Campus Conversations: The Shawnee Community College Podcast

Campus Conversations Episode 50: Real People. Real Impact.: Tiffany Crosby

Episode 50 of Campus Conversations features the first inspiring story from our Real People series. Real Impact. series.Executive Director of Public Information and Marketing Kevin Hunsperger sits down with Shawnee Community College nursing alum Tiffany Crosby to talk about her journey at SCC, the lessons she learned along the way, and how her career path evolved after nursing school.Tiffany opens up about why she chose Shawnee Community College, the impact the experience had on her life, and what ultimately led her to pursue a new passion, writing children’s books.It’s a conversation about growth, purpose, and discovering where your talents can make the biggest difference.Learn more about Tiffany via social media  @StoriesofEverwood  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UClBOY2XXm4FrcQKowSSsp8Q] or storiesofeverwood.com

Campus Conversations Episode 49: Saints Unleashed with Baseball Players Maguire Clark & Ryan Will

This week on Campus Conversations, it’s another edition of Saints Unleashed, featuring Shawnee Community College baseball sophomores Maguire Clark and Ryan Will. We dive into what brought them to SCC, their experiences as student-athletes, and how their time as Saints has helped shape what comes next. From the dugout to the classroom, it’s a great conversation about growth, opportunity, and chasing the next level.

Campus Conversations Episode 48: Saints Unleashed with Head Baseball Coach Matt White

The Campus Conversations Podcast goes Saints Unleashed as SCC Executive Director of Public Information and Marketing Kevin Hunsperger sits down with Head Baseball Coach Matt White. In this episode, Coach White discusses his first season leading the Saints, highlights some players making an impact, and reflects on the unique challenge of playing every game on the road this year after tornado damage to the team’s home field. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at Saints baseball and the program's resilience during a challenging season. Follow @ShawneeSaintsBB on X and Instagram.

Campus Conversations Episode 47: From Conversation to Action: Equity, Advocacy, and Leadership with Lynne Chambers

On this episode of Campus Conversations, Shawnee Community College President Dr. Tim Taylor sits down with Lynne Chambers, attorney and Executive Director of Legacy Training, Inc. Their conversation takes a thoughtful look at equity and equality in southern Illinois, what those terms truly mean, where progress has been made, and where more work is needed. Lynne shares insights from her legal background and leadership experience, while Dr. Taylor reflects on the role higher education plays in advocacy, access, and community impact. Together, they explore leadership rooted in service, the importance of courageous conversations, and how individuals and institutions alike can help create more inclusive, equitable communities.

Campus Conversations Episode 46: Voices in School Leadership with Jonathan Green

Campus Conversations: The Shawnee Community College Podcast returns this week with another installment in President Dr. Tim Taylor’s ongoing series of conversations with K–12 leaders across the region. In this episode, Dr. Taylor is joined by Jonathan Green, Superintendent of Goreville Community Schools, for a thoughtful discussion on strengthening collaboration between K–12 education and higher education. The conversation explores shared challenges, partnership opportunities, and how institutions like Shawnee Community College and local school districts can work together to better support students, families, and the workforce pipeline. From dual credit and career pathways to preparing students for life beyond high school, this episode highlights the importance of alignment, communication, and community-focused leadership in southern Illinois education.