The latest episode of The University of Toledo’s podcast, “Powering UToledo,” now available, examines the opportunities created by combining colleges and other programs to form the new Judith Herb College of Arts, Social Sciences and Education, which became official July 1 following the Board of Trustees’ approval earlier this year.
“Powering UToledo” hosts, UToledo Interim President Matt Schroeder and award-winning TV and media host Kristi K. Hoffman, talk with Dr. Melissa Gregory, dean of the new college, about the momentum at the University as it prepares for a leadership transition. They cover the addition of new degree programs, the opening of a new pedestrian bridge and recent college mergers aimed at enhancing student success and research capabilities. Gregory highlights the benefits and opportunities arising from the merger of the former College of Arts and Letters with the Judith Herb College of Education.
Their discussion also underscores the commitment to meeting student and employer needs, leveraging resources for research and maintaining flexibility in a rapidly changing educational and workforce landscape.
“In this case, we took two colleges that had a lot of affinity and that had a long history of working together and sharing curriculum and advancing students after graduation and put them essentially into one space so that we could create even more opportunity for students when they graduate,” Gregory said.
The “Powering UToledo” podcast highlights the University’s significant contributions in research, education and healthcare and provides an inside look into the institution’s innovation projects and future priorities.
Listen and subscribe where you get your favorite podcasts or at utoledo.edu/offices/president/podcast.
