The President's Perspective

Bob Brown is the man with the plan

Jerrod Knight — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 18:00:00 +0000

Dr. Jones visits with university safety manager Derek Preas, then with VP Bob Brown on campus planning issues.

Jones Introduces Ivey, Carthel on the Radio

Jerrod Knight — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:01:00 +0000

Texas A&M University-Commerce has two new faces in the department of Athletics, and so, there are two new voices to hear on today's episode.

Looking back on 2012: The President's Perspective

Jerrod Knight — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 17:34:28 +0000

As we wrap up the calendar year on the program, we look to highlight some of the more memorable discussions from The President's Perspective on KETR.

Jones: Students' Achieving at a High Level is Good for Families, Communities

Jerrod Knight — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 22:30:38 +0000

What can higher education do to have a positive effect on the collegiate success of today's middle school and high school students? What difference does it make for our region? Dr. Dan Jones, president of Texas A&M University-Commerce, helps answer these questions and more on The President's Perpsective.

Jones on Cuban's Blog, Summer Programs at TAMU-C

Jerrod Knight — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 17:00:00 +0000

The June '12 program features Dr. Jones' audio response to a blog post by Dallas Mavs owner Mark Cuban dealing with the role Cuban thinks higher education is playing in the nation's financial turmoil.

Jones on Cuban's blog: "Students will need to be smart consumers."

Jerrod Knight and Ashley Johnson — Thu, 17 May 2012 22:00:00 +0000

On Sunday night, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban posted a blog that calls out higher education as a root cause for unnecessary national debt. On Wednesday, Dr. Dan Jones, president of Texas A&M University-Commerce, addressed Mr. Cuban's concerns.

Jones, Morriss talk football and strength

Jerrod Knight and Dr. Dan Jones — Wed, 02 May 2012 16:58:06 +0000

A&M-Commerce head football coach Guy Morriss sits down with president Dan Jones to talk about expectations for the upcoming football season during Jones' monthly chat with KETR's listeners.

TexasSongFest.com and Public Radio Positives

Jerrod Knight — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:59:50 +0000

On the April 2012 edition of The President's Perspective, Dr. Jones invites Grammy-award-winning songwriter and musician Brad Davis into the studio to talk about an event scheduled for this month in Downtown Commerce. We also take a few minutes to discuss the importance of giving during the Spring Pledge Drive.

Jones: The Value of Education

Jerrod Knight — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:00:00 +0000

This month's Perspective focuses on a thorough answer to an important question: How do we measure the value of education? Dr. Jones also wraps a discussion of the University's Guiding Principles with the Communication installment, and we talk with music student Chris Ramos ahead of the Carnegie Hall trip.

Jones, Nelson on Black History and the University

Jerrod Knight — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:50:00 +0000

The February '12 edition of The President's Perspective welcomes guests Noah Nelson (Distinguished Visiting Professor) and Jody Todhunter (Director of Undergraduate Admissions.)