Academic Innovations

This episode features an interview with Professor Benita Van Winkle, Associate Professor of Art with the David Hayworth School of Arts and Design at High Point University. In the interview, Professor Van Winkle shares her thoughts on teaching photography, provides details on her internationally-recognized work, and describes her passion for engaging students in their community and civic work as a way to not only practice good citizenship, but to blossom as artists.Professor Van Winkle's work can be viewed at  www.busybstudio.com .***********************************Music for this podcast (“Spitfire”) is written by Nathan Daughtrey for Dr. Brian Meixner, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Studies at High Point University. Dr. Meixner is the performer of this piece.Thanks to our podcast editor, Johanna Seal (High Point University graduate from the Nido Qubein School of Communication) for her excellent work in preparing this podcast.

Professor Jeff Regester is an Instructor of Physics and Astronomy within the Wanek School of Natural Sciences at High Point University. In this episode, Professor Regester discusses his teaching, his role as manager of HPU’s makerspace in the Wanek School of Natural Sciences, and the occultation research opportunities – which involve international travel – that he has provided to HPU students.***********************************Music for this podcast (“Spitfire”) is written by Nathan Daughtrey for Dr. Brian Meixner, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Studies at High Point University. Dr. Meixner is the performer of this piece.Thanks to our podcast editor, Johanna Seal (High Point University graduate from the Nido Qubein School of Communication) for her excellent work in preparing this podcast.

Dr. Laura Alexander is an Associate Professor of English with the School of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences at High Point University, where she teaches courses on British literature and women writers. Dr. Alexander recently published two books, which she discusses in this episode.***********************************Music for this podcast (“Spitfire”) is written by Nathan Daughtrey for Dr. Brian Meixner, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Studies at High Point University. Dr. Meixner is the performer of this piece.Thanks to our podcast editor, Johanna Seal (High Point University graduate from the Nido Qubein School of Communication) for her excellent work in preparing this podcast.

This episode features an interview with Dr. Robert Moses, Associate Professor of Religion with the School of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences at High Point University. Dr. Moses is a Christian theologian and accomplished scholar who recently wrote two books, which he discusses in this episode.***********************************Music for this podcast (“Spitfire”) is written by Nathan Daughtrey for Dr. Brian Meixner, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Studies at High Point University. Dr. Meixner is the performer of this piece.Thanks to our podcast editor, Johanna Seal (High Point University graduate from the Nido Qubein School of Communication) for her excellent work in preparing this podcast.

Dr. Rhonda Butler is an Assistant Professor of Management with the Phillips School of Business and Inaugural Director of the Strickland LIFT (Leading and Inspiring Female Trailblazers) Women’s Fellowship Program. In this interview, Dr. Butler shares her professional background and her multiple contributions at HPU to prepare our burgeoning women leaders for their professional paths.***********************************Music for this podcast (“Spitfire”) is written by Nathan Daughtrey for Dr. Brian Meixner, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Studies at High Point University. Dr. Meixner is the performer of this piece.Thanks to our podcast editor, Johanna Seal (High Point University graduate from the Nido Qubein School of Communication) for her excellent work in preparing this podcast.

This episode’s guest is Dr. Jennifer Lukow, Associate Professor of Sport Management and Chair of Sport, Event, and Hospitality Management with the Nido Qubein School of Communication at High Point University. In her interview, Dr. Lukow shares details about the leadership that she provides to multiple initiatives within the NQSC, describes her latest scholarly work, and illuminates the audience on the many ways in which HPU’s Sport Management Program differentiates itself from other programs across the nation.***********************************Music for this podcast (“Spitfire”) is written by Nathan Daughtrey for Dr. Brian Meixner, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Studies at High Point University. Dr. Meixner is the performer of this piece.Thanks to our podcast editor, Johanna Seal (High Point University graduate from the Nido Qubein School of Communication) for her excellent work in preparing this podcast.

This episode features an interview with Dr. Samuel Whitt, Associate Professor of Political Science within the School of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences at High Point University. Tune in to learn more about Dr. Whitt’s background, teaching interests, and recent publication in American Political Science Review, entitled “Pride Amid Prejudice: The Influence of LGBT+ Social Rights Activism in a Socially Conservative Society.”https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/american-political-science-review/article/abs/pride-amid-prejudice-the-influence-of-lgbt-rights-activism-in-a-socially-conservative-society/43170B1F70661158A71D420C14603F3B***********************************Music for this podcast (“Spitfire”) is written by Nathan Daughtrey for Dr. Brian Meixner, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Studies at High Point University. Dr. Meixner is the performer of this piece.Thanks to our podcast editor, Johanna Seal (High Point University graduate from the Nido Qubein School of Communication) for her excellent work in preparing this podcast.

This episode features an interview with Dr. Joe Blosser, Executive Director of the Center for Community Engagement and Associate Professor of Religion and Philosophy with the School of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences at High Point University. In his interview, Dr. Blosser shares his vision for the expansion of service learning and other forms of community engagement through funding from Oak Foundation for the new Center for Community Engagement.***********************************Music for this podcast (“Spitfire”) is written by Nathan Daughtrey for Dr. Brian Meixner, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Studies at High Point University. Dr. Meixner is the performer of this piece.Thanks to our podcast editor, Johanna Seal (High Point University student within the Nido Qubein School of Communication) for her excellent work in preparing this podcast.

This episode features an interview with Dr. Tom Albritton, Associate Professor of English Education and Program Coordinator for Secondary Licensure with the Stout School of Education at High Point University. In his interview, Dr. Albritton shares his thoughts on teaching and the impetus for his new book, Educational Theory in British Children’s Literature.  ***********************************Music for this podcast (“Spitfire”) is written by Nathan Daughtrey for Dr. Brian Meixner, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Studies at High Point University. Dr. Meixner is the performer of this piece.Thanks to our podcast editor, Johanna Seal (High Point University student within the Nido Qubein School of Communication) for her excellent work in preparing this podcast.

This episode features an interview with Dr. Miguel Sahagun, Assistant Professor of Marketing with the Phillips School of Business at High Point University. In his interview, Dr. Sahagun talks about his unique career trajectory and the innovative ways in which he engages his students in the classroom as their coach and mentor.***********************************Music for this podcast (“Spitfire”) is written by Nathan Daughtrey for Dr. Brian Meixner, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Studies at High Point University. Dr. Meixner is the performer of this piece.Thanks to our podcast editor, Johanna Seal (High Point University student within the Nido Qubein School of Communication) for her excellent work in preparing this podcast.

In this episode, I interview Dr. Jane Nichols, Chair and Luke Family Endowed Professor of Interior Design in the David Hayworth school of Art and Design at High Point University. In this episode, we celebrate Dr. Nichols’ recent achievements, which include being recognized by the American Society of Interior Design with three separate design awards.***********************************Music for this podcast (“Spitfire”) is written by Nathan Daughtrey for Dr. Brian Meixner, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Studies at High Point University. Dr. Meixner is the performer of this piece.Thanks to our podcast editor, Johanna Seal (High Point University student within the Nido Qubein School of Communication) for her excellent work in preparing this podcast.

Dr. Nahed Eltantawy is Associate Dean and Associate Professor of Journalism with the Nido Qubein School of Communication at High Point University. In this episode, Dr. Eltantawy reflects on her teaching and scholarship re: the ways in which the western media portrays Muslim women.***********************************Music for this podcast (“Spitfire”) is written by Nathan Daughtrey for Dr. Brian Meixner, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Studies at High Point University. Dr. Meixner is the performer of this piece.Thanks to our podcast editor, Johanna Seal (High Point University student within the Nido Qubein School of Communication) for her excellent work in preparing this podcast.

This episode features 8 time Emmy award-winning director Joe Michaels, Artist in Residence and Assistant Professor of the Practice with the Nido Qubein School of Communication at High Point University. In this interview, Professor Michaels talks about his teaching philosophy, shares the career advice he gives to his students, and contemplates the future of journalism at a time when his profession is very much under fire.***********************************Music for this podcast (“Spitfire”) is written by Nathan Daughtrey for Dr. Brian Meixner, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Studies at High Point University. Dr. Meixner is the performer of this piece.Thanks to our podcast editor, Johanna Seal (High Point University student within the Nido Qubein School of Communication) for her excellent work in preparing this podcast

This episode features Kathy Elliott, Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship with the Phillips School of Business and Director of High Point University’s Center for Entrepreneurship. Tune in to learn of the many innovative ways in which Professor Elliott is helping High Point University students to develop and launch their business ideas.***********************************Music for this podcast (“Spitfire”) is written by Nathan Daughtrey for Dr. Brian Meixner, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Studies at High Point University. Dr. Meixner is the performer of this piece.Thanks to our podcast editor, Johanna Seal (High Point University student within the Nido Qubein School of Communication) for her excellent work in preparing this podcast

This episode features an interview with Dr. Kristina Bell, Assistant Professor of Game Design with the Nido Qubein School of Communication at High Point University. In this interview, Dr. Bell talks about the game design courses she teaches for undergraduates, as well as her scholarship as an intersectional feminist game design researcher.***********************************Music for this podcast (“Spitfire”) is written by Nathan Daughtrey for Dr. Brian Meixner, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Studies at High Point University. Dr. Meixner is the performer of this piece.Thanks to our podcast editor, Johanna Seal (High Point University student within the Nido Qubein School of Communication) for her excellent work in preparing this podcast

This episode features an interview with Mr. Larry Quinn, Chair of Marketing and Sales, Director of the Professional Selling Program, and Assistant Professor of Marketing in the Phillips School of Business at High Point University.***********************************Music for this podcast (“Spitfire”) is written by Nathan Daughtrey for Dr. Brian Meixner, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Studies at High Point University. Dr. Meixner is the performer of this piece.Thanks to our podcast editor, Johanna Seal (High Point University student within the Nido Qubein School of Communication) for her excellent work in preparing this podcast

Dr. Brad Barlow is an Associate Professor of Astrophyics and Director of the Culp Planetarium at High Point University. In this episode, Dr. Barlow describes his NSF- and NASA-funded research on hot subdwarf stars, his efforts to engage the broader High Point community in astronomical research, and the unique ways in which he and others are using the Culp Planetarium to enhance student learning. ***********************************Music for this podcast (“Spitfire”) is written by Nathan Daughtrey for Dr. Brian Meixner, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Studies at High Point University. Dr. Meixner is the performer of this piece.Thanks to our podcast editor, Johanna Seal (High Point University student within the Nido Qubein School of Communication) for her excellent work in preparing this podcast

Dr. Bryan Vescio is Chair and Professor of English at High Point University. In this episode, he shares his experiences in leading APIRC and our campus through the general education reform process. Additionally, he summarizes the key features of the two general education models that will be put up to faculty vote on our campus. ***********************************Music for this podcast (“Spitfire”) is written by Nathan Daughtrey for Dr. Brian Meixner, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Studies at High Point University. Dr. Meixner is the performer of this piece.Thanks to our podcast editor, Johanna Seal (High Point University student within the Nido Qubein School of Communication) for her excellent work in preparing this podcast

Dr. Andrew Wommack is an Associate Professor of Chemistry in the Wanek School of Natural Sciences at High Point University. In this episode, Dr. Wommack shares with us his thoughtful and innovative approaches to teaching Organic Chemistry and describes a new honors course that he has designed. This honors course is inquiry-based, and has generated important scientific findings that his students will present at an upcoming meeting of the American Chemical Society. We also get an update on his National Science Foundation-funded research, which provides impactful training opportunities for natural sciences majors.***********************************Music for this podcast (“Spitfire”) is written by Nathan Daughtrey for Dr. Brian Meixner, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Studies at High Point University. Dr. Meixner is the performer of this piece.Thanks to our podcast editor, Johanna Seal (High Point University student within the Nido Qubein School of Communication) for her excellent work in preparing this podcast

Dr. Daniel Hall is Chair and Associate Professor of Economics with the Phillips School of Business at High Point University. Dr. Hall was recently named Interim Dean of the Phillips School of Business, a position that he will begin in June of 2021. In this episode, he discusses his vision for our business school, which includes a stronger emphasis on data and analytic skills within the curriculum as well as the importance of students sending “high quality signals” throughout their career and professional development.  Correction: Lindsay Scott (not Faith Cochran) is the Career and Professional Development staff member featured on the “How to Get an Analytics Job” podcast. How to Get an Analytics Job YouTube Channel & Podcast: How to Get an Analytics Job - YouTube |  ‎How to Get an Analytics Job on Apple Podcasts Selected publications by Dr. Hall include:Crowding out in public goods with a provision point technology (with William Holmes) - Law Journal Library - HeinOnline.orgAuctioning Extra Credit to Teach Economic Principles (with Peter Summers) - Microsoft Word - JEFE Proof_CH_090116 with AJ Revisions (economics-finance.org) – Go to page 22Trust with Private and Common Property: Effects of Stronger Property Right Entitlements (with James C. Cox) -Games | Free Full-Text | Trust with Private and Common Property: Effects of Stronger Property Right Entitlements (mdpi.com)The efficiency-equality tradeoff in public sector charity provision - The efficiency-equality tradeoff in public sector charity provision | Emerald Insight***********************************Music for this podcast (“Spitfire”) is written by Nathan Daughtrey for Dr. Brian Meixner, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Studies at High Point University. Dr. Meixner is the performer of this piece.Thanks to our podcast editor, Johanna Seal (High Point University student within the Nido Qubein School of Communication) for her excellent work in preparing this podcast.