The Saint Leo 360° Podcast

Episode 23: Discussing Saint Leo's Bachelor's in Sport Business Degree Program

In this episode of the Saint Leo 360 podcast, Dr. Leon Mohan of Saint Leo University’s Tapia College of Business joins the discussion to talk about Saint Leo’s Bachelor of Arts in Sport Business program. Mohan discussed:

• His career in sports business working for the Carolina Hurricanes, Montreal Expos, and other teams/organizations and how he got into teaching
• The industry advisory council that the College of Business has with leaders in the sports field, such as representatives from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Tampa Bay Rays
• The types of students who have enrolled in this sport business program, such as student-athletes
• Why there’s a fine line between being a sports fan and working in the sports field
• The programs’ focus on experiential learning, including an apprenticeship course and internship requirement
• The minors and specific areas of focus offered in this program
• The MBA in Sport Business concentration option for graduate students
• The faculty in both the bachelor’s in sport business and MBA in Sport Business programs and the courses they teach
• The small class sizes and the benefits of this type of instruction
• The geographic benefits of this degree program being close to many sports teams, organizations, and facilities in the central Florida area
• Specific career tracks within the sports field for which those with a sport business degree would qualify and examples of Saint Leo alumni
• The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the business side of the sports field

Learn more about the Bachelor of Arts in Sport Business degree program at Saint Leo University at https://www.saintleo.edu/sport-business-bachelor-degree.

Find out more about the Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Sport Business at https://www.saintleo.edu/mba-sports-business .

Episode 22: Saint Leo Alumna & Recent Doctor of Education Grad Dr. Cheri Gallman

In this episode of the Saint Leo 360 podcast, we visit with Dr. Cheri Gallman, a Saint Leo University alumna who has earned multiple degrees from the university, most recently the Doctor of Education (EdD) in School Leadership. Gallman talked about:

• Her family, current work, and hobbies
• How she discovered Saint Leo University and initially attended one of the university’s Education Centers to earn her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
• Her online Master of Education (Med) with a concentration in Reading degree program
• Completing the Education Specialist (EdS) program and how this was a springboard toward the doctoral degree program
• Why she chose to pursue the Doctor of Education (EdD) in School Leadership
• The availability of her instructors and how they were always willing to help her in a timely manner
• How she and her fellow classmates in her cohort had mutual support for each other during the doctoral program
• The topic of her dissertation and how it was so unintentionally relevant to virtual education during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
• How the curriculum in this program has benefited her career as a teacher
• Her original career and how she got interested in teaching after homeschooling her children for a period of time
• Her work with Florida Virtual School as a middle school language arts teacher and as a new adjunct instructor for Saint Leo University
• Why she says it’s never too late to earn a degree, even a doctoral degree

Learn more about Saint Leo University’s Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education at https://www.saintleo.edu/elementary-education-bachelor-grades-k-6-degree.

Find out more about the Master of Education with a Reading concentration at Saint Leo at  https://www.saintleo.edu/online-masters-degree-in-reading-education.

Get an overview of the Education Specialist program at Saint Leo at https://www.saintleo.edu/education-specialist-degree-online.

Learn more about Saint Leo’s Doctor of Education (EdD) in School Leadership at https://www.saintleo.edu/online-doctorate-in-education.

Episode 21: A Roundtable Conversation on Saint Leo's Master of Social Work Program

In this episode of the Saint Leo 360 podcast, we have a roundtable conversation on the Master of Social Work degree program at Saint Leo University. We are joined by Dr. Michael Campbell, the associate director of graduate studies in social work at Saint Leo University, along with three students from the Master of Social Work program. The topics covered include:

- Dr. Campbell’s overview of the Master of Social Work (MSW) degree program, as well as its flexibility for all types of learners
- A brief bio about each student (Samantha Dunn, Christina Senn, and Dawn Farrier)
- What each student studied as an undergrad and how they were led to study graduate-level social work at Saint Leo University
- The students’ favorite instructors and courses in the graduate program
- How the MSW program has positively impacted each student in their careers
- Why the students would recommend the Master of Social Work program at Saint Leo University

Learn more about the Master of Social Work (MSW) program and its various options at https://www.saintleo.edu/graduate-social-work-programs-admissions.

Episode 20: Dr. Pamela Lee on Saint Leo's MBA Program

In this episode of the Saint Leo 360 podcast, we are joined by Dr. Pamela Lee. Dr. Lee is a Navy veteran, a longtime associate professor of management at Saint Leo University, and the director of Saint Leo’s MBA program since 2018. Dr. Lee spoke about:

• Her background prior to joining Saint Leo University in 2011
• Her role teaching in Saint Leo’s Tapia College of Business and specific courses she has taught
• Becoming director of the MBA program in 2018
• The various modalities of the MBA program and where it is offered to students (including University Campus, at local Education Centers, and online)
• Admission requirements
• Types of students for whom the program is intended, including how it can benefit both recent bachelor’s degree graduates as well as those who have been out of college for years
• The MBA Online Academic Achievement Scholarship and how it can help incoming students save on tuition
• The core MBA courses and how they are unique from those in other MBA programs
• The various concentrations offered in the MBA program and which ones are the most high-demand concentrations in today’s ever-changing job landscape, in addition to areas in which there is more opportunity during and after the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
• An overview of the MBA faculty, their unique backgrounds, and how supportive they are to Saint Leo students
• Specific examples of how the MBA curriculum has benefited graduates in their careers
• Why a prospective student should choose Saint Leo University’s MBA program over other universities
• How prospective students can learn more about Saint Leo’s MBA program
  
  

For additional questions about the MBA program at Saint Leo University, you may send an email to mbaslu@saintleo.edu. Also, check out the MBA program page at https://www.saintleo.edu/business-administration-master-degree.

Episode 19: Catching Up w/Retired Army Sgt. Mjr. Clifford Lovejoy (Part 2)

In this episode of the Saint Leo 360 podcast, we feature Part 2 of our conversation with retired Army Sgt. Mjr. Clifford Lovejoy. In this part of the interview, Lovejoy discussed:

• Balancing online education while still enlisted, deployed, and in combat operations
• How he decided on the Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a Specialization in Clinical & Applied Sociology
• Attending a few of Saint Leo University’s Education Centers and the family-oriented atmosphere at these locations
• How he fit in so well as a 60-year-old student with health problems and a service animal
• Dr. Margaret Snead and Dr. Aloma Mendoza, two sociology instructors who made a positive impact on him and how all of his instructors spent one-on-one time supporting him
• How he and his classmates had mutual support for each other both inside and outside of the classroom
• How he and his wife, Veronica, supported each other attending Saint Leo together
• Why he decided to pursue the online Master of Science in Emergency and Disaster Management degree program and how this graduate program fits with his personality and attitude of wanting to help others
• The benefits of an online degree program and his advice on how to be successful in one
• How his Saint Leo University education has benefited him in his life and outlook in so many ways
• Why he calls education the “center of gravity”
• How he became a military mentor for the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) and his work mentoring children who have lost loved ones in combat or to suicide
• His goal of becoming an adjunct instructor for Saint Leo University someday

Learn more about Saint Leo University’s Bachelor of Arts in Sociology program at https://www.saintleo.edu/sociology-bachelor-applied-clinical-degree.

Find out more about the Master of Science in Emergency and Disaster Management program at Saint Leo at https://www.saintleo.edu/online-masters-degree-in-emergency-and-disaster-management.

Visit the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) site at https://www.taps.org/

Be sure to catch Episode 18 of the podcast to hear Part 1 of this interview.

Episode 18: Catching Up w/Retired Army Sgt. Mjr. Clifford Lovejoy (Part 1)

In this episode of the Saint Leo 360 podcast, we feature Part 1 of our chat with Clifford Lovejoy, a retired sergeant major in the U.S. Army. Lovejoy, a Saint Leo University alumnus who recently completed the MS in Emergency and Disaster Management online degree program, discussed:

• His childhood growing up in Des Moines, IA
• How a special forces soldier who spoke at his school inspired him to later enlist in the U.S. Army
• How he became a force readiness leader and worked in the Pentagon as a sergeant major
• Some of the unique meetings and interactions he had with top military and government officials
• His experiences working at various embassies around the world and why people in other countries dream of coming to the U.S.
• Being in the Pentagon on the morning of September 11, 2001 when one of the hijacked planes struck the building and the resulting effects in the days and weeks afterward
• How a woman whom he considers to be “an angel” saved his life on 9/11
• How a prostate cancer diagnosis forced him to retire from the Army after nearly four decades of service
• The volunteer work he has done to help military members and veterans deal with injuries and illnesses
• His work with the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors and how he serves as a mentor to families who have lost their active duty or veteran family members in combat or to suicide

Read more about Sgt. Mjr. Lovejoy in this blog article: https://www.saintleo.edu/blog/this-army-sergeant-major-survived-9/11-and-cancer

Episode 17: A Chat with Frank Hernandez, Adjunct Instructor & 26-Year Air Force Veteran

In this episode of the Saint Leo 360 podcast, Frank Hernandez, an adjunct instructor and U.S. Air Force veteran, joined the conversation to talk about:

• His childhood growing up in a Puerto Rican family in New York City
• Why he decided to enlist in the U.S. Air Force and why it took him four times to finally be accepted in 1979 at age 19
• The various posts he was stationed at around the U.S.
• His role with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI)
• One of his deployments to a classified location in the Middle East
• The epidemic of veteran suicide (22 per day in the U.S.)
• The importance of asking for help if veterans are struggling with their mental health
• The many benefits of military service, including the current post-9/11 G.I. Bill
• Why he came to Saint Leo University for his higher education
• How he, his wife, and his daughter have all taught at Saint Leo University
• How he engages with his students, including how he has dressed up in costumes
• Winning the Professor of the Year Award from the Student Government Union (SGU) and beating out his wife, Rachel, for this award

Episode 16: Saint Leo University's Office of Military Affairs & Services

In this episode of the Saint Leo 360 podcast, we are joined by Dr. Ernest “Luke” McClees, the director of Saint Leo University’s Office of Military Affairs and Services. McClees talked about:

• His personal background, military service, and education
• His work teaching in higher education prior to joining Saint Leo University
• How he came to Saint Leo University and his duties as director of the Office of Military Affairs and Services at University Campus
• The history of how Saint Leo has served military students and families for several decades
• Specific services and support offered by his office
• The benefits of attaining a college degree for an active-duty military member, reservist, or veteran
• Why an active-duty military member, reservist, or veteran should feel comfortable attending Saint Leo University and the many faculty and staff who are also veterans
• How Saint Leo helps all military students and families claim their education benefits and other qualifying financial aid through a seamless process 

Learn more about Saint Leo University’s Office of Military Affairs and Services at https://www.saintleo.edu/office-military-affairs-services.

Check out this blog article highlighting the Office of Military Affairs and Services at https://www.saintleo.edu/blog/highlighting-saint-leo-university-office-military-affairs-services.

Episode 15: A Conversation with Two Criminal Justice Professors

In Episode 15 of the Saint Leo 360 podcast, Drs. Phillip Neely and Joseph Cillo from Saint Leo University’s Department of Public Safety Administration joined the discussion to talk about:

• Their unique backgrounds in law enforcement (Neely) and criminal law (Cillo)
• How they came to Saint Leo University
• The various criminal justice classes they have taught at the university, including a class Cillo has taught on serial killers
• What makes Saint Leo University’s criminal justice degree programs so unique
• The university’s strong relationship with the Pasco Sheriff’s Office

Learn more about Saint Leo University’s undergraduate and graduate criminal justice degree programs here.

Episode 14: Saint Leo's Savannah Education Center

In Episode 14 of the Saint Leo 360 podcast, Savannah Education Center director Stephanie Stinski joined the conversation to chat about:

• What Savannah, GA is known for and offers as a city
• The history of Saint Leo’s presence in Savannah
• Where the current Savannah Education Center is located and its layout
• Which degree programs the Savannah Education Center offers, including Saint Leo FLEX
• Other unique student services, offerings, and events at the center
• How prospective students can contact the Savannah Education Center

Learn more about Saint Leo University’s Savannah Education Center here. Follow the center on Facebook as well.