"Issues in Education" Television Program
"Issues in Education," Florida State University President T.K. Wetherell's television program, airs the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. (EST) on WFSU-TV in Tallahassee and 6 p.m. (CST) on WFSG-TV in Panama City.
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 either Windows Media Player or QuickTime (or with RealPlayer where indicated). Beginning with the May 2006 program, video is available in Flash format. Click on the thumbnails or titles below to view the program (broadband connection required).
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December 2006
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Allan Bense The President of Florida State University talks with FSU Alumnus Allan Bense about the ties FSU has with state politics. Bense is the outgoing speaker of the Florida house and recently named to FSU's board of trustees. The incoming Governor and Lt. Governor are also FSU Graduates. The President also discusses what he hopes the legislature will focus on in 2007, Centers of Excellence, and more about his recent appearance in a USO Tribute Show. |
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November 2006
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Seminole Hisory The President of Florida State University talks about how the University is strengthening its ties with Seminole Tribe of Florida. Part of that effort includes FSU's new course on Seminole and Southeastern Native American history. President Wetherell talks about the class with Instructor, Dr. Chris Versen, and two students in the class. Jessica Watson is sophomore majoring in Social Work and Toni Sanchez is not only a student in the class, but an actual member of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. She is one of three Seminoles taking the course. The President also discusses the upcoming USO Tribute show and his roll in the performance. |
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October 2006
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College of Nursing The President of Florida State University talks about the need for nurses around the country and the challenges Universities have in trying to meet those needs. Guests are Sally Karioth, Associate Professor of and Director of Teaching Excellence at FSU's College of Nursing, and Brandon Foutch, a nursing student at the college. The President also discusses other areas of study at the University where students get practical experience and the recent State of the University Address. |
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September 2006
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Pathways of Excellence The President of Florida State University talks about the challenges of attracting a top-notch faculty when there is such a high competition level between Universities. He discusses a new initiative at FSU called Pathways of Excellence with the Chair of the project, Dr. Ross Ellington. The President also discusses with Dr. Gary Taylor one area of research to develop out of this project. Also discussed is the State of the University Address coming later this month, the new class on Seminole History, and the second annual Convocation Ceremony held recently. |
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August 2006
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Getting Ready for College As the new school year gets underway, President Wetherell discusses ways to make sure students are prepared for college. Guests are John Barnhill and Megan Eng with FSU's Admissions and Records department. Also discussed is the trend of parents who hover over their College students (now known as Helicopter Parents), goals for the new year, and the USO Tribute Show planned for the fall. |
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July 2006
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The College Experience The President of Florida State University discusses the college experience with two exceptional students at FSU, Tamera Scholz and Terence Milstead. Both students share tips on getting the most out of their college experience. Also discussed was how FSU is trying to attract the best and brightest students to the University. |
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June 2006
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Tom Brokaw Talks about the Greatest Generation Renowned former NBC News anchor Tom Brokaw joins FSU President T.K. Wetherell for a discussion of Brokaw's involvement as honorary chairman of the new Advisory Committee for FSU's Institute on World War II and the Human Experience as well as his contribution of documents collected for his "Greatest Generation" books. A second segment of the program features History Professor Bill Oldson, director of the World War II Institute, discussing Institute programs and needs. |
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May 2006
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The Tumultuous Sixties Former FSU President Stan Marshall and alumnus J.T. Thomas, the first black student-athlete to letter in football at FSU, discuss turbulent times at FSU. Marshall, who led FSU from 1969-76, has just released his book, The Tumultuous Sixties: Campus Unrest and Student Life at a Southern University. Thomas and Wetherell, both students during Marshall's administration, join Marshall in recalling a time of dramatic upheaval on campus. |
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April 2006
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What's Ahead for Florida's Flagship Universities? The discussion continues between UF President Bernie Machen and FSU President T.K. Wetherell. Though they are often rivals on the playing fields, the two presidents discuss collaborative approaches to improving higher education in the state. |
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March 2006
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Higher Education and the 2006 Legislative Session UF President Bernie Machen joins FSU President T.K. Wetherell for a lively discussion of the challenges higher education in Florida faces at the start of the 2006 legislative session. |
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February 2006
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Seven Days of Opening Nights Featuring Mike Pate (consultant, Knight-Ridder) and Diane Greer (director, Seven Days of Opening Nights) with a preview of the eighth season of FSU's annual festival of the fine and performing arts and a discussion of the benefits of the interaction between FSU students and the top-quality artists/performers on the schedule. |
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January 2006
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FSU's Economic Impact on Tallahassee (RealPlayer format) Featuring FSU economists Tim Lynch (Center for Economic Forecasting and Analysis) and Mark Bonn (Robert H. Dedman Professor in Hospitality Administration) in a discussion of the vital role FSU plays in the economic health and growth of Tallahassee and the surrounding area. |