30 Brave Minutes

Social Work in Rural Areas

Our topic for this episode: social workers and the challenges and opportunities of working in a rural service area. Joining Dean Frederick are Dr. Yale Kodwo-Nyameazea, Dr. Summer Gainey, and Mr. Joe Davis from the UNCP Department of Social Work, where both undergraduate and graduate students are trained

Originally published June 1, 2017.

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Crime and Punishment

Jeff Frederick's guest are colleagues from the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice: Dr. Mario Paparozzi, Judy Paparozzi, Dr. Renee Lamphere, and Bob McDonnell. 

Originally published May 1, 2017.

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Soil -

Soil is essential for maintaining life on earth. Joining Jeff Frederick, Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, to discuss this topic are Drs. Kaitlin Campbell and Debbie Hanmer from the UNCP Biology Department, and Dr. Daren Nelson from our Department of Geology and Geography.

Originally published April 3, 2017.

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Creativity

Our topic for this episode is creativity. Joining our host, Jeff Frederick, Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, are Jessica Pitchford and Holden Hansen (English, Theatre & Foreign Languages), Carla Rokes (Art), Aaron Vandermeer (Music), and Terrence Dollard (Mass Communication).

Originally published March 15, 2017.

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K-12 Education

Joining Jeff Frederick in this episode are Dr. Serina Cinnamon, Coordinator of the UNCP Social Studies Education Program, and Dr. Naomi Lifschitz-Grant, Coordinator of the UNCP Art Education Program, both experienced public school teachers, both engaged in preparing the next generation of public school teachers to enter the marketplace, and both actively engaged in the scholarship of teaching and learning.

Originally published February 15, 2017.

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The Holiday Season

December holidays bring stress and joy to individuals of many faiths. In this episode, Jeff Frederick discusses the holiday season with Drs. David Nikkel and Motti Inbari (Philosophy & Religion), Michael Berntsen (English, Theatre & Foreign Languages), Jane Haladay (American Indian Studies), and Siva Mandjiny (Chemistry & Physics). 

Originally published December 7, 2016.

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Presidential Elections

In this episode, Jeff Frederick, Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, discusses the changing nature of presidential elections with Dr. Mark Thompson (History), Emily Neff-Sharum (Political Science & Public Administration), and Mary Beth Sandell (Mass Communication).

Originally published November 22, 2016.

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The Future of Healthcare

Healthcare is a three trillion dollar industry in America today. In this episode, Jeff Frederick discusses the future of healthcare with Dr. Ben Bahr (Biology, Chemistry & Physics), Dr. Cherry Beasley (Nursing), Chancellor Robin Cummings, and Dr. Shlipa Regan (Psychology).

Originally published October 27, 2016

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Storytelling

Stories bring meaning to our lives and shape our cultural and individual identities. In this inaugural episode of 30 Brave Minutes, Jeff Frederick, Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, examines storytelling with colleagues from across the college: Dr. Ashley Allen (Psychology), Dr. Ryan Anderson (History), Dr. Mary Ann Jacobs (American Indian Studies), and Dr. Roger Ladd (English, Theatre, & Foreign Languages).

Originally published September 29, 2016.

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