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"Issues in Education" Television Program

"Issues in Education," a public affairs program hosted by the president of The Florida State University, 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 10:00 a.m., WFSG-TV at 9:00 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 President Barron 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).

May 2012 (#908)

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute In this episode of Issues in Education we explore learning as a lifelong skill. Baby boomers are saying college towns like Tallahassee are a great place to retire partly because of the educational opportunities available to them. The Florida State University President and WFSU-TV'S Suzanne Smith look at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute on FSU's campus. They talk with OLLI past president Susan Yelton and OLLI member Wade Birch about the classes and activities available to community members over the age of 50. Tallahassee was recently listed as the top destination for baby boomers looking for a place to retire. Dr. Barron also talks about the recent 50th Anniversary of Integration at FSU and the events conducted to honor that time in the University's history.

April 2012 (#907)

50th Anniversary of FSU Integration 2012 marks 50 years since the integration of FSU's campus. In this episode of Issues in Education, The Florida State University President Dr. Eric Barron and WFSU-TV's Suzanne Smith look at the past, present and the events planned to celebrate the occasion this month. Guests include Doby Flowers, FSU's first African American homecoming queen; FSU vice president for University Relations, Liz Maryanski; and current president of FSU's Black Student Union, Kiaira McCoy. In addition to talking about the early years of the transition, the group also talks about the upcoming events that culminate with celebrated poet Maya Angelou. Dr. Barron also discusses the issues surrounding the recent legislative session.

March 2012 (#906)

Materials Science You've heard about the importance of STEM degrees, but how can someone getting a degree in these areas improve your life? In this episode of Issues in Education, FSU President Dr. Eric Barron and WFSU-TV's Suzanne Smith explore the interesting world of materials science research. With guests Dr. Gregory Boebinger (director of the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory), Dr. James Brooks (a professor of physics at FSU) and doctoral candidate Michael Greenleaf, they look at some of the fascinating and useful research that could affect your cars, computers and health care. Among the topics: energy storage and the study of tumors. Dr. Barron also talks about how materials science research ties into future plans for FSU.

February 2012 (#905)

Seven Days of Opening Nights Festival With the recent push to increase the number of STEM degrees (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) at universities around the state and across the country, Arts Education is often left out of the equation. In this episode of Issues in Education, Florida State President Dr. Eric Barron and WFSU-TV's Suzanne Smith talk with Director Steve MacQueen about Seven Days of Opening Nights. This arts festival incorporates education into its mission and is now in its 14th year. The discussion revolves around the performances for this year and how performers interact in group and one-on-one situations with students. Dr. Barron also talks about the quest to pay for STEM degrees, the role of Arts Education, and the current legislative session.

January 2012 (#904)

Dr. Garnett Stokes What exactly does a provost do? In this episode of Issues in Education, Florida State President Dr. Eric Barron and WFSU-TV's Suzanne Smith talk with the new Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at FSU. Dr. Garnett Stokes started this past August in the position. Not only do they talk about her role as provost of a university, but also about her background and her vision for FSU. Dr. Barron also looks at other recent hires at the university as well as his priorities for the upcoming Florida legislative session.