Mindset in Motion (MIM)
Mindset in Motion (MIM) is a podcast made for university and college educators, career counselors, and leaders invested in supporting students and recent graduates with the tools and resources to thrive in their hopeful careers. Tune in to hear about the groundbreaking research, insights, and stories shaping experiential learning delivery excellence - all on one platform. MIM is brought to you by Symplicity's Mindset and hosted and produced by Director of Mindset, Bill Heinrich. Symplicity is a two-decade-long leader in technological innovation and deployment supporting higher education partners to deliver on the promise of student career readiness. Mindset connects big ideas to repeatable educational practices, guiding informed decision making, and learning experiences that support student success.
Mindset in Motion (MIM)
Unlocking Engagement in High Impact Practices w/ Dr. Holley Handley and Dr. April Schantz from the University of West Florida.
- Comprehensive program evaluation provides critical insights into meeting institutional goals and improving student outcomes.
- Cross-disciplinary partnerships leverage diverse expertise for more robust assessment and implementation strategies.
- Aligning with institutional priorities creates sustainable programming and stronger data-driven decision making.
- Using assessment data to identify both program strengths and improvement areas builds faculty trust and engagement.
- Maintaining student learning as the central focus helps clarify decision-making processes and establish clear action steps.
Dr. Holley Handley is an Assistant Professor and Interim Chair in the Department of Instructional Design and Technology at the University of West Florida. She earned her doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in Administrative Studies from UWF, along with certification in Human Performance Technology. Dr. Handley's research focuses on applying Human Performance Technology principles to improve organizational performance in educational settings, with expertise in implementing change management theories and integrating problem-based learning experiences.
Dr. April Schantz is an Industrial-Organizational Psychologist at the University of West Florida who earned her Ph.D. from Florida International University with a minor in Quantitative Methods. Her research examines high-stress occupations and team performance, with particular focus on occupational health and well-being of emergency first responders. Dr. Schantz leads the Occupational Health and Stress Lab at UWF and serves as faculty advisor for the Society for Human Resource Management student chapter, where she mentors students in developing research methodologies and workplace skills.