6.2 Dr. Ashley has a vision...
We are joined today by Dr. Frank B. Ashley III, Interim Dean of the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University.
With the announcement of Dr. Ashley retiring, we thought we’d take the opportunity to do a farewell episode…..Turns out the University has bigger plans for him and President Welsh.
Sarah, TJ, and Dean Ashley chat about:
- So…How’s it going? You miss teaching?
- Any major changes or projects you’re working on?
- Now that retirement is on hold, as part of the Dean’s search
- Will you be part of the search committee?
- Would someone with service experience be more beneficial?
- Or would it be someone with more academic experience?
- Any plans to throw your name in the hat?
- What are the hopes for the future of the Bush School?
- The changes with DE&I?
- What effect do you believe this will have on the school?
- Does this have a major effect on the DC Teaching Sit
- How do prepare these students going into Public Service and International Affairs?
- Do you think this will negatively affect Universities?
- Expansion of undergraduate program?
- The changes with DE&I?
- With the success of your careers, what advice would you give someone beginning theirs?
Resources and links:
https://president.tamu.edu/about/index.html
https://today.tamu.edu/2023/08/10/frank-b-ashley-iii-appointed-acting-dean-of-the-bush-school/
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Sarah Chrastecky
Co-Host of the Coffee Talk Podcast & Director - Annenberg Presidential Conference Center
Sarah Chrastecky is the director of the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center, where she oversees all aspects of the operation.
Chrastecky graduated from Texas Lutheran University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in studio art and a minor in psychology. Upon graduation, she moved to the Bryan/College Station area.
In the summer of 2009, Chrastecky began working for the APCC and caught the industry bug. During this time, she had the opportunity to expand her knowledge and passion by attending and graduating from the IAVM Venue Management School. In October of 2012, she transitioned to an associate director position for Chartwells Catering at Texas A&M University to continue her experience and business interests. She returned to the APCC as the manager in the summer of 2015. In February of 2017, she stepped in as interim director until June of 2018, when she accepted the director position.
Chrastecky is the mother of two beautiful boys and wife to a golf course superintendent. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, game nights, family movie nights and entertainment provided by sarcastic 10 and 4-year-olds.
Tracy "TJ" Hefti
Co-Host of the Coffee Talk Podcast & Event Manager at Annenberg Presidential Conference Center
Tracy ‘TJ’ Hefti is originally from Houston, Texas, and joined the APCC in 2018. She has over 10 years of experience in various service industry roles and is excited to bring those skills to Texas A&M. TJ has her Certified Meeting Professionals (CMP) certification, as well as the Certified Professional in Management certification (AMA-CPM). In her free time she enjoys creating art, exploring and supporting local cuisines and spending time with her family.
Frank B. Ashley III
Executive Associate Dean, Senior Professor - The Bush School of Government & Public Service
Dr. Frank B. Ashley III is the Executive Associate Dean and Senior Professor at the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University. He came to the Bush School from the College Board, where he was Senior Vice President of Membership and Higher Education Engagement. As Executive Associate Dean, Dr. Ashley oversees graduate education and research activities as well as strategic planning, faculty affairs, student affairs, program development, diversity, assessment, communications and external relations, student services, and extended education programs in the Bush School. He also teaches the Managing Diversity in Public and Nonprofit Organizations course. Dr. Ashley earned his bachelor’s degree fromLouisiana College and a master’s and doctorate from the University of Alabama. He began his academic career as a science teacher and coach. His previous appointments include faculty positions and service as Dean of the College of Education and Interim Provost-Vice President for Academic Affairs at Texas A&M University-Commerce as well as Director of Admissions and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and Teacher Education in Texas A&M University’s College of Education. From 2007 to 2010, Dr. Ashley served as Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs for the Texas A&M University System, where he served as Chief Academic Officer for the System and represented the System at the state level on all academic issues. In 2010, he was named Vice Chancellor for Recruitment and Diversity and Chief of Staff. In this position, he collected and analyzed Sys… Read More
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