E25: Paula’s Exit Interview

01/04/2022 52 min Episodio 25
E25: Paula’s Exit Interview

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Episode Synopsis

Tune in, hit play and get inspired as we hear from Dr. Paula Burns, President & CEO of Lethbridge College in this very special podcast episode. Prompted by questions and comments from staff, students and faculty, Paula speaks about her experiences at Lethbridge College over the past nine years. She talks about the importance of creating capacity for change, the beauty of perspective (especially in viewing challenges as opportunities), and the characteristics of good leadership. 
During the podcast, Paula mentions:
Vancouver’s Langara College 
Lethbridge College’s Blackfoot name, Ohkotoki’aahkkoiyiiniimaan (Stone Pipe) 
Paula’s Blackfoot name, Piita’gaaksiimaaki (Eagle Whistle Woman) 
Trades, Technologies and Innovation Facility 
CTLI: Centre for Teaching Learning and Innovation  
DCM (Digital Communications and Media) Events
Mock Disaster
Collide-O-Scope
Merging Realities 



The Leadership Challenge by James Kouzes and Barry Posner 
Niitsitapi Strategy 
Decolonization 
A shoutout to Lowell Yellowhorn for his amazing work in Indigenous Services, as well as many others (like Marcia Black Water) for their beautiful work and dedication to bringing Indigenous Ways of Knowing to the forefront of education
Musqueam Territory 
Lethbridge College Faculty Association 
Lethbridge College Students’ Association 
The Flintstones (Paula resonates mostly with the always-on-the-go character, Fred Flintstone) 

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