Search a title or topic

Over 20 million podcasts, powered by 

Player FM logo
Artwork

Content provided by Vicki Nelson and Lynn Abrahams, Vicki Nelson, and Lynn Abrahams. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Vicki Nelson and Lynn Abrahams, Vicki Nelson, and Lynn Abrahams or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.
Player FM - Podcast App
Go offline with the Player FM app!

#130 – A New Approach to Career Readiness – and What Does a College President Do, Anyway?

46:54
 
Share
 

Manage episode 472214246 series 2940618
Content provided by Vicki Nelson and Lynn Abrahams, Vicki Nelson, and Lynn Abrahams. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Vicki Nelson and Lynn Abrahams, Vicki Nelson, and Lynn Abrahams or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

Vicki and Lynn were thrilled to be joined in this episode by Jay Gonzalez, president of Curry College, to learn more about what college presidents do and why it matters. With his background in business, politics and law, Jay brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective on what it means to lead a higher education institution today. Jay also described the groundbreaking Curry Commitment, a job guarantee program that is the only one of its kind in Massachusetts and one of only a handful of similar programs in the country. We discussed the importance of career readiness and how the college is weaving the necessary skills throughout the four-year program. Of course, we also talked about parents, and our conversation highlights the pivotal role parents play in their children's college journeys.

Thank you for listening!

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Welcome to College Parent Central (00:00:00)

2. Understanding the College Admission Process (00:13:16)

3. The Balancing Act: Guidance vs. Independence (00:31:43)

4. Meet Jay Gonzalez: President of Curry College (00:48:03)

5. What Does a College President Do? (04:24:07)

6. Challenges Facing Higher Education Today (08:23:22)

7. Introducing the Curry Commitment Program (16:06:25)

8. Key Advice for Parents of Future College Students (16:43:01)

9. Expectations of Students in the Curry Commitment (20:17:53)

132 episodes

Artwork
iconShare
 
Manage episode 472214246 series 2940618
Content provided by Vicki Nelson and Lynn Abrahams, Vicki Nelson, and Lynn Abrahams. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Vicki Nelson and Lynn Abrahams, Vicki Nelson, and Lynn Abrahams or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

Vicki and Lynn were thrilled to be joined in this episode by Jay Gonzalez, president of Curry College, to learn more about what college presidents do and why it matters. With his background in business, politics and law, Jay brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective on what it means to lead a higher education institution today. Jay also described the groundbreaking Curry Commitment, a job guarantee program that is the only one of its kind in Massachusetts and one of only a handful of similar programs in the country. We discussed the importance of career readiness and how the college is weaving the necessary skills throughout the four-year program. Of course, we also talked about parents, and our conversation highlights the pivotal role parents play in their children's college journeys.

Thank you for listening!

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Welcome to College Parent Central (00:00:00)

2. Understanding the College Admission Process (00:13:16)

3. The Balancing Act: Guidance vs. Independence (00:31:43)

4. Meet Jay Gonzalez: President of Curry College (00:48:03)

5. What Does a College President Do? (04:24:07)

6. Challenges Facing Higher Education Today (08:23:22)

7. Introducing the Curry Commitment Program (16:06:25)

8. Key Advice for Parents of Future College Students (16:43:01)

9. Expectations of Students in the Curry Commitment (20:17:53)

132 episodes

All episodes

×
 
Loading …

Welcome to Player FM!

Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.

 

Listen to this show while you explore
Play