View from Venus

7.7 Well-Being and Women in Academia with Karyn Sproles

Episode Summary

In this week's episode, guest expert, Karyn Sproles, Dean of Faculty Development and Director of the Center for Teaching & Learning at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis Maryland and author of the recently published book Thriving: 9 Guiding Principles for Women in Higher Education, joins us to talk about her book, the opportunities and challenges of being a woman in higher education, and how to plan a realistic summer break. Feel free to share your thoughts and responses with us on Instagram or Facebook and tag us @university_of_venus on IG or post it on our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/UVenus/ and we will share and amplify! Find University of Venus on Instagram @university_of_venus and Facebook http://www.facebook.com/UVenus/

Episode Notes

Topics Discussed in this Episode:

• Karyn's new book: Nine Guiding Principles for Women in Higher Education.
• Opportunities and challenges of being a woman in higher education.
• Karyn's workshop:  Planning a Realistic Summer Break
• The process of writing her book.

Resources Discussed in this Episode:

• Karyn Sproles's website
• Karyn's book: Nine Guiding  Principles for Women in Higher Education. 
• Karyn at the US Naval Academy

Music Credits: Magic by Six Umbrellas

Sound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia