Those who have had a college experience, whether it was a single class or a full degree program, would likely admit that the college environment provided countless new experiences. In this episode, Dr. P. talks with Dr. Darryl Holloman about how college experiences can influence students' personal development in multiple ways. Darryl is Vice President for Student Affairs at Spelman College, where he is responsible for supporting a student life agenda that promotes the growth, development, and academic success of every Spelman student. He oversees program development, financial management, and personnel administration for all student development functions including the Office of the Dean of Students, Housing and Residence Life, Counseling Services and Student Access Center, Student Health Services and Campus Wellness, Student Life and Engagement, and student judicial processes. Prior to Spelman, Darryl worked as the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students at Georgia State University, Assistant Vice President for Student Life and Assistant Professor at Columbus State University, and Associate Dean of Students and Director of the Paul Robeson Campus Center at Rutgers University-Newark. He has also served as a full-time faculty member at the University of Arkansas-Little Rock. Darryl has presented more than 80 research papers at conferences hosted by the Association for the Study of Higher Education, the American Educational Research Association, the Association of College Unions International, and the National Academic Advising Association, to name a few. Dr. Holloman's research agenda examines how cultural identities and cultural distinctions shape college experiences and he has authored several articles and book chapters. Darryl is an Atlanta native and has earned three degrees from Georgia State University: a doctorate in educational policy studies; a master's degree in human resource development; and a bachelor's degree in English with a concentration in creative writing. The Did You Know segment describes the importance of sleep. The Ask Dr. P. segment features a listener's question about understanding different types of degrees.Time Markers01:55-Welcome Dr. Darryl Holloman05:00-About Spelman College10:45-The Basics: What Students Can Expect to Experience in College17:45-Misconceptions about What Happens to Students in College25:45-Did You Know: The Importance of Sleep26:30-Ask the Expert: Darryl's Advice for How Students Can Embrace their Development49:15-Ask Dr. P: Understanding Different Types of DegreesResources Mentioned in this EpisodeBook: Makes Me Wanna Holler: A Young Black Man in America by Nathan McCallBook: The Universe Has Your Back: Transform Fear to Faith by Gabrielle BernsteinBook: Mixed Race Students in College: The Ecology of Race, Identity, and Community on Campus by Kristen RennAmerican Academy of Sleep Medicine Article: Importance of Sleep for College StudentsDr. Holloman's BioDr. Holloman on InstagramGot a question about college? Email Dr. P. at amelia@speakingofcollege.com