On Point with Chancellor Harold L. Martin

Anderlyn Smith, a junior, professional theatre student and Dowdy Scholar spent her spring break giving back to the community. She talks to the chancellor about that experience and how it points to her career aspirations and giving back on a larger scale.

Last academic year, a student collaborated with the Office of Student Development to open The Aggie Source, a food pantry for students. This year, the pantry has expanded to open The Aggie Rack where students can come and shop for professional attire ahead of career fairs and interviews.

The United Way of Greater Greensboro raises and allocates money to a network of agencies that meet a variety of critical needs in the community. Chancellor talks to the trio about this project and what they are hoping to accomplish.

Chancellor Martin speaks with Dr. Bryle Hatch, the university’s first executive director of community engagement about position with the university, the necessity of his office and some of the initiatives he has started, will continue and looks to create.

Dr. Regina Williams Davis joins Chancellor Martin to discuss the support her office provides to students to get on and stay on track academically.

Interim civic and service learning coordinator Briana Mack chats with Chancellor Martin about the various options available to students for their spiritual needs.

Guest: Hermene Elks

Hermene Elks, instructor and fitness coordinator at the Campus Recreation Center, speaks with Chancellor Martin about the importance of physical activity to the overall health and well-being of students.

Chancellor Martin talks with Dr. Vivian Barnette, the executive director of the Office of Counseling Services, about the importance of kindness to student mental health and well-being.

Guests: Jasmine Flowers and Morgan Woodard

These students discuss with Chancellor Martin their involvement in the student group designed to raise Alzheimer’s Awareness across the campus.

Guest: Redia Baxter, regional health systems director for the Alzheimer’s Association

Redia and Chancellor Martin talk about the resources available to residents of the Piedmont Triad and the Western region of North Carolina.