{"podcast":{"title":"Teaching and Leading with Dr. Amy and Dr. Joi","slug":"teaching-and-leading-with-dr-amy-and-dr-joi-6704602","podcast_index_feed_id":6704602,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/teachingandleading/","website_url":"https://teachingandleading.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/c0991b4b-3b56-46a9-9c66-3925118c9a03/U37TtamZO0qfyYy2_2Zndv-.jpg","author":"Dr. Amy Vujaklija and Dr. Joi Patterson","episode_count":72,"summary":"Teaching and Leading with Dr. Amy and Dr. Joi is a podcast supported by Governors State University. This outreach to educators began in November of 2020 as Teaching and Learning: Theory vs Practice in the midst of a global pandemic and continues today as we shift to a new normal. We talk to guests from every aspect of education -- teachers, students, administrators, support personnel, and parents. You will hear a range of educators and topics, all of them with lasting relevance to our ongoing work of bringing attention to education and elevating the importance of diversity and inclusion. Whether you are a first time or long-time listener, you will enjoy interviews with local, national, and international guests on topics such as historical and cultural identities, community engagement, restorative justice, and leadership. Join us in our goal to promote continuous improvement in teaching and lifelong learning.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-25T00:17:35.764712+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/teaching-and-leading-with-dr-amy-and-dr-joi-6704602"},"episode":{"title":"Reframing Accreditation: Understanding Purpose, Perception, and Public Trust","slug":"reframing-accreditation-understanding-purpose-perception-and-public-trust","published_at":"2026-03-20T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/teaching-and-leading-with-dr-amy-and-dr-joi-6704602/reframing-accreditation-understanding-purpose-perception-and-public-trust","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/teaching-and-leading-with-dr-amy-and-dr-joi-6704602","url":"https://teachingandleading.captivate.fm/episode/reframing-accreditation-understanding-purpose-perception-and-public-trust","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8a2345be-9f1d-4a5f-b15d-48f551559692.mp3","summary":"Amy Vujaklija and Joi Patterson discuss the importance and challenges of accreditation in higher education. They emphasize that accreditation ensures educational quality, public trust, and equity. Amy shares her anxiety about accreditation, while Joi highlights the emotional and logistical burdens it imposes. They note that accreditation involves continuous improvement, transparency, and compliance with state and national standards. Despite its costs and bureaucracy, accreditation is crucial for maintaining program relevance, student outcomes, and institutional reputation. They also discuss the role of specialized accreditation in specific fields and the importance of aligning institutional missions with accreditation standards.","meta_description":"Amy Vujaklija and Joi Patterson discuss the importance and challenges of accreditation in higher education. They emphasize that accreditation ensures educ…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1760,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/teaching-and-leading-with-dr-amy-and-dr-joi-6704602/episodes/reframing-accreditation-understanding-purpose-perception-and-public-trust/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/teaching-and-leading-with-dr-amy-and-dr-joi-6704602/reframing-accreditation-understanding-purpose-perception-and-public-trust.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}