Kevin McClure, Author of “The Caring University: Reimagining the Higher Education Workplace after the Great Resignation”
Sept. 17, 2026
1:15 pm – 2:35 pm
Edison Hall RM 201
Event is Free and Open to the Public. Copies of McClure’s book will be available for purchase.
Kevin McClure, Ph.D. is a professor, researcher, and speaker dedicated to reimagining the higher education workplace. Through his writing, keynotes, and workshops, he helps leaders create people-first campuses where faculty and staff grow and stay. His best-selling book, “The Caring University: Reimagining the Higher Education Workplace after the Great Resignation” (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2025), provides a research-backed roadmap for transforming campus workplaces. Drawing on his extensive research, real-world case studies, and over 100 interviews, McClure lays out a practical vision for creating institutions where faculty and staff can thrive—and, in turn, better serve students.
Documentary Film Screening, “Hole in My World”, followed by Q&A with the Filmmakers and Author Richard Rhodes
Sept. 19, 2026
Pollak Theatre
Doors Open: 6 p.m. (Dessert and Coffee Will Be Served When Doors Open )
Program Begins: 6:45 p.m.
Based on the acclaimed memoir of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Rhodes, “Hole In My World” is a powerful documentary exploring the enduring effects of childhood trauma, the resilience of the human spirit, and the hope found through understanding and healing. Produced by Monmouth University Criminal Justice Assistant Professor Giuseppe (Joe) Fazari
Interweaving Rhodes’s deeply personal journey with compelling interviews featuring internationally renowned trauma expert Dr. Bessel van der Kolk and physician and researcher Dr. Vincent Felitti, whose groundbreaking work transformed our understanding of childhood adversity and its lifelong impact, the film offers a moving and thought-provoking examination of trauma, memory, and recovery.
Following the screening, guests are invited to remain for an exclusive Q&A with the filmmakers and Richard Rhodes, who will discuss the making of the film, the inspiration behind his memoir, and the enduring significance of trauma-informed research.
Ned Laff and Scott Carlson, Co-Authors of “Hacking College: Why the Major Doesn’t Matter—and What Really Does”
Nov. 20, 2026
Leila Taylor, Author of “Sick Houses: Haunted Homes and the Architecture of Dread”
March 24, 2027