The Other Side of Campus
Episode Archive
Episode Archive
30 episodes of The Other Side of Campus since the first episode, which aired on September 8th, 2020.
-
Episode 19: Digging Deep: Collaboration, Interdisciplinarity, and Hands-on Learning with Adam Rabinowitz
May 7th, 2021 | Season 1 | 57 mins 35 secs
experiential learning, storytelling, teaching, teamwork
On this final episode of our first season, Dixie and Katie speak with archaeologist Dr. Adam Rabinowitz. Adam brings his expertise in experiential learning to the show and entertains us with his powerful story from the time he was on his first archaeological expedition (as a teenager) with his aunt in Italy. Take a listen, and thanks so much for joining us on The Other Side of Campus!
-
Episode 18: Eat, Drink, Think: From the Dinner Table to the Classroom with Hi'ilei Hobart
April 23rd, 2021 | Season 1 | 30 mins 18 secs
anthropology, culture, experiential learning, food, history
On this episode, Jen and Stephanie speak with UT anthropologist Hi'ilei Hobart who brings her unique research on food sovereignty and indigenous peoples to the proverbial table of this podcast, discussing the ways in which her personal experiences have shaped her writing and her classroom. We enjoyed this conversation, and we hope you do too! Thanks for joining us on The Other Side of Campus!
-
Episode 17: Teaching Growth Mindset through the Art Gallery Experience with Siobhán McCusker
April 9th, 2021 | Season 1 | 40 mins 8 secs
From the Blanton Museum of Art, Siobhán McCusker, an artist and innovative educator, joins Jen, Stephanie, and Dixie to talk about the creative ways in which she uses the art gallery experience as a microcosm for teaching growth mindset to classrooms (and faculty) of all disciplines. We really enjoyed this wonderful and uplifting conversation and we hope you do as well. Thank you!
-
Episode 16: "It's Definitely Been a Journey": Nursing a Learning Mindset with Danica Sumpter
March 26th, 2021 | Season 1 | 47 mins 30 secs
health, inequality, nursing, racism, teaching
Dr. Danica Sumpter from UT's School of Nursing joins Dixie and Stephanie to talk about her incredible personal journey to nursing and teaching nursing as well as her high-impact work in so many areas of society, including the Black Mamas Community Collective. Her inspiring story and mindful practices in an online classroom environment are so helpful for all teachers across disciplines and settings. Thanks for listening, and we hope you enjoy!
-
Episode 15: "It's All About Communication" with Mike Mackert
March 12th, 2021 | Season 1 | 39 mins 11 secs
communication, covid, health, online learning
On this fun episode, Mike Mackert, the illustrious director of UT's Center for Health Communication, regales Dixie and Jen with his (very) non-linear personal journey to his current high-impact platform of evidence-based health communication strategies and and the amazing work of his team that truly spans the vast campus of The University of Texas at Austin. Thanks for listening!
-
Episode 14: "We Are Faculty": Campus Climate, Community, and Career Cultivation with Tasha Beretvas
February 26th, 2021 | Season 1 | 40 mins 1 sec
campus community, career, growth, teaching
On this episode, Dixie and Jen speak with Senior Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs at UT Tasha Beretvas. Dr. Beretvas has had an illustrious, winding career which has taken her from programming at IBM to being an all-star teacher at The University of Texas at Austin. This was a fun and open discussion about the various types of faculty on campus and the challenges Tasha faces as both a professor and administrator. Thanks for joining us on The Other Side of Campus!
-
Episode 13: Global Classrooms, Sacred Spaces, and the Bright Side of COVID with Sean Theriault
January 29th, 2021 | Season 1 | 47 mins 15 secs
2020 reflection, classroom experience, global exchange, teaching
Highly-lauded UT professor of government Sean Theriault joins Stephanie and Katie to talk about the lessons of 2020, teaching the politics of Covid in a global classroom setting, and how the pandemic actually made his class BETTER! Thanks for joining us on the Other Side of Campus!
-
Episode 12: Rich Reddick Talks Student Mentorship, Cultural Taxation, and Inclusion and Equity
December 18th, 2020 | Season 1 | 48 mins 37 secs
diversity, health, inclusion, inequality, mentorship, student wellness, teaching
On yet another fun and important episode, we have the great pleasure of bringing on the amazing Rich Reddick, the Associate Dean for equity, community engagement, and outreach at UT. A professor of many talents, Rich talks about his own career path, mentorship of students, and student wellness. Take a listen and thanks for joining us on the Other Side of Campus. Happy Holidays to all!
-
Episode 11: Two Guys (and Two Gals!) on Effective Learning with Art Markman and Bob Duke
December 4th, 2020 | Season 1 | 48 mins 11 secs
effective learning, higher education, thinking
On this very special episode, Two Guys on Your Head hosts Art Markman and Bob Duke pay a visit to The Other Side of Campus for a fun discussion with Jen and Stephanie about effective learning and teaching. You don't want to miss this interesting and hilarious collaboration. Thanks for joining us!
-
Episode 10: Inclusivity, Mentorship, and the Battle for Space with Moriba Jah
November 20th, 2020 | Season 1 | 46 mins 11 secs
learning through failure, mentorship, raising awareness, space, teaching
Dr. Moriba Jah of the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at UT joins us to discuss his unconventional life trajectory that took him from guarding nukes in Montana for the Air Force to being a renowned academic with a mission to enlighten the general public about the environmental dangers we pose to our final frontier. Thanks for listening!
-
Episode 9: Social Work in Academia: Teaching the "Twilight" Generation with Diane McDaniel Rhodes
November 2nd, 2020 | Season 1 | 47 mins 37 secs
books, culture, learning, movies, racism, social work, society, teaching
From the Steve Hicks School of Social Work, Diane McDaniel Rhodes joins us for a fun, thematic discussion about young adult fiction as well as the problematic nature of beloved popular culture icons and the narratives they propound. Thanks for joining us!
-
Episode 8: "The Joy of Thinking" with Michael Starbird
October 23rd, 2020 | Season 1 | 47 mins 41 secs
learning through failure, math, teaching, tennis
On this episode, Dixie and Stephanie are joined by Professor of Mathematics Michael P. Starbird to talk about his book the Five Elements of Effective Thinking and the practical applications of his principles in the classroom to encourage positive change and growth in students. Thanks for joining us for this valuable and fun discussion!
-
Episode 7: The "Hero's Journey": Learning through Failure and Teaching through Identity
October 16th, 2020 | Season 1 | 54 mins 11 secs
first generation college students, learning, storytelling, teaching
Narratives shape our world in infinite ways, and on this episode, Jen and Stephanie interview Dr. Rachel Gonzalez-Martin to better understand how much established narratives impose restrictions upon the learning environment, sometimes undermining the identity and creativity of students and faculty alike. Thanks for joining us on The Other Side of Campus!
-
Episode 6: What Else is Possible?: Experiential Learning and the Growth Mindset
October 9th, 2020 | Season 1 | 35 mins 40 secs
experiential learning, teaching
On this episode, Stephanie talks with long-time professor of practice Dixie Stanforth about learning through failing, experimental learning, and what it really means to have and exhibit a growth mindset in the classroom. Thanks for joining us!
-
Episode 5: The Great Debate: US Politics in the Classroom with Daron Shaw
October 2nd, 2020 | Season 1 | 56 mins 51 secs
elections, government, online teaching, politics
On this episode, Dr. Daron Shaw, professor of government, discusses the tricky subject of handling politics and elections in the classroom during this unprecedented time in US history.
-
Episode 4: Examining Global Racism in the Classroom with Chelsi West Ohueri
September 25th, 2020 | Season 1 | 38 mins 16 secs
health, inequality, racism, teaching
On this entertaining episode, Jen and Stephanie have a fun conversation with anthropologist Chelsi West Ohueri from UT's Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies. Chesi tells us her unique and amazing journey to anthropology and the remarkable turn of events that thrust her into Albania, which in turn shaped her research and teaching. Thank you for joining us!