Innovation and Collaboration: A Conversation with Radford University's Provost, Dr. Bethany Usher
Innovation and Collaboration: A Conversation with Radford University's Provost, Dr. Bethany Usher By: Juliana Hill Introduction: In a compelling conversation, Juliana Hill, a distinguished student at Radford University, engaged with the university's Provost, Dr. Bethany Usher. This in-depth interview offered insights into Radford University's innovative strategies and initiatives in the realm of higher education. Understanding Student Communities: Dr. Bethany Usher, with her unique background in biological anthropology, applies an intriguing approach to understanding student communities. She draws analogies between her research on pre-industrial societies and student dynamics. Dr. Usher introduced the concept of multi-state models, tools initially used in anthropological studies, now ingeniously adapted to track and support college students’ progression. These models aid in mapping the crucial transition phases students undergo, from high school to c