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Compact Nation Podcast: Student Workforce Development

Season 2 Episode 12
Student Civic Learning & Leadership
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About the Episode

Tune in to this episode of #CompactNationPod for a lively discussion about student workforce development with Compact Nation Podcast co-host Andrew Seligsohn and Paul Markham, founding partner at Sova Solutions. The two discuss Sova Solutions’ work of helping institutions to create clear, supportive pathways for students and finding the balance between comprehensive institutional support and student choice. They also discuss the concept of the “citizen professional” and the importance of viewing students in a holistic way that addresses both preparation for the workforce and their civic lives.  Plus, in pop-culture corner, co-host J.R. Jamison and guest host Josh Todd talk about representation in the media with winter Olympian Adam Rippon and the newly released movie, Black Panther.

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Guests

  • Paul Markham is a founding partner at Sova Solutions.
  • Josh Todd is the current Executive Director of Oregon Campus Compact and a #CompactNationPod guest host.

Your Hosts

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Andrew Seligsohn

President
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Emily J. Shields

Executive Director, Iowa & Minnesota Campus Compact
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J.R. Jamison

Executive Director, Indiana Campus Compact

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