The Saint Leo 360° Podcast

Episode 83: John Gleason, Recent Cybersecurity Alum & Staff Member

In this episode of the Saint Leo 360 podcast, we chat with John Gleason, a recent alumnus of the undergraduate cybersecurity degree program at Saint Leo University and current web project manager in Saint Leo’s Enrollment Marketing and Communication department. During the conversation, Gleason talked about:

• His early years and where he graduated from high school
• How he discovered Saint Leo University and why he chose the university for his higher education
• Why he chose the undergraduate cybersecurity degree program and his experience as a student in the program
• Memorable professors he had at Saint Leo and projects he got to work on
• The benefits of the small class sizes
• His experience living on campus
• Memorable Saint Leo core values
• His early career and current role working for Saint Leo University
• His professional goals within cybersecurity

Learn More about Saint Leo University’s Undergraduate Cybersecurity Degree Program

Curious about a career working in cybersecurity? Learn more about Saint Leo’s BS in cybersecurity degree program on the program page at https://www.saintleo.edu/programs/information-technology-degrees/bachelors-degree-cybersecurity.

Episode 82: Highlighting Saint Leo’s 2023 Influential Women of Social Work Event

In this episode of the Saint Leo 360 podcast, we highlight the 2023 Influential Women of Social Work event held at Saint Leo University’s Wellness Center and virtually on March 6, 2023. This hybrid event, the second annual of its kind, was held in recognition of Social Work Month and Women’s History Month. This episode features:

• A thought-provoking presentation on the social work field from Dr. Jessica Garlock, a longtime social worker and former professor of social work who now works for UNICEF
• Shoutouts from a variety of celebrities and leaders from across the social work field
• A reading of the scholarship and award winners recognized during this event, including several Saint Leo University social work students, alumni, and community leaders

Learn More about the Undergraduate Social Work Degree Program at Saint Leo University

Get all the details on the undergraduate social work degree program offered at Saint Leo University at https://www.saintleo.edu/programs/social-work-degrees/bachelors-degree-social-work.

Episode 81: Previewing Saint Leo’s New Doctor of Theology Program

In this episode of the Saint Leo 360 podcast, we preview the new Doctor of Theology degree program that Saint Leo University is launching this year. We caught up with Dr. Stephen Okey, associate professor of theology, religion, and philosophy and director of this new doctoral program, to further discuss this new and exciting terminal degree. During the conversation, Dr. Okey spoke about:

• His background in terms of education and career
• The types of doctoral degrees in theology and how a Doctor of Theology (ThD) is unique
• The inspiration behind Saint Leo University starting the Doctor of Theology in Applied Theology program
• An overview of applied theology as a discipline
• The types of prospective students this doctoral program is intended for
• The prerequisites for admission to the program
• Where the program will be offered and the low-residency portion
• The credit hours needed for completion and an estimated length of the program for students
• An overview of courses and topics to be covered in the program
• An overview of faculty members who will teach in the program
• How a ThD can specifically benefit graduates in their careers
• What sets this Doctor of Theology program apart from others

Learn More about Saint Leo University’s Doctor of Theology (ThD) Program

To learn more about this new Doctor of Theology degree program offered by Saint Leo University, check out the program page at https://www.saintleo.edu/programs/religion-and-theology-degrees/doctorate-applied-theology.

Contact Dr. Okey with any questions about the program at stephen.okey@saintleo.edu.

Episode 80: Dr. Jacob Aguilar on His Herd Immunity Research

In this episode of the Saint Leo 360 podcast, we showcase Episode 3 of the “As a Matter of Fact” podcast series. Hosted by Dr. Lisa Rapp-McCall, a professor of social work at Saint Leo University, the series features conversations with Saint Leo faculty members who have conducted unique research in their careers.

This episode highlights a conversation with Dr. Jacob Aguilar, an assistant professor of mathematics and associate director of the Honors Program at Saint Leo University. This particular episode was recorded in December of 2022. During the interview, Aguilar discussed:

• How he got into researching herd immunity
• The definition of herd immunity
• His research on herd immunity for the COVID-19 pandemic
• Whether he thinks we can ever reach herd immunity
• His thoughts on preventing further transmission of the virus and what we should be doing to help patients dealing with long-term effects from the virus based on his mathematical research

Episode 79: Chatting with Chad Berryhill, Saint Leo Tennis Head Coach

In this episode of the Saint Leo 360 podcast, we are joined by Chad Berryhill, head coach of the Saint Leo tennis program in which he coaches both the men’s and women’s tennis teams. During the conversation, Berryhill talked about:

• Where he is from and his early years
• How he got interested in sports, specifically tennis
• His education and getting into coaching
• His tennis coaching experience prior to coming to Saint Leo University
• How he wound up coming to coach the Saint Leo tennis program and what this opportunity meant to him
• His current coaching staff and how he works with them
• Memorable Saint Leo tennis teams and student-athletes he has coached
• The characteristics he looks for when recruiting student-athletes to come play tennis for the Saint Leo Lions
• The benefits of attending Saint Leo University and playing Division II athletics in the competitive Sunshine State Conference (SSC)
• How student-athletes can effectively balance athletics and academics
• How competing in college athletics can benefit students in their future professional careers

Learn More about Chad Berryhill

Learn more about the coach’s tenure and numerous achievements with the Saint Leo tennis program on his bio page at https://saintleolions.com/sports/mens-tennis/roster/coaches/chad-berryhill/413.

Learn More about the Saint Leo Tennis Program

Curious about how these teams have recently performed on the court? Check out the men’s tennis team page at https://saintleolions.com/sports/mens-tennis. Visit the women’s tennis team page at https://saintleolions.com/sports/womens-tennis.

Episode 78: Spotlighting the Delta Upsilon Chapter of the Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority

In this episode of the Saint Leo 360 podcast, we visit with Lili Perruso, a criminal justice degree student and current president of the Delta Upsilon chapter of the Alpha Sigma Tau sorority at Saint Leo University. During the discussion, Perruso spoke about:

• Where she is from and where she went to high school
• The reasons she chose Saint Leo University for college
• Her experience in Saint Leo University’s undergraduate criminal justice degree program and her career goals
• An overview of the Alpha Sigma Tau sorority and its Delta Upsilon chapter at Saint Leo University
• Why she decided to join the sorority chapter and her current role as president
• Who is eligible to join the chapter and any requirements students must meet
• Types of activities and events the chapter puts on throughout the year
• What recruitment has been like recently
• Why she would recommend students consider getting involved in Greek Life
• Contact info for the Delta Upsilon chapter of Alpha Sigma Tau

Learn More about the Delta Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Sigma Tau at Saint Leo

Follow the Delta Upsilon chapter on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ast_saintleo/.  

Also, follow the Saint Leo Panhellenic Council at http://instagram.com/saintleopanhellenic/ and the Saint Leo Greek Life page at https://www.instagram.com/saintleogreeklife/.

Episode 77: Dr. Ebony Perez on Race Relations

In this episode of the Saint Leo 360 podcast, we showcase Episode 2 of the “As a Matter of Fact” podcast series. Hosted by Dr. Lisa Rapp-McCall, a professor of social work at Saint Leo University, the series features conversations with Saint Leo faculty members who have conducted unique research in their careers.

This episode highlights a conversation with Dr. Ebony Perez, an assistant professor of social work and chair of the undergraduate social work degree program at Saint Leo University. This particular episode was recorded in December of 2022. During the interview, Perez discussed:

• Her childhood and personal background dealing with race relations
• What race actually is and the differences between people and cultures
• The power of the word “race” and whether it should still be used in the English lexicon
• Why some people struggle relating to and interacting with others
• How race relations have volved over time
• How race plays into relationships, including friendships, families, and romance
• How she views the future of race relations and specific steps people can take to become more open minded and embracing of diversity

Episode 76: A Compilation of Audio Dramas from a Saint Leo Theatre Degree Course

In this episode of the Saint Leo 360 podcast, we feature a sampling of audio dramas and podcast episodes from a course in the Saint Leo University theatre degree program called Practical Skills in Theatre. This specific undergraduate course was taught by Erin Austin, an adjunct instructor of theatre at Saint Leo, in the fall of 2022. Listen to a wide variety of storylines and presentation styles by some highly talented and creative theatre students.

Learn More about the BA in Theatre Degree Program at Saint Leo University

Interested in learning more about the BA in theatre degree program offered at Saint Leo’s University Campus? Check out the degree program page at https://www.saintleo.edu/programs/arts-sciences-degrees/bachelors-degree-theatre.

Episode 75: Dr. Harry Dammer on Prison Education

In this episode of the Saint Leo 360 podcast, we showcase Episode 1 of the “As a Matter of Fact” podcast series. Hosted by Dr. Lisa Rapp-McCall, a professor of social work at Saint Leo University, the series features conversations with Saint Leo faculty members who have conducted unique research in their careers.

This episode highlights a conversation with Dr. Harry Dammer, the interim associate dean for the College of Education and Social Services at University Campus and a professor of criminal justice. This particular episode was recorded in October of 2022. During the interview, Dammer discussed:

• His background visiting prisons in many countries around the world
• An overview of the size, scope, and demographics of the American prison system
• Types of education programs offered to prison inmates
• The benefits of education for inmates and how it can positively impact their future
• The challenges to facilitating education in prisons

Learn about the Criminal Justice Degree Programs at Saint Leo University

Interested in a criminal justice career? Check out all of the criminal justice degree options offered at Saint Leo University at https://www.saintleo.edu/programs/criminal-justice-degrees.

Episode 74: Highlighting the Saint Leo DBA Program with Dr. Dale Mancini, Current Students, & Alumni

In this episode of the Saint Leo 360 podcast, we feature a recording from a recent information session on the Saint Leo DBA program. The discussion features information on the program from Dr. Dale Mancini, director of this doctoral program, along with testimonials from current students and alumni of the program. They covered:

• The benefits of earning a doctoral degree and how a terminal degree can greatly benefit graduates in the job market
• Why the Saint Leo DBA program stands out
• Admission requirements for those interested in applying
• When students can start the Saint Leo DBA program at certain times throughout the year
• Examples of courses and topics covered in the program
• How supportive the faculty members are who teach in the program
• Success stories from current students enrolled in the program and alumni who have completed it

Learn More about the Saint Leo DBA Program

Check out the Saint Leo DBA program page to learn more about this unique doctorate program offered by Saint Leo University.

Have additional questions about this program? Contact Dr. Dale Mancini, director of the Saint Leo DBA program, at (352) 588-7199 or at dale.mancini@saintleo.edu.