College President Michael Sorrell
Today on Start The Week With Wisdom, we’re talking to Paul Quinn College President Michael Sorrell. Having spoken to Mr. Sorrell last Spring, we’re checking in to see what has gone right and what has gone wrong during the cou...
Feb. 10, 2021
Interview with Dr. Sara Goldrick Rab from Temple University and the Hope Center
Today we’re talking with Dr. Sara Goldrick Rab from Temple University and the Hope Center. Dr. Rab wears a lot of hats but describes herself as a scientist that works on the problems of why people start college and don’t fini...
Feb. 1, 2021
Interview with Dr. Richard Reddick from the University of Texas at Austin
Today we’re speaking with Dr. Richard Reddick from the University of Texas at Austin. As a first-generation college student, Dr. Reddick says his job is equal parts teaching, researching, and serving. Dr. Reddick explains the...
Jan. 25, 2021
Interview with Dr. Kristen Renn from Michigan State University
Today we’re speaking with the Educational Administrator for higher, adult, and lifelong education, Kristen Renn from Michigan State University. How Do You Introduce The Work That You Do? Kristen states that she studies colleg...
Jan. 18, 2021
Scholarship 2 Practice: Interview with Dr. Constance ILoh
Today on “Scholarship 2 Practice”, Co-hosts Dr. Derrick Tillman-Kelly and Dr. Bridget Burns are joined by professor and anthropologist Dr. Constance ILoh. Together they tackle the significant issues concerning inclusion, scho...
Jan. 14, 2021
Interview With California Community College Chancellor Eloy Oakley
Today on ‘Weekly Wisdom’ Bridget Burns from University Innovation Alliance and Doug Lederman from Inside Higher Ed sit down with California community college chancellor Eloy Oakley. Many educational leaders had to step up dur...
Jan. 4, 2021
Interview with UC Denver Chancellor Michelle Marks
Together with her co-host Madeline St. Amour, Bridget Burns invites the Chancellor of the University of Colorado, Denver Michelle Marks. Chancellor Marks discusses how to live, exist, and lead and give a sense of positivity t...
Dec. 28, 2020
Interview with Purdue University Global's Chancellor Frank Dooley
Bridget Burns, Executive Director of University Innovation Alliance, is inviting presidents and chancellors of universities to share how they handle the challenges they encounter through a real-time conversation. Today's gues...