In this conversation, Jim Spain and Josh Nelson discuss the transformative phase of your early career, which begins in university. As the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies at the University of Missouri, Jim advocates for setting students up with the tools they need to learn how to learn, to truly inspire their growth. This episode also dives into the intersections of AI and education, exploring the responsibility of educators to support students’ effective adoption.

Jim Spain holds a Bachelor’s of Science from North Carolina State, as well as a Masters of Science and a Doctorate in Philosophy, Animal Science, both from Virginia Tech. His extensive educational background inspired Jim’s meaningful career in the education sector, and most prominently, his current role as Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies at the University of Missouri.

In This Episode

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:45 Student Success and Advice

04:24 Community and Relationships

16:34 Education and Technology

19:08 Influential Figures in Education

22:09 Personal Reflections and Gratitude

42:07 Outro

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Jim Spain: Empowering Students to Lead a Meaningful Life