Faculty Podcast Announced

The university is going to launch a new podcast "spotlights", which will feature faculty interviews discussing their research and projects, aiming to enhance the university's reputation and help students choose classes by learning more about professors's work and interests. In the listening the woman is excited about the podcast. First,she explains that learning about a professor's research interests can influence a student's decision to take a particular class, offering her own experience as an example. She took a marine biology class because she read about the professor's fascinating research on sharks, which greatly enhanced her learning experience. Moreover, she thinks the podcast will provide students with valuable information about professors beyond just their teaching styles or workload. She also believes that if interesting episodes are shared, the podcast could reach a broader audience, enhancing the university’s visibility and potentially increasing enrollment by attracting prospective students.