From MSPP to William James College, an Inspiring Story of Serendipity and Reinvention: William James College President Dr. Nicholas Covino

<p>More than four decades ago, the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology (MSPP) opened its doors to offer graduate education in psychology to students who wanted to make a real difference in their communities. Thanks to a postcard in the mail, MSPP was renamed <a href="https://www.williamjames.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">William James College</a> in 2015, after the father of modern, applied psychology and someone who embodied the roles of educator, innovator, advocate, and influencer—all roles that William James College students, faculty, and alumni embrace and embody today. Under the 20+ year leadership of <a href="https://www.williamjames.edu/about/profiles/faculty/nicholas-covino.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Dr. Nicholas Covino</a>, the College has grown from a single-department, financially troubled institution to one that now has multiple departments and offers specialty training and consultative services. During our conversation, Dr. Covino shares the school&#39;s turnaround story including his insights about leading during periods of change. An oft-quoted mental health advocate and spokesperson, Covino also offers valuable guidance for college and university leaders about how to respond to the burgeoning mental health crisis impacting scores of college students, faculty, and staff.</p> <p><br></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chelip/message