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Tasked with leading Georgia Southern University into a new era, interim president Shelley Nickel plans to steer the ship on its best course — and it isn't her first time doing so. In this episode, she talks about her upbringing, what led her to public administration, her thoughts on Georgia Southern as a campus and connecting the university to the thriving hubs in Savannah.

(2:44): Growing up in Pennsylvania and her pursuits

(8:25): Making the move to Georgia after working in Pennsylvania, taking the position later at Georgia Southern

• Georgia Southern University president Jaimie Hebert resigns (SMN, May 16, 2018)

(10:22): Her student success plan

• Editorial: GSU's Nickel looks to turn jeers into cheers (SMN, July 5, 2018)

(16:55) The search for the next GSU president

• These people will be picking Georgia Southern's next president (SMN, Aug.22, 2018)

(19:20): High education beliefs

(21:22): How does GSU respond to the competition for students in the state?

(27:00) Ties between Georgia Southern in Statesboro and Savannah

• Interim Georgia Southern president prioritizes programs for Armstrong campus (SMN, July 1, 2018)
• Georgia Southern holds traditional watermelon cutting on Armstrong campus (SMN, July 19, 2018)

(30:00) What parents should think about with student finances

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