CFI Faculty Lounge Podcast
CFI Faculty Lounge Podcast
Podcast Description
The CFI Faculty Lounge Podcast is an interview-style podcast created as a convenient faculty development resource. Focused on teaching effectiveness and related areas, it offers valuable insights through the experiences of current educators. We explore real-world stories, best practices, and teaching strategies in each episode. Whether listeners are seasoned educators or new to the field, they’ll find actionable takeaways that will bolster their teaching and overall faculty experience.
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The podcast centers on teaching effectiveness and various education-related topics, showcasing episodes that include real-world stories from experienced educators, discussions on best practices, and innovative teaching strategies that emphasize actionable insights for listeners to enhance their teaching practices.

The CFI Faculty Lounge Podcast is an interview-style podcast created as a convenient faculty development resource. Focused on teaching effectiveness and related areas, it offers valuable insights through the experiences of current educators. We explore real-world stories, best practices, and teaching strategies in each episode. Whether listeners are seasoned educators or new to the field, they’ll find actionable takeaways that will bolster their teaching and overall faculty experience.
In this episode of The CFI Faculty Lounge Podcast, host Eric Magrum talks with Dr. Bobby Vaziri from JMU’s College of Business. Dr. Vaziri shares his transition from industry to academia, inspired by his father’s career and great mentors along the way.
Listen in as Dr. Vaziri discusses:
- How humor, real-world examples, and presence help create inclusive classrooms
- Why Success Workshops are making a difference in student engagement and stress reduction
- How songwriting, fitness, and rest fuel his personal and professional growth
- His advice for staying grounded: focus less on the rush, and more on the journey

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