Ep. 63 - Fall Semester Preview, and Analysis of Univ. of Michigan's Decision on Grading Scales

Jonathon Woodyard and Brandt Merritt look ahead to the fall semester with a number of events on the calendar, including Homecoming, the Great SBU Campout, visit events, and more. They also discuss a recent headline about the University of Michigan dropping letter grades for new students, and what this says about mental health among college students.  Key Topics Upcoming campus events including Welcome Weekend, football games, and community outreach Leadership development and self-awareness in students and staff Current issues in higher education such as mental health policies and grading systems The relationship between Missouri Baptist University and the Missouri Baptist Convention Strategies for engaging students and community in campus life Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflections 00:23 Upcoming Semester Events and Planning 01:18 Football Schedule and Campus Activities 02:17 Leadership Books and Personal Development 03:01 Semester Kickoff and Welcome Week 04:49 Campus Life and Student Engagement 06:44 Higher Education Policies and Mental Health 11:57 Reading and Learning from Historical Theologians 14:51 Spiritual Focus and Eternal Perspective 15:45 Leadership and Self-Awareness 16:13 Fall Semester Events and Community Outreach 21:27 Football and Sports Events 22:26 Campus Visit Opportunities and Events 23:47 Missouri Baptist Convention and Institutional Relationships 27:55 Closing Remarks and Future Plans