At the Center

What's the difference between a team that collaborates and a team that just cooperates — and why does one produce breakthroughs while the other produces meeting fatigue? Host Dr. Tamara Sniad speaks with Dr. Mohammed Raja (YCP Associate Provost for Institutional Effectiveness and Associate Professor, Supply Chain Management), Allan Lehman (Penn State York, Director of the Graham Center for Innovation and Collaboration), and Dr. Laura Steck (YCP Associate Professor of Sociology). Drawing on research and personal experience, they offer practical strategies for building the trust and structures a team needs to do challenging things together.
 

In the field of education, it's easy to compartmentalize, which can lead to the formation of departmental “silos”. Host Dr. Tamara Sniad sits down with Dr. Molly Sauder (Dean of the Graham School of Business), Paul Saikia (Asst. Dean for Athletics and Recreation), and Dr. Kay McAdams (Assistant Provost) to discuss why breaking down departmental walls is so crucial – and so difficult. Sharing real-world examples, from athletics to a three-year business and history partnership, the panel maps out how a truly integrated campus culture better prepares students for the modern workforce.
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In order to navigate international collaboration, it is important to not only move past assumptions, but embrace a global mindset. To explore the intricacies of international collaboration, host Dr. Tamara Sniad brings together Dr. Mary Boldt and Dr. Michael Zerbe of York College of Pennsylvania, as well as Dr. Ken Merry of York College and University Center in York Kingdom. They discuss the role colleges play in global collaboration, strategies for developing international connections, and how traveling to meet partners face-to-face can build trust, unlock creative problem-solving, and strengthen long-term relationships.
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What if the key to solving our most complex challenges lies not in a new technology, but in the untapped wisdom of the person sitting across the generational aisle from you? Host Dr. Tamara Sniad is joined by Cathy Bollinger (Director of Grantmaking at the York County Community Foundation), Sophie Bisbal (Assistant Director of Student Activities and Orientation), and Harry Sigley, (Director of Northeast Operations at CMTS LLC). Together, they discuss the power of intergenerational connection and the unique strengths that every age group brings to our shared professional and learning spaces.
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Oftentimes, the most impactful solutions arise from unexpected connections, and there is no better example of this than one of science's most fascinating – and historically overlooked – partnerships: the brain-gut connection. Host Dr. Tamara Sniad connects with Dr. Cecelia Bove (Assistant Professor of Biology), Dr. Michael Mudrick (Associate Professor of Sports Management), and Dr. Jessica Sponsler (Assistant Professor of Art History). Together, they unpack how this "hidden relationship" is not only biologically significant, but also serves as a powerful metaphor for how a fresh look can lead to surprising, synergistic collaborations.
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How can we expect students to navigate a changing world if we’re standing still? Accompanying host Dr. Tamara Sniad is Dr. Paul J. Ackerman (Associate Professor of Civil Engineering), Julie Saville (Assistant Professor of Therapeutic Recreation & Wellness), and Dr. Randi Shedlosky-Shoemaker (Professor of Psychology). The guests dive into the messy, rewarding process of evolving their teaching practices, offering advice on how to embrace the discomfort of innovation, modeling "failing forward," and co-creating new paths to student success.
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Shedlosky-Shoemaker, R. (2022, January 11). How expertise was getting in the way of my teaching. Inside Higher Ed. https://www.insidehighered.com/views/2022/01/11/over-relying-expertise-can-hurt-student-learning-opinion
 

Artificial intelligence (AI) has forced the workplace to rapidly and substantially adapt to technological advances. Host Dr. Tamara Sniad speaks with Dr. Drew Wilkerson (Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering), Dr. James Norrie (Professor of Law and Cybersecurity, Chair of Operations Management, Information, Technology, and Cybersecurity), and Jordan Wilson, a YCP student. Together, they spotlight a unique partnership between YCP and local farmers, diving into the impact of this collaboration and what it means for the future of both technology and cross-sector collaborations.
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Do you choose the news you see or does it choose you? In an age where the line between news and noise is increasingly hard to see, it is important to know what it means to be truly informed. Joining host Dr. Tamara Sniad are Scott Fisher (Regional Editor for the York Daily Record), Alan Berry (Adjunct Faculty in Mass Communication), and Dr. Nicholas Anspach (Associate Professor of Political Science and Director of the Glatfelter Institute of Public Policy). They share insights on reliable news consumption, trust in journalism, and how traditional news organizations are adapting to the current media environments.
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What happens when business and higher education team up to discover the true power of collaboration? Join host Dr. Tamara Sniad alongside Rich Wurzbach (CEO of MRG Labs), Dr. Greg Foy (Executive Director of the Analytical Center of Excellence), and Dr. Ashley Earle (Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering) as they explore the dynamic partnership between MRG Labs and York College of Pennsylvania. Together, they unpack the key elements that make a business-academic collaboration thrive, offering insights for entrepreneurs, educators, and anyone interested in building bridges between industry and academia.
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What does it take to make real-world learning meaningful for students, educators, and employers alike? To explore the power of on-the-job learning, host Dr. Tamara Sniad talks with Dr. Rachael Lattanzio (Assistant Professor of Nursing), Dr. Diana Muthami (Professional Development Lead at WellSpan Health), and YCP students, Claire Rumsey (Civil Engineering), and Ethan Feaser (Finance). They share personal stories and actionable insights from their unique roles in experiential education. From building confidence in the workplace to creating partnerships that truly support growth, their conversation offers practical advice on how to make hands-on learning both effective and enjoyable for everyone involved.
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