“Dr. G” believes it is imperative campus leaders keep students in mind at all times. As he says, “that you aren’t just suited and booted - disconnected from students.” So this VP is advocating and centering students no matter where he is, physically or digitally. But as much as G is the Student's VP, he is the Staff’s VP too, pushing how we recruit, retain and take care of all the humans in our care.

 

Gourjoine M. Wade is the Vice President of Student Affairs at Texas Lutheran University. A Louisiana native, Grambling State University and Walden University Alumnus, Dr. Wade is a high impact, outcomes-driven, social media connected student affairs thought leader, as well as a Funko Pop connoisseur.

 

A first-generation graduate, G has dedicated his 18-year professional career towards finding ways to expand higher education attainment for those who desire it. Dr. Wade continues to foster a sincere passion to serve students, especially first gen, HBCU, HSI, and students of color. 

 

In this episode, we chat authentic ways to connect with students and staff, why he is okay ruffling some feathers and causing good trouble in order to push higher ed beyond its “crawl” to change, how he’s recruiting staff differently in the face of hiring challenges, and all the tools in his self-care toolkit. 

 

Josie and the Podcast is a production of Dr. Josie Ahlquist and is produced by University FM.

 

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Mentioned in the episode:

Gourjoine Wade Instagram

Gourjoine Wade Twitter

Gourjoine Wade LinkedIn

Grambling State University

Walden University

Funko Pops

Wade family new kitty Lido

Sega Genesis

Nintendo

HootSuite

Texas Lutheran University

Tweet: Researching other campuses websites and social pages

Gourjoine’s LinkedIn Pizza Video

Director of First Year Experience Promo video

“Professionalism”

Funko Pop giveaway