Extended Family Podcast

The Xavier Leadership Center

Xavier University doesn't just offer courses for your student, our Xavier Leadership Center (XLC) has a wide variety of courses and programs to help you elevate your career. Listen in as Susan and Michelle share more about the Xavier Leadership Center. 

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on 3/5/25. Names and position titles may have changed since, but information regarding how each area of campus supports students remains the same. 

Exploring the Core Curriculum

Listen in as Dr. Tim Brownlee and Dr. Annie Ray take a deep dive into the undergraduate Core Curriculum. Our Core Curriculum fosters growth in every area of life -- intellectually, morally and spiritually.

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on 11/18/24. Names and position titles may have changed since, but information regarding how each area of campus supports students remains the same. 

It's Career Fair time!

I sat down with our Director of Career Development, Terri Carr, last week to learn more about the Career Fair and the work of her team does to support your student's. Listen in as Dr. Carr shares how your student can utilize her office as they prepare for the fair and their future career. She also shares her top three tips for student's who plan to attend career fair. 

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on 2/20/25. Names and position titles may have changed since, but information regarding how each area of campus supports students remains the same. 

Learn more about the Brueggeman Fellows with Dr. John O'Keefe and Alyssa Blandford

The Brueggeman Center for Dialogue offers incredible real-world experiences to our students, through the Fellows program. Listen in to learn more about the Brueggeman Fellows program from our Director, Dr. John O'Keefe and a former Fellow, Alyssa Blandford. 

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on 8/24/24. Names and position titles may have changed since, but information regarding how each area of campus supports students remains the same. 

Take a deep dive into Xavier's NEW Residential Curriculum with Anderson Reeves

Learn more about our new Residential Curriculum, MAGIS, with Anderson Reeves from our Office of Residence Life. Through this program, residents will develop self-awareness, appreciate diverse perspectives, and foster a sense of belonging for themselves and others.

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on 11/6/24. Names and position titles may have changed since, but information regarding how each area of campus supports students remains the same. 

Learn more about our new Care and Support Services office with Angie Kneflin and Ashley Henkes

Our new Care and Support Services Office will be able to work more collaboratively with key partners on campus to make sure your students have a broad support network tailored to their specific needs.  Hear from Angie and Ashley about what this change means for our students and families.

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on 11/1/24. Names and position titles may have changed since, but information regarding how each area of campus supports students remains the same. 

Learn more about our Xavier Police Department with Chief Warfel

Our campus police department offers a wide array of services to keep students, faculty and staff, as well as all campus visitors, safe. Learn more about our fully certified, campus police department in this episode with Chief Warfel.

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on 9/24/24. Names and position titles may have changed since, but information regarding how each area of campus supports students remains the same. 

Xavier's Music Series with Polina Bespalko

Learn more about the rich history of Xavier's Music Series. With so many unique atmospheres and artists, the 2024-2025 season truly features something for everyone.

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on 9/26/24. Names and position titles may have changed since, but information regarding how each area of campus supports students remains the same.