Looking for the full
Next Up. Student Success! experience?
****
Go to our website:
https://nextupstudentsuccess.org/
Episodes
Friday Jul 24, 2020
LC Series: Blending Spiritual and Physical Wellness
Friday Jul 24, 2020
Friday Jul 24, 2020
Welcome to the fourth episode of a special Learning Communities series of Next Up. focused on self-care. This session features insights and advice on Kinesthetic Learning: Blending Spiritual and Physical Wellness. Dr. Tarin Hampton is a Professor and the Chair of the Department of Health, Physical Education & Exercise Science and a community leader on and off campus. She is also our special guest for this episode. Dr. Hampton shares insights on maintaining your true self within the college environment based on her experience as a dancer, educator and spiritual leader. Don't miss this uplifting episode.
Sunday Jul 19, 2020
Summertime: Studying Smarter Not Harder
Sunday Jul 19, 2020
Sunday Jul 19, 2020
Many times when students hear the word "study," the first emotion to rise is dread. Studying is often correlated with long hours and hassle. In this episode, Dr. Thomas F. Lewis (an Assistant Professor of Accounting for the School of Business) shares his perspective on studying, preparing for class and having the right mindset from a faculty point of view. Tune in for awesome advice on studying smarter instead of harder.
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
LC Series: Gardening 101
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
Did you know that there is a greenhouse on-campus? Welcome to the third episode of a special Learning Communities series focused on self-care. This session features insights and advice on Gardening 101 (including taking care of plants in your home or apartment) for food and relaxation and shines light on our greenhouse. Dr. Stephen Via, Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology is our special guest. He shares tips and tools, including utilizing odd or cheap (his word) sources to get started. Contact Dr. Stephen Via at smvia@nsu.edu for a tour of the greenhouse or to see if you can reserve a spot for your plans. Learn more about the Food Access and Advocacy Learning Community here.
Sunday Jul 12, 2020
LC Series: School Life Balance – Part 2
Sunday Jul 12, 2020
Sunday Jul 12, 2020
Welcome to the second episode of a special Learning Communities series focused on self-care. This series features insights and advice on a variety of topics and success habits well-suited for the summer, when you have plenty of time to get started on the tips and tools for success before classes start in the fall.
This session is our second take on a concept called the Superwoman Schema, also featured in Episode 17 in Season One. In sum, research in social work and public health practice revealed a phenomena of women, especially women of color, feeling obligated to take care of everyone and be successful at everything, even when they are stressed and tired. This can be especially true for students who are supporting their families and focusing on college. Join us as Ms. Felisa Smith, Nursing Instructor in the Department of Nursing and Allied Health, shares her take on this dynamic based on her expertise and experience. She follows up with a variety of tips and tools for how students can take care of themselves and facilitate academic success.
Sunday Jul 12, 2020
Summertime: What’s Next? Mapping Out Life After Undergrad
Sunday Jul 12, 2020
Sunday Jul 12, 2020
While in college, undergraduate students can be conflicted about what to do next. The future can seem to be a scary thing due to uncertainty. However, with the right approach, it doesn’t have to be. This episode features Dr. Desideria Hacker (Assistant Dean, School of Graduate Studies and Research at Norfolk State University). Tune in to hear helpful advice on focusing on your purpose and having an approach for mapping out options and pursing them.
Sunday Jul 05, 2020
Summertime: Risk-taking and Scholarships
Sunday Jul 05, 2020
Sunday Jul 05, 2020
In life, we sometimes have to decide between taking a risk and losing an opportunity all together. Sometimes that risk involves money, which is a huge factor when it comes to earning a college degree. This episode features Ms. Keisha Woodous, the Assistant Director for Client Services in the Office of Financial Aid. Ms. Woodous explains how taking a chance on applying for scholarships and networking can pay off big time. Be sure to tune in with a pen and pad to take notes on what you can do now to prepare for scholarship applications due later this year and early next year!
Sunday Jul 05, 2020
Next Up. Season Two!
Sunday Jul 05, 2020
Sunday Jul 05, 2020
Season two starts with a two part episode focused on the best of season one and ideas and plans for season two. This season we promise to build on our success and try new approaches. For example, our very first segment of the new academic year features two students: Tresstin White, a podcast producer and host, and Mikyah Henderson, a senior English major. In the second segment, Dr. Mebane continues her conversation with Dr. Andrea Neal, Associate Vice Provost for the Office of Academic Engagement.
Sunday Jun 28, 2020
Season One Wrap Up
Sunday Jun 28, 2020
Sunday Jun 28, 2020
The first season of Next Up. Student Success! encompassed many topics, discussions and guests. We officially launched on March 23, 2020 and hit the ground running ever since. In this episode, each of the three current producers reflects on their experience from Season One.
Today (June 28, 2020) we will talk about our favorite episodes from Season One. Let us know about yours!
There are a lot of thank you for faculty and staff participants! And, thank you to all of our listeners! One of the most popular episodes from our first season was on finals preparation. We look forward to a new season with a continued focus on practical tips for each phase of each semester.
Season Two starts on July 5, 2020.
Sunday Jun 21, 2020
Summertime: From Setbacks to Success
Sunday Jun 21, 2020
Sunday Jun 21, 2020
Almost any experience in life can lead to learning lessons, including setbacks. Many times when people have a setback, the situation is not what stops them. What stops them is the inability or lack of motivation to find a way to overcome the situation. We are all human, so, setbacks happen.This episode delivers tips, tools and takes for turning current setbacks into future success. Our special guest is none other than Ms. Meshea K. Vann, the Director of NSU's Office of Transfer Admissions and Services. Tune in to hear Ms. Vann’s personal experience with a major setback and encouraging advice for following your dreams.
Sunday Jun 14, 2020
LC Series: School Life Balance – Part 1
Sunday Jun 14, 2020
Sunday Jun 14, 2020
Welcome to the first episode of a special Learning Communities series focused on self-care. Produced and hosted by Ms. Angel Eason (with an assist from Dr. Mebane), this series features insights and advice on a variety of topics and success habits well-suited for the summer, when you have plenty of time to get started on the tips and tools for success before classes start in the fall. This episode focuses on a concept called the Superwoman Schema. In sum, research in social work and public health practice revealed the phenomena of women, especially women of color, feeling obligated to take care of everyone and be successful at everything, even when they are stressed and tired. This can be especially true for students who are supporting their families and focusing on college. Join us as Dr. Breshell Nevels, Master of Social Work Program Director, shares her take on this dynamic based on her expertise and experience. She follows up with a variety of tips for how students can take care of themselves, too.