The Higher Ed Podcast

Join Kamaar and this week's special guest, Amber Tolbert as they discuss the student's needs to become more financially literate. They propose treating higher education as an investment and to treat it as such. Students should understand where their money goes and how to benefit it.

Join Kamaar and Dr. Michael Torrence of Motlow State Community College as they discuss How Higher Education needs to shift in order to support students looking for these 21st century, blue-collar jobs. Enjoy!

Join us as Kamaar sits down with Dr. Adam Fein to discuss innovation in Higher Education."Dr. Adam D. Fein has served as Vice President for Digital Strategy and Innovation since November 2018. As the head of UNT's online and digital strategies, he leads the charge to identify new directions and opportunities to improve the academic quality, reach and performance of the university in the online and global education markets. His research is focused on the examination of the cognitive theory of multimedia learning and the effects of disruptive innovation theory in higher education.Prior to joining UNT, Dr. Fein served the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for 17 years in numerous roles with online and innovative education. He was responsible for shaping campus strategy and providing campus-wide support for innovations in classroom and online settings. In his previous roles, he was responsible for overseeing the instructional design, instructional development, instructional media resources, and online academic and student affairs teams. Prior to his time in higher education at two of the world's largest universities, he served as a training and development consultant at Pepsi/Gatorade Inc. and at the Quaker Oats Company. In addition, Dr. Fein has published book chapters and numerous professional papers.Education:Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignM.Ed., University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignB.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign"https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-fein-a044b3b/https://president.unt.edu/people/adam-fein

Join Kamaar as he talks to the wonderful Dr. Antoinette Davis about the untold truths of higher education. Included are some tips on how to grow as a person."As a Faculty Member/Freelance Instructional Designer/Learning Developer, I seek to help companies/universities create on-demand learning technologies with adult learning theory and instructional design models that will enhance the design, development, and implementation of all aspects of training and learning materials.My portfolio can be found at: https://www.epiclearningteam.com/antoinette-marie-davisCore competencies include:• Experience developing face-to-face & web-based online lessons, formative and summative assessments, demos and interactive software simulations with Articulate Storyline 360, Rise, Quizmoto, Audacity, Camtasia, Plotagon, Adobe products, and Padlet.• Experience creating & developing WBT, ILT & vILT training programs for employees and administrators (procedural training, employee orientation, soft-skills training, etc.)• Experience building courses and managing teams in Learning Management Systems (BlackBoard, Canvas, Brightspace, Sakai, Moodle, Angel, eCollege, Thinkific, Workday, etc.) and team sites (SharePoint, JIRA, etc.)• Experience with designing learning and training based on instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM, etc.)• Experience in designing and delivering instruction in face-to-face, blended, and online environments through needs analysis, communication, collaboration with SMEs and stakeholders• Skilled in microlearning and creating learning in small chunks for enhanced understanding"https://www.linkedin.com/in/amdavis9https://www.drantoinettemarie.com/

Here's another wonderful episode from our past!In this episode of the HigherEd Podcast, Kamaar and first-time podcast co-host Nicole Karpel sit down with esteemed guest Danielle Shelton as they navigate the complexities of developing a positive social identity in a learning environment. They discuss how to express high self-esteem without devaluing the dignity, posterity, and pride of others. Danielle also focuses on the importance of being comfortable with the fact that your opinions and lifestyle may differ from the "norm." Check out this week's episode, we think you'll love it!

Join Kamaar and Dr. Sonya McCoy-Wilson as they explore the tumultuous topic of equity. What does it look like in higher education currently? Does it need to change? How should we look at BIPOC in a higher ed setting? Listen to Dr. McCoy-Wilson expertly navigate this topic with tact and grace! Dr. Sonya McCoy-Wilson is an Executive Coach, Consultant, Dean of Arts and Sciences, and Professor of Writing. She is a scholar of learning, leadership, organization development, English, and Literature.Dr. McCoy-Wilson's academic interests are organization development, adult learning, transformative professional development, action research, constructivism, and culturally responsive teaching. Her most recent publication, “We Have a Black Professor?”: Rejecting African Americans as Disseminators of Knowledge was published in the Journal of Black Studies. McCoy-Wilson also refers to herself as a “ne'er do” well literary fiction writer. Her short stories have appeared in the Tidal Basin Review, Phati'tude Literary Magazine, Diverse Voices Quarterly, and TimBookTu.Dr. McCoy-Wilson is a native of Los Angeles, CA but has lived in Atlanta, GA for over 30 years now. She holds a Doctor of Education from the University of Georgia. McCoy-Wilson was also educated at the University of California Riverside and Georgia State University, where she received an M.A. in Literary Studies and a B.A. in English, with a concentration in Creative Writing.Instagram: @sonyamccoywilsonFacebook: mccoywilsonconsultinglinkedin.com/in/sonyamccoywilsonwww.sonyamccoywilson.com

Join our lovely host Kamaar Dejarnette and esteemed guest Anne Grybowski as they navigate the most intriguing topic of Financial Aid. Together they'll explore the inner workings of FASFA and how schools can better help students through the arduous journey.

Kamaar and Elizabeth had the unique pleasure of speaking with Dr. Paul Carlsen. Listen in as they discuss college leadership, building a senior team, and how one becomes a college so young!Dr. Paul Carlsen joined Lakeshore Technical College as the institution's 4th president in 2017. He leads a dedicated, student-focused team of 300+ who each make significant contributions to the transformation of the nearly 10,000 students served by the college each year.

In this episode of the HigherEd Podcast, join Kamaar, Nichole, and Elizabeth as they explore equality in Higher education. Enjoy!

Here's an episode of the HigherEd Podcast from earlier this year that we loved so much, we had to highlight it once more. Enjoy!"In this episode of the HigherEd Podcast, Kamaar and George invite Elianne Elbaum to speak about remote learning and how she's been able to integrate knowledge into platforms such as Coursera or Edx. Elbaum also describes how internationalization has played a key role in the digital agenda and much more. Enjoy the episode."

REPUBLISH:Here's an older episode we have decided to re-run. We are always overjoyed to feature Elizabeth Fogle on our podcast. Enjoy!George and Kamaar sit down with Elizabeth Fogle while she talks passionately about the importance of training in HigherEd and particularly in Proprietary HigherEd. Moreover, Elizabeth digs into the 5 Cs which are Clarity, Connection, Compliance, Culture, and Confidence.

In this episode of the HigherEd podcast, join Kamaar and George as they discuss diversity in higher education with Dr. Christopher Green.

Join Kamaar and this week's special guest, Amber Tolbert as they discuss the student's needs to become more financially literate. They propose treating higher education as an investment and to treat it as such. Students should understand where their money goes and how to benefit it.

Join Kamaar and Donna Volpitta as they discuss the arduous mental health environment created in part by the pandemic.

Despite how "solo" Kamaar flies, alongside him today is the massively experienced Shannon Warren. In her time as Campus Presidents and overall scholar, Warren shares with us the nuances of staff development. Listen in as they break down what it takes to thoroughly evolve a staff!"With more than 11 years of teaching experience among students representing diverse ages, backgrounds, abilities and ethnicities, as well as 17 years of professional business experience at the corporate level of higher education, Warren brings a wealth of experience to the table.No stranger to the career and trade school industry, Warren has managed countless career college programs, including: Business Management, Cosmetology, Cosmetology Instructor, Commercial Driver's License-Class A, Criminal Justice, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Medical Office Assisting, Paralegal, Phlebotomy and Surgical Technology."https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-warren-45aa6b34/

Kamaar Dejarnette, Elizabeth Fogle, and Nichole Karpel. The magnificent trio! Listen in as they break down how online education is rapidly evolving!

Join Kamaar and Isis Artze-Vega as they discuss a range of topics, such as: advancing racial equity in our institutions, supporting faculty with equity-minded teaching, and equity-minded leadership. Enjoy the episode!Isis Artze-Vega, Ed.D. serves as Vice President for Academic Affairs at Valencia College in Central Florida, long regarded one of the nation's most innovative community colleges, serving more than 70,000 students each year, and a recently designated Hispanic-Serving Institution. She provides strategic leadership for the areas of curriculum, assessment, faculty development, distance learning, career and workforce education, and partnerships for educational equity. Prior to joining Valencia, she served as Assistant Vice President for Teaching and Learning at Florida International University. There, she provided leadership for such university-wide initiatives as a multi-year gateway course project, a hybrid course initiative, and the comprehensive redesign of teaching evaluation. Prior to joining FIU, Isis taught English Composition and Enrollment Management at the University of Miami. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and French from Duke University, a Master of Arts in Literature from the University of Miami, and a Doctorate of Education in Higher Education Leadership from the University of Miami. Isis is an active member of the national educational development community, currently serving on the board of the Professional and Organizational Development (POD) Network. Most importantly, she is the proud wife of visual artist Sinuhe Vega; the proud mami of Kamilah, 13, and Delilah, 11; and forever indebted to extraordinary parents, Mayra and Elias. Her work is fueled by a commitment to equity and justice, implemented through love and service.

Join us as Kamaar sits down with Dr. Adam Fein to discuss innovation in Higher Education."Dr. Adam D. Fein has served as Vice President for Digital Strategy and Innovation since November 2018. As the head of UNT's online and digital strategies, he leads the charge to identify new directions and opportunities to improve the academic quality, reach and performance of the university in the online and global education markets. His research is focused on the examination of the cognitive theory of multimedia learning and the effects of disruptive innovation theory in higher education.Prior to joining UNT, Dr. Fein served the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for 17 years in numerous roles with online and innovative education. He was responsible for shaping campus strategy and providing campus-wide support for innovations in classroom and online settings. In his previous roles, he was responsible for overseeing the instructional design, instructional development, instructional media resources, and online academic and student affairs teams. Prior to his time in higher education at two of the world's largest universities, he served as a training and development consultant at Pepsi/Gatorade Inc. and at the Quaker Oats Company. In addition, Dr. Fein has published book chapters and numerous professional papers.Education:Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignM.Ed., University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignB.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign"https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-fein-a044b3b/https://president.unt.edu/people/adam-fein

In this episode of the HigherEd podcast, Kamaar sits down with Andrew Flagel, the President and CEO of the Consortium of Universities in the Washington Metropolitan area. Andrew discusses the broad impact that COVID has had on campus management, growing concerns of extremism nestling in the minds of young students, and the future of Higher Education as a whole. This episode is loaded with meaningful insight and hearty conversation. Have a listen!

Join Kamaar as he talks to the wonderful Dr. Antoinette Davis about the untold truths of higher education. Included are some tips on how to grow as a person."As a Faculty Member/Freelance Instructional Designer/Learning Developer, I seek to help companies/universities create on-demand learning technologies with adult learning theory and instructional design models that will enhance the design, development, and implementation of all aspects of training and learning materials.My portfolio can be found at: https://www.epiclearningteam.com/antoinette-marie-davisCore competencies include:• Experience developing face-to-face & web-based online lessons, formative and summative assessments, demos and interactive software simulations with Articulate Storyline 360, Rise, Quizmoto, Audacity, Camtasia, Plotagon, Adobe products, and Padlet.• Experience creating & developing WBT, ILT & vILT training programs for employees and administrators (procedural training, employee orientation, soft-skills training, etc.)• Experience building courses and managing teams in Learning Management Systems (BlackBoard, Canvas, Brightspace, Sakai, Moodle, Angel, eCollege, Thinkific, Workday, etc.) and team sites (SharePoint, JIRA, etc.)• Experience with designing learning and training based on instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM, etc.)• Experience in designing and delivering instruction in face-to-face, blended, and online environments through needs analysis, communication, collaboration with SMEs and stakeholders• Skilled in microlearning and creating learning in small chunks for enhanced understanding"https://www.linkedin.com/in/amdavis9https://www.drantoinettemarie.com/

This week's guest is the wonderful Olga Gusak. Join the HigherEd crew as Olga schools us on how for-profit colleges inspire academic innovations, risk-taking, recognition, and exploiting opportunity. How does resource orchestration play a role in all this? Find out! Have a listen!"As a visionary and proactive higher education leader, I offer twenty years of progressive experience in collaboratively directing academic programs, professionally leading Program Directors and Directors of Operations, and guiding the growth and sustainability of post-secondary organizations.I am highly experienced, as both an administrator and an instructor, in developing and evaluating inspiring curricula and instructional programs and am well versed in facilities planning, fiscal management, and student enrollment and retention planning.I am a passionate education advocate successful in driving accreditation standards and highly immersed in developing new programs and instructional processes based on current research, trends, and best practices.I am renowned for building top-performing academic and administrative teams that are committed to the success of each student as well as driving forth excellence in educational delivery.I welcome reach out from leaders in higher education and look forward to further communicating how I can promote your long-term goals and ongoing sustainability for your organization.Please email me at olgagusak@hotmail.com so we can brainstorm on how my skills can align with your needs."Taken from Olga's LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olgagusak

Join Kamaar and Nichole Karpel as they discuss student initiatives with special guest, John Craig. Follow along as they ponder the future of Higher Education with topics including: access and funding for students, and what first-generation students will look like post pandemic.

In this episode, Kamaar and George have a discussion with the astounding Elizabeth Fogle. Leading an astounding career in education, Elizabeth shares her experience with transitioning from a “fully residential” program delivery strategy to a more blended one, whilst highlighting the three most crucial aspects of executing the transition effectively: Communication, Technology Training, and Feedback.

Join Kamaar and Nichole Karpel as they speak about the planning, implementation, and assessment of resources within HigherEd spaces. They cover the Rationale/Resources/Readiness, best practices for getting started, and the key to continual improvement.Dr. Nichole Karpel is a higher education leader who has over 15 years of strategic management experience in multi-campus systems. In this role, she advises universities on academic operations and policy, online teaching and learning, and accreditation. Dr. Karpel earned an Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration from George Washington University, a M.Ed. from The Pennsylvania State University and a B.A. in Sociology from Eastern Connecticut State University.

Join Kamaar and esteemed guest Dr. Michael Baston, the President of Rockland Community College in New York, as they speak about what makes community college astounding as well as the personal challenges Dr. Baston had faced through the diversification of his own school."Dr. Michael A. Baston is the 7th President of Rockland Community College. A national leader who helps develop comprehensive supports that foster college completion, Dr. Baston's work has been featured on MSNBC, and in The Chronicle of Higher Education, The Atlantic, The Community College Times, and Black Enterprise Magazine. Additionally, he's a contributing author to Race, Education, and Reintegrating Formerly Incarcerated Citizens and The Handbook for Student Affairs in Community Colleges.Dr. Baston was a member of the inaugural class of Aspen Institute Presidential Fellows for Community College Excellence where he explored systemic issues affecting the educational access pipeline and student success. As a national Guided Pathways coach for American Association of Community Colleges, he is noted for his work with college leadership teams around the nation, helping them integrate student success initiatives to advance college completion. Dr. Baston is the incoming Co-Chair of Jobs For The Future's Policy Leadership Trust, a Commissioner of American Association of Community College's Commission on Institutional Infrastructure and Transformation and member of the National Advisory Board of Center for Community College Student Engagement.Dr. Baston began his career as a public interest lawyer representing various educational institutions and social justice organizations. His work with academic clients led him to pursue a second career in academia as both a professor of legal studies and business and a student affairs administrator. Dr. Baston holds a BA from Iona College, a JD from Brooklyn Law School, and an EdD from St. John Fisher College."https://sunyrockland.edu/about/president/

Join Kamaar and George as they get schooled for a third time by the very knowledgeable and accomplished Elizabeth Fogle. Today's podcast is centered around aspects of training post-onboarding i.e. development, evaluation, and milestones.

Join Nawrass and Kamaar as they speak with the legendary Jean Norris about ethical sales practices within the higher education space and how institutions are weary of investing in the admissions profession.Dr. Jean Norris is the leading advocate and expert for the admissions profession. Her unique mix of experience working in the enrollment trenches, consulting for hundreds of organizations and training thousands of professionals makes her a sought after speaker and presenter. Her research, articles, and interviews can be found in many well-known publications serving the sector.She began her educational pursuit in a 10-month medical assisting diploma program and went on to earn a B.A. in Management, a M.A. in Communication and Training and an Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership. Jean is also a Licensed Master Neurolinguistic Programming Practitioner.In her 32-year, higher education career, Jean served in the role of admissions representative, dean of admissions, faculty member, academic dean, vice president of marketing, vice president of enrollment, and vice president of organizational development at private colleges and universities. Currently Jean is a managing partner at Norton Norris, Inc., a Chicago-based marketing/consulting/training firm focused exclusively in the higher education sector.Jean is the developer of EnrollMatch® – a comprehensive admissions training program offering proven results to balance compliance and performance. In 2015, Dr. Norris launched MyGuidance Coach® (MGC), a patent-pending student software system that provides pre-enrollment advising for prospective students 24/7 and significant ROI for schools!Dr. Norris is the founder and Chairman of the Board for the Association for the Advancement of the College Admissions Profession (AACAP). She also is an executive board member for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). Jean and her son, Mike, authored and published their first book “No Sugar Added – Straight Talk From Those Living With Diabetes” with all proceeds to benefit JDRF in their search for a cure. The International Independent Publishers Association awarded their book with a bronze medal from amongst hundreds of titles submitted from 16 countries.Contact Information:Dr. Jean NorrisManaging PartnerNorton|Norris, Inc.Phone: 312-262-7400Email: Jean@nortonnorris.comWebsite: http://nortonnorris.comSocial Media:Twitter: @drjeannorrisLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jean-norris-ed-d-bb74455

Join Kamaar and Nawrass as they speak about training higher education employees with a focus on admissions. Listen in as they share their thoughts on new technologies entering the space, how to integrate them, and what that will look like for employee development.

Join Kelsey and Dannelle Walker Whiteside as they shed light on what higher education is going to look like post-covid. What kind of work/life balance will be established going forth? "Dannelle Walker Whiteside served as Interim President (2020-2021) and Vice President for Legal Affairs (present) at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, TN. She has worked extensively in the areas of education law & policy & has dedicated her career to promoting equal access to education.Ms. Whiteside previously served as General Attorney for the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, in Philadelphia, PA where she reviewed, evaluated, & resolved complex & sensitive cases ranging from sexual violence to disability discrimination, in both the elementary & postsecondary contexts. She has also served as General Counsel for the Tennessee State Board of Education & District Policy Advisor for Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools.A native Nashvillian, Ms. Whiteside is active in many organizations throughout her community, serving as Past President of the Napier-Looby Bar Association & former Troop Leader for Girl Scouts of West End Middle School. She is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Ms. Whiteside has been featured in The Tennessean‘s “Next Up”, a section highlighting the contributions of leaders under 35 in Middle Tennessee. She was also selected by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation as one of Nashville's Top 30 Under 30; named one of the Nation's Best Advocates: 40 Lawyers Under 40 by the National Bar Association and IMPACT; & won the Nashville Emerging Leader Award in Education given by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce & YP Nashville."https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannellefwalker/

In this episode of the HigherEd Podcast, our very own Kelsey Beyeler hosts once again with the distinguished Geoffrey Watson as they make predictions as to what Higher Ed may look like after Covid is said and done. "Geoff Watson is the Managing Partner, Ventures of Entangled Group and Entangled Velocity. He is a mission-driven leader who has a passion for building and scaling technology and education businesses.Geoff graduated from Dartmouth College with a bachelor of arts in English and received an MBA in Entrepreneurial Management at the University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School."https://www.crunchbase.com/person/geoff-watson

In this episode of the HigherEd Podcast, Kelsey and Todd fill the shoes of our normal hosts to talk with Barbi Honeycutt about all things learning. As host of the podcast Lecture Breakers, Barbi describes the road to becoming what she is today as well as how to become a more engaging lecturer. "Hi, I'm Barbi, and I provide the structure, strategies, and support you need to engage students and improve learning. When you are successful, your students will be successful. And, that's why I focus my energy on supporting you!Throughout the past 19 years, I have facilitated thousands of professional development events for educators at colleges and universities throughout the world. The resources I provide are grounded in theory, informed by research, and designed for practical application."https://barbihoneycutt.com/pages/about

In this episode of the HigherEd Podcast, Kamaar and George invite Elianne Elbaum to speak about remote learning and how she's been able to integrate knowledge into platforms such as Coursera or Edx. Elbaum also describes how internationalization has played a key role in the digital agenda and much more. Enjoy the episode.

In this episode of the HigherEd podcast, Kamaar sits down with Dr. Luke Hobson of MIT to discuss the absurdities of life, the structure of teaching, and how to help students learn. Dr. Hobson describes how designing courses works for him and how recent events have altered that process. Enjoy this week's episode!

In this episode of the Higher Ed podcast, George and Kamaar sit down with Erin Ginn to discuss a feeling shared by many people in these trying times. How do we keep going in the midst of a pandemic? Erin talks about a "victor not victim" mentality to apply within your life. She also covers the changes we've seen so far and how to keep teams motivated. Enjoy the episode!

In this episode of the HigherEd podcast, Dr. Brenda J. Allen joins Kamaar, George, and Kelsey to volley topics of great importance. Race relations in higher education are undergoing a sort of metamorphosis and Dr. Allen shares her first-hand account. How is this change affecting the students, the staff, and campus leadership?

In this episode of the HigherEd podcast, join Kamaar and George as they discuss diversity in higher education with Dr. Christopher Green.

In this episode of the HigherEd Podcast, George sits down with Dr. Michael Horowitz to discuss life and achievement."As the founding president of TCS Education System, Dr. Michael Horowitz has brought with him over 28 years of experience in the field of higher education.Under his leadership, TCS Ed System has grown to include over 9,000 current students and over 32,000 alumni. Dr. Horowitz continues to lead TCS and its community of nonprofit colleges and universities in the shared mission of preparing innovative, engaged, purposeful agents of change who serve our global community.During his tenure as president of The Chicago School from 2000-2010, Dr. Horowitz guided the institution into becoming a thriving graduate school on the leading edge of professional psychology. In that time, enrollment increased from 200 to 3500, the school expanded geographically to include sites in California, Washington, D.C., and online. In that same timeframe, the historic Chicago campus moved to a prominent downtown location that is now owned by the school.Prior to 2000, Dr. Horowitz's experience in higher education included roles as a faculty member, program director, dean, and executive team member that led and managed a national, growing multi-campus university.Dr. Horowitz received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Northwestern University in 1986 and B.A. in Psychology from Columbia University in 1981."https://www.tcsedsystem.edu/blog/staff/michael-horowitz/

In this episode of the HigherEd podcast, Kamaar and George sit down with the Dr. Dawn Diperi and discuss what has been learned about the online pedagogy over the past 20 years. Diperi poses the question of how instructors and institutions can increase engagement with students using learning theory. She describes the challenges associated with such goals and details her story.

In this episode of the Higher Ed podcast, Kamaar and George sit down with Chris Calkins as they discuss some of the challenges online schooling has introduced, as well as how social isolation has impacted mental health. How will HigherEd be altered moving forward? Can we expect some drastic changes, or will things remain relatively stagnant as society returns to normal? Find out in this episode!

In this episode of the HigherEd podcast, Kamaar and George chat with Mary Kelly about hands on learning making a difference in education, especially in the post-secondary arena. Mary also speaks about lessons learned from the pandemic as well as ROI. The future of education begins here. Check it out!

In the episode of the HigherEd Podcast, Kamaar sits down with Michele Testoni to discuss the impact Covid has had on European schools and daily life.

In this episode of the HigherEd Podcast, George and Kamaar sit down with Alyssa Nota to discuss the impact Covid has had on the University Studies Abroad Consortium. Alyssa really speaks on 3 key points: the positive transitions that came about as a result of Covid, how study abroad and USAC are evolving, and the importance of language, cultural language, and international exposure.

In this episode of the HigherEd Podcast, George and Kamaar have an extraordinary dialogue with Donna Volpitta about the need for mental health in HigherEd. Donna does a great job of addressing the problem as well as introducing the 4 Ss of resilience (self, strategy, support, and situation.) One of the many pathways to empower students. Donna also explains that supporting mental health in K-12 and HigherEd would improve student retention and graduation rates.

In this episode of the HigherEd Podcast, Kamaar and first-time podcast co-host Nicole Karpel sit down with esteemed guest Danielle Shelton as they navigate the complexities of developing a positive social identity in a learning environment. They discuss how to express high self-esteem without devaluing the dignity, posterity, and pride of others. Danielle also focuses on the importance of being comfortable with the fact that your opinions and lifestyle may differ from the "norm." Check out this week's episode, we think you'll love it!

In this episode, Kamaar and George sit down with the Chief Academic and Operation Officer of Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology, Todd Cellini. They discuss the importance of upholding the organizational health within your HigherEd institution. Todd shares his beliefs on team dynamics and effective commitment in regards to employees and students. They chat about showing vision, creating clarity, and using data to guide their decision making. Check out the latest episode of The HigherEd Podcast.

George and Kamaar sit down with Elizabeth Fogle while she talks passionately about the importance of training in HigherEd and particularly in Proprietary HigherEd. Moreover, Elizabeth digs into the 5 Cs which are Clarity, Connection, Compliance, Culture, and Confidence.

In the episode, George and Kamaar sit down with Karling Cosca as she touches on the 3 keys of leadership according to Inspire Greatness. Passion, Leadership Style, and Structure are the 3 elements that helped Karling lead Inspire Greatness during the height of the Covid-19 Pandemic.

In this episode, Kamaar and George sit down with Shannon Cobourn to discuss the impact COVID had on traditional schooling. Shannon lets our audience into her home as she talks about the decision to defer this first semester of college. Shannon expresses the importance of understanding the "ROI" on technical schools vs traditional schools. Moreover, she discusses the process of navigating the alternative options to traditional schools.

In this episode, Kamaar, George, and Shannon Yerkic discuss the difference between passive and active responders. Shannon brings a great energy in explaining how important listening skills are when engaging potential students. He also explains the importance of training in regards to demographic, gender, and socioeconomic factors. Shannon's passion for higher education is palpable during this episode. Have a listen!

In this episode, Kamaar and George sit down with the COO of Graduate Alliance, Fernando Moreno. Fernando unpacks Attendance Recovery by focusing on the impediments to student engagement, the flight of High Students to Graduate Alliance, and K-12. He also focuses on the issue of students changing their decisions about which HigherEd institution to attend.

In this Episode, Kamaar and George sit down with the founding and managing partner at Chatwurx, Mitchell Way. He shares a plethora of knowledge with our audience in regard to the importance of lowering the bounce rate in HigherEd. Mitch also shares Chatwurx's online strategy for Chat and discusses the importance of student engagement, marketing, and student retention.