Illumination by Modern Campus

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A higher education podcast focused on the transformation of the higher ed landscape. Speaking with college and university leaders, this podcast talks about the trends, ideas and opportunities that are shaping the future of higher education, and provides best practices and advice that leaders can apply to their own institutions. 

Modern Campus


    • May 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 23m AVG DURATION
    • 205 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Illumination by Modern Campus

    Angela Kersenbrock (Community College Baccalaureate Association) on The New BA, Powered by Community Colleges

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 25:46


    On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Angela Kersenbrock to discuss how community colleges are changing access and affordability in higher ed, and the workforce alignment required for everyone to succeed. 

    Keith Paul (Northern Essex Community College) on The New Blueprint for Student Belonging

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 22:44 Transcription Available


    On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Keith Paul to discuss student engagement and retention, and how to leverage data to improve student outcomes.  

    Luke Dowden (Alamo Colleges District) on Transforming the Pathway from Enrollment to Employment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 24:51 Transcription Available


    On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Luke Dowden to discuss reframing the term "Non-Traditional" and emphasizing inclusive design while aligning with post-completion outcomes. 

    Nicole Neufeld (University of Northern British Columbia) on Learning to Lead in a Sustainable World

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 14:39 Transcription Available


    On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Nicole Neufeld to discuss embedding sustainability into curriculum design and creating industry-informed, flexible microcredentials. 

    Stephanie Geyer (University of Montana) on Building a Bite-Sized Higher Ed Brand That Sticks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 21:26 Transcription Available


    On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Stephanie Geyer to discuss the re-imagination of a digital presence and dive into the shift towards a digital ecosystem and experimentation in higher ed marketing. 

    Nancy Byron (Georgia State University) on The Critical Role of Frameworks in Credential Innovation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 18:01


    On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Nancy Byron to discuss the importance of structure in micro credential design and the role of collaboration between higher ed and industry. 

    Amy Wartham (University of North Carolina Charlotte) on Turning Institutions into Workforce Catalysts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 15:38 Transcription Available


    On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Amy Wartham to discuss the evolving role of colleges and universities, and the barriers to effective employer partnerships. 

    Sheila LeBlanc (University of Calgary) on Operationalizing Growth Through Continuing Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 12:40 Transcription Available


    On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Sheila LeBlanc to discuss the role of CE in driving institutional transformation and barriers to programmatic and operational shift. 

    Michael Edmondson (New Jersey Institute of Technology) on The Continuing Education Revolution in Higher Ed

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 18:12


    On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Michael Edmondson to discuss how central credentials are to the future of education and the importance of agility and AI literacy for both learners and staff to succeed. 

    Nariman Farvardin (Stevens Institute of Technology) on Rewiring Higher Education for a Flexible, Future-Ready Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 25:53


    On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Nariman Farvardin to discuss the transformative role of technology in reshaping educational delivery and the critical need to be aligned with workforce demands. 

    Annie Taylor (The Pennsylvania State University) on Growing Distance Learning Programs Effectively

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 23:58


    On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Annie Taylor to discuss how instructional design is the backbone to online learning and engagement strategies to scale enrollment growth. 

    Amelia Parnell (NASPA) on Reimagining the Learning Journey Through Student Affairs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 25:43 Transcription Available


    On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Amelia Parnell to discuss the critical shift towards intentional learning and the need for institutions to create more collaborative environments to better support learners. 

    Ailsa Craig (Memorial University of Newfoundland) on A New Educational Ecosystem Rooted in Credentials

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 19:02 Transcription Available


    On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Ailsa Craig to discuss the importance of diversifying credentials and the power of creating on and off ramps in education. 

    Linda Koechli (Toronto Metropolitan University) on The Necessity of Lifelong Learning Ecosystems

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 21:07


    On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Linda Koechli discusses the critical role collaboration plays in higher education and how to overcome the barriers that stand in the way of innovation. 

    Jennifer Herzog (Saint Mary's College of California) on Creating Meaningful Student Experiences in Higher Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 10:25


    On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Jennifer Herzog to discuss the shift in student engagement recently and the institutional approach required to be inclusive and engaging. 

    Christine Brooks-Cappadocia (York University) on How Canadian Institutions Can Support Global Talent

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 14:03 Transcription Available


    On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Christine Brooks-Cappadocia to discuss the role of international students in Canada and the impact of immigration policy changes. 

    Catherine Coe (North Central Michigan College) on The Future of Institutional Websites in a Data-Driven Era

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 19:53


    On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Catherine Coe to discuss the balance of personalization and accessibility, along with the opportunity for data-driven optimization. 

    Angie Kamath (New York University) on Higher Ed's Strategy to Thrive Amid Disruption

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 25:34 Transcription Available


    On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Angie Kamath to discuss digital transformation in higher education and the opportunities ahead to meet various demographics. 

    Jeff Appling (Clemson University) on A New Approach to Streamlining Academic Workflows

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 21:36 Transcription Available


    On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Jeff Appling to discuss the evolution of curriculum management and building faculty trust. 

    Amrit Ahluwalia (Western University) on Higher Ed and Industry: Fueling Growth Through Talent Pipelines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 21:07


    On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Amrit Ahluwalia to discuss the critical role of regional talent pipelines in driving economic mobility and the challenges of fostering effective collaboration between higher ed institutions and industry partners.

    Lyndi Duff (Salt Lake Community College) on Streamlining Curriculum for Lifelong Learning and Student Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 17:06


    On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Lyndi Duff to discuss how to optimize curriculum processes to enhance institutional efficiency, meet diverse learner needs and support lifelong learning opportunities.

    Andy Cornelius (Northwest Nazarene University) on Building Inclusive Communities in Higher Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 23:11 Transcription Available


    On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Andy Cornelius to discuss strategies for cultivating student leadership and inclusive communities, emphasizing the balance between individual empowerment and collective impact within higher ed. 

    Kassie Burkholder (NAIT) on The Risk, Reward and Reinvention of a New Approach to Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 22:04 Transcription Available


    On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Kassie Burkholder to discuss how entrepreneurial strategies and innovation are transforming higher education, driving agility and creating real-world alignment to stay competitive. 

    Nuno Fernandes (American Public University System) on The Digital Evolution of Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 23:51 Transcription Available


    On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Nuno Fernandes to discuss how institutions can leverage modern technology and strategies to enhance access, affordability and the student experience in the evolving digital age

    Dhruv Mohan (Western University) on International Recruitment in a Dynamic World

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 15:00 Transcription Available


    On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Dhruv Mohan to discuss how recent global trends, evolving student demographics and technology are reshaping international recruitment strategies. 

    Jason Lemon (The Ohio State University) on A Holistic Approach to Career Readiness in Higher Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 19:55


    On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Jason Lemon to discuss the growing gap between academic learning and career readiness among graduates, and the potential ways to address this issue in higher ed. 

    Nelson Baker (Georgia Tech) on Redefining Education for a Lifetime of Learning

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 17:28 Transcription Available


    On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Nelson Baker to discuss a new approach to lifelong learning that redefines education and puts an emphasis on leveraging technology. 

    Mark Curtis-Chavez (College of DuPage) on Redefining Engagement in Higher Education Through Personalization

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 24:01


    On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Mark Curtis-Chavez to discuss how to leverage personalization to engage a diverse student population and foster lifelong connections in a digitally-driven era. 

    Jack Suess (University of Maryland Baltimore County) on Building Inclusive, Adaptive Learning Ecosystems in Higher Ed

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 30:24


    On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Jack Suess to discuss how balancing new technology and personalized support can not only modernize the classroom but also meet students where they are, ensuring success for diverse learners across disciplines.

    Lois Brooks (University of Wisconsin Madison) on Leading Through Change with IT Strategy for the New Student Demographic

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 14:08 Transcription Available


    On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Lois Brooks to discuss the evolving role of IT leadership in higher ed and how to balance innovation with security. 

    Aria Chernik (Duke University) on A Vision for Continuous Innovation in Higher Ed

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 18:39 Transcription Available


    On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Aria Chernik to discuss the transformative role of technology in creating personalized, learner-centered experiences while driving the shift towards lifelong learning

    Beth Barrie (University of Nevada, Las Vegas) on The Rise of Microcredentials and the Policies Behind Them

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 19:44 Transcription Available


    On this episode, Beth Barrie, Vice Provost of Teaching and Learning Innovation at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, discusses the evolving policies around microcredentials and how to be more aligned with internal and external stakeholders. 

    Mark Ginsberg (Towson University) on Advancing Accessibility and Inclusion in Higher Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 13:01


    On this episode, Mark Ginsberg, President of Towson University, discusses the primary barriers to higher education and how to make education more accessible and inclusive. 

    Yolanda Watson Spiva (Complete College America) on Navigating Underfunding to Unlock Innovation at HBCUs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 14:56


    On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Yolanda Watson Spiva to discuss the technological infrastructure challenges faced by Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and how to enhance student success. 

    Jess Lambrecht (University of Wisconsin) on Empowering Lifelong Learning Through Employer Collaboration

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 11:17 Transcription Available


    On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Jess Lambrecht to discuss the impact of strategic partnerships and the lifelong learning opportunities ahead for higher ed. 

    Mike Simmons (AACRAO) on How Digital Wallets are Shaping Higher Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 24:05 Transcription Available


    On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Mike Simmons to discuss the evolution of digital credential wallets in the higher ed space and the potential they hold to enhance the student experience. 

    Angela Kersenbrock (The Community College Baccalaureate Association) on How Data Fuels Community College Baccalaureate Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 21:56


    On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Angela Kersenbrock to discuss how data-driven decision-making is transforming the community college space and how to foster economic stability.  

    Gary Brown (Hollins University) on Navigating Enrollment Trends and Student Engagement in Higher Ed

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 22:32 Transcription Available


    On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Gary Brown to discuss the need prioritize innovative retention strategies and the key role student affairs plays in driving student engagement. 

    Gregory Wolcott (San Jose State University) on Enhancing Retention Through Effective Orientation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 15:56


    On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Gregory Wolcott to discuss the new expectations students have when it comes to orientation and how to create a welcoming environment that will engage and retain learners. 

    Shawn VanDerziel (NACE) on Preparing Students for Lifelong Career Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 18:12


    On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Shawn VanDerziel to discuss the evolving relationship between higher ed and the workforce, and the need to integrate essential skills with technical training to prepare students for successful careers. 

    Michael Avaltroni (Fairleigh Dickinson University) on Establishing Ecosystems of Learning in Higher Ed

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 26:52


    On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Michael Avaltroni to discuss how universities are adapting to societal changes and technological advancements to help the modern learner succeed. 

    Bryan Benjamin (Western University) and Amrit Ahluwalia (Western University) on Building a Collaborative Lifelong Learning Ecosystem

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 33:49


    On this episode, Bryan Benjamin, Executive Director of The Ivey Academy and Amrit Ahluwalia, Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University, discusses the importance of institutional collaboration and creating a scalable lifelong learning ecosystem

    Michael Kinch (Stony Brook University) on the Future of Higher Education Innovation and Collaboration

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 10:23


    On this episode, Michael Kinch, Inaugural Chief Innovation Officer at Stony Brook University, discusses the importance of innovation in higher education and how partnerships can help drive success.

    Shaun Carver (University of California Berkeley) on Enhancing Support for International Learners

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 21:32


    On this episode, Shaun Carver, Executive Director and CEO of International House at the University of California Berkeley, discusses the recent policy changes around international students and how to provide them the best support system. 

    Michael Oltrogge (Nebraska Indian Community College) on Supporting Students from Crisis to Opportunity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 18:39 Transcription Available


    On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Michael Oltrogge discusses the pandemic's impact on student engagement and retention, and the shift required to best serve learners today. 

    Carolyn MacLaren (University of Fraser Valley) on Boosting Institutional and Learner Success Through Collaboration

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 15:05


    On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Carolyn MacLaren to discuss the importance of partnerships to help students develop job-ready skills.  

    Janet Spriggs (Forsyth Technical Community College) on Reducing Barriers for Students in Higher Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 19:35 Transcription Available


    On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Janet Spriggs to discuss the barriers students are facing when it comes to their educational journey and the steps required to help them succeed. 

    Evan Cortens (Mount Royal University) on Mastering Data for Effective Higher Education Strategies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 24:23 Transcription Available


    On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Evan Cortens to discuss strategies for institutions to effectively ask the right questions and optimize their data for student success. 

    Michael Edmondson (New Jersey Institute of Technology) on Industry Alignment and Workforce Preparedness in Higher Ed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 17:41 Transcription Available


    On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Michael Edmondson to discuss the significance of aligning with industry needs and trends, while tailoring learning models to suit your students. 

    Courtney Hills McBeth (Western Governors University) on Expanding Educational Access to Build a Skilled Workforce

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 13:44


    On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Courtney Hills McBeth to discuss the importance of providing accessible, quality education to a diverse audience. 

    Sarah Gaffney (Onondaga Community College) on Harnessing Innovation and Adaptation to Drive Enrollments in Higher Ed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 19:04 Transcription Available


    On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Sarah Gaffney to discuss the changing enrollment trends in the community college space and how innovation plays a key role in institutional and student success. 

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