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Episode Six: "All Hail to the Chief"

Episode six (24:14) features an interview with AU president Dr. Frits Pannekoek, who talks about the 'typical' day of a university president, his views on social media, and his advice to AU students.

Comments

  • Amanda Nielsen December 6, 2011 - 2:41pm

    Great podcast episode, Heather!

    I always enjoy chatting with Dr. Pannekoek.  The GSA is currently lobbying the provincial government to provide sustainable and predictable post-secondary institutional funding (that is, an increase to base operational funding and a three-year funding plan).  We're also asking the provincial government to provide two seats on university Boards of Governors to graduate students, for the creation of a provincial part-time student loan program, and for government support for graduate student professional development programs.

    We've had reasonable traction on these issues thus far, so we'll see what happens!

    Amanda

  • Heather Clitheroe December 6, 2011 - 2:43pm

    He certainly is a great advocate for students!

  • Bethany December 6, 2011 - 10:36pm

    Love it! Thanks Heather and Dr Pannekoek! 

    Also, wow, I knew he was still teaching, but I didn't realize how many students he had!