Office Hours with SIU System President Dan Mahony
Office Hours with SIU System President Dan Mahony
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The Office Hours podcast highlights some of what is going on in the world of higher education, including some of the major issues and challenges. We explore some the great work being done on our Southern Illinois University campuses in Carbondale, Edwardsville and Springfield. In each episode, SIU System President Dan Mahony will talk with expert guests to discuss these higher education issues and their experiences addressing them.
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The podcast emphasizes key issues in higher education and showcases the initiatives taken by Southern Illinois University campuses. Topics include career development in academia, leadership challenges, and student engagement strategies, with notable episodes discussing the lessons learned from chancellors and their career paths.

The Office Hours podcast highlights some of what is going on in the world of higher education, including some of the major issues and challenges. We explore some the great work being done on our Southern Illinois University campuses in Carbondale, Edwardsville and Springfield. In each episode, SIU System President Dan Mahony will talk with expert guests to discuss these higher education issues and their experiences addressing them.
Do universities take the summer off?
While many students enjoy a well-earned break, college campuses remain incredibly busy behind the scenes. Summer is a critical time for student recruitment, orientation, research, campus improvements, community partnerships and preparing for the next academic year.
In this episode of Office Hours, SIU System President Dan Mahony welcomes SIU Edwardsville Chancellor James Minor, SIU Carbondale Chancellor Austin Lane and SIU School of Medicine Dean Jerry Kruse for a conversation about what really happens during the summer months and why this work is essential to student success.
Topics include:
• Student recruitment and enrollment
• Summer orientation and campus activity
• Research and community engagement
• Preparing for the upcoming academic year
• The future of higher education
• Summer reading and viewing recommendations
Whether you're a student, parent, educator or simply curious about higher education, this episode offers an inside look at one of the busiest seasons on a university campus.

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