IMPACTful Conversations
IMPACTful Conversations
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While living by your values isn't always easy, it can transform your life and your community. At Alliant International University, we believe the values of Inclusion, Mentorship, Passion, Accountability, Communication, and Teamwork are more than ideals—they’re the foundation for meaningful change. Join Alliant president Dr. Andy Vaughn for conversations with guests who’ve faced challenges, broken barriers, and made a lasting IMPACT by putting these values into action.
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The podcast focuses on themes of education, community engagement, and personal development, with episodes exploring the importance of values in education, workforce readiness in relation to AI literacy, and building compassionate communities, such as the premiere episode which features Andrew Shean discussing technological disruptions in higher education.
While living by your values isn't always easy, it can transform your life and your community.
At Alliant International University, we believe the values of Inclusion, Mentorship, Passion, Accountability, Communication, and Teamwork are more than ideals—they’re the foundation for meaningful change.
Join Alliant president Dr. Andy Vaughn for conversations with guests who’ve faced challenges, broken barriers, and made a lasting IMPACT by putting these values into action.
In this episode of IMPACTful Conversations, Dr. Lawrence Moore shares his journey from a small rural town in Arizona to becoming a prominent board member at Alliant University. He reflects on his experiences growing up as an African-American boy before and after the Civil Rights Act, his military service during the Vietnam era and the Cold War, and the challenges he has faced as a gay man through his 55-year relationship with his now-husband. Dr. Moore emphasizes the importance of being comfortable in one's own skin and the lessons learned from his diverse life experiences, which he brings to his role on the board. He offers advice on navigating change and the future of inclusion at Alliant, highlighting the need for a common vision in community relations.
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