Visionary Voices: The College President’s Playbook

Ep. 7: Innovative Approaches to Student Success at Central Wyoming College, a Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institution


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In this episode of Visionary Voices, Central Wyoming College leaders, President Brad Tyndall and Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Corlina Daly, discuss the college's designation as a Native American serving non-tribal institution and its impact on their mission and approach to student success. They also talk about the development of a bachelor's degree in tribal leadership and how it aligns with the college's mission. The conversation then shifts to initiatives for supporting student success, including embedded tutoring and an online mental health platform. The importance of collaboration and the college's involvement with the Alliance for Innovation and Transformation (AFIT) is also highlighted. The episode concludes with advice for aspiring leaders and the leaders selecting their  song for the Visionary Voices Spotify playlist.

Guest 1 Name: President Brad Tyndall

Guest 1 Social:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-tyndall-647848132/

Guest 1 Bio: Dr. Brad Tyndall has worked for community colleges for more than 25 years serving as adjunct faculty, full-time faculty, department chair, academic dean, vice president and now president. Tyndall has a Ph.D. in Economics with specializations in Environmental Economics and International Finance. His master’s degree is in Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; both from Colorado State University.
Dr. Brad Tyndall has been the president of Central Wyoming College since July 2016. He has worked in the field of community economic development all of his adult career. Overseas, he worked 5 years in eastern Africa and the Middle East for the US Agency for International Development, Peace Corps, and CARE International.  He was a Fulbright Fellow in economic development for a World Bank affiliate in Kenya. In 2016, he was asked by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to present at its World Environment Day conference in Jubail. After 9/11/2001, to promote peace and understanding, he began doing presentations on Islam and he has published a book recounting his personal perspective.
In the US, Brad has worked in economic development in the community college sector for over 25 years in Colorado (Front Range Community College and Colorado Mountain College), New Mexico (San Juan College), Missouri (Crowder College) and now Wyoming (CWC).
Brad has a B.S. in Science Journalism from the University of Maryland, College Park. He has studied Arabic at the University of Strasbourg in France and at the Sudan Arabic Institute in Khartoum. He speaks English, French, Arabic and some Amharic.
Brad’s Master’s Degree is in Ag & Natural Resource Economics from Colorado State University where his thesis was on the Colorado Corn Market. His Ph.D. in Economics, also from CSU, focused on the innovative solutions to economic development in Africa.
Brad enjoys dabbling in agriculture by way of growing grapes and making wine.  He loves hiking, skiing, and fishing.
Brad is originally from Littleton, CO, and has spent much time hiking and boating in Wyoming with his family. He is married to Audrey and they have three children, Sophia, Tedla, and Jalon.

Guest 2 Name: Dr. Coralina Daly

Guest 2 Social:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/coralina-daly-5052a714/

Guest 2 Bio: Coralina “Cory” Daly was promoted to Vice President of Student Affairs in July 2015. She began working in the library at Central Wyoming College in 2006. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and government in 1998, a Master of Library Science degree from the University of Maryland in 2000, and a Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) from the University of Wyoming in 2019.

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Visionary Voices: The College President’s PlaybookBy Dr. Bryan Gross