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Texas State’s Dr. Kelly Damphousse on Connection & Student Success
Manage episode 509134339 series 2870453
For our 100th episode, I sit down with Dr. Kelly Damphousse, the 10th president of Texas State University. A sociologist by training, President Damphousse talks candidly about the midnight moment that set the tone for his presidency. He shares his personal journey – from growing up in a trailer court with no plans for college to becoming a university president.
We also discuss the university’s momentum — from a campus master plan to the research trajectory toward R1 and a move to the Pac-12 that reshapes TXST’s national profile.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- Why athletics is the “front porch” of a university
- The power of mentorship and paying it forward
- What belonging looks like in practice: presence, notes of gratitude, and saying “yes” to students
- Highlights of TXST’s 10-year master plan
- Practical advice for students: engage beyond class, build faculty relationships, and find your “why”
Quotes - Dr.Kelly Damphousse
- “You belong here.”
- “If someone poured into you, your job is to pay it forward.”
- “I’m duty-bound to show up — not for me, but because the presidency matters to people.”
Hi Friend - Thanks for listening!
Check out my TEDx talk. Why you should take action - then figure it out.
Chapters
1. Meeting President "K-Damp" (00:00:00)
2. The Midnight Moment at Old Main (00:03:19)
3. Mentorship and Paying It Forward (00:08:11)
4. Creating Personal Connections with Students (00:15:28)
5. Future Vision for Texas State (00:24:24)
6. Encouraging Student Engagement and Connection (00:30:01)
7. Final Thoughts and Episode Wrap-up (00:37:48)
100 episodes
Manage episode 509134339 series 2870453
For our 100th episode, I sit down with Dr. Kelly Damphousse, the 10th president of Texas State University. A sociologist by training, President Damphousse talks candidly about the midnight moment that set the tone for his presidency. He shares his personal journey – from growing up in a trailer court with no plans for college to becoming a university president.
We also discuss the university’s momentum — from a campus master plan to the research trajectory toward R1 and a move to the Pac-12 that reshapes TXST’s national profile.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- Why athletics is the “front porch” of a university
- The power of mentorship and paying it forward
- What belonging looks like in practice: presence, notes of gratitude, and saying “yes” to students
- Highlights of TXST’s 10-year master plan
- Practical advice for students: engage beyond class, build faculty relationships, and find your “why”
Quotes - Dr.Kelly Damphousse
- “You belong here.”
- “If someone poured into you, your job is to pay it forward.”
- “I’m duty-bound to show up — not for me, but because the presidency matters to people.”
Hi Friend - Thanks for listening!
Check out my TEDx talk. Why you should take action - then figure it out.
Chapters
1. Meeting President "K-Damp" (00:00:00)
2. The Midnight Moment at Old Main (00:03:19)
3. Mentorship and Paying It Forward (00:08:11)
4. Creating Personal Connections with Students (00:15:28)
5. Future Vision for Texas State (00:24:24)
6. Encouraging Student Engagement and Connection (00:30:01)
7. Final Thoughts and Episode Wrap-up (00:37:48)
100 episodes
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