The Roadrunner Exchange is a podcast from Metropolitan State University of Denver that features host Dr. Samuel Jay and leaders from across the campus community discussing initiatives impacting faculty, students, and staff and the strategic decision making involved in these efforts.
Latest episodes
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43 min
Dr. George Middlemist is an Institution
Dr. George Middlemist, outgoing CFO and Associate Vice President of Administration and Finance at MSU Denver, joins the show. We talk about life, work, and how he came to be so bel…
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47 min
We Finally Learn Why Everyone Calls Dr. Elizabeth Ribble "Buffy"
Dr. Elizabeth Ribble, Chair of the Mathematics and Statistics Department and Chair of the Council of Chairs and Directors joins the show. We talk about numbers and why anyone in th…
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41 min
Learning About Service Learning with Christina Foust and Nicole Predki
Christina Foust and Nicole Predki, facilitators of the upcoming Community Engaged / Service Learning Faculty Learning Community (FLC) join this episode. We discuss what service or…
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59 min
A Lot of Fun Between Friends (Plus Some Free Speech Talk) with Dr. Katia Campbell
Dr. Katia Campbell, Chair of the Department of Communication Studies, former President of Faculty Senate, and long time Metropolitan State University of Denver professor joins the…
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56 min
Philosophy, Academia, and Leveraging the Seat at the Table with Dr. Liz Goodnick
Dr. Liz Goodnick, long time MSU Denver professor and new Faculty Senate president, joins the podcast to talk about her long and complex relationship with philosophy, academia, and…
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52 min
Life, Leadership, and All Things Operations with COO Larry Sampler
Larry Sampler -COO and VP for Administration and Finance- joins the show to talk about his path to MSU Denver, his approach to leadership, and some of the major infrastructure proj…
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59 min
Fundraising Campaigns, Donor Relations, and Much More for Christine Marquez-Hudson, MSU Denver's VP of Advance…
Christine Maquez Hudson, VP of University Advancement and Executive Director of the MSU Denver Foundation joins the podcast to talk about her career in non-profits, operations and…
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49 min
Special Edition: Ethical Data Usage and Student Retention with Dr. Sean Petranovich
Dr. Sean Petranovich, Director of Data and Analytics at Metropolitan State University of Denver joins the podcast to talk about his path to campus, ethical data collection and usag…
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41 min
President Janine Davidson on Leadership, Making Tough Calls, and the Drive to Keep Learning
President Janine Davidson returns to the show for a deep dive on leadership. We discuss tough calls, learning from the hard stuff, and so much more. Listen and enjoy! --- Support t…
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48 min
Talking Budget and Politics for Director of Government Affairs Kaycee Gerhart
Director of Government Affairs Kaycee Gerhart joins the show to talk about what’s going on this legislative session when it comes to state funding and so much more. --- Support thi…
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30 min
Talking About the Health Institute with Director Emily Matuszewicz
Dr. Emily Matuszewicz, Director of the Health Institute at MSU Denver, joins the show to explain the health crisis impacting our community and provide an update on the institute. -…
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31 min
Updated Health and Safety Guidance
Dr. Davidson covers the updated health and safety guidance for MSU Denver and discusses what factors went into the decision. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.co…
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34 min
Talking About Life, Education, and Baseball with Dr. Alfred Tatum
Provost Dr. Alfred Tatum joins this week's Roadrunner Exchange to discuss education in the US, parenthood, and more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh…
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25 min
Plans for a Phased Return to Campus
Dr. Janine Davidson discusses the phased return to campus set to begin at MSU Denver in the coming weeks. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roadrunn…
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35 min
An Update on State Funding and a Whole Lot More
Drs. Janine Davidson and Samuel Jay discuss increased funding for MSU Denver and a whole lot more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roadrunnerexcha…
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8 min
Thinking About Those Lost During Boulder Shooting
Dr. Janine Davidson offers thoughts and condolences to those who lost loved ones during Monday's mass shooting in Boulder. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/…
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29 min
MSU Denver's 2030 Strategic Plan
Dr. Davidson discusses MSU Denver's 2030 Strategic Plan and what it means for faculty, students, and staff in the months and years ahead. --- Support this podcast: https://podcaste…
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29 min
State Funding for MSU Denver
Dr. Janine Davidson and Dr. Samuel Jay discuss state of Colorado funding for Metropolitan State University of Denver. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s…
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28 min
A Safe Return to Campus
Dr. Janine Davidson and Dr. Samuel Jay discuss Metropolitan State University of Denver's decision to return to full on-campus operations for Fall 2021. --- Support this podcast: ht…