the agile academic Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:23:30 -0400 http://www.rebeccapoperuark.com en-us © 2026 agile academic consutling yes 5e927231-02a7-538a-8e1e-dc21ec906276 Rebecca Pope-Ruark episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) highered, faculty, women, education, academic, academic Rebecca Pope-Ruark https://storage.buzzsprout.com/89whsju2i4d0t7gz6rhf5p1ai2b7?.jpg the agile academic http://www.rebeccapoperuark.com Vicki Baker on Leadership and Professional Development in Higher Ed Vicki Baker on Leadership and Professional Development in Higher Ed On this episode, I welcome Dr. Vicki Baker to the show. Professor, leader, consultant, and coach. We talk about leadership, professional development, and doing things your way.

]]> On this episode, I welcome Dr. Vicki Baker to the show. Professor, leader, consultant, and coach. We talk about leadership, professional development, and doing things your way.

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-17988632 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 2288 5 12 full true Jennifer Askey on Coaching and Leadership in Higher Ed Jennifer Askey on Coaching and Leadership in Higher Ed On this episode, I have a conversation with Dr. Jennifer Askey, former tenured faculty member and now higher education  coach and consultant, about coaching, leadership, and coaching skills for leadership in higher ed.

]]> On this episode, I have a conversation with Dr. Jennifer Askey, former tenured faculty member and now higher education  coach and consultant, about coaching, leadership, and coaching skills for leadership in higher ed.

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-17891524 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 2028 5 11 full false Kathleen Fitzpatrick on Empowering Scholars and Leaders in Higher Ed Kathleen Fitzpatrick on Empowering Scholars and Leaders in Higher Ed On this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Kathleen Fitzpatrick, the author of the books Generous Thinking and Leading Generously. We talk about the state of higher education, how a lens of generosity can make change in the academy, and much more.

]]> On this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Kathleen Fitzpatrick, the author of the books Generous Thinking and Leading Generously. We talk about the state of higher education, how a lens of generosity can make change in the academy, and much more.

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-17891457 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 2253 5 10 full false Isis Artze-Vega on Care, Love, and Kindness in Higher Ed Isis Artze-Vega on Care, Love, and Kindness in Higher Ed On this episode, I chat with Dr. Isis Artze-Vega, higher education scholar, writer, and senior leader. We talk about bringing care and empathy into higher education and finding joy in the work

]]> On this episode, I chat with Dr. Isis Artze-Vega, higher education scholar, writer, and senior leader. We talk about bringing care and empathy into higher education and finding joy in the work

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-17891429 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 2251 5 9 full false Carole Chabries on Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Expectations for Women Carole Chabries on Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Expectations for Women On this episode, I welcome Dr. Carole Chabries, former higher education administrator and now entrepreneur. We talk about being a woman and leader in higher education and what that move to entrepreneurship looks like.

]]> On this episode, I welcome Dr. Carole Chabries, former higher education administrator and now entrepreneur. We talk about being a woman and leader in higher education and what that move to entrepreneurship looks like.

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-17891406 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1927 5 8 full false Liz Norell on Staying True to Values and Finding Joy Liz Norell on Staying True to Values and Finding Joy On this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Liz Norell, teacher, educational developer, and author of The Present Professor. We chat about staying true to your values, finding joy in your work while taking care of yourself, and being a light in uncertain times.

]]> On this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Liz Norell, teacher, educational developer, and author of The Present Professor. We chat about staying true to your values, finding joy in your work while taking care of yourself, and being a light in uncertain times.

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-17982968 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 2115 5 7 full false Rosaria Meek on Executive Presence and Style Rosaria Meek on Executive Presence and Style On this episode, I talk style, executive presence, and being a woman in higher education with Dr. Rosaria Meek, professor, student of leadership, and founder of the Oracle of Style.

]]> On this episode, I talk style, executive presence, and being a woman in higher education with Dr. Rosaria Meek, professor, student of leadership, and founder of the Oracle of Style.

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-17891384 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 2390 5 6 full false Katharine Stewart on Kindness, Rigor, and Joy Katharine Stewart on Kindness, Rigor, and Joy On this episode, I speak with senior vice provost and professor emerita Dr. Katherine Stewart about kindness in leadership and mentoring, about career transitions, and about building a business around joy.

]]> On this episode, I speak with senior vice provost and professor emerita Dr. Katherine Stewart about kindness in leadership and mentoring, about career transitions, and about building a business around joy.

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-17891369 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1872 5 5 full false Katie Rose Guest Pryal - Of Many Minds Katie Rose Guest Pryal - Of Many Minds Welcome to this special mini-season of the agile academic where my co-editor Lee Skallerup Bessette and I introduce our edited collection, Of Many Minds: Mental Health and Neurodiversity Among Higher Education Faculty and Staff, out now from Johns Hopkins University Press. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Katie Rose Guest Pryal who wrote the foreword for the collection. We talk about the book, her experiences as a neurodivergent author and scholar in higher education and her new books exploring parenting neurodivergent children and pregnancy for neurodivergent mothers.

]]> Welcome to this special mini-season of the agile academic where my co-editor Lee Skallerup Bessette and I introduce our edited collection, Of Many Minds: Mental Health and Neurodiversity Among Higher Education Faculty and Staff, out now from Johns Hopkins University Press. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Katie Rose Guest Pryal who wrote the foreword for the collection. We talk about the book, her experiences as a neurodivergent author and scholar in higher education and her new books exploring parenting neurodivergent children and pregnancy for neurodivergent mothers.

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-17877412 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 2593 5 4 full false Jim Luke - Of Many Minds Jim Luke - Of Many Minds Welcome to this special mini-season of the agile academic where my co-editor Lee Skallerup Bessette and I introduce our edited collection *Of Many Minds: Mental Health and Neurodiversity Among Higher Education Faculty and Staff* out now from Johns Hopkins University Press. In this episode, we do something a little different - contributor Jim Luke walks us through his life and how his neurodiversity and physical challenges shaped his career in industry and higher education. 

]]> Welcome to this special mini-season of the agile academic where my co-editor Lee Skallerup Bessette and I introduce our edited collection *Of Many Minds: Mental Health and Neurodiversity Among Higher Education Faculty and Staff* out now from Johns Hopkins University Press. In this episode, we do something a little different - contributor Jim Luke walks us through his life and how his neurodiversity and physical challenges shaped his career in industry and higher education. 

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-17845750 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 2003 5 3 full false Shannan Palma - Of Many Minds Shannan Palma - Of Many Minds Welcome to this special mini-season of the agile academic where my co-editor Lee Skallerup Bessette and I introduce our edited collection Of Many Minds: Mental Health and Neurodiversity Among Higher Education Faculty and Staff out now from Johns Hopkins University Press. In this episode, Lee and I speak with Shannan Palma about her experience being neurodivergent in higher education and contributing to the Of Many Minds project.

]]> Welcome to this special mini-season of the agile academic where my co-editor Lee Skallerup Bessette and I introduce our edited collection Of Many Minds: Mental Health and Neurodiversity Among Higher Education Faculty and Staff out now from Johns Hopkins University Press. In this episode, Lee and I speak with Shannan Palma about her experience being neurodivergent in higher education and contributing to the Of Many Minds project.

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-17772306 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400 2022 5 2 full true Lee Skallerup Bessette - Of Many Minds Lee Skallerup Bessette - Of Many Minds Welcome to this special mini-season of the agile academic where my co-editor Lee Skallerup Bessette and I introduce our edited collection Of Many Minds: Mental Health and Neurodiversity Among Higher Education Faculty and Staff out now from Johns Hopkins University Press. In this episode, Lee and I talk about our editorial and authorial journey with the book and give you some insights into how it came into being.

Sign up for our open book discussion on September 26 at 11:30! 


]]> Welcome to this special mini-season of the agile academic where my co-editor Lee Skallerup Bessette and I introduce our edited collection Of Many Minds: Mental Health and Neurodiversity Among Higher Education Faculty and Staff out now from Johns Hopkins University Press. In this episode, Lee and I talk about our editorial and authorial journey with the book and give you some insights into how it came into being.

Sign up for our open book discussion on September 26 at 11:30! 


]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-17723820 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 2262 5 1 bonus false Stephanie Gilbert on Loss, Grief, and Academia Stephanie Gilbert on Loss, Grief, and Academia In this special episode of the agile academic, Dr. Stephanie Gilbert and I discuss our grief experiences and her research on bereavement in the workplace. 

]]> In this special episode of the agile academic, Dr. Stephanie Gilbert and I discuss our grief experiences and her research on bereavement in the workplace. 

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-13476845 Tue, 29 Aug 2023 01:00:00 -0400 2468 4 7 full false Katie Rose Guest Pryal on Mental Health, Neurodiversity, and Being Well Katie Rose Guest Pryal on Mental Health, Neurodiversity, and Being Well On season 4 episode 6 of the agile academic, I’m joined Dr. Katie Rose Guest Pryal, law professor, speaker, and author. We talk about neurodiversity and mental health, stigma in higher ed, and being well. 

]]> On season 4 episode 6 of the agile academic, I’m joined Dr. Katie Rose Guest Pryal, law professor, speaker, and author. We talk about neurodiversity and mental health, stigma in higher ed, and being well. 

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-13225092 Tue, 22 Aug 2023 01:00:00 -0400 2360 4 6 full false Stephanie Cawthon on Connection and Disability Advocacy in Higher Ed Stephanie Cawthon on Connection and Disability Advocacy in Higher Ed On season 4 episode 5 of the agile academic, I talk with Dr. Stephanie Cawthon, professor of education at the University of Texas Austin, leader, educator, and disability advocate. We discuss the importance of connection, disability in higher ed, and founding things that matter.

]]> On season 4 episode 5 of the agile academic, I talk with Dr. Stephanie Cawthon, professor of education at the University of Texas Austin, leader, educator, and disability advocate. We discuss the importance of connection, disability in higher ed, and founding things that matter.

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-13223396 Tue, 15 Aug 2023 01:00:00 -0400 1820 4 4 full false Jen Heemstra on Choices, Mentoring, and Failure Jen Heemstra on Choices, Mentoring, and Failure On season 4 episode 4 of the agile academic, I chat with Dr. Jen Heemstra, chair and professor of chemistry at Washington University of St. Louis. Jen and I cover culture, leadership, failure, and what it means to be a mentor. 

]]> On season 4 episode 4 of the agile academic, I chat with Dr. Jen Heemstra, chair and professor of chemistry at Washington University of St. Louis. Jen and I cover culture, leadership, failure, and what it means to be a mentor. 

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-13223360 Tue, 08 Aug 2023 01:00:00 -0400 2798 4 4 full false Tracie Addy on Advancing Teaching, Learning, and Change Tracie Addy on Advancing Teaching, Learning, and Change On season 4 episode 3 of the agile academic, I sit down with Dr. Tracie Addy, Associate Dean of Teaching and Learning at Lafayette College and co-author of the book What Inclusive Teachers Do. Tracie and I chat about her purpose in advancing inclusive teaching and learning, new projects, and change agency.

]]> On season 4 episode 3 of the agile academic, I sit down with Dr. Tracie Addy, Associate Dean of Teaching and Learning at Lafayette College and co-author of the book What Inclusive Teachers Do. Tracie and I chat about her purpose in advancing inclusive teaching and learning, new projects, and change agency.

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-13212669 Tue, 01 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0400 2251 4 3 full false Annmarie Caño on Transforming Culture in Higher Ed Annmarie Caño on Transforming Culture in Higher Ed On season 4 episode 2 of the agile academic, I talk with Dr. Annmarie Caño, higher ed leader, coach, and professor of psychology at Gonzaga University, about transforming culture and transformational change in higher ed.

]]> On season 4 episode 2 of the agile academic, I talk with Dr. Annmarie Caño, higher ed leader, coach, and professor of psychology at Gonzaga University, about transforming culture and transformational change in higher ed.

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-13212620 Tue, 25 Jul 2023 01:00:00 -0400 2671 4 2 full true Elizabeth Wardle on Political Action and Faculty Engagement Elizabeth Wardle on Political Action and Faculty Engagement On season 4 episode 1 of the agile academic, I chat with Dr. Elizabeth Wardle, professor and director of the Howe Center for Writing Excellence at Miami University of Ohio. Liz and I talk about the political situation in Ohio, its impact on higher ed and ways to be politically active. 

]]> On season 4 episode 1 of the agile academic, I chat with Dr. Elizabeth Wardle, professor and director of the Howe Center for Writing Excellence at Miami University of Ohio. Liz and I talk about the political situation in Ohio, its impact on higher ed and ways to be politically active. 

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-13212601 Tue, 18 Jul 2023 01:00:00 -0400 1913 4 1 full false Unraveling Faculty Burnout Chapter 5 Connection Unraveling Faculty Burnout Chapter 5 Connection Chapter 5 of Unraveling Faculty Burnout looks at connection, the topic of this mini-episode.

]]> Chapter 5 of Unraveling Faculty Burnout looks at connection, the topic of this mini-episode.

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-11340631 Tue, 20 Sep 2022 02:00:00 -0400 435 3 13 full false Unraveling Faculty Burnout Chapter 4 Compassion Unraveling Faculty Burnout Chapter 4 Compassion In this mini-episode I share a selection from Chapter 4 on compassion from my book, Unraveling Faculty Burnout.

]]> In this mini-episode I share a selection from Chapter 4 on compassion from my book, Unraveling Faculty Burnout.

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-11340497 Tue, 20 Sep 2022 01:00:00 -0400 557 3 12 full false Unraveling Faculty Burnout Chapter 3 Purpose Unraveling Faculty Burnout Chapter 3 Purpose On this episode of the agile academic, I share an excerpt from the first of the four burnout resilience chapters in Unraveling Faculty Burnout – chapter 3 on purpose.canv

]]> On this episode of the agile academic, I share an excerpt from the first of the four burnout resilience chapters in Unraveling Faculty Burnout – chapter 3 on purpose.canv

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-11264860 Tue, 06 Sep 2022 01:00:00 -0400 530 3 11 full false Unraveling Faculty Burnout Chapter 2 Academic Identity Unraveling Faculty Burnout Chapter 2 Academic Identity Thanks for listening to this mini-episode of the agile academic podcast for women in higher ed based on my book Unraveling Faculty Burnout: Pathways for Reckoning and Renewal. The book is available from Johns Hopkins University Press, and you’ll find a link to the page in the transcript. If you are interested in doing a book club on your campus and having me speak with your faculty, please email me at agilefaculty dot rpr at gmail dot com.

]]> Thanks for listening to this mini-episode of the agile academic podcast for women in higher ed based on my book Unraveling Faculty Burnout: Pathways for Reckoning and Renewal. The book is available from Johns Hopkins University Press, and you’ll find a link to the page in the transcript. If you are interested in doing a book club on your campus and having me speak with your faculty, please email me at agilefaculty dot rpr at gmail dot com.

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-11216228 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 01:00:00 -0400 536 3 10 full false Unraveling Faculty Burnout Chapter 1 Culture Unraveling Faculty Burnout Chapter 1 Culture In this episode, I give you a sneak peak into Chapter 1 of Unraveling Faculty Burnout on higher ed culture.

]]> In this episode, I give you a sneak peak into Chapter 1 of Unraveling Faculty Burnout on higher ed culture.

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-11173932 Tue, 23 Aug 2022 01:00:00 -0400 485 3 9 bonus false RPR on Unraveling Faculty Burnout RPR on Unraveling Faculty Burnout On this episode, the last of season three, I share some of my own advocacy work related to burnout. 

]]> On this episode, the last of season three, I share some of my own advocacy work related to burnout. 

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-10817357 Tue, 21 Jun 2022 01:00:00 -0400 700 3 8 full false Kelly J. Baker on Careers, Authorship, and Mental Health Kelly J. Baker on Careers, Authorship, and Mental Health On this episode, Dr. Kelly J. Baker and I have an engaging conversation about taking winding career paths, being authors, and how our mental health impacts our work. 

]]> On this episode, Dr. Kelly J. Baker and I have an engaging conversation about taking winding career paths, being authors, and how our mental health impacts our work. 

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-10765922 Tue, 14 Jun 2022 01:00:00 -0400 2870 3 7 full false Buffie Longmire-Avital on Research, Mentoring, and Diversity Buffie Longmire-Avital on Research, Mentoring, and Diversity Rebecca Pope-Ruark: Dr. Buffie Longmire-Avital joins me on this episode. A psychologist and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging advocate, we talk about research and springs from personal experience and who gets to sit at the table. 

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark: Dr. Buffie Longmire-Avital joins me on this episode. A psychologist and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging advocate, we talk about research and springs from personal experience and who gets to sit at the table. 

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-10706609 Tue, 07 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 3043 3 6 full false Lindsay Masland on Breath, Liberation, and Rule-Breaking in Higher Ed Lindsay Masland on Breath, Liberation, and Rule-Breaking in Higher Ed On this episode I’m joined by Dr. Lindsay Masland, psychologist, educational developer, and rule-breaker. We talk about breath, liberation, and ease in the context of values and work.

]]> On this episode I’m joined by Dr. Lindsay Masland, psychologist, educational developer, and rule-breaker. We talk about breath, liberation, and ease in the context of values and work.

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-10706526 Tue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 2738 3 5 full false Viji Sathy on Purpose, Values, and Inclusion Viji Sathy on Purpose, Values, and Inclusion On this episode , I speak with Dr. Viji Sathy about purpose, values, and inclusion.

]]> On this episode , I speak with Dr. Viji Sathy about purpose, values, and inclusion.

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-10375439 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 01:00:00 -0400 2390 3 4 full false Cate Denial on Kindness and Boundaries Cate Denial on Kindness and Boundaries In episode 3 of season 3, I speak with Dr. Cate Denial about her concept of a pedagogy of kindness and how boundaries are a kindness in and of themselves.

]]> In episode 3 of season 3, I speak with Dr. Cate Denial about her concept of a pedagogy of kindness and how boundaries are a kindness in and of themselves.

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-10326715 Tue, 29 Mar 2022 01:00:00 -0400 2453 3 3 full false Lauren Cagle on Speaking Truth to Power Lauren Cagle on Speaking Truth to Power On episode 2 of season 3, I talk with Dr. Lauren Cagle about flexibility, academic labor, and speaking truth to power.

]]> On episode 2 of season 3, I talk with Dr. Lauren Cagle about flexibility, academic labor, and speaking truth to power.

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-10241357 Tue, 22 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400 3138 3 2 full false Lee Skallerup Bessette on Technology and Neurodivergence Lee Skallerup Bessette on Technology and Neurodivergence On this first episode of season 3, I talk with Dr. Lee Skallerup Bessette about pedagogy and technology, neurodivergence, and affective labor.

]]> On this first episode of season 3, I talk with Dr. Lee Skallerup Bessette about pedagogy and technology, neurodivergence, and affective labor.

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-10241262 Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400 2826 3 1 full false Starting 2022 with Intention - Tips Episode Starting 2022 with Intention - Tips Episode In this episode, I recruited 5 coaching friends to share their thoughts of starting off the new year win intention.

]]> In this episode, I recruited 5 coaching friends to share their thoughts of starting off the new year win intention.

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-9932767 Sat, 22 Jan 2022 15:00:00 -0500 1125 2 11 full false Thinking about Values Between-isode Thinking about Values Between-isode In this between-isode, Rebecca picks up the thread about values from the previous episode on vitality vs. flourishing and shares an except from her upcoming book, Unraveling Faculty Burnout (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2022).

]]> In this between-isode, Rebecca picks up the thread about values from the previous episode on vitality vs. flourishing and shares an except from her upcoming book, Unraveling Faculty Burnout (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2022).

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-9843266 Thu, 06 Jan 2022 16:00:00 -0500 650 2 10 full false Vitality vs. Flourishing - A Reflection Vitality vs. Flourishing - A Reflection In this between-isode I share my thoughts on the concepts of vitality and flourishing in your work life and share excerpts from a blog post and from Agile Faculty on the subject.

]]> In this between-isode I share my thoughts on the concepts of vitality and flourishing in your work life and share excerpts from a blog post and from Agile Faculty on the subject.

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-9815451 Sat, 01 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0500 753 2 9 full false RPR 2021 Year-End Reflection Opportunity RPR 2021 Year-End Reflection Opportunity In this episode, I lead you in a few different reflection activities to wrap up the year and think deeply about your purpose and identity going into 2022.

]]> In this episode, I lead you in a few different reflection activities to wrap up the year and think deeply about your purpose and identity going into 2022.

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-9748145 Sun, 19 Dec 2021 10:00:00 -0500 1309 2 8 full false Kerry Mandulak and Amanda Stead on Friendship and Motherhood Kerry Mandulak and Amanda Stead on Friendship and Motherhood On this episode of the agile academic podcast, I speak with Drs. Kerry Mandulak and Amanda Stead about friendship and motherhood in academia.

]]> On this episode of the agile academic podcast, I speak with Drs. Kerry Mandulak and Amanda Stead about friendship and motherhood in academia.

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-8966607 Tue, 03 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0400 3013 2 7 full false Cynthia Ganote on Taking Care of Yourself and Making Your Own Way Cynthia Ganote on Taking Care of Yourself and Making Your Own Way On this episode, I talk about taking care of yourself and making you own way in higher education with Dr. Cynthia Ganote. 

]]> On this episode, I talk about taking care of yourself and making you own way in higher education with Dr. Cynthia Ganote. 

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-8918167 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 23:00:00 -0400 2802 2 6 full false Caitlin Faas on Coaching, Self-Care, and Self-Knowledge Caitlin Faas on Coaching, Self-Care, and Self-Knowledge On this episode, I talk to Dr. Caitlin Faas about side gigs, leaving academia, and the value of self-care and self-knowledge.

]]> On this episode, I talk to Dr. Caitlin Faas about side gigs, leaving academia, and the value of self-care and self-knowledge.

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-8851972 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 23:00:00 -0400 2959 2 5 full true Fatimah Williams on Careers, Curiosity, and Entrepreneurship Fatimah Williams on Careers, Curiosity, and Entrepreneurship On this episode of the agile academic podcast, I sit down with Dr. Fatimah Williams, founder of Beyond the Tenure Track, a professional development and career-planning firm for graduate students and PhDs. We talk about life and work beyond academia, staying curious while networking, and being an entrepreneur.

]]> On this episode of the agile academic podcast, I sit down with Dr. Fatimah Williams, founder of Beyond the Tenure Track, a professional development and career-planning firm for graduate students and PhDs. We talk about life and work beyond academia, staying curious while networking, and being an entrepreneur.

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-8620014 Mon, 21 Jun 2021 22:00:00 -0400 2321 2 4 full false Leslie Wang on Burnout, Coaching, and Fulfillment Leslie Wang on Burnout, Coaching, and Fulfillment On this episode of *the agile academic* podcast, professor and life coach Dr. Leslie Wang and I talk about burning out, starting a coaching journey, and finding what fills you up.

]]> On this episode of *the agile academic* podcast, professor and life coach Dr. Leslie Wang and I talk about burning out, starting a coaching journey, and finding what fills you up.

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-8633513 Mon, 14 Jun 2021 22:00:00 -0400 2827 2 3 full false Bonni Stachowiak on Podcasting, Purpose, and Balance Bonni Stachowiak on Podcasting, Purpose, and Balance On this episode of the agile academic podcast, I talk with Dr. Bonni Stachowiak, professor, administrator, and host of the long-running podcast, Teaching in Higher Ed. We talk about podcasting, living your purpose, and balancing roles when you are a multi-hyphenate.

]]> On this episode of the agile academic podcast, I talk with Dr. Bonni Stachowiak, professor, administrator, and host of the long-running podcast, Teaching in Higher Ed. We talk about podcasting, living your purpose, and balancing roles when you are a multi-hyphenate.

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-8614253 Mon, 07 Jun 2021 22:00:00 -0400 3066 2 2 full false Susanna Harris on Mental Health and Well-Being in Higher Education Susanna Harris on Mental Health and Well-Being in Higher Education To kick off the second season of *the agile academic* podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Susanna Harris, science communicator, graduate student mental health advocate, and founder of PhDBalance. In this conversation, Susanna and I dig deep into the mental health and burnout, and talk about trust, support, and removing the stigma of mental health issues in higher ed. 

]]> To kick off the second season of *the agile academic* podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Susanna Harris, science communicator, graduate student mental health advocate, and founder of PhDBalance. In this conversation, Susanna and I dig deep into the mental health and burnout, and talk about trust, support, and removing the stigma of mental health issues in higher ed. 

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-8614013 Mon, 31 May 2021 22:00:00 -0400 3037 2 1 full false Season 1 Retrospective! Season 1 Retrospective! In this last episode of season 1 of the agile academic podcast for women in higher ed, I compile my guests' wise words of advice and look t them through the lens of my four resilience pillars: purpose, compassion, connection, and balance

]]> In this last episode of season 1 of the agile academic podcast for women in higher ed, I compile my guests' wise words of advice and look t them through the lens of my four resilience pillars: purpose, compassion, connection, and balance

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-8196359 Tue, 23 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0400 1352 1 8 full false Mary Churchill on Leadership, Collaboration, and the Power of Women Coaching Women Mary Churchill on Leadership, Collaboration, and the Power of Women Coaching Women On this episode of the agile academic podcast, I talk with Dr. Mary Churchill, Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives and Community Engagement and Adjunct Professor at Boston University’s Wheelock College. And since we recorded this episode, Mary has a new role as Chief of Policy and Planning for the City of Boston. In our conversation, we talk about leadership, collaboration, and the power of women coaching women. 

]]> On this episode of the agile academic podcast, I talk with Dr. Mary Churchill, Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives and Community Engagement and Adjunct Professor at Boston University’s Wheelock College. And since we recorded this episode, Mary has a new role as Chief of Policy and Planning for the City of Boston. In our conversation, we talk about leadership, collaboration, and the power of women coaching women. 

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-8102948 Mon, 08 Mar 2021 17:00:00 -0500 2376 1 7 full false Sarah Rose Cavanagh on Writing, Self-Care, and Connection Sarah Rose Cavanagh on Writing, Self-Care, and Connection I speak to Dr. Sarah Rose Cavanagh, associate professor of psychology and educational developer at Assumption University. We talk about writing books for academic and general audiences, women supporting women and taking care of your body, not just your mind.

]]> I speak to Dr. Sarah Rose Cavanagh, associate professor of psychology and educational developer at Assumption University. We talk about writing books for academic and general audiences, women supporting women and taking care of your body, not just your mind.

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-8039299 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500 2188 1 6 full false Lisa Munro on Taking Opportunities to Live the Way You Want to Live Lisa Munro on Taking Opportunities to Live the Way You Want to Live On this episode of the agile academic podcast, I talked to Dr. Lisa Munro, former Peace Corps volunteer, history PhD, and study abroad facilitator. We talk about her unique path in and around higher ed, moving to Mexico and making the most out of opportunities to live the way you want to live. 

]]> On this episode of the agile academic podcast, I talked to Dr. Lisa Munro, former Peace Corps volunteer, history PhD, and study abroad facilitator. We talk about her unique path in and around higher ed, moving to Mexico and making the most out of opportunities to live the way you want to live. 

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-7989859 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 01:00:00 -0500 2155 1 5 full false Michelle Dionne Thompson on Balance, Well-Being, and Rest Michelle Dionne Thompson on Balance, Well-Being, and Rest Rebecca talks to Dr. Michelle Dionne Thompson, an academic and coach who works with early career attorneys and academics, about balance, well-bring, and rest.

]]> Rebecca talks to Dr. Michelle Dionne Thompson, an academic and coach who works with early career attorneys and academics, about balance, well-bring, and rest.

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-7709800 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 01:00:00 -0500 2067 1 4 full false Karen Costa on Online Education and the Higher in Higher Ed Karen Costa on Online Education and the Higher in Higher Ed Rebecca and Karen talk about what it means to make higher education more humane and to be a higher educator.

]]> Rebecca and Karen talk about what it means to make higher education more humane and to be a higher educator.

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-7445434 Tue, 09 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0500 3004 1 3 full false Katie Linder on Purpose, Coaching, and Values Katie Linder on Purpose, Coaching, and Values Rebecca and Katie talk about following your purpose, enacting your values, and figuring out what those even are.

]]> Rebecca and Katie talk about following your purpose, enacting your values, and figuring out what those even are.

]]> Buzzsprout-7445407 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -0500 2674 1 2 full false Backchanneling for Women in Higher Ed Backchanneling for Women in Higher Ed In this first episode of the agile academic podcast, I chat with three women who have had a substantial and crucial impact on my professional life with their support, advice, and friendship. Meet my colleagues Drs. Sandy French of Radford University, Ashley Patriarca from West Chester University of Pennsylvania, and Jennifer Veltsos of Minnesota State University Mankato. We talk about the importance of having women academics at other institutions who you trust and value, how our ten-year Facebook chat backchannel has impacted each of us, and some advice for finding your own tribe of supportive women in higher ed.

]]> In this first episode of the agile academic podcast, I chat with three women who have had a substantial and crucial impact on my professional life with their support, advice, and friendship. Meet my colleagues Drs. Sandy French of Radford University, Ashley Patriarca from West Chester University of Pennsylvania, and Jennifer Veltsos of Minnesota State University Mankato. We talk about the importance of having women academics at other institutions who you trust and value, how our ten-year Facebook chat backchannel has impacted each of us, and some advice for finding your own tribe of supportive women in higher ed.

]]> Rebecca Pope-Ruark Buzzsprout-7442926 Sat, 23 Jan 2021 10:00:00 -0500 2481 1 1 full false agile academic Season 1 Teaser agile academic Season 1 Teaser In this teaser, learn more about the agile academic, a podcast for women in higher ed - meet your host, hear from guests, and bookmark the show!

]]> In this teaser, learn more about the agile academic, a podcast for women in higher ed - meet your host, hear from guests, and bookmark the show!

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