The Saint Leo 360° Podcast

Episode 43: Discussing Saint Leo’s Marketing Degree Programs with Dr. Keith Jones

In this episode of the Saint Leo 360 podcast, we are joined by Dr. Keith Jones, an associate professor of marketing in the Tapia College of Business at Saint Leo University. Dr. Jones discussed the undergraduate and graduate marketing degree programs at Saint Leo and spoke about:

• His personal and professional background prior to teaching
• His teaching career and journey to Saint Leo University
• Where the bachelor’s in marketing degree program is offered
• The types of students this undergraduate program is intended for
• An overview of courses and topics covered in the curriculum
• An overview of the faculty who teach in this program
• The American Marketing Association (AMA) chapter on campus and the benefits of being a member
• Career opportunities with this BA degree
• Pursuing graduate studies with this degree
• The 3+1 accelerated degree program through which students can earn a BA in marketing plus an MBA, all in four years
• The two marketing concentrations at the graduate level in Saint Leo’s MBA program
• What sets these marketing degree programs apart from others

Learn more about the bachelor’s in marketing degree program at Saint Leo University at https://www.saintleo.edu/marketing-bachelor-degree.

Learn more about the MBA in marketing at https://www.saintleo.edu/marketing-mba.

Learn more about the MBA in social media marketing at https://www.saintleo.edu/business-administration-master-social-media-marketing-degree.

Episode 42: Erin Kinberger, Head Coach of the Saint Leo Women's Softball Team

In this episode of the Saint Leo 360 podcast, we visit with Erin Kinberger, the head women’s softball coach at Saint Leo University and a 2007 alumna of the university. Kinberger, a Saint Leo Athletics Hall of Fame inductee, talked about:

• Her early years and getting into playing sports as a youth
• Attending Saint Leo and her bachelor’s in elementary education program
• Her college softball playing career
• When and how she got into coaching softball
• Her early coaching career and coming back to coach at her alma mater
• Memorable seasons coaching at Saint Leo
• The characteristics she looks for when recruiting student-athletes to play softball
• The benefits of attending Saint Leo University and playing sports in the Sunshine State Conference (SSC)
• How student-athletes can effectively balance athletics and academics
• Professional opportunities for talented college softball players

Learn more about Coach Kinberger on her athletics bio page at https://saintleolions.com/sports/softball/roster/coaches/erin-kinberger/358.

Learn more about the Saint Leo Lions athletic programs and the softball team at www.saintleolions.com.

Episode 41: Saint Leo’s Center for Alternative Pathway Programs (CAPP)

In this episode of the Saint Leo 360 podcast, we discuss the Center for Alternative Pathway Programs (CAPP) at Saint Leo University. Our guests are Dr. Cindy Lee, director of CAPP; Amanda Forrester, the former program administrator of CAPP; and Brittany Hahn, a graduate of the cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) micro-credential course. They discussed:

• Lee’s background with Saint Leo University
• What inspired she and the university leadership team to launch the CAPP program
• Her title and role within the center
• What micro-credentials and professional development courses actually are and why they are so valuable to career advancement
• Forrester’s background with Saint Leo University and how she became part of CAPP
• An Overview of the HR, grantsmanship, and project management micro-credentials
• Examples of test preparation for professional certifications
• Examples of professional development courses
• Feedback the university has received from “graduates” of these CAPP courses
• Hahn’s personal and professional bio
• How she discovered CAPP at Saint Leo and why she enrolled in the cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) micro-credential course
• Her experience in the micro-credential course and why she would recommend it to others
• How the micro-credential coursework has benefited her in her career already

Learn more about Saint Leo University’s Center for Alternative Pathway Programs (CAPP) at https://capp.saintleo.edu/.

Episode 40: Highlighting Saint Leo University‘s Tampa Education Center

In this episode of the Saint Leo 360 podcast, we feature a discussion on Saint Leo University’s new and exciting location for its Tampa Education Center with Matt Lenihan, the assistant director of the center. He talked about:

• The Tampa Bay region and everything it has to offer
• The history of Saint Leo University in the downtown Tampa area
• The new location of the center, parking, and the surrounding area
• The unique history of the current building going back over 100 years
• An overview of the degree programs offered at the center and flexible scheduling options for courses to meet the needs of all learners
• The demographics of the student population who attend the center
• An overview of the faculty and staff at the Tampa Education Center and everything they do to help students be successful in their degree programs
• Types of unique events the center plans to host in the near future to engage with community partners
• The biggest benefits of attending the center
• How to contact the Tampa Education Center

Learn more about Saint Leo University’s Tampa Education Center.

Since this recording, Matt Lenihan has transferred to a new role within the university. Please contact Rod Kirkwood, the director of the center, at rod.kirkwood@saintleo.edu.

Check out the historical archive of the Tampa Education Center building, long known as the Berriman-Morgan Cigar Factory.

Episode 39: Previewing the Counterterrorism in Israel Course & Trip (November 2021)

In this episode of the Saint Leo 360 podcast, we preview the upcoming Counterterrorism in Israel trip and course being offered by Saint Leo University through Security Solutions International. Dr. Robert Sullivan, an assistant professor of criminal justice and lead counterterrorism instructor at Saint Leo, discussed:

• How this trip was originally put together in the mid-2000s and previous trips Saint Leo faculty members and students have taken to Israel
• Saint Leo’s strong partnership with Security Solutions International
• The dates of this year’s Counterterrorism in Israel trip in November of 2021
• Who is eligible to participate in the trip and course credit students can receive through a separate online course
• The tentative itinerary and unique activities surrounding counterterrorism tactics that students can expect to participate in while in Israel
• Why students can expect an incredibly safe experience while there thanks to support from SSI
• The value of this trip and how incredibly educational it is to experience immersion in a society
• How Saint Leo University students can register for the trip

 

To learn more about this unique Counterterrorism in Israel trip and to register with Security Solutions International, please send an email to Contact@homelandsecurityssi.com.

Learn more about Security Solutions International at https://homelandsecurityssi.com/.

Episode 38: Catching Up with 2 Doctor of Criminal Justice Students

In this episode of the Saint Leo 360 podcast, we visit with John Bennett and Todd Hand, two students in Saint Leo University’s Doctor of Criminal Justice degree program. The students discussed:

• A brief personal bio about themselves
• Their work history in public service and current roles
• Their previous college education prior to enrolling in Saint Leo University’s Doctor of Criminal Justice degree program
• Why they decided to enroll in the DCJ program
• The courses and instructors in the program that have stood out to them
• Their specific areas of interest in research and looking ahead toward their dissertations
• How the online format of the doctoral program has worked for them
• How connected they have felt to their fellow students and professors
• Advice they would give to someone considering this program or any doctoral program
• How the program has benefited them in their careers thus far and how it might benefit them in the future

 

Learn more about the online Doctor of Criminal Justice degree program at Saint Leo University on the program page at https://www.saintleo.edu/doctor-of-criminal-justice.

Learn about all of the criminal justice degree programs offered at Saint Leo – from associate to doctoral – at https://www.saintleo.edu/criminal-justice-degrees.

Episode 37: Discussing Saint Leo's BA in Human Services with Dr. Amina Abdullah

In this episode of the Saint Leo 360 podcast, our guest is Dr. Amina Abdullah, chair of the undergraduate human services degree program at Saint Leo University. Dr. Abdullah spoke about:

- Her career background working in human services and how she got into teaching for Saint Leo University

- Where the BA in human services degree program is offered and the flexibility of several modalities

- Who this undergraduate program is intended for

- An overview of the courses and topics covered in the curriculum

- An overview of the experienced faculty who teach in this program

- The variety of career opportunities graduates can pursue in the human services field with this degree

- Pursuing a graduate degree program after completing this bachelor’s degree

- Saint Leo alumni success stories of graduates who have earned this degree

- What sets this program apart from others and the numerous unique opportunities available to students

- How the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the need for human services professionals

Learn more about this BA in human services degree program at Saint Leo University by visiting the program page at https://www.saintleo.edu/online-human-services-bachelors.

Listen to the 2020 “Leaders in the Industry” event with several alumni from this human services degree program at https://saintleo.zoom.us/rec/play/tuxnFlEKJq4tmaD2XaAGrbsDKrAsMViUY_rCIDp9Oje4JuY51wic_S89LaQ6kgJBhyLg122nEmlW4Jf8.dWpZn4vwR_gKiq4e?continueMode=true&_x_zm_rtaid=4rEo-Vs_Sku1aGhkp7pWDA.1622653153237.5bfe63df020432ef084fe7b088f00193&_x_zm_rhtaid=755.

Episode 36: Financial Aid for Saint Leo's WorldWide Students

In this episode of the Saint Leo 360 podcast, we chat with Amanda Black of the Student Financial Services team at Saint Leo University. The main focus of the discussion is on financial aid for Saint Leo’s WorldWide students enrolled at its education centers or in online degree programs. Black spoke about:

• The basic requirements Saint Leo WorldWide students must meet to be eligible for financial aid
• The differences in financial aid for Saint Leo WorldWide undergraduate vs. graduate students
• FAFSA and why it’s so important
• How financial aid differs for Saint Leo students in different states
• Types of internal scholarships and grants Saint Leo University offers to WorldWide students
• Financial aid benefits available to active-duty, reservist, and veteran students taking courses either online or at one of Saint Leo’s centers
• How Saint Leo University supports all students with their financial aid needs
• How current students, prospective students, and parents can contact Student Financial Services

 

Student Financial Services at Saint Leo University can be reached by phone at (800) 240-7658. Contact the team via email at sfs@saintleo.edu. Check out the Student Financial Services website at https://www.saintleo.edu/financial-aid-office.

(NOTE: Since the recording of this podcast episode, the hours of phone availability for Saint Leo’s Student Financial Advisors have changed slightly. The current hours are now Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET. The Student Financial Services office based at University Campus is open for walk-ins from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.)

Episode 35: A Roundtable on Women in Sports

In this episode of the Saint Leo 360 podcast, we feature a recording from a virtual event held on March 30, 2021. This engaging panel discussion focused on women in sports. Panelists included Caitlin Hansen, head coach of the Saint Leo University women’s lacrosse team; Emma Crafton, a student-athlete and lacrosse player; and Dr. Dene Williamson, an associate professor of sport business in Saint Leo’s Tapia College of Business. Barbara Wilson, the assistant athletic director for sports medicine, served as the moderator. They talked about:

• The 1999 U.S. women’s World Cup soccer team and how the U.S. women’s team winning the championship was a critical moment in helping to bring more awareness to women’s sports
• Inequities in women’s sports media coverage, salaries for females in both individual and team sports, and other areas of the sports world compared to their male counterparts
• The lack of women in front offices of sports franchises and ways to increase these opportunities
• How female athletes partnering with male athletes has brought more awareness to women’s sports
• How social media has positively impacted women’s sports by giving female athletes a platform to be heard

 

This event was organized by university librarian Doris Van Kampen-Breit and was part of the “Recharge with Reading” initiative, sponsored by Academic Affairs and the Daniel A. Cannon Memorial Library in recognition of National Women’s History Month.

Learn more about the bachelor’s in sport business degree program at Saint Leo University at https://www.saintleo.edu/sport-business-bachelor-degree.

Episode 34: Dr. Nancy Wood on Saint Leo's MS in Human Services Administration

In this episode of the Saint Leo 360 podcast, we are joined by Dr. Nancy Wood, the director of the master’s in human services administration degree program at Saint Leo University. Dr. Wood discussed:

• An overview of her professional background and how she got into teaching for Saint Leo University
• A brief history of the MS in Human Services Administration program and why Saint Leo started it
• Where this graduate degree program is offered
• Who this program is intended for
• Admission requirements to enroll in the program
• An overview of the courses and specific areas of focus in this graduate-level curriculum
• An overview of the faculty who teach in this human services administration degree program
• Career opportunities with this master’s degree
• Alumni success stories with this degree from Saint Leo
• What sets this program apart from others
• How the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the need for human services professionals

 

Learn more about this exciting graduate degree program at Saint Leo University on the master’s in human services administration degree program page at https://www.saintleo.edu/online-masters-human-services-administration.