Episode 7: Unpacking the PhD Process: Gems, Challenges, and Mentorship Insights with Deondré Rutues
Description
Episode 7 of Your Adjunct Professor (YAP) Plodcast takes an invigorating turn as Dr. Jaime walks and talks with Deondré Rutues about his impactful journey as a doctoral scholar and beyond. The discussion begins in the balmy hills in San Diego for Dr. Jaime and in the chilly streets of Oak Park, Chicago for Deondré as they share insights into his unique dual-degree journey, combining an MBA with an MA in IO psychology. Reflecting on their mentor-mentee relationship, Dr. Jaime and Deondré delve into the power of mentorship and how it shaped Deondré's approach to academics and his impactful work with the Chicago Police.
The conversation unfolds into Deondré's audacious venture into teaching stress management and physical fitness to Chicago police officers. As he faced this challenging audience, Deondré shares the nerves, the preconceptions, and the profound value of mentoring and the impact this experience had on his perspective of policing.
The podcast explores Deondré's recent foray into public service, running for Alderman and subsequently securing the position of Police District Counselor, a groundbreaking role that empowers citizens to influence policy decisions for the Chicago Police. Deondré discusses the transformative potential of this role in fostering community-led policing accountability.
Tune in to this dynamic episode as Dr. Jaime and Deondré navigate the intellectual and physical trails while unraveling a story of academic resilience, community engagement, and a commitment to positive change.
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Until next time, this is Dr. Jaime, Your Adjunct Professor yapping along the trails of intellect, one thoughtful plod at a time.
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