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The Student Shift

By: The Office of Student Transitions Western Michigan University
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  • The Student Shift podcast is hosted by deliberator and facilitator VK, who as a higher ed professional, figuratively (and literally!) takes your hand to help you through the shift from high school to college. The Student Shift podcast is produced by the Office of Student Transitions at Western Michigan University.
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Episodes
  • Merze Tate College's Black Women Leaders

    Merze Tate College's Black Women Leaders
    Feb 8 2024

    On this episode of The Student Shift, deliberator VK talks with Merze Tate College's interim dean, Dr. Staci Perryman-Clark; associate dean, Dr. Deveta Gardner; and assistant dean, Tomika Griffin-Brown as their authentic selves. Listen as they talk about their inspirations, their mentors, the impact they create, and hope. Real fierce talk with a few mic drops.
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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • Get Involved with Allie Rak

    Get Involved with Allie Rak
    Jan 31 2024

    This is a special extended episode of The Student Shift as we approach the holiday season here in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Our host, VK, chats with special guest WMU student, Allie Rak. Allie shares all things Kalamazoo and WMU - from Hopcat fries to Starbucks in the new student center - learn how to become authentically involved in student life on the campus of Western Michigan University.
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    55 mins
  • Merze Tate (and More!) with Sierra Ward

    Merze Tate (and More!) with Sierra Ward
    Jan 31 2024

    In this episode of The Student Shift, your deliberator, VK, sits down with WMU's sweetheart, student Sierra Ward. They discuss the life of Dr. Merze Tate and the Merze Tate Explorers as Sierra shares her experience and transition from being an Explorer to a WMU student. Sierra's stories range from learning it's ok to yell at football games to finding your place on Western's campus as a Kalamazoo Promise scholar.
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    25 mins
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