Beyond the Syllabus: Pedagogy and Purpose Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:05:14 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2597659 en-us © 2026 Beyond the Syllabus: Pedagogy and Purpose yes 030d9803-ac4a-56cf-a725-12000c546a3e Tiffanie Turner-Henderson episodic false Beyond the Syllabus: Pedagogy and Purpose explores how teaching transforms identity, confidence, and purpose, not just content. Hosted by Dr. Tiffanie Turner-Henderson, each episode features authentic conversations with educators, students, and changemakers on self-efficacy, belonging, AI in learning, service-learning, mentoring, transferable skills, and persistence in higher education.

Join us as we explore what happens when learning goes beyond the syllabus.



]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Higher education, pedagogy, Purpose, learning, experiential learning, career readiness, transformative education Tiffanie Turner-Henderson https://storage.buzzsprout.com/d37482wdmqyfatri2rzogm8xmmaz?.jpg Beyond the Syllabus: Pedagogy and Purpose https://www.buzzsprout.com/2597659 The Soul Purpose The Soul Purpose What happens when your daily work aligns with a calling? In this episode, we sit down with University Chaplain Dr. Benjamin Sammons to explore the bigger picture beyond the classroom. While higher education often focuses on GPAs and graduation regalia, Dr. Sammons challenges us to look deeper at the "purpose" that guides us when the ceremonies end. 

Join us for a calming and reflective conversation about finding your cardinal direction in a shifting world and how we can help the next generation discover who they are truly meant to be.

Special thanks to my colleague and Anesu Simango for editing this espisode. 

Explore episode extras and more at Behind the Mic: www.gobeyondthesyllabus.com. 

]]> What happens when your daily work aligns with a calling? In this episode, we sit down with University Chaplain Dr. Benjamin Sammons to explore the bigger picture beyond the classroom. While higher education often focuses on GPAs and graduation regalia, Dr. Sammons challenges us to look deeper at the "purpose" that guides us when the ceremonies end. 

Join us for a calming and reflective conversation about finding your cardinal direction in a shifting world and how we can help the next generation discover who they are truly meant to be.

Special thanks to my colleague and Anesu Simango for editing this espisode. 

Explore episode extras and more at Behind the Mic: www.gobeyondthesyllabus.com. 

]]> Tiffanie Turner-Henderson Buzzsprout-18990605 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 2116 1 4 full false Name and Claim: Helping Students Own Their Expertise Name and Claim: Helping Students Own Their Expertise In this episode of Beyond the Syllabus: Pedagogy and Purpose, I’m joined by my colleague Dr. Mary Jordan, Director of Career Service at Wingate University, to tackle the articulation gap, that challenging space where students’ academic experiences and professional identities connect. This conversation is about building the bridge from the resume to the interview room.

We explore how to empower students with professional language that feels authentic to truly own their expertise. Dr. Jordan shares the interconnectivity of faculty and career services in planting the seeds for a 'bouquet' of student success at the end of the academic journey.

Whether you are a student service professional, faculty, support coach, or a student looking to "name and claim" your expertise, Dr. Jordan provides actionable "marching orders" to start building your articulation bridge.

Explore episode extras and more at Behind the Mic: www.gobeyondthesyllabus.com. 



]]> In this episode of Beyond the Syllabus: Pedagogy and Purpose, I’m joined by my colleague Dr. Mary Jordan, Director of Career Service at Wingate University, to tackle the articulation gap, that challenging space where students’ academic experiences and professional identities connect. This conversation is about building the bridge from the resume to the interview room.

We explore how to empower students with professional language that feels authentic to truly own their expertise. Dr. Jordan shares the interconnectivity of faculty and career services in planting the seeds for a 'bouquet' of student success at the end of the academic journey.

Whether you are a student service professional, faculty, support coach, or a student looking to "name and claim" your expertise, Dr. Jordan provides actionable "marching orders" to start building your articulation bridge.

Explore episode extras and more at Behind the Mic: www.gobeyondthesyllabus.com. 



]]> Tiffanie Turner-Henderson Buzzsprout-18776831 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400 2189 1 2 full false Teaching for Transfer Teaching for Transfer This conversation explores how students move beyond completing assignments to owning and transferring their learning into new academic, professional, and life contexts. 

Our focus is on the role of teaching design, reflection, and career storytelling in building student confidence andadaptability. 

Have a seat and join the conversation with Logan Barrett, Executive Director, Career & Academic Success & Advising at Spring Hill College.

Explore episode extras and more at Behind the Mic: www.gobeyondthesyllabus.com. 



]]> This conversation explores how students move beyond completing assignments to owning and transferring their learning into new academic, professional, and life contexts. 

Our focus is on the role of teaching design, reflection, and career storytelling in building student confidence andadaptability. 

Have a seat and join the conversation with Logan Barrett, Executive Director, Career & Academic Success & Advising at Spring Hill College.

Explore episode extras and more at Behind the Mic: www.gobeyondthesyllabus.com. 



]]> Buzzsprout-18774483 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0500 2812 1 1 full false Join the Conversation Join the Conversation In this episode of Beyond the Syllabus: Pedagogy and Purpose, I’m joined by my colleague Dr. Mary Jordan, Director of Career Service at Wingate University, to tackle the articulation gap, that challenging space where students’ academic experiences and professional identities connect. This conversation is about building the bridge from the resume to the interview room.

We explore how to empower students with professional language that feels authentic to truly own their expertise. Dr. Jordan shares the interconnectivity of faculty and career services in planting the seeds for a 'bouquet' of student success at the end of the academic journey.

Whether you are a student service professional, faculty, support coach, or a student looking to "name and claim" your expertise, Dr. Jordan provides actionable "marching orders" to start building your articulation bridge.


 Explore episode extras and more at Behind the Mic: www.gobeyondthesyllabus.com. 


]]> In this episode of Beyond the Syllabus: Pedagogy and Purpose, I’m joined by my colleague Dr. Mary Jordan, Director of Career Service at Wingate University, to tackle the articulation gap, that challenging space where students’ academic experiences and professional identities connect. This conversation is about building the bridge from the resume to the interview room.

We explore how to empower students with professional language that feels authentic to truly own their expertise. Dr. Jordan shares the interconnectivity of faculty and career services in planting the seeds for a 'bouquet' of student success at the end of the academic journey.

Whether you are a student service professional, faculty, support coach, or a student looking to "name and claim" your expertise, Dr. Jordan provides actionable "marching orders" to start building your articulation bridge.


 Explore episode extras and more at Behind the Mic: www.gobeyondthesyllabus.com. 


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