martha saunders & what it’s like to be president

Dec 12, 2019 | Academics, Administration, Communications, Public Relations, University President

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be university president? This week on the show, Lougan talks with Dr. Martha Saunders, President of the University of West Florida. In her more than three decades in higher education, Dr. Saunders has served in multiple academic and leadership roles and has led UWF a to new heights. Lougan chats with her about how she became a university president, her strategic vision and how the resources in west Florida helped drive the creation of new and innovative programs at UWF. 

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Episode 177

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peyton lipscomb, a camel, a mariachi band, a three legged gator & a cat colony

Apr 19, 2018 | Advising, Campus Life, First Year Experience, New Students, Residence Life, Retention, Student Affairs

Peyton Lipscomb is the retention initiatives coordinator at University of West Florida. Her undergraduate advisor in economics suggested her pursue a career a higher education since she loved serving the campus of Mississippi State. She oversees an initiative called Anchor Down for freshmen. Their events are focused around a theme and it issues stickers to professors and students with questions to ignite conversation.

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Episode 108

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