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College Talk

College Talk

Written by: Anthony Raad
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College Talk is a program for parents with students approaching or attending college that covers topics on how to prepare your student (and mom and dad!) for college and thrive as we look ahead post COVID.


Hear from university administrators, parents, and students on a variety of topical issues that can impact success – from the seemingly small issues like what to bring to move-in, to the harder ones like mental health, and everything in between.


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Anthony Raad
Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Be Safe, Be Smart – Technology Edition
    Dec 9 2021

    In this episode we are going to explore the topic of, “Campus Safety” with a focus on technology - with experts from the Florida State University Police Department. 


    Special guests include:

     

    1) Lieutenant J. Wayne Baker, began his Law Enforcement career with the Florida Department of Corrections before being hired on with the Florida State University Police Dept in 2011. Lt. Baker oversees the Support Services Division at FSU PD which includes Crime Prevention, community initiatives, hiring, recruitment, student internship program, specialized traffic enforcement, department awards & recognition, public information officer, department social media, and traffic safety programs. Throughout his time with FSU PD, Lt. Baker has been involved in many different areas within the department. Lt. Baker served on FSU PD’s bike unit, motor unit, Crime Prevention, ATV, field training officer, and Uniform Patrol Corporal. Lt. Baker has been involved in FSU PD’s training by instructing law enforcement general topics and high liability topics such as defensive tactics and driving. Lt. Baker is also AN ordained minister and serves with the Seminole Baptist Church in Tallahassee, Florida. and married to Trina Baker with their two daughters, Annesley and Averey.


    2) Captain Richard Wooten, has been with the Florida State University Police Department for almost 20 years. He started with the Uniform Patrol Division where he was promoted to Corporal then Sergeant within Uniform Patrol. He transitioned to Criminal Investigations approxi-mately 7 years ago eventually being promoting to Lieutenant over the division. 1 year ago he took his most recent promotion to Captain over Support Services where he oversees Criminal Investigations, Violent Crimes & Narcotics, Accreditation & Compliance, Training, Crime Prevention, Crime Scene & Evidence, Records, and much more. 


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    30 mins
  • Mental Health on College Campuses
    Oct 6 2021

    In this episode we are going to explore the topic of, “Mental Health on College Campuses” with experts from university mental health-services and psychiatry and a parent who has navigated the issue with her students.


    Guests include:

     

    1)     Dr. Marla Craig, is the Senior Associate Director for Clinical Services of the Counseling and Mental Health Center at the University of Texas at Austin, and has been the clinical director for almost 15 years. She is a licensed psychologist and earned her doctorate in Counseling Psychology at Texas A&M University. She has worked in counseling centers (large and small) for over 19 years. She previously served as President of the Association for the Coordination of Counseling Center Clinical Services (also known as Clinical Director’s Association), which is a great association to share ideas, learn, and collaborate with other university clinical directors, counseling center personnel, administrators, and other university organizations/departments.

     

    2)     Dr. Sonia Krishna, is a board-certified physician specializing in Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry, and Integrative Holistic Medicine. She completed both her Psychiatry residency and her Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior. Travis County Medical Society named her the 2017 Ruth M. Bain Young Physician of the Year. She has also earned the highest honors in her field’s professional organizations – Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Krishna started her private practice in 2019 to provide excellent, patient centered, and collaborative care to children, adults, and families.

     

    3)     Anne Vilen, is an author whose work focuses on education and social and emotional learning. She is also the parent of two recent college graduates who continue to navigate the tricky terrain of mental wellness while adulting.


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    30 mins
  • Community Building on Campus
    Sep 13 2021

    In this episode, we are going to explore the topic of, “Community Building on Campus: Engaging Students in a Meaningful Way” including an expert with an esteemed career in Educational Leadership. 

     

    Today’s topic includes student engagement and support while residing on campus.

     

    Special Guest:

     

    Dr. Chris Heasley – is an assistant professor of educational leadership in the School of Health Studies and Education at Saint Joseph’s University, in Philadelphia. Dr. Heasley has served as a university administrator at both public and private institutions of higher education. In his current position, his research focuses on the interconnectedness between educational environments and student outcomes in areas related to psychosocial development and socially constructed identities. He teaches courses on advanced quantitative research in education; educational leaders as researcher and reflective practitioner; and educational environments and community relations.


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    19 mins
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