Texas State’s Dr. Kelly Damphousse on Connection & Student Success

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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.”

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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)

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