In this podcast episode, Dr. Colette February shares her experiences as a mature student in the South African higher education environment and how it has positively shaped her identity. She discusses the motivation and needs of mature learners and the importance of flexibility in time and space needs that higher education should consider.

Episode Transcript

This is an introduction to a series of podcast episodes with interviews with chapter authors of the edited volume that emphasizes the importance of the college and postsecondary experience as the key transition point for individuals as they move into the adult world.

Listen to the introductory words of the book editor, Dr. Leslie Cordie. For more details, go to the online forum.

This episode introduces an impish, fun-loving, multi-lingual, lovely lady born in Belgium in 1928. Despite her teenage years being WWII, she has led a full and interesting life. Irene now resides in Wisconsin still enjoying life and sharing her talents. 

Conversations from the Front Porch

In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Oneka Jenkins about women in the trades. Oneka is an instructor with Minnesota Statewide Limited Energy and IBEW Low Voltage Electrical

Bio of interviewee and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.

Conversations from the Front Porch

In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Nancy Chapko about online learner engagement. Dr. Chapko is an Instructional Design Strategist at Gateway Technical College, an adjunct instructor in Career and Technical Education at the University of Wisconsin–Stout, an adjunct instructor of business courses at Wisconsin Technical College, and a National Training Institute (NTI) professional educator for the Electrical Training Alliance.

Bio of The bio of the interviewee and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.

Conversations

In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Alma Gonzalez about university-industry collaboration. Dr. Gonzalez is a visiting researcher at the National University of Ireland – Galway.

Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.

In this episode, Diana Howles discusses how to elevate your online facilitation skills. Diana is co-founder and CEO of Howles Associates, LLC. She is an award-winning speaker and trainer. Diana is also author of the 2022 book, Next Level VirtualTraining: Advance Your Facilitation. Audio transcript can be found in the ⁠online forum⁠.

Conversations

In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Brock Kelley about workforce development in career and tech ed. Dr. Kelley serves as Regional Director of Workforce Development for the Alabama Community College System.

Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.

Conversations from the Front Porch

In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Jacqueline J. Austin about leadership lessons learned. Dr. Austin is the President of the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College in St. Kitts, West Indies.

Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.

Conversations from the Front Porch

In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Chris Stark about workforce in crisis. Chris is a Community and Economic Development Educator for UW-Madison, Division of Extension.

Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.