St. Cloud State University President Earl Potter and Riverland Community College President Terry Leas were both in the booth today. They visited with prospective students, and they also hosted the “Wheel of Luck” game.
That's me with Trustee James Van Houten spinning the "Wheel of Luck."
I was able to talk with President Leas about Riverland Community College and some exciting new additions to their Austin campus. He told me that the college has a new Health Science Simulation Laboratory on campus that is used for programs such as nursing, radiography, pharmacy technology, human services and law enforcement!
Riverland also has a well-known Automotive Service Technician program that has won two national awards from the Automotive Industry Planning Council (AIPC) in the last three years.
Terry also shared some really great advice for high school students looking to go to college. His advice: “Follow your passion. It’s not what you want to be; it’s what you want to do.”
He explained that it is really important to get to know your interests before heading to college, because if you know what you are really interested in, you are more likely to choose a rewarding career!
Gale Allen, an Engineering professor from Minnesota State University, Mankato, was also in our booth today. Professor Allen talked to me about what he enjoys most about teaching.
He explained that in his classroom students engage in interactive lessons that teach them a lot more than passive lessons, and that's what he loves the most about teaching. During each session, he breaks students into teams and assigns them problems to solve. This way, he explained, the learning becomes more of a simulation experience than a professor lecturing off of overheads. It was really great to talk with him and learn how excited he is about his profession.
That’s what’s happening for now. Enjoy the gorgeous day and don’t forget to visit the
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