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Episode 24: From Snow to COVID-19 – Being a Resilient University
Learn how the university plans for and responds to disruptions that impact our community, from weather events to outbreaks of infectious diseases. We discuss the university’s Incident Management Team with Andre Le Duc, Chief Resilience Officer and Associate Vice President for Safety and Risk Services.
Episode 23: The A Game
Today we visit with Ken Sufka, PhD, professor of psychology at the University of Mississippi, and author of The A Game. Though the University mailed a copy to each first-year student last August, it’s not uncommon for students to need to revisit successful strategies after their first term. We discuss some of the most important pieces of the book and ways students can inventory their own habits.
Episode 22: Research Perspective – Understanding Student Transition
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0MtQgS6IZU
Our guests today are Jennifer Pfeifer, Professor of Psychology, and Arian Mobasser, Doctoral Student in Psychology. We discuss their research into adolescent development and decision making and how it’s applied to first-year college students. We also discuss the “Freshman Project” research they’re conducting and how it’s evolved over time.
Episode 21: Student Perspectives – Reflecting on Their First Term
Tiffany chats with two first-year students about their college experience so far. Pashmin Patil and Braeden Dieker discuss what they're involved in, what they’ve love, challenges, and what they’re looking forward to for the rest of the year.
MEET YOUR HOST
Cora Bennett
Executive Director, Student Orientation Programs
Cora Bennett is the executive director of Student Orientation Programs and oversees the team that manages campus visits and new student orientation for new, incoming Ducks. The program employs over 100 student employees who present the UO experience to new Ducks and their families and supporters. Cora is also proud Duck alumna.
“I love the UO because it’s unlike any other place I’ve ever lived. People are warm and friendly, the campus environment is everything a university should be, and the pride and spirit the community has for the university is unmatched.”