Office Hours with SIU System President Dan Mahony

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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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Episodes

College Athletics is Changing and Why It Matters

College athletics is undergoing one of the most dramatic transformations in its history, from athlete compensation to transfer rules and the impacts of the House v. NCAA settlement. In this episode, SIU System President Dan Mahony, a longtime sport management professor, sits down with athletic directors Tim Leonard (SIU Carbondale), Andrew Gavin (SIU Edwardsville), and Dr. Ken Halpin (Purdue University) to discuss how these changes are reshaping the student-athlete experience, university operati...

Jul 23, 2025•52 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Exploring the Future of AI in Higher Ed & Beyond

In this episode we dive into a topic that’s reshaping higher education and the world at lightning speed: artificial intelligence (AI). Whether it’s ChatGPT in the classroom, AI-powered medical simulations or new interdisciplinary courses, AI is already transforming how we teach, learn, research and operate across the SIU System. In this episode, I talk with two academic leaders who are heading up our system-wide AI taskforce: • Dr. Mario Hayek , SIU Edwardsville Dean of the Business School • Dr....

Jun 30, 2025•52 min

Wisdom for New Graduates

In this episode, we explore how students prepare for life after graduation through reflections from both spring 2025 graduates and accomplished SIU alumni. The episode opens with interviews from this year’s graduates, sharing their thoughts, hopes, and questions just before crossing the stage. President Mahony is then joined by three distinguished SIU alumni: Bill Luan (SIUE, class of 1984 & 1985), a senior program manager at Google; Terita M. Walker (SIU Carbondale class of 2001), principal...

May 29, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Wisdom on Navigating the College Admissions Process

In this episode, SIU System President Dan Mahony shares what he learned when his daughter went through the college admissions process. And to explain more about the modern-day college admissions process, President Mahony chats with his guests, SIU Carbondale Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Management Wendall Williams and SIU Edwardsville Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Management Andy Benoit.

Apr 28, 2025•35 min

Improving Student Success

SIU System President Dan Mahony talks with SIU Carbondale student Lidell Miller about how SIU’s ADEI initiatives helped him turn his academic career around. He’s joined by Dr. Jasmine Haywood from the Lumina Foundation and Dr. Allison Kadlec from Sova Solutions to discuss student success strategies, financial barriers and the power of inclusive education.

Mar 20, 2025•34 min

Lessons Learned on Career Paths in Higher Education

SIU System President Dan Mahony talks with SIU Carbondale Chancellor Austin Lane and SIU Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor about their career paths and the lessons they've learned along the way. They offer some wisdom that's helpful for students, faculty, staff and anyone else open to inspiration.

Feb 06, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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