Thu, 31 August 2023
"Strike up conversations with everyone you possibly can while you're at conferences, you never know what threads will come from them. Thank you, Doug, for talking with me on a bus ride, oh, so many years ago. And [to COCM] for being such engaged participants in addressing leadership issues for the fellows," - Dr. Sharon McDade
Topics Covered
Dr. McDade discusses the role of leadership development programs in promoting leadership positions, particularly for women and individuals of color
The impact of the ACE Fellows Program
The collaborative partnership between Dr. Sharon McDade and COCM (Capstone) in enhancing the Fellows Program's case study including the Pennyfield College simulation
Dr. McDade's transition to Greenwood Associates and her role in facilitating strategic planning processes for various higher education institutions
The far-reaching effects of leadership development initiatives in the higher education landscape
Connect with Dr. Sharon McDade
Greenwood/Asher & Associates, LLC
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Direct download: Student_Housing_Matters_-_Dr._Sharon_and_Alton.mp3
Category:Join The Conversation Podcast -- posted at: 10:00am CDT |
Fri, 25 August 2023
What makes a Director of Facilities successful in leading their maintenance team? It’s more than just showing up and doing the job. And it’s more than just taking good care of the facility. Success comes from taking care of the students and staff as well, building relationships with them as people to make sure they have what they need to thrive. Chris Adams is Director of Facilities for The Village at the University of South Florida, Chenal Alford (better known as Al) is Director of Facilities for Millennium Hall at Towson University, and Hermond Lawson serves as Assistant Director of Facilities for Walker Avenue Apartments at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. On this episode of Student Housing Matters, Hermond, Chris and Al join host Jeremy Steed to explain how they got their start in facilities maintenance at COCM and share their experiences working at different sites in multiple roles. Hermond, Chris and Al discuss how campus maintenance has evolved since the 2000s, describing why ongoing training is crucial for their teams and how the design of the facilities themselves have changed to benefit students. Listen in to understand how Hermond, Chris and Al build a culture of respect and transparency on their teams and learn how their genuine care for staff and students contributes to their success! Topics CoveredHow Hermond, Chris & Al got their start in facilities maintenance at COCM Hermond, Chris & Al’s experiences working at different COCM sites in multiple roles How facilities maintenance has evolved since the 2000s What Hermond learned from the students he was teaching to answer maintenance calls Hermond, Chris & Al’s appreciation for the support they receive from COCM leadership The ongoing education and training required for maintenance teams How Hermond, Chris & Al build a culture of respect and transparency among their teams How the facilities themselves have changed over time to benefit students Connect with Hermond, Chris & AlConnect with JeremyStudent Housing Matters on Facebook Student Housing Matters on Twitter Email media@cocm.com
Direct download: Student_Housing_Matters_-_Maintenance..mp3
Category:Join The Conversation Podcast -- posted at: 2:00pm CDT |