From the VC's Shelf

From the VC's Shelf

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From the VC's Shelf episodes

  • Creating Campus Community: TCAT New Faculty – with guests Trina Hall (TCAT Memphis); Dr. Sylvia Phillips (TCAT Chattanooga); Bridger Moreland (TCAT Nashville)

    Join us for a new podcast series as we sit down with TBR students, faculty, and staff to explore themes from the Book, Creating Campus Community: In Search of Ernest Boyer’s Legacy by: William M. McDonald.

    Episode Guest:

    • Trina Hall (TCAT Memphis)
    • Dr. Sylvia Phillips (TCAT Chattanooga)
    • Bridger Moreland (TCAT Nashville)


    This 8-part mini-series will provide listeners with valuable insights into building supportive campus environments that enhance student learning and foster authentic connections. Tune in as we explore how to bring Ernest Boyer’s powerful legacy to life and build the future of higher education together.


    36 min
  • Creating Campus Community: CTL – with guests Candace Justice (Walters State); Ramona Shelton (Motlow State)

    Join us for a new podcast series as we sit down with TBR students, faculty, and staff to explore themes from the Book, Creating Campus Community: In Search of Ernest Boyer’s Legacy by: William M. McDonald.

    Episode Guest:

    • Candace Justice (Walters State)
    • Ramona Shelton (Motlow State)


    This 8-part mini-series will provide listeners with valuable insights into building supportive campus environments that enhance student learning and foster authentic connections. Tune in as we explore how to bring Ernest Boyer’s powerful legacy to life and build the future of higher education together.


    29 min
  • Creating Campus Community: SGA – with guests Tia Miller (Columbia State); Reagan Phillips (Columbia State Student)

    Join us for a new podcast series as we sit down with TBR students, faculty, and staff to explore themes from the Book, Creating Campus Community: In Search of Ernest Boyer’s Legacy by: William M. McDonald.

    Episode Guest:

    • Tia Miller (Columbia State)
    • Reagan Phillips (Columbia State Student)


    This 8-part mini-series will provide listeners with valuable insights into building supportive campus environments that enhance student learning and foster authentic connections. Tune in as we explore how to bring Ernest Boyer’s powerful legacy to life and build the future of higher education together.


    29 min
  • Creating Campus Community: SkillsUSA – with guests Dr. Sharon Couch (Pellissippi St), President Patrick Wade (TCAT Murfreesboro), Scott Mull (TCAT Knoxville Student)

    Join us for a new podcast series as we sit down with TBR students, faculty, and staff to explore themes from the Book, Creating Campus Community: In Search of Ernest Boyer’s Legacy by: William M. McDonald.

    Episode Guest:

    • Dr. Sharon Couch (Pellissippi St)
    • President Patrick Wade (TCAT Murfreesboro)
    • Scott Mull (TCAT Knoxville Student)


    This 8-part mini-series will provide listeners with valuable insights into building supportive campus environments that enhance student learning and foster authentic connections. Tune in as we explore how to bring Ernest Boyer’s powerful legacy to life and build the future of higher education together.


    47 min
  • Creating Campus Community: Perkins – with guests Crystal Fink (TCAT Elizabethton), Melissa Maxwell-Feltner (Student at TCAT Elizabethton), Kacie Hauldren (ETSU)

    Join us for a new podcast series as we sit down with TBR students, faculty, and staff to explore themes from the Book, Creating Campus Community: In Search of Ernest Boyer’s Legacy by: William M. McDonald.

    Episode Guest:

    • Crystal Fink (TCAT Elizabethton)
    • Melissa Maxwell-Feltner (Student at TCAT Elizabethton)
    • Kacie Hauldren (ETSU)


    This 8-part mini-series will provide listeners with valuable insights into building supportive campus environments that enhance student learning and foster authentic connections. Tune in as we explore how to bring Ernest Boyer’s powerful legacy to life and build the future of higher education together.


    28 min
  • Creating Campus Community: Student Success and Innovation Grants – with guests Dr. Antija Allen (Pellissippi State.), Daisy Koffi, (former student participant)

    Join us for a new podcast series as we sit down with TBR students, faculty, and staff to explore themes from the Book, Creating Campus Community: In Search of Ernest Boyer’s Legacy by: William M. McDonald.

    Episode Guest:

    • Dr. Antija Allen (Pellissippi State.)
    • Daisy Koffi, (former student participant)


    This 8-part mini-series will provide listeners with valuable insights into building supportive campus environments that enhance student learning and foster authentic connections. Tune in as we explore how to bring Ernest Boyer’s powerful legacy to life and build the future of higher education together.


    35 min
  • Creating Campus Community: High Impact Practices – with guests Sharon Grigsby (Columbia State), Jessica Mills (Walters State)

    Join us for a new podcast series as we sit down with TBR students, faculty, and staff to explore themes from the Book, Creating Campus Community: In Search of Ernest Boyer’s Legacy by: William M. McDonald.

    Episode Guest:

    • Sharon Grigsby (Columbia State)
    • Jessica Mills (Walters State)


    This 8-part mini-series will provide listeners with valuable insights into building supportive campus environments that enhance student learning and foster authentic connections. Tune in as we explore how to bring Ernest Boyer’s powerful legacy to life and build the future of higher education together.


    38 min
  • Creating Campus Community: Accessibility – with guests Charity Davenport (Pellissippi State), Amie Nephew (TBR)

    Join us for a new podcast series as we sit down with TBR students, faculty, and staff to explore themes from the Book, Creating Campus Community: In Search of Ernest Boyer’s Legacy by: William M. McDonald.

    Episode Guest:

    • Charity Davenport (Pellissippi State)
    • Amie Nephew (TBR)


    This 8-part mini-series will provide listeners with valuable insights into building supportive campus environments that enhance student learning and foster authentic connections. Tune in as we explore how to bring Ernest Boyer’s powerful legacy to life and build the future of higher education together.

    32 min
  • A conversation with the finalists for the 2023 TBR SOAR Awards - TCAT Staff

    A conversation with the winners and finalists for the 2023 TBR SOAR Awards.

    TCAT Staff:  

    • Shasta Carroll, TCAT Hohenwald
    • Sayde Potts, TCAT Crump (winner)
    • Kim Kidd, TCAT Oneida
    • Be sure to tune in to a new podcast series as we sit down with all the winners and finalists for the 2023 TBR SOAR Awards. The Statewide Outstanding Achievement Awards and Recognition honors the contributions of faculty, staff and students within the TBR System.

      This 6-part mini-series will provide listeners with an opportunity to hear inspiring stories from just some of the dedicated individuals who make our campuses vibrant places to learn and grow.


      20 min
    • A conversation with the finalists for the 2023 TBR SOAR Awards - TCAT Faculty

      A conversation with the winners and finalists for the 2023 TBR SOAR Awards.

      TCAT Faculty:  

      • Susan Gates, TCAT Murfreesboro
      • Janaria McIntosh, TCAT Chattanooga (winner)
      • Keesha Klinck, TCAT Crump
      • Be sure to tune in to a new podcast series as we sit down with all the winners and finalists for the 2023 TBR SOAR Awards. The Statewide Outstanding Achievement Awards and Recognition honors the contributions of faculty, staff and students within the TBR System.

        This 6-part mini-series will provide listeners with an opportunity to hear inspiring stories from just some of the dedicated individuals who make our campuses vibrant places to learn and grow.

        34 min

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      Created initially as a monthly conversation on a book selected for reading and discussion, the book club has evolved into a podcast to allow for greater participation. One book is selected each spring…