Athletics are a vibrant and vital part of most universities. However, the rights and wellbeing of many student athletes can erode if they become too isolated and disconnected from the rest of college life.

On this episode, Dr. Brian Janssen, a student affairs educator who specializes in connecting athletics and academics, talks about helping student athletes thrive -- and not only on the field, or court, but inside the classroom, out in the community, and even after they graduate.

Additional music: Broke For Free “Black Lung," Broke For Free “Luminous,” Blue Dot Sessions “High Ride”