Office Hours with SIU System President Dan Mahony
Office Hours with SIU System President Dan Mahony
Podcast Description
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.
What is the future of college athletics—and how do we get there?
In this special episode of Office Hours, SIU System President Dan Mahony takes the guest seat as faculty leaders Cherese Fine (SIUE) and Julie Partridge (SIUC) lead a thoughtful discussion on the current state and future direction of college sports.
As a lover of sports and higher education leader, President Mahony shares his perspective on:
- The financial realities facing athletic programs
- The evolving student-athlete experience
- The sustainability of current models
- Why institutions must be intentional moving forward
With March Madness as the backdrop, this episode goes beyond the bracket to explore the bigger picture of college athletics in America.
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