WATCH: Andrew Sears shares perspective on reflecting and realizing opportunity

'Perspective: Leaders at Penn State' video series shares insights from Penn State thought leaders

As part of the “Perspective: Leaders at Penn State” video series, Andrew Sears, dean of the College of Information Sciences and Technology, shares his love for spending time with animals as an opportunity to reflect and gain perspective — and then reengage with his work in a more powerful way. Credit: Penn State.

In a video series titled “Perspective: Leaders at Penn State,” Andrew Sears, Dean of the College of Information Sciences and Technology, shares his love for spending time with animals as an opportunity to reflect and gain perspective — and then reengage with his work in a more powerful way.

The series gives us a glimpse of the personal passions that have driven our leaders and have shaped their perspectives and impact at Penn State and beyond.

Andrew Sears, dean of the College of IST, walks his dog beside a pen of horses — Andrew Sears, dean of the College of Information Sciences and Technology, sees spending time with animals as opportunity to reflect and find new perspective, which he then brings to his work as a University leader. Credit: Penn State / Penn State. All Rights Reserved.

Watch and learn how Sears emphasizes the importance of faculty and staff presenting opportunities for students to explore what their passions are and to realize the impact they can make.

Andrew Sears, dean of the College of IST, holds out his hand to pet a horse — For Andrew Sears, dean of the College of Information Sciences and Technology, helping students grow into the next generation of leaders depends on helping them find their own unique passions, perspectives and ways of leading. His relationship and love for animals has helped him find his own perspective and path, and now he aims to help others find their own unique path to their goals. Credit: Penn State / Penn State. All Rights Reserved.

Readers also can watch the other videos in the series featuring:

Clarence Lang, the Susan Welch Dean of the College of the Liberal Arts, on film and empathy.
Marie Hardin, dean of the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications, on running and growth.
Lee Kump, John Leone Dean in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, on diving and discovery.
Laurie A. Badzek, dean of the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, on connections and impact.
Danielle M. Conway, dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law at Penn State Dickinson Law, on art and conflict resolution.
Kimberly A. Lawless, dean of Penn State’s College of Education, on remaking furniture and supporting individual talents.
Richard Roush, dean of Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, on fishing and curiosity.
Justin Schwartz, executive vice president and provost at Penn State and former Harold and Inge Marcus Dean in the College of Engineering, on baseball and teamwork.
Charles Whiteman, John and Karen Arnold Dean of the Penn State Smeal College of Business, on word puzzles and problem-solving.
B Stephen Carpenter II, Michael J. and Aimee Rusinko Kakos Dean in the College of Arts and Architecture, on ceramics and imagination.
Tracy Langkilde, Verne M. Willaman Dean of the Eberly College of Science, on trail running and pursuing passions.
Craig J. Newschaffer, Raymond E. and Erin Stuart Schultz Dean of the College of Health and Human Development, on playing music and being a force multiplier.

The entire series can be found on Penn State News or on Penn State’s YouTube channel where new videos will continue to be shared.

Last Updated May 2, 2023

WATCH: Andrew Sears shares perspective on reflecting and realizing opportunity

'Perspective: Leaders at Penn State' video series shares insights from Penn State thought leaders

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