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:
1. So…How’s it going? You miss teaching?
2. Any major changes or projects you’re working on?
3. Now that retirement is on hold, as part of the Dean’s search
a. Will you be part of the search committee?
i. Would someone with service experience be more beneficial?
ii. Or would it be someone with more academic experience?
b. Any plans to throw your name in the hat?
4. What are the hopes for the future of the Bush School?
a. The changes with DE&I?
i. What effect do you believe this will have on the school?
1. Does this have a major effect on the DC Teaching Site
2. How do prepare these students going into Public Service and International Affairs?
ii. Do you think this will negatively affect Universities?
b. Expansion of undergraduate program?
5. 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/
https://bush.tamu.edu/pols/
