Dean David Jenemann of the University of Vermont Honors College: A Community of Inquiry.

Dean David Jenemann of the University of Vermont Honors College: A Community of Inquiry.

Prof. Jenemann did not grow up dreaming of being the Dean of an Honors College. He didn’t think he’d be working with such extraordinary people either. 

Today, he is the Dean of University of Vermont Honors College -  which traces its model to the philosopher, education reformer & an 1879 graduate of UVM, John Dewey.

In this podcast, Dean Jenemann introduces the UVM Honors College, Highlights of Key Programs, How to Apply, UG Research, Study Abroad and Career Opportunities.

In particular, we discuss the following with him:

• Dean David Jenemann’s Background
• UVM Honors College
• Student Requirements
• Career Opportunities

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Introducing Dean David Jenemann, UVM Honors College []
• Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights []
• Professional Background []
• About UVM Honors College []
• Faculty []
• Program Highlights []
• UG Research/Thesis []
• Research Grants []
• Summer Programs []
• Student Participation in Summer Programs []
• Study Abroad []
• How to Apply []
• Student Body Profile []
• Scholarships []
• Career Opportunities []

Our Guest: David Jenemann is Professor of English and the Dean of the University of Vermont Honors College. Dean Jenemann received a Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature from Swarthmore College. He earned his PhD in Comparative Studies in Discourse and Society from the University of Minnesota.

Memorable Quote: “We really want a thesis to be appropriate to a student's major and appropriate to their discipline, as well as a project that they're excited about taking ownership of and seeing it through from germ of an idea to completion.” Dean Jenemann.

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Timothy O’Neil of U of Colorado, Boulder on UG Research: Relational Activity.

Tim discovered undergraduate research as a student at Oklahoma State University when a peer introduced him to this idea of partnering with Faculty and doing research. Tim graduated with 3 different UG degrees -  in English, History and Political Science, each one with a thesis project.

Today, Tim champions and coordinates UG Research at the U of Colorado, Boulder.

On our podcast, Tim O’Neil talks about UG Research at UC Boulder, the role CUR plays, Impact of Research on Students, and finally the Advice for high schoolers.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Introducing Tim O’Neil, University of Colorado Boulder []
• Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights []
• Professional Background []
• Personal UG Experience []
• Research is Teachable []
• Tim’s Role []
• Introducing Students to UG Research []
• Research Infrastructure []
• Student Distribution []
• CUR’s Role []
• Success Stories - The Lightbulb Moment []
• Research Impact on Students []
• What’s Next? []
• Advice for High Schoolers []

Our Guest: Timothy O’Neil is the Asst. Director, Undergraduate Enrichment Programs at University of Colorado, Boulder. Tim received the Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science, History and English from Oklahoma State University. He then earned his Master’s degree in English at Oklahoma State University.

Memorable Quote: “ And yes, everybody can do academic research. We do research all the time, intuitively as we engage with the world. And we bring up prior experience and apply critical thinking. And we're engaging in that activity all the time.” Timothy O’Neil.

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Does Gap Year Prep You for College in College News Fit to Digest. December 5, 2022.

Making sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Gap Year Preparation  []
• Juniors College Prep During Winter Break []
• Preparing for Digital SAT Exam []

Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California.

Resources referred to in this episode:

• Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11]
• US News (Gap Year) []
• US News []
• WTKR []

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Dir. Niels Christensen on the Honors College at Radford University: Where Academic Excellence and Social Community Come Together.

Prof. Niels Christensen’s first experience with Honors College was as a faculty member at San Diego State University and was randomly assigned to teach the Honors Introductory Psychology course.

Prof. Christensen loved teaching these engaged, interesting students so much that he asked the Dept Chair if he could teach this honors class again.

His Dept Chair asked him to get in line!

Today, Prof. Christensen is the Director of the Honors College at Radford University.

In this podcast, Director Christensen introduces the Honors College at Radford University, Notable Programs, What they look for in their Students, Faculty, and Career Opportunities.

In particular, we discuss the following with him:

• Director Niels Christensen’s Background
• Honors College at Radford University
• Student Requirements
• Career Opportunities

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Introducing Dir. Niels Christensen of Honors College at Radford U [0:52]
• Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [2:13]
• Professional Background [4:35]
• About Radford Honors College [6:24]
• Honors College Characteristics [9:22]
• Notable Programs [11:04]
• How to Apply [12:21]
• Student Community Profile [13:57]
• Faculty [15:48]
• UG Research/Capstone [17:34]
• Scholarships [19:01]
• SURF - Summer Research [20:18]
• Study Abroad [21:53]
• Career Opportunities [24:04]
• Wrap up [25:23]

Our Guest: Niels Christensen is Professor of Psychology and the Director of the Honors College at Radford University. Director Christensen received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Notre Dame. He then earned his Master’s and PhD in Social Psychology from Texas A&M University.

Memorable Quote: “ The honors students really liked that sort of conversational discussion, seminar approach to learning. And so all of the honors courses at Radford are capped at 20 students, and they're very small. And that gives the faculty the flexibility to maybe teach the class in somewhat unusual ways.” Director Niels Christensen.

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Top Schools Leave College Rankings in College News Fit to Digest. November 21, 2022.

Making sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• International Enrollments Rise  []
• More US Colleges Offer Direct Admissions []
• Top Law Schools Leave US News Ranking []

Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California.

Resources referred to in this episode:

• Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11]
• CBS News []
• The Wall Street Journal []
• CNN []

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