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"Issues in Education" Television Program

"Issues in Education," Florida State University President T.K. Wetherell's television program, airs the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. on WFSU-TV in Tallahassee and 6:30 p.m. on WFSG-TV in Panama City. An encore presentation is aired the Sunday following the premiere on WFSU-TV at noon, WFSG-TV at 11 a.m.

The program also airs throughout the month on 4fsu (Comcast Channel 4 in Leon, Gadsden, and Wakulla counties) on Wednesdays at 10:00 p.m., Fridays at 6:00 p.m., and Sundays at 7:00 p.m.

The program features a wide-ranging discussion of topics, including the challenges faced by public and private universities. The 30-minute program, co-hosted by Suzanne Smith of WFSU-TV and FSU-4, provides a platform for Wetherell to discuss critical issues in education with experts in education and related fields.

Programs are archived and may be viewed with Flash Player. Click on the thumbnails or titles below to view the program (broadband connection required).

April 2008 (#505)
Brain Drain The President of Florida State University, T.K. Wetherell, talks with two professors who are planning to leave FSU for universities outside of Florida. Dr. Howard Goldstein, associate dean in the College of Communication, and Dr. Charles Figley, professor in the College of Social Work and director of the FSU Traumatology Institute, talk about why they don't want to leave Florida State but feel the funding crunch is forcing them to go elsewhere. The discussion looks at the kind of budget concerns they deal with on a daily and yearly basis, the impact of the governance issue, and what the funding situation is like at other universities across the country. President Wetherell also discusses his hopes and concerns for this legislative session as well as the potential impact on students, faculty and the state's economy.
March 2008 (#504)
	Randy Spetman, New Athletic Director Florida State University President T.K. Wetherell talks with new Athletic Director Randy Spetman. Among the topics discussed is Spetman's background as an athletic director and as a member of the U.S. military. Also discussed is the current status of FSU's athletic program and where Mr. Spetman plans to direct the program in the future. President Wetherell also discusses the 2008 legislative session, concerns regarding the budget for universities in Florida, and the proposed constitutional amendment he is supporting to help the state's higher education system.
January/February 2008 (#503)
	Dr. Bernard Machen FSU President T.K. Wetherell talks with University of Florida President Bernie Machen about the current challenges facing state universities. Among the topics: the upcoming 2008 Florida Legislative session and the potential for budget cuts. The two presidents discuss the priorities, plans and potential impact on the students, faculty and the state's economy. President Wetherell also discusses the reasons that money from other categories, like athletic salaries, can't be used to fund other areas.