New Episode of What Matters Most Podcast with Deans Melissa Jones and Dave Fleming
The latest episode of President Paino’s What Matters Most podcast features Dean of Students and Associate Vice President of Student Affairs Melissa Jones and Dean of Residence Life and Housing and Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Dave Fleming.
The longtime student affairs professionals share how their work helps students navigate the college experience, build meaningful connections, and find their place at the University of Mary Washington. Jones and Fleming also reflect on the challenges facing today’s students, including anxiety, financial pressures, uncertainty about the future, and the rapid changes brought by artificial intelligence. Throughout the conversation, they share personal stories and insights about the power of care, compassion, connection, and simply being there for students when they need support.
Listen to this episode of What Matters Most, originally recorded on September 15, 2026.
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