Podcasts about higher ed

Yanira Amadeo, Executive Director of Development at the University of Connecticut Foundation, shares her journey from administrative assistant to philanthropic leader raising millions for student opportunities and university initiatives.• Transitioned from psychology and social work to higher education development after realizing her passion for fundraising• Leveraged her position at Columbia University to earn a nonprofit management degree while working her way up from administrative coordinator• Describes development work as "bridging generosity and justice" by connecting donors with university priorities• Currently pursuing a PhD focusing on alumni philanthropists of color at Hispanic-serving institutions• Advocates for strength-based research approaches versus deficit perspectives when studying communities of color• Higher education development offers competitive salaries with assistant directors earning $70K-90K and vice presidents potentially earning up to $500K• Emphasizes the importance of building relationships and reputation rather than just credentials• Shares that less than 2% of PhD holders are people of color, encouraging more diversity in advanced educationIf you're interested in the intersection of impact and career growth, check out more episodes of Career Cheat Code on your favorite podcast platform.Disclaimer: The thoughts, views, and opinions expressed on Career Cheat Code are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, affiliated organizations & employers. This podcast is intended for informational and inspirational purposes, highlighting the guests and their unique career journeys. We hope these stories inspire you to chase your purpose, define success on your own terms & take the next step in your career. If you enjoyed this episode, please like, rate, and subscribe to this podcast on whatever platform you're using, and share this podcast with your friends and your networks. For more #CareerCheatCode, visit linktr.ee/careercheatcode. Let's make an impact, one episode at a time! Host - Radhy Miranda LinkedIn Instagram Producer - Gary Batista LinkedIn Instagram To watch on YouTube Follow us on our YouTub...

It's YOUR time to #EdUp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In this episode, brought to YOU by HigherEd PodConYOUR guest is Kim Fahey, CEO, Collegis Education YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Jodi BlincoHow did a company spin out from a single university partner to serve 52 higher education institutions? What does it mean to combine data, technology & talent to drive real impact for students? How is AI transforming higher education marketing, recruitment & retention services? Why do schools need clean data & proper processes before technology solutions can succeed? How can institutions stay competitive in today's challenging higher education landscape? Topics include:Spinning out from university operations to create a well-funded higher ed services startup The "Connected Core" platform partnership with Google processing petabytes of student data Moving beyond "shelf wear" technology to integrated solutions that drive measurable outcomes Real-time AI coaching for enrollment staff & automated marketing optimization Supporting institutions through demographic changes & market uncertainty with data-driven strategies Listen in to #EdUpDo YOU want to accelerate YOUR professional development?Do YOU want to get exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more?Then ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TODAY⁠⁠ - $19.99/month or $199.99/year (Save 17%)!Want to get YOUR organization to pay for YOUR subscription? Email ⁠⁠⁠EdUp@edupexperience.comThank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!We make education YOUR business!

In this final installment of our four-part series sponsored by Korbyt, guest host Britt Yenser leads a dynamic and thoughtful conversation on the importance of accessibility in campus digital signage. Joined by Travis Kemp and Donovan Monday, the episode dives deep into practical strategies, common pitfalls, and the human impact of inclusive AV design.From accessible templates to collaborative content creation and campus walk audits, this episode is packed with actionable advice. The guests also tackle tough questions—like what happens when accessibility is an afterthought—and share personal stories where inclusive AV made a meaningful difference.Plus, stick around for a rapid round where aliens, Star Wars takes, and Queen anthems all make an appearance.Don't miss this accessible, insightful, and fun wrap-up to our Korbyt-sponsored series!Connect with Travis KempLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis-kemp-5350b02/Connect with Donovan MondayLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donovan-monday/Connect with Britt YenserLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/britt-yenser/X: https://x.com/brAVe_britt_

How can we talk, or think, about "private parts" in a philosophical way?In this provocative and unexpectedly tender episode of Hotel Bar Sessions, co-hosts Leigh M. Johnson, Rick Lee, and Talia Mae Bettcher unpack the philosophical complexities of “private parts.” What starts as a playful premise quickly becomes a deep exploration of bodily privacy, modesty, and the moral and social codes that govern our most intimate physical boundaries. Drawing from cultural history, personal anecdotes, and ethical theory, the hosts ask why some body parts are marked as “private,” what makes them morally charged, and why euphemisms often stand in for anatomical accuracy in public discourse.The conversation traverses the gendered policing of exposure, the politics of public breastfeeding, the different textures of shame and vulnerability, and the legal and ideological battles over trans access to public bathrooms. Talia introduces a key distinction between boundary transgression and boundary traversal—highlighting how intimacy requires consented crossings of private lines, while violations mark moral failure. Leigh and Rick connect these questions to broader cultural scripts of modesty and the performance of decency, noting how certain bodies—especially trans, fat, Black, and disabled bodies—are denied privacy altogether.As the episode unfolds, the hosts reflect on how “private parts” are not just physical zones, but sites of personal storytelling, social construction, and erotic creativity. Drawing on insights from queer and trans subcultures, the trio explores the ways that intimacy, vulnerability, and even pleasure are shaped by the boundaries we erect and the ones we dare to cross. What makes a body part private, they ask, and what possibilities for connection—ethical, emotional, political—open up when we reimagine the limits of privacy itself?Full episode notes available at this link:https://hotelbarpodcast.com/podcast/private-parts-------------------If you enjoy Hotel Bar Sessions podcast, please be sure to subscribe and submit a rating/review! Better yet, you can support this podcast by signing up to be one of our Patrons at patreon.com/hotelbarsessions!Follow us on Blue Sky @hotelbarpodcast.bsky.social, on Facebook, on TikTok, and subscribe to our YouTube channel!  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Tolu Noah shares about her new book, Designing and Facilitating Workshops with Intentionality, on episode 573 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Whenever I'm planning a learning experience, I start by identifying a clear goal for the experience. -Tolu Noah I don't think there's necessarily one right way to approach planning. -Tolu Noah A really important aspect of facilitation is that yes, you have a plan, but you also need to be flexible with that plan and be willing to take a rest stop or a detour if needed. -Tolu Noah Timing is probably one of the most important aspects of facilitation. -Tolu Noah Resources Designing and Facilitating Workshops with Intentionality: A Guide to Crafting Engaging Professional Learning Experiences in Higher Education, by Tolulope Noah Yoruba The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters, by Priya Parker Richard E. Mayer Padlet Breakout Rooms Padlet Sandbox Bryan Mathers Permission Slip Headliner App Butter Scenes SessionLab Facilitating On Purpose

It is hard to believe that we're already zooming into summer! It's been a wild few months, and this is an informational episode to recap some of what has happened. We start by giving you a peek behind the scenes at ICS, from training planned to a newly launched LinkedIn newsletter. Next, we touch on the May 22nd injunction, the events of May 23rd, and what the newly introduced Civil Rights Fraud Initiative stands to do. Our discussion also explores multiple new executive orders that have emerged recently and delves into Harvard's fight and defense strategy with the administration and the timeline of events. Lastly, we unpack what you can gain from the ICS summer prep worksheets. Thanks for listening!  Key Points From This Episode: In-person and live virtual trainings ICS is offering for K-12 and Higher Ed. The newly launched Tuesday Takeaways newsletter on LinkedIn. Unpacking the implications of the preliminary injunction of May 22nd on Title VII. The Supreme Court's recent blocking of its first religious charter school.  Introduction of a new unit: The Civil Rights Fraud Initiative. The new executive order banning disparate impact analysis in civil rights enforcement. Another new executive order focused on strengthening and investing in HBCUs. A timeline of what Harvard sees as the administration's escalating retaliation campaign. What is covered in the 2025 summer prep worksheets from ICS. Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: K-12 Worksheet Higher Ed WorksheetICS Lawyer BlogICS on LinkedInTuesday Takeaways LinkedIn NewsletterHigher Ed Trainings and Webinars'Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy'Title IX, Mental Health and School Safety Symposium ICS Lawyer Higher Ed Community Access K-12 Community Access Higher Ed Virtual Certified IX Training K-12 Virtual Certified Title IX Training ICS Blog Courtney Bullard on LinkedIn Courtney Bullard on X  Learn about Becoming a Community Partner

Authoritarianism on the rise: Educators and unionists share strategies for resistance and victory, citing historical examples of successful labor movements, at a conference hosted by CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies and Cornell Worker Institute in New York City this past May.This show is made possible by you!  To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donateDescription: Labor organizing is critical to any anti-fascist movement, but labor unions and worker education are feeling the impact of brutal Republican attacks and cuts. How are workers and educators responding? In this special report, from a conference held at the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies (SLU) in New York City, Laura spoke with Rebecca “Becky” Pringle, president of the National Education Association, the largest union in the country, about labor solidarity in the deep-red state of Utah; history professor Robert Cassannello, a plaintiff in a successful suit against Florida Gov. DeSantis's Stop Woke Act; and Rev. Ryan Brown, an Amazon worker/organizer from North Carolina, about how workers and educators are fighting back, and even winning in these times, although the obstacles are immense. The conference, “Labor and the Crisis of Democracy; Working Class Politics in a Time of Authoritarianism” was convened by the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies with the Cornell Worker Institute. “It's not the first time that our species have lived in perilous times, with pharaohs who are giving people work without any brick, without any straw. They have always figured out a way to organize, to mobilize and to agitate . . . Harriet Tubman, Fannie Lou Hamer, they were just regular, everyday human beings. No education. But they knew that fundamentally something was wrong about the world.” - Rev. Ryan Brown“You can study any authoritarian reign, any oligarch throughout history. The people who have the most success in fighting against them are educators and they are unionists . . . We understand these are multi-pronged attacks on every front. So we have to actually have a multi-pronged approach for educators.” - Becky Pringle GUESTS:• Reverend Ryan Brown: President, Carolina Amazonians United for Solidarity & Empowerment (CAUSE)• Robert Cassannello: History Professor, University of Central Florida; Incoming President, United Faculty of Florida (UFF)• Bhairavi Desai: Executive Director, NY Taxi Worker Alliance• Annabelle Heckler: Artist; Social Practice Fellow, CUNY• Sherman Henry: Director, Labor Institute for Advancing Black Strategies, Clark Atlanta University• Dr. Mudiwa Pettus: Assistant Professor, English Department, Medgar Evers College; Social Practice Fellow, CUNY • Rebecca “Becky” Pringle: President, National Education Association Check out the Bonus Interview in this podcast feed:  In a candid discussion with Laura, veteran union organizer Alex Han and U.S. Right Wing expert Tarso Ramos explore how workers are uniting against rising authoritarianism. Music Credit: “Jagged” by Blue Dot Sessions. And original sound production and design by Jeannie Hopper. Watch the special report released on YouTube May 30th 5pm ET; PBS World Channel June 1st, and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings, or search here via zipcode). Listen: Episode airing on community radio (check here to see if your station airs the show) & available as a podcast June 4th. RESOURCES:Watch the broadcast episode cut for time at our YouTube channel and airing on PBS stations across the country  Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes:• Africana & Puerto Rican Studies: A Student-Led Victory for Multicultural Education: Watch / Listen-Podcast• Journalists Maria Hinojosa & Chenjerai Kumanyika: Forced Removals, Foreign Detention, the War on Education & Free Speech: Watch / Listen-Podcast:  Episode and/or Full Conversation•  Labor Safety, Project 2025, & the Far Right's Plot Against Workers: What You Need to Know: Watch / Listen-PodcastRelated Articles and Resources:•  AFGE president says downsizing after Trump's order threatens the union's survival, by Ryan Foley, May 5, 2025, Associated Press•  Judge blocks Trump push to cut public school funding over diversity programs, by Holly Ramer, AP and Collin Binkley, AP, April 24, 2025, PBS• PFFU, Utah labor unions return 320K signatures for referendum challenging anti-collective bargaining law, April 17, 2025, International Association of Fire Fighters• UCF professor may proceed in lawsuit against Stop ‘WOKE' Act (FL), September 25, 2022, The Charge, Nicholson Student Media Full Episode Notes are located HERE. Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders, along with Sabrina Artel, Jeremiah Cothren, Veronica Delgado, Janet Hernandez, Jeannie Hopper, Gina Kim, Sarah Miller, Nat Needham, David Neuman, and Rory O'Conner. FOLLOW Laura Flanders and FriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraflandersandfriends/Blueky: https://bsky.app/profile/lfandfriends.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraFlandersAndFriends/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraflandersandfriendsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLRxVeYcB1H7DbuYZQG-lgLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauraflandersandfriendsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lauraflandersandfriendsACCESSIBILITY - The broadcast edition of this episode is available with closed captioned by clicking here for our YouTube Channel

Today:Carol Rose, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts, discusses the impacts of federal immigration actions in the state -- including the detainment of an 18 year old.Lee Pelton, president and CEO of the Boston Foundation, former president of Emerson College, discusses the state of higher education.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featuredChris Markowski takes a blowtorch to the bloated, broken U.S. higher education system—calling out hedge fund universities, ideological echo chambers, and useless degrees with $90k price tags. From the Ivy League hypocrisy and foreign student cash grabs to the rise of trade school demand and the need for skilled labor in energy and AI, it's time to tear it all down and start over. Want a college system that actually works? That leads to jobs, not debt? Then it's time to defund the administrative bloat and rethink the entire model. Welcome to the higher ed reckoning. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

While higher education leaders often cite leadership development as a priority, few institutions treat it as a teachable, measurable skill. In this episode of Changing Higher Ed®, host Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Dr. Scott Cowen about why leadership education should be integrated into the academic curriculum—and how institutions can implement it effectively. President Emeritus of Tulane University, Cowen shares insights from leading the university through Hurricane Katrina and from his new book, Lead and Succeed, which outlines strategies to develop leadership skills in students and early-career professionals. He dispels the “born leader” myth and offers a framework for embedding leadership development at every level of the institution. This conversation is especially relevant for presidents, trustees, and academic leaders seeking to build leadership capacity across campus. Topics Covered: Why higher education often fails to treat leadership as a strategic priority How to embed leadership development into the academic curriculum Emotional intelligence and the behavioral traits of effective leaders Leadership lessons from Tulane's post-Katrina recovery Creating institutional systems that reinforce leadership behaviors The role of succession planning in long-term institutional health Real-World Examples Discussed: Tulane University's relocation to Houston and Cowen's daily crisis communication strategy The development of a for-credit leadership course and workbook, Lead and Succeed Mentorship from Dr. Norman Francis, president of Xavier University for 50 years Cowen's “thinking out loud” email updates during crises at Tulane and Case Western Scaling structured leadership practices across institutions Three Key Takeaways for Leadership: Formalize leadership education. Establish structured academic courses with measurable outcomes. Integrate mentoring and reflection into the curriculum to build leadership competencies. Develop repeatable crisis leadership practices. Use structured daily meetings and transparent communications to align institutional response during disruption. Implement strategic succession planning. Treat leadership transitions as long-term planning initiatives. Build internal pipelines and normalize leadership exits to support institutional continuity. This episode offers a practical framework for establishing a leadership-ready culture in higher education academic curricula.  Recommended For: Presidents, provosts, deans, academic affairs leaders, trustees, and student success strategists. Read the transcript: https://changinghighered.com/leadership-development-academic-curriculum-design-in-higher-ed/   #HigherEdLeadership #AcademicCurriculum #StudentDevelopment #LeadershipEducation #HigherEducationPodcast

In this Ask the Expert episode, a listener asks how women in higher ed can assert their leadership when they're not always given space to lead -- even when they hold leadership titles. Dr. Gretchen M. Bataille returns to share practical strategies for building influence, speaking with authority, and navigating common gendered challenges in academic workplaces.

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It's YOUR time to #EdUpIn this episode, President Series #372, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodConYOUR guest is Dr. Steve Perez, President, California State University ChicoYOUR cohost is Dr. Andrew Kim, Director of Psychiatry, Timely CareYOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe SallustioHow does Chico State serve students in California's rural North State region? What unique challenges exist for a residential campus where 75% of students come from outside the area? How does a university president with an economics background navigate budget challenges? What keeps university leaders motivated during challenging times in higher education? How can institutions balance AI integration while maintaining human connection? Topics include:Leading a regional comprehensive university serving an area the size of Maine Creating community & connection on a residential campus in a small town setting Managing higher education during unprecedented disruption & political tension Supporting student mental health needs in today's complex environment Finding joy & purpose through student success & commencement celebrations Balancing AI implementation with maintaining human interaction & skills Listen in to #EdUpDo YOU want to accelerate YOUR professional development?Do YOU want to get exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more?Then ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TODAY⁠⁠ - $19.99/month or $199.99/year (Save 17%)!Want to get YOUR organization to pay for YOUR subscription? Email ⁠⁠⁠EdUp@edupexperience.comThank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp Experience!We make education YOUR business!

In this episode, Matt and Ryan dive into the California State University system's landmark rollout of ChatGPT to over half a million students, faculty, and staff. The CSU's bold AI initiative is meant to reshape higher education by tackling equitable access, responsible use, and workforce readiness. We also explore tough questions about AI's impact on jobs and sustainability, as well as how CSU leaders are responding. Panelists include: California State University Office of the Chancellor:Dr. Leslie Kennedy - Assistant Vice ChancellorDr. Ed Clark - Chief Information OfficerDr. Felix Zuniga - Campus Engagement PartnerCalifornia State University, San Bernardino:Dr. Bradford Owen - Associate Vice President of Faculty Development and Chief Academic Technology OfficerGerard Au - Chief Information OfficerHigher Listenings: Joy for EducatorsA new podcast from Top Hat delivering ideas, relief, and joy to the future of teaching.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySubscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast platform!The X, Instagram, and Facebook handle for the podcast is @AdvisingPodcastAlso, subscribe to our Adventures in Advising YouTube Channel!Connect with Matt and Ryan on LinkedIn.

Final Fantasy isn't just a game—it's a gateway to deep conversations about philosophy, religion, grief, and identity. At the University of Alabama, I've built entire classes around titles like Final Fantasy XV, XVI, and VII Rebirth, and I'm sharing how games can transform the college classroom.In this panel from PAX East 2025, we'll explore how story-driven games can boost memory retention, promote empathy, and give students new tools for learning. From teaching through trauma with The Last of Us to exploring theology with Clive Rosfield, this is for educators, gamers, and lifelong learners alike.Topics include: -The science behind "Gamification of the Classroom" -Using modern Final Fantasy games (XV XVI and 7 Remake/Rebirth) to explore history religion and philosophy -Using The Last of Us to examine morality and human behavior Discover how gaming blends storytelling with education to create dynamic learning experiences-- perfect for educators gamers and anyone curious about the intersection of gaming and academia.

Did you know that nearly one-third of college students drop out after their first year? In this episode, Carey Duke, assistant professor at North Greenville University and author of A Guide to Thrive!, joins me to explore why so many students struggle and what we can do about it. Carey breaks down the six key variables he uses to measure college readiness, offering a framework that goes beyond academics to include a student's environment, mindset, motivation, and belief in their ability to succeed. Together, we unpack how these factors impact student retention and what educators, institutions, and families can do to better support students before and during their college journey. Bonus: Carey is offering a free copy of his book to anyone with an .edu email address. Just contact him directly to claim your copy at Carey@therci.netWhat you will learn:Why 1 in 3 college students drop out after their first yearThe six key factors Carey uses to assess college readinessWhy academic ability isn't the only predictor of successHow a student's background, mindset, and motivation influence persistencePractical strategies for improving first-year student success and retentionThanks for listening!Connect with GradComm:Instagram:@gradcommunicationsFacebook:@GradCommunicationsLinkedIn:@gradcommSend us a message: GradComm.com

In this powerful episode, Dr. Alex Chisholm joins Dr. Woods to share his journey from working in K12 schools to becoming a leader in higher education. He reflects on lessons learned, unexpected challenges, and the transferable skills that helped him thrive in a new educational space.

Can the University be saved? Should it be saved? In this sobering and timely episode of Hotel Bar Sessions, co-hosts Leigh M. Johnson, Rick Lee, and Talia Mae Bettcher tackle the existential crisis facing higher education in the U.S. and beyond. Nothing is off limits in this conversation!  From the increasing defunding of universities to their alignment with neoliberal capitalism, we're looking at the deeper values and societal roles that universities are meant to serve—and how far many institutions have strayed from that mission.  The metastasis of administrative bloat. The erosion of shared governance. The complicity of universities in sketchy politics and business. It's all on the table. Talia laments the pressure to sell philosophy as a vocational asset;  Rick draws a poignant line from medieval liberal arts education to today's hyper-quantified outcomes-based models;  Leigh reminds us that universities are increasingly inaccessible, both financially and ideologically, especially for those who have been sold college as the “next step” with little clarity on its value or purpose. All three of our hosts are also here for a critique of recent state interventions in University operations, of course, particularly those tied to the elimination of DEI programs and the suppression of student protest. In a climate where both the left and right are disillusioned with Higher Ed, we're asking the hard questions: Is the university still worth saving? And if so, what would it take to rebuild it from the inside out? From indictments of NCAA excess to calls for renewed commitment to general education and moral formation, this episode dares to imagine what universities should be—and who they're really for.Full episode notes available at this link:https://hotelbarpodcast.com/podcast/the-future-of-the-university-------------------If you enjoy Hotel Bar Sessions podcast, please be sure to subscribe and submit a rating/review! Better yet, you can support this podcast by signing up to be one of our Patrons at patreon.com/hotelbarsessions!Follow us on Blue Sky @hotelbarpodcast.bsky.social, on Facebook, on TikTok, and subscribe to our YouTube channel!  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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Leon Furze shares about myths and metaphors in the age of generative AI on episode 572 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode In higher education there is a need to temper the resistance and refusal of the technology with the understanding that students are using it anyway. -Leon Furze We can take a a personal moral stance, but if we have a responsibility to teach students, then we have a responsibility to engage with the technology on some level. In order to do that, we need to be using it and and experimenting with it because otherwise, we're relying on third party information, conjecture, and opinions rather than direct experience. -Leon Furze My use of the technology has really shifted over the last few years the more I think about it as a technology and not as a vehicle for language. -Leon Furze Let the English teachers who love English, teach English. Let the mathematics teachers who love math, teach math. Let the science teachers teach science. And where appropriate, bring these technologies in. -Leon Furze Resources Myths, Magic, and Metaphors: The Language of Generative AI (Leon Furze) Arthur C. Clarke's Third Law (Wikipedia) Vincent Mosco – The Digital Sublime MagicSchool AI OECD's Definition of AI Literacy PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) NAPLAN (Australia's National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy) Against AI literacy: have we actually found a way to reverse learning? by Miriam Reynoldson ChatGPT (OpenAI) CoPilot (Microsoft) Who Cares to Chat, by Audrey Watters (About Clippy) Clippy (Microsoft Office Assistant – Wikipedia) Gemini (Google AI) Be My Eyes Accessibility with GPT-4o Be My Eyes (Assistive Technology) Teaching AI Ethics – Leon Furze Black Box (Artificial Intelligence – Wikipedia) Snagit (TechSmith) Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses

In this final episode of High School to Higher Ed II, Emma and her father discuss the expectations and dynamics of college visits from a high school student's perspective. They explore what an ideal college visit looks like, including the importance of small group tours, engaging with current students, and the significance of seeing both the positive and negative aspects of a campus. The conversation also touches on the role of tour guides, the importance of professionalism, and the realities of college life that students should consider when making their decisions. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/https://twitter.com/mallorywillseaAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

What's next for higher education policy? AGB's Director of Strategic Communications Joe Brenckle and Penn Hill Group Principal Alex Nock break down major federal proposals that could reshape funding, student aid, and accountability, and why governing boards must stay engaged. Opinions expressed in AGB podcasts are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the organizations that employ them or of AGB.

A growing number of colleges are struggling to convert applicants into enrolled students—and to keep them engaged through graduation. With Gen Z students relying heavily on familiar digital platforms like Instagram and Discord for social interaction, traditional college tools for orientation, enrollment, and community-building often miss the mark. According to research, between 10-40% of students who accept offers at four-year institutions fail to show up in the fall—a phenomenon known as “summer melt.” The stakes are high: universities lose millions annually from melted admits, and students lose momentum toward degrees.So, what if the solution to improving student yield, engagement, and retention isn't another third-party platform—but the apps students are already using?On this episode of DisruptED, guest host Darin Francis, CEO of Harbinger Lane, speaks with Jonah Liss, COO and Co-Founder of MeetYourClass, a student engagement platform born out of Instagram class groups. Broadcasting from ASU+GSV, they discuss how this student-first innovation is helping colleges tap into the social habits of digital natives to drive enrollment outcomes.Key moments in the episode…The student-led origin of MeetYourClass: How Jonah and his co-founders evolved a social media hobby into a yield-boosting platform used by 19 universities—with zero marketing spend.Why traditional platforms fail: Students often ditch school-provided roommate finders and portals in favor of social apps they've used since middle school, contributing to disengagement and summer melt.What's next for MeetYourClass: Plans to integrate housing, events, and student life into a CRM-like platform that starts engaging students well before they apply.Jonah Liss is the COO and Co-Founder of MeetYourClass, a higher ed SaaS platform that leverages social media to increase student yield and reduce summer melt in university campuses. He has led the company's growth to over 500,000 users and partnerships with top institutions, earning recognition from Forbes 30 Under 30 and Techstars. With a background in tech, product development, and early-stage entrepreneurship, Liss has also founded a COVID-19 support platform and held roles in investment banking and data science.

Five years ago, AI was hardly a priority on higher ed campuses. Now it's becoming mandatory coursework. At the Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship in Rochester, students now take 12 credits of coding, analytics, and AI. And the institute will be launching a new AI and Business program. For students who don't want to learn AI, will they be left behind in the future job market? Our guests discuss the challenge of preparing students for a very different world. In studio: Ian Mortimer, president of Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship Max Post, student at Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship and artificial intelligence engineer for New Vision Development Group

For many of us in Higher Ed, this semester has risen to the level of traumatic. Now we are used to dealing with trauma to a certain extent, but today I want to tackle a new topic for us - complex trauma. And to do this I've invited my sister, Laura Jarvis Brackett, a trauma focused therapist, back to discuss what complex trauma is and how it might be impacting you, your team members, and even your students. Now this is a longer episode, but I given the complex nature of the topic and our current political climate, I think it's both helpful and warranted. If you stick with it, you'll absolutely get some great tools to help you and your team better navigate these trying times. The spring semester is done and the end of the fiscal year is fast approaching. You and your team deserve quality training to refresh and renew for next year. We'd love to work with you and your team to invest in your growth and wellbeing. If you're ready to invest in your team, check out our great team options here - https://learn.strengthsuniversity.org/investinyourteam Have questions? Email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE. Want more information about Strengths University? Check out our website at https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/

How does theological education continue its mission amid war? Evan Hunter, Executive VP at ScholarLeaders International, joins us to share his experiences walking alongside seminaries and churches in Ukraine throughout the ongoing conflict. Drawing from more than eight visits to Ukraine since the full-scale invasion, Evan reflects on what theological education looks like in a crisis, how seminaries have stepped up to serve as humanitarian hubs, and how the church in Ukraine is enduring deep losses while still growing in unexpected ways. From pastoral shortages to profound spiritual renewal, this episode explores what it means to teach, lead, and lament faithfully during wartime.Join us as we discuss:[2:09] Juxtaposing daily life with a constant wartime threat[8:36] The toll the war has taken on Ukrainian pastors and the church[17:49] How theological education has adjusted to the conflict[23:53] Why the church needs to temper fixing the world's problems to listenCheck out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:Tavriski Christian Institute (Kherson, Ukraine)Mesa GlobalTo hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website, or search for Biblical Higher Ed Talk in your favorite podcast player.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Unlock the secrets to deeper student connections and boosted enrollment in this episode of the Higher Ed Demand Gen Podcast. We delve into the critical topic of enrollment personalization, drawing wisdom from a past summit featuring higher education experts.Discover how to move beyond surface-level outreach and truly resonate with prospective students. We tackle the ever-present challenges in enrollment marketing and admissions, from navigating enrollment cliffs and optimizing recruitment budgets to effectively launching new programs. Learn how a lack of data doesn't have to be a personalization roadblock, and how smart strategies can overcome staffing limitations.Connect with Carrie Phillips on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriehphillips/

Higher education's approach to DEI is under fire—from political pressure, public skepticism, and internal fatigue. But abandoning DEI isn't the only option. In this episode of Changing Higher Ed®, Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Columbia Law professor Susan Sturm about how higher ed institutions can continue to drive inclusive institutional change—without relying on traditional DEI frameworks that may no longer be viable. Sturm, author of What Might Be: Confronting Racism to Transform Our Institutions, reframes DEI as a long-term, systems-level strategy rooted in leadership, trust, and organizational learning. She introduces the concept of “full participation,” where individuals from all backgrounds can thrive and contribute to the institution's mission—and outlines the leadership mindsets and practices necessary to build that reality. Through examples from UMBC, Columbia, and court systems, Sturm shows how change begins with local experimentation, paradox navigation, and support for “organizational catalysts” who bridge across roles and perspectives. She also explores how discomfort, conflict, and even failure can become engines for cultural learning—if leaders are willing to embrace vulnerability and complexity. Topics Covered: Why current DEI models fall short in higher education The paradox of racial salience and its impact on reform How institutions can foster “full participation” Why local experimentation drives scalable change The role of discomfort and rupture in institutional learning How to resource and support internal change agents What boards and presidents must do to align DEI with strategy Three Key Takeaways for Leadership: Train leaders to recognize and hold paradox—not resolve it Invest in internal catalysts who can bridge across silos and groups Reframe DEI as mission-aligned infrastructure, not add-on programming Recommended For: Presidents, provosts, board members, DEI officers, and change leaders looking to move beyond check-the-box diversity efforts and create meaningful, sustainable institutional change. Transcript: https://changinghighered.com/dei-is-off-the-table-how-higher-ed-can-still-drive-institutional-change/ #HigherEdLeadership #HigherEdChangeManagement #HigherEducationPodcast #DEI

If you're planning on traveling in or out of the Austin airport this Memorial Day Weekend, you might want to be prepared for a possible delay. On this week's Friday News Roundup, host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by newsletter editor Kelsey Bradshaw and executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec to talk about the recent air traffic staffing shortages affecting Austin Bergstrom International Airport. We also discuss some good and bad news about higher education in Austin, The Infatuation's Summer Spots list, and our Memorial Day weekend picks including Hot Luck Live Food and Music Fest, the Jaws Movie Party at Alamo Drafthouse, and more.   Learn more about the sponsors of this May 23rd episode: Tecovas Williamstown Theatre Festival Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter.  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 

In this episode of Hotel Bar Sessions, your favorite philosophical trio—Leigh Johnson, Rick Lee, and Talia Bettcher—dive headfirst into the squirmy, complicated world of cringe. From wedding speeches gone wrong to tone-deaf icebreaker confessions, they unpack the peculiar affective cocktail we experience when someone's self-presentation dramatically misfires. Cringe isn't just about secondhand embarrassment—it's a visceral, full-body response that blends aesthetic, moral, and even ontological dissonance.Leigh kicks off the discussion by proposing that cringe moments represent aesthetic failures that are rarely just personal—they feel universal. Drawing on Kant, Foucault, Butler, and even Kierkegaard, the hosts unpack how cringe exposes the fragile choreography of our social performances. Talia and Rick help flesh out how laughter at cringe can be a nervous coping mechanism, an act of social policing, or even a weird kind of solidarity. Whether it's Succession's Kendall Roy, real-life icebreaker disasters, or awkward philosophical conference moments, they ask what makes cringe feel so charged—and sometimes so politically consequential.Ultimately, this episode suggests that cringe is a kind of social flare-up: a breakdown in dialogical flow, a misfire in performance, a moment when norms wobble and the audience winces. But it's also a space for critique. Who gets to decide what's cringe and why? Is labeling something as cringe always an act of control, or can it sometimes challenge the boundaries of the “we” who makes those rules? This episode may be uncomfortable, but it'll definitely leave you thinking—and maybe cringing at your past self just a little less harshly.Full episode notes available at this link:https://hotelbarpodcast.com/podcast/cringe-------------------If you enjoy Hotel Bar Sessions podcast, please be sure to subscribe and submit a rating/review! Better yet, you can support this podcast by signing up to be one of our Patrons at patreon.com/hotelbarsessions!Follow us on Blue Sky @hotelbarpodcast.bsky.social, on Facebook, on TikTok, and subscribe to our YouTube channel!  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jackie Shay Shares about overcoming imposter syndrome through joyful curiosity on episode 571 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Sometimes I get in my head about imposter syndrome about being joyful. -Jackie Shay Why can't we recognize that these different types of intelligences have just as much value as intellectual intelligence? -Jackie Shay It's about supporting the learning by doing meaningful, challenging work that promotes growth, that allows us to find joy in the discomfort that comes from the vulnerability of pushing your mind to its boundaries and beyond. -Jackie Shay Resources Joy-Centered Pedagogy in Higher Education: Uplifting Teaching & Learning for All, edited by Eileen Camfield Emotional Intelligence Video about neuroplasticity Making Challenging Subjects Fun: Episode 66 with Anissa Ramirez Creating Desirable Difficulties to Enhance Learning, by Elizabeth L. Bjork and Robert Bjork Beyond Dichotomous Thinking: Episode 527 with Alexis Peirce Caudell What Baby George (and Handstands) Taught me About Learning from Mike Wesch Radical hope: A teaching manifesto, by Kevin Gannon Fred Wolf Awe: The new science of everyday wonder and how it can transform your life, by Dacher Keltner Coaching for Leaders Episode 254: Use Power for Good and Not Evil, with Dacher Keltner Tennis ball massage  Relaxed Cozy House Mix in a New York Loft | Tinzo

Since the beginning of the second Trump administration, the American Council on Education has been early out of the gate in responding to the federal government's onslaught of funding freezes, executive orders and threats to institutions. In February, ACE along with the Association of American Universities, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, and other institutions sued the government over its decision to cap indirect costs at 15 percent for National Institutes of Health grant recipients, which resulted in a permanent nationwide injunction on the plans in April.   Ted Mitchell, president of ACE, joins Sara Custer, editor in chief at Inside Higher Ed, to discuss the nature of the federal government's attacks on higher education and what responsibility the sector has in the public losing trust in our institutions. They talk about how the sector is responding to the situation, including the many open-form letters, and as the former under secretary for the Department of Education in the second Obama administration, Ted shares why he thinks higher ed knows how to play the game of politics and which policy issues he thinks can get bipartisan support—as long as there is a receptive partner on the other side of the table.      

High School to Higher Ed II - Part 2 - A Ninth Grader's Reaction to Your WebsiteOn today's Part 2 of High School to Higher Ed II: A Father/Daughter Perspective, Kevin and Emma dive into what makes a college website stand out—or fall flat—for prospective students. With Emma reviewing 10 university websites prompted by recent outreach efforts, the duo explores why first impressions, clean design, and simple navigation make all the difference in a Gen Z user's experience. For higher ed marketers, this is a must-listen crash course in what your future applicants actually notice (and what makes them bounce). - - - -Connect With Our Host:Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/https://twitter.com/mallorywillseaAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

"I used to think I had it all together—until I saw my own Facebook post saying I was studying in the library the same semester I failed every class." This brutally honest, powerful, and uplifting Detroit is Different episode features Shawntae Harris Mintline, Detroit Center Director for Grand Valley State University's OMNI program, who shares her incredible story of resilience through housing insecurity, financial struggle, and academic burnout. From couch surfing through the Great Recession to eventually earning multiple degrees and shaping innovative higher ed solutions, Shawntae breaks down how navigating systemic gaps turned her into an empathetic, radically student-centered leader. With raw reflections on poverty (“It costs more to be poor”), emotional truths about being a first-gen college student, and sharp insights into building support systems for adults with unfinished degrees, Shawntae shows how lived experience becomes expertise. Hosted by Khary Frazier, this episode is a masterclass in how personal transformation meets institutional change—with Montell Jordan playing in the background and a trip to Bert's BBQ sealing the Detroit stamp of approval. Tune in to hear why Grand Valley's Detroit Center is not just another campus—it's a place where doors open, people say “yes,” and education bends to meet you where you are. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com

Join Alex Usher in the latest episode of the World of Higher Education Podcast as he discusses the hyperactive state of New Zealand's higher education policy with Roger Smyth, a former senior New Zealand public servant, now a consultant. The episode delves into the recent activities of the University Advisory Group, government decisions affecting institutional frameworks, the controversial halt in humanities and social sciences research funding, the financial challenges faced by universities, and the merger of polytechnics into one national institution. Roger provides insightful updates on the progress and impacts of these changes, shedding light on the broader implications for the sector. Tune in to stay informed on the evolving landscape of higher education in New Zealand.

Can spontaneity and scholarship go together? “Yes and…”  In this episode of Speaking of Higher Ed, we welcome Dr. Meredith Rausch—Associate Professor of Research, Counseling & Curriculum at Augusta University's College of Education and Human Development. An NBCC Servant Leadership Award recipient and Augusta University Outstanding Faculty Award winner, Dr. Rausch's award‑winning research on underserved populations informs her inclusive approach to teaching. We trace her journey from the classroom to Chicago's famed Second City, where immersive improv training sparked her “A‑ha” moment: recognizing that the same principles that make improv so engaging—active listening, embracing failure, and building on others' ideas—can transform scholarly instruction. Dr. Rausch then shares improv‑inspired strategies for the classroom—from quick “yes, and…” warm‑ups to collaborative storytelling exercises—that foster creativity, build community, and help both faculty and students adapt in real time. Join us to discover how weaving improv into your pedagogy can spark curiosity, deepen engagement, and make learning more dynamic. Get free access to more of our content, visit our show page for full episodes and additional resources. 

In this episode of the Innovating Together Podcast, host Bridget Burns spotlights one of the most inspiring leadership journeys in the University Innovation Alliance's history: Dr. Ryan Goodwin. A member of the UIA's inaugural Fellows cohort, Dr. Goodwin reflects on his evolution from a fresh post-grad working out of a closet office at UCF to now serving as Senior Assistant Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Chief of Staff in UCF's largest division.Listeners will hear how the UIA Fellows Program laid the foundation for Dr. Goodwin's extraordinary career: shaping policy, leading advising reform, and helping UCF make student success its top strategic priority. His story illustrates the power of believing in people early, investing in collaboration, and the transformative impact of empowering others to lead. From pioneering one of the largest advising reforms in the country to cutting student-to-coach ratios in half and dramatically improving graduation rates, this conversation highlights how incremental, daily efforts can create breakthroughs.Key Takeaways:Great change comes from consistent small steps, not one-time innovations.Investing in early-career professionals unlocks scalable, long-term impact.UIA's Fellows Program is a powerful pipeline for future higher ed leaders.Cross-functional collaboration and bold risk-taking are essential to institutional transformation.Student success isn't a strategy, it's a culture.“Transformation isn't a single stroke of genius. It's the daily intentional efforts to drive forward, to innovate, and to uplift those around you.” — Dr. Ryan GoodwinLearn more about the UIA by visiting:WebsiteLinkedInTwitterYouTubeFacebookThis week's episode is sponsored by Mainstay, a student retention and engagement tool where you can increase student and staff engagement with the only platform consistently proven to boost engagement, retention, and wellbeing. To learn more about Mainstay, click here.

With higher education policy increasingly driven by executive action, Michael and Jeff explore why Congress has been largely absent from the conversation—and what that means for students and institutions. They're joined by James Kvaal, former Under Secretary of Education under the Biden Administration, and Preston Cooper of the American Enterprise Institute, for a bipartisan discussion about stalled reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, cuts to the Department of Education, the future of international students at American colleges, and more. This episode is made with support from the Gates Foundation.Chapters0:00 - Intro04:44 - The Cost of Congressional Inaction13:28 - Unlocking Movement on Higher Ed19:53 - Areas for Bipartisan Compromise23:15 - The Big Change We Need28:33 - The Impact of Cuts to the Department of Education32:58 - Immigration and International Students38:23 - Agreement Across the Aisle43:55 - Changes Since the Last HEA Reauthorization48:12 - Too Much Focus on the Elites?

In episode 123, we talk about the horrors of Senate Bill 1 in Ohio and its negative impact on higher education in the state. We couldn't do this without our guest, Dr. Karla Hamlen-Mansour, who goes through the details of the bill with us. Karla has a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and is a Professor at Cleveland State University in the School of Education and Counseling. She has been at CSU for 16 years and has held various leadership roles including, currently, chairing the Faculty Affairs Committee in the Levin College of Public Affairs and Education. She teaches graduate courses in research methods, statistics, and assessment in education, and conducts research on children's entertainment video game play and relationships to problem solving strategies.Resources & How To Get Involved:* SB1 Full Text* Ohio SB 1 Petition Linktree (MANY relevant links!)* OH SB 1 Petition – Higher Education is not a businessConnect with USS:* Substack* Instagram* TikTokThis episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:* Website* Instagram Get full access to United SHE Stands at www.unitedshestands.com/subscribe

Old student recruitment methods are quickly becoming obsolete as we approach the demographic enrollment cliff. In this episode, Bart Caylor, President and Founder of Caylor Solutions, makes a case for refining and expanding recruitment efforts in higher education. Bart has advice on targeting older demographics, increasing focus on student retention, and raising efficiency through the use of AI, as well as mistakes he sees smaller schools make when trying to compete for prospective students' attention.Join us as we discuss: [3:17] The enrollment cliff and more serious issues for student recruitment[7:54] Why schools need a more disciplined approach to enrollment[11:52] Why it's important to market towards students who are already enrolled[18:31] How AI is being used and misused on campusesCheck out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:The Higher Ed MarketerTo hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website, or search for Biblical Higher Ed Talk in your favorite podcast player.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

This episode of the Higher Ed Demand Gen Podcast revisits a webinar on enrollment personalization. The discussion features panelists Allison Turcio, Jamie Brownlee-Turgeon, Angie Cooksy, and Dave Gladson who share their insights on approaching personalization in enrollment marketing communications.   The episode delves into key challenges in enrollment, marketing, and admissions, such as the enrollment cliff, ineffective name buying strategies, launching new academic programs, lack of data for personalization, and staffing and budget limitations.   Panelists explore effective ways to reach prospective students, emphasizing the importance of personalized messaging and relevant content. The discussion also covers strategies for utilizing data to target 1-to-1 communications and creating a sense of personalization at scale.

Higher education is facing a growing disconnect between traditional academic pathways and the needs of today's learners and employers. In this episode of the Changing Higher Ed® podcast, Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Kathleen deLaski, founder of Education Design Lab and author of Who Needs College Anymore?, about how institutions can realign academic programs to better serve nontraditional students and meet workforce demands. Drawing from her experience supporting over 1,200 colleges and regional systems, deLaski explores how modular credentials, skills-based learning, and short-term pathways can make higher education more accessible and valuable to adult learners. The conversation highlights how institutions can use design thinking, industry data, and step-ladder credentialing to connect academic outcomes to employment opportunities—without abandoning their core mission. This episode is especially relevant for presidents, trustees, and academic leaders tasked with redesigning programs and structures to improve learner outcomes, increase enrollment, and strengthen workforce relevance. Topics Covered: The rise of nontraditional students and the failures of a degree-first model How institutions can implement skills-based learning and credential transparency Examples of how colleges like Western Governors University are aligning learning with job market demands The importance of employer engagement in curriculum design Why internal silos and legacy structures hinder meaningful innovation How to use step-ladder pathways to improve access, confidence, and long-term outcomes Real-World Examples Discussed: Western Governors University's use of skills profiles tied to labor market data How community colleges are building modular micro-pathways in partnership with employers The impact of state policy and funding shifts (e.g., Virginia, Colorado, Texas) on institutional priorities Three Key Takeaways for Higher Ed Leadership: Aligning academic programs with workforce needs requires intentional curriculum design and employer input. Modular, stackable credentials offer nontraditional students realistic entry points and long-term pathways to degrees. Institutional structures must adapt to support new models—program redesign alone is not enough. This episode offers actionable insight for institutional leaders committed to expanding access, improving workforce outcomes, and strengthening institutional sustainability. Recommended For: Presidents, provosts, trustees, academic planners, workforce and career pathway leaders, and board members addressing enrollment challenges and labor market alignment. Read the transcript on our website: https://changinghighered.com/align-academic-programs-with-workforce-needs-serve-nontraditional-students/   #HigherEdLeadership #AcademicRedesign #WorkforceAlignment #NontraditionalStudents #HigherEducationPodcast

In this episode of Higher Ed Pulse, Mallory Willsea sits down with Kellie Campbell, the newly appointed CIO at the University of Vermont, to unpack the findings of Inside Higher Ed's 2025 survey of CTOs and CIOs. The numbers confirm what many in Higher Ed already feel — AI is rapidly advancing on campus, but governance and policy are struggling to keep pace. Kellie brings her boots-on-the-ground expertise to the conversation, sharing how she's building AI governance from scratch while the tech is already in full flight.Related Articles: Inside Higher Ed/Hanover Research 2025 Survey of Campus Chief Technology/Information OfficersEDUCAUSE Framework for AI LiteracyGuest Name: Kellie Campbell, Chief Information Officer, University of VermontGuest Social: LinkedInGuest Bio: As Chief Information Officer and Vice President of Technology for the Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS), Kellie works in close partnership with the Council of Presidents to provide leadership, management, and strategy for the Information Technology (IT) shared services division. Inclusive of seven key service areas, the IT division provides direct IT services to the entire VSCS. Kellie also serves on the executive leadership team driving transformation objectives for the state colleges system. As a commissioner and committee co-chair on the Vermont Commission on Women, Kellie works with others on non-partisan issues to advance the rights and opportunity for women in the state of Vermont. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/https://twitter.com/mallorywillseaAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

https://www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pages/Statement-on-Legal-Challenge-to-NSF-Indirect-Cost-Cap.aspxJon Fansmith, Mushtaq Gunja, and Sarah Spreitzer are joined by Steven Bloom, ACE assistant vice president for government relations, about the Trump administration's escalating actions against higher education. Topics include a joint statement from more than 50 associations condemning political attacks on colleges and universities, deep funding and tax cuts proposed in the House reconciliation bill, legal efforts to block new restrictions on research funding, and recent developments on DEI, international students, and campus antisemitism. Here are some of the links and references from this week's show. You can contact Congress about the House reconciliation bill using this tool. Restoring the Compact with Higher Ed Community Joint Statement Calling on Trump Administration to Reforge Compact with Higher Education ACE | May 14, 2025 ACE, Others Call on Trump Administration to Reforge Compact with Higher Education ACE | May 14, 2025 Harvard Response to Education Secretary Linda McMahon McMahon letter Harvard's response Harvard Argues It Has ‘Common Ground' With Trump Administration The New York Times (sub. req.) | May 12, 2025 AJC, ACE Antisemitism Statement AJC, ACE, AAU, Others Unite Against Antisemitism, Caution on Federal Overreach Funding & Budget Landscape Tax Reform and Higher Education in 2025  Summary: Higher Ed Provisions in the Ways and Means Tax Reconciliation Tax Package Letter to the House on Proposed Medicaid Cuts Skinny Budget & Appropriations White House Office of Management and Budget Releases the President's Fiscal Year 2026 Skinny Budget White House FY 2026 Budget Proposal Targets Education, Science, and Civil Rights Funding ACE | May 9, 2025 What Trump's Proposed Budget Cuts Mean for Education, Research Inside Higher Ed | May 2, 2025 National Science Foundation Lawsuit  Higher Education Groups File Lawsuit Against NSF Cap on Research Reimbursements ACE | May 5, 2025 Statement of AAU, ACE, and APLU Regarding their Legal Challenge to the National Science Foundation's Cut to Critical Research That Strengthens America

Sean Kirkland unpacks living on the edge of "was" and "not yet."What if time isn't just something we move through—but something that shapes us, wounds us, and makes us who we are? In this episode of Hotel Bar Sessions, Leigh and Rick sit down with philosopher Sean D. Kirkland (DePaul University), author of Aristotle and Tragic Temporality, to talk about what Aristotle can teach us about the tragic structure of human life. Together, they explore how ancient philosophy—and especially tragedy—reveals the limits of control, the inevitability of error, and the complicated beauty of living in a time that's never fully ours.Expect reflections on fate, failure, and final causes, plus spirited detours into protest songs, pandemic philosophy students, and why Aristotle might be more existential than you think. If you've ever felt the weight of trying to do the right thing while knowing you might be wrong, this one's for you.Full episode notes available at this link:https://hotelbarpodcast.com/podcast/tragic-temporality-with-sean-kirkland-------------------If you enjoy Hotel Bar Sessions podcast, please be sure to subscribe and submit a rating/review! Better yet, you can support this podcast by signing up to be one of our Patrons at patreon.com/hotelbarsessions!Follow us on Blue Sky @hotelbarpodcast.bsky.social, on Facebook, on TikTok, and subscribe to our YouTube channel!  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Laura Gibbs shares how to get started with interactive storytelling in any discipline on episode 570 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode I think what happens with a lot of people's efforts to tell stories is that they're staring at a blank page or a blank screen, and they just feel lost in it because they don't have a form that they're filling up. -Laura Gibbss Everybody was thriving with these hundred word stories. -Laura Gibbss Meaninglessness in education won't work. Education has to be meaningful, personally meaningful. -Laura Gibbss Resources Laura Gibb's Website and Blog Laura Gibb's Aesop Survivor and Other Games Improvised Shakespeare Company TV Tropes George Station The Mouse Bride Mike Caulfield MYFest Nursery Rhyme Maze Game LinkedIn Post: Go Somewhere + Games, in General Laura's Ungrading Padlet Who Cares to Chat? by Audrey Watters Audrey Watters' 2nd Breakfast Newsletter Readers Theater, by Laura Gibbs & Heather Kretschmer Zine Construction video with Dawn Stahura Dawn Stahura's Zine-Making Resources 100-Word Stories from Laura Gibbs (and her students) Tiny Writing Workshop Padlet, including 6-Word Stories Keeping ScOR from John Biewen Write Your Own Book List, by Laura Gibbs Ungrading Chapbook, by Martha Burtis Bonus Video After Pod Party with Laura Gibbs

In this enlightening episode of Trending in Education, Mike Palmer is joined by Dr. Mark Milliron, the President of National University, for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of higher education. Recorded live at the ASU+GSV Summit to the unique needs of non-traditional students and the impact of AI, Mark shares invaluable insights on the future of learning.   Key Takeaways: The Changing Face of Higher Ed: Discover why the traditional image of a college student is outdated and how institutions like National University are catering to "Anders" – the parents, employees, caregivers, and service members who make up the majority of today's student population.   Value-Rich Education: Learn about the importance of providing a return on investment for students through "value-rich education" that focuses on being credential-rich, connection-rich, and experience-rich. Navigating the Higher Ed Maze: Gain clarity on the diverse pathways in higher education and how to help students find the options that best suit their needs, including partnerships with community colleges and innovative funding models.   AI's Role in Education: Explore the potential of AI in higher education and the importance of finding a balance between hype and skepticism to thoughtfully integrate new technologies for the benefit of students and faculty.   The Power of Possibility: Embrace a "Possibilist" mindset to uncover the opportunities for positive change in education and leverage tools, technology, policies, and practices to create a brighter future for learners.   Why You Should Listen: This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about the future of education. Whether you're an educator, administrator, policymaker, or simply interested in the evolving world of learning, Dr. Milliron's expertise and insights will leave you informed, inspired, and ready to embrace the possibilities of 21st-century education. Don't Miss Out! Subscribe to Trending in Education to stay up-to-date with the latest trends, discussions, and thought-provoking conversations shaping the future of learning. Join our community of education enthusiasts and be part of the movement to transform education for the better. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:32 Perspectives on the ASU+GSV Conference 02:15 Mark Milliron's Background 04:02 National University's Mission and Focus 05:11 Innovative Education Models 09:19 Value-Rich Education 11:30 Project-Based Learning with Riipen 12:06 Perception of Higher Education12:52 Navigating Educational Pathways 14:09 The Importance of Durable Skills 17:03 AI's Role in Higher Education 20:36 Final Thoughts and Possibilities

Mentioned in this episode:Safe Zone policies - https://www.nea.org/resource-library/safe-zone-school-districtsNEA's Immigration Resource Hub - https://www.nea.org/resource-library/guidance-immigration-issuesOpen letter to Higher Ed admin - https://www.nea.org/open-letter-protect-speech-college-and-university-campusesLegal resources for immigrant educatorshttps://iamerica.org/legal-help/https://ailalawyer.com/

Description: US President Donald Trump is in an ongoing standoff with America's top universities. Harvard lost $2.3bn in federal funding after it refused to comply with the administration's demands on admissions and diversity, equity and inclusion. Columbia complied with a similar set of demands, but still lost $400mn. The FT's global education editor Andrew Jack and acting Washington correspondent Myles McCormick join to discuss the issues at hand and why other universities could be next. Mentioned in this podcast:Trump to block Harvard from federal grantsHarvard sues Trump administration over funding freeze Sign up for the FT's Swamp Notes newsletter hereSwamp Notes is produced by Katya Kumkova. Topher Forhecz is our acting co-head of audio. Special thanks to Pierre Nicholson. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Perkins and Jasper Roe share a practical framework for ethical AI integration in assessment on episode 569 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode We wanted to be flexible and have some opportunities for students and faculty to really have open conversations about how AI might be suitably used given the individual circumstances and the cultural context. -Mike Perkins One of the things that is happening that we can't deny is that the rate of hallucinations is going down. The capabilities are getting better and better. -Jasper Roe Criticality and pessimism aren't the same thing, especially when it comes to GenAI models. -Jasper Roe Resources AI Assessment Scale Website Updating the AI Assessment Scale, by Leon Furze The Artificial Intelligence Assessment Scale (AIAS): A Framework for Ethical Integration of Generative AI in Educational Assessment, by Mike Perkins, Leon Furze, Jasper Roe, & Jason MacVaugh Nick McIntosh Artificial intelligence and illusions of understanding in scientific research, by Lisa Messeri & M. J. Crockett Amelia King Jane Rosenzweig's Bluesky post: Schitts Creek: The Sequel (Bluesky login required to view) Jane Rosenzweig's Breakfast Club Ai generated photos mixed with real ones (login required) SIFT Toolbox for Claude (and ChatGPT) Released, by Mike Caulfield Strava Garmin AI and the Future of Higher Ed, by Nick McIntosh The Residence