69 - Taking the Lead: Dean Melinda Cro

About this episode

Dr. Melinda Cro discusses her new role as dean and her experiences at Oklahoma State University.

Dr. Melinda Cro officially stepped into her role as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Oklahoma State University on July 1, 2024. In this interview, she talks about her first few months meeting with students, faculty and staff; she dives into the responsibilities we have at a land-grant institution; and she gives us a glimpse into her passion for theatre and languages. Listen in for all this and more on the latest episode of the Pokes PodCAS, the official podcast of OSU’s College of Arts and Sciences. Recorded in Stillwater, Oklahoma, on September 6, 2024. Hosted by Elizabeth Gosney, CAS marketing and communications manager. Edited and mixed by Jason Wallace. Recorded by multimedia producer Keith Mattix. Go Pokes!

People in this episode

Hosts: Elizabeth Gosney, Jason Wallace, Keith Mattix

Guest: Dr Melinda Cro

Topics covered

• leadership
• education
• theatre
• languages

Keywords

• Oklahoma State University
• College of Arts and Sciences
• land-grant institution

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Stillwater, Oklahoma

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