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Florida Southern College President Jeremy Martin reflects on his first year leading the state's oldest private institution. He discusses accessibility, tradition, Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, student needs, and the launch of FSC's new School of Architecture. Host: Michelle ApuzzioThank you for tuning in to this episode of Degrees of Impact, where we explore innovative ideas and the people behind them in higher education. To learn more about NACU and our programs, visit nacu.edu. Connect with us on LinkedIn: NACU If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share it with your network.

If you've ever wondered what it's really like inside Etsy Profits Pro - this episode is for you. Today, I'm sitting down with one of my incredible students who became a Top 1% Etsy Seller and got featured on Etsy's homepage. She's sharing her real numbers, her biggest lessons, and the exact mindset shifts that helped her create success on Etsy while still being present for her family. If you've been on the fence about starting your own Etsy digital product shop or joining the program, you're going to want to hear this one - because it's proof that this business model works, even for busy moms like you. xo, Jacqueline | LEARN FROM ME | Etsy Profits PRO - Course + Coaching Program www.jacqueline-butler.com/etsyprofitspro  Canva Crash Course www.jacqueline-butler.com/canva  Midjourney Beginner's Guide & 130+ Prompts www.jacqueline-butler.com/midjourney    | OTHER STEPS | Join My Email List & Get a FREEBIE! www.jacqueline-butler.com/freeguide  FREE 5-Step Starter Guide: www.jacqueline-butler.com/starterguide  FREE Facebook Community: www.jacqueline-butler.com/freegroup  Website: www.jacqueline-butler.com  Get In Touch: jb@jacqueline-butler.com  Instagram: www.instagram.com/jacquelinebutler.co | MY FAVE RESEARCH TOOLS | eRank https://erank.com?fpr=jackie31  Insight Factory https://insightfactory.app/  Alura https://www.alura.io/?via=jacqueline 

This week on the Adventures in Advising podcast, Matt and Ryan sit down with Michael Zaborowski, Director of Academic Advising at Ferris State University!Michael shares how Ferris State is transforming advising through a $500,000 grant, a groundbreaking collaboration with NACADA, and launching the new Center for Advising Excellence and Advising Fellows Program, designed to strengthen professional development, enhance student support, and build a unified advising community across Ferris State. Plus: Back to the Future, family adventures, and an on campus wedding!Tune in to hear how strategic partnerships and innovative leadership are shaping the future of academic advising, as well as a dash of pop culture nostalgia!Follow the podcast on your favorite podcast platform!The Instagram, and Facebook handle for the podcast is @AdvisingPodcastAlso, subscribe to our Adventures in Advising YouTube Channel!Connect with Matt and Ryan on LinkedIn.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Rising Above: A Study in Friendship and Academics Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-11-17-08-38-19-ca Story Transcript:Ca: La foscor s'aposava sobre el campus de la universitat, mentre el vent de tardor feia ballar les fulles vermelloses i ataronjades dels arbres.En: Darkness descended over the university campus, as the autumn wind made the reddish and orange leaves of the trees dance.Ca: Dins de la biblioteca, un refugi càlid i acollidor, Laia estava immersa en una muntanya de llibres i apunts.En: Inside the library, a warm and cozy refuge, Laia was immersed in a mountain of books and notes.Ca: Laia era una estudiant meticulosa que lluitava per mantenir la seva beca.En: Laia was a meticulous student fighting to maintain her scholarship.Ca: Sabia que el futur depenia de com rendís en els exàmens finals.En: She knew that her future depended on how she performed in the final exams.Ca: La taula era plena de llibres desplegats i fulls arrugats.En: The table was full of open books and crumpled sheets.Ca: El murmuri suau dels estudiants concentrats omplia l'ambient.En: The soft murmur of concentrated students filled the atmosphere.Ca: Al seu costat, Oriol, el seu amic de tota la vida, estava remugant mentre jugava amb un bolígraf.En: Beside her, Oriol, her lifelong friend, was muttering while playing with a pen.Ca: Tot i ser molt intel·ligent, Oriol moltes vegades deixava les coses per l'últim moment.En: Despite being very intelligent, Oriol often left things until the last minute.Ca: —Oriol, concentra't!En: "Oriol, concentrate!"Ca: —va dir Laia amb una nota d'angoixa.En: Laia said with a note of anxiety.Ca: —Ho sé, ho sé —va respondre ell amb un somriure tímid, intentant enllepolir el seu humor un pèl massa distret.En: "I know, I know," he replied with a timid smile, trying to sweeten his overly distracted mood.Ca: Tant Laia com Oriol es van adonar que la seva guia d'estudi estava inacabada i el temps se'ls tirava a sobre.En: Both Laia and Oriol realized that their study guide was unfinished and time was running out.Ca: La pressió era aclaparadora, i Oriol, amb les seves bromes, no ajudava gaire.En: The pressure was overwhelming, and Oriol, with his jokes, wasn't of much help.Ca: Sabien que necessitaven ajuda.En: They knew they needed help.Ca: Van decidir recórrer a Marcel, el company de pis d'Oriol.En: They decided to turn to Marcel, Oriol's roommate.Ca: Marcel era un estudiant veterà amb una gran expertesa i sempre disposat a ajudar els més joves.En: Marcel was a veteran student with great expertise and always willing to help the younger ones.Ca: Laia va abandonar la seva reticència i, per primer cop, va demanar assistència.En: Laia abandoned her reluctance and, for the first time, asked for assistance.Ca: —Marcel, ens pots donar un cop de mà amb la guia d'estudi?En: "Marcel, can you give us a hand with the study guide?"Ca: —va preguntar, amb un to que barrejaba inseguretat i esperança.En: she asked, with a tone mixing insecurity and hope.Ca: Marcel va assentir de seguida.En: Marcel nodded immediately.Ca: Junts, es van asseure a una taula gran, envoltats del ressò dels fulls que passaven.En: Together, they sat at a large table, surrounded by the rustle of turning pages.Ca: Treballaven sense descans, amb Laia liderant el rumb, mentre Marcel aportava els seus coneixements i Oriol intentava mantenir-se centrat.En: They worked tirelessly, with Laia leading the way, while Marcel contributed his knowledge and Oriol tried to stay focused.Ca: El temps passava lentament.En: Time passed slowly.Ca: Les tasses de cafè es buidaven i les paraules es van fer més contundents.En: The cups of coffee emptied, and the words became more intense.Ca: L'ansietat de Laia era palpable, però la presència tranquil·litzadora de Marcel la va fer respirar més profundament.En: Laia's anxiety was palpable, but Marcel's calming presence made her breathe more deeply.Ca: Finalment, en una espurna de comprensió, Oriol va entendre un concepte que havia se li havia resistit durant dies.En: Finally, in a spark of understanding, Oriol grasped a concept that had eluded him for days.Ca: —Ho tinc!En: "I got it!"Ca: —va dir, amb els ulls brillants d'excitació i alleujament.En: he exclaimed, his eyes shining with excitement and relief.Ca: Aquell moment va ser el punt d'inflexió.En: That moment was the turning point.Ca: Els tres van acabar la guia d'estudi amb èxit just a temps per descansar unes hores abans dels exàmens.En: The three of them finished the study guide successfully just in time to get a few hours of rest before the exams.Ca: Els exàmens van anar bé.En: The exams went well.Ca: Laia, amb més confiança, va sentir que tots els esforços van valer la pena.En: Laia, with more confidence, felt that all the efforts had been worth it.Ca: Va comprendre que no podia fer-ho tot sola i que demanar ajuda no era un signe de feblesa, sinó de saviesa.En: She understood that she couldn't do everything alone and that asking for help was not a sign of weakness but of wisdom.Ca: Oriol, per altra banda, va guanyar una nova confiança en les seves habilitats i va aprendre que la preparació és la clau de l'èxit.En: Oriol, on the other hand, gained new confidence in his abilities and learned that preparation is the key to success.Ca: Tres dies després, sota el cel d'un matí assolellat de tardor, Laia, Oriol i Marcel es van acomiadar a la sortida de la biblioteca, amb un nou respecte i gratitud compartits.En: Three days later, under the sky of a sunny autumn morning, Laia, Oriol, and Marcel bid farewell at the library exit, with a new respect and shared gratitude.Ca: S'havien adonat plegats que, junts, eren més forts.En: Together, they had realized that they were stronger. Vocabulary Words:darkness: la foscorcampus: el campuswind: el ventleaves: les fulleslibrary: la bibliotecarefuge: el refuginotebook: els apuntsscholarship: la becafuture: el futurexam: l'examentable: la taulanote: la notatimid smile: el somriure tímidanxiety: l'angoixapressure: la pressióhelp: l'ajudaexpert: l'expertesahesitation: la reticènciahand: el cop de màknowledge: els coneixementsfocus: la concentraciótime: el tempscoffee cup: la tassa de cafèpalpable anxiety: l'ansietat palpableturning point: el punt d'inflexióconfidence: la confiançaweakness: la feblesawisdom: la saviesaability: les habilitatspreparation: la preparació

This series of Voices of Student Success focuses on the use of generative artificial intelligence in higher education and how technology can support student success goals.  Since 2022, there's been a surge in the number and types of applications using generative AI, but not all tools are the same. So how can faculty, staff and students learn to identify the differences and determine when it's appropriate to leverage these tools?  Colby College developed a platform, called Mule Chat, that allows users to explore several large language models, including ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and LLaMA. The platform provides a safe “on ramp” into GenAI usage and relies on student tutors to disseminate information to their peers.   In the latest episode of Voices of Student Success, David Watts, the Director of Colby College's Davis Institute for Artificial Intelligence, and Michael Yankoski, Davis AI research and teaching scientist, discuss the college's AI institute and how Mule Chat works.  Hosted by Inside Higher Ed Student Success reporter Ashley Mowreader, this episode is sponsored by TimelyCare.  Read a transcript.

The Student Success Coordinators at ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy are dedicated to supporting pharmacy students throughout their academic journey. Whether through connecting students with tutoring, setting up labs, or offering general support to students and faculty, the coordinators play a crucial role in fostering a positive and successful experience for all of pharmacy students. Hear from Justin White (P1 Coordinator), Kerstin Kromker (P2 Coordinator), and Lindsey Feltman (P3 Coordinator) in this episode.

In The Connected College, Elliot Felix talks about breaking down silos through a more connected structure and strategy for student success. He is joined by Dr. Daniel Maxwell, who has decades of student affairs experience to bring The Connected College to practical applications for student affairs leaders to improve the quantitative and qualitative student experience through more integrated approaches.

Welcome to Hot Topics! In this episode, we're excited to have tutorpreneur Sharronda Smith back on the show to share her insights about the tutoring industry and what it means to be a tutor. As the founder of Enrichology Tutoring, Sharronda connects her work to her personal experiences growing up with a brother on the autism spectrum. This background has shaped her mission to support neurodivergent learners, focusing on helping them build confidence and skills in mathematics.Sharronda believes in a well-rounded approach to education that emphasizes mental health, understanding how important it is for effective learning. While she specializes in working with neurodivergent students, she's dedicated to helping all learners, recognizing that each person has unique challenges. During our conversation, she explains her hands-on teaching methods, which make difficult subjects more relatable and engaging for her students.Sharronda also shares details about her new project: a curriculum that creatively combines algebra with biological sciences. This initiative shows her commitment to developing teaching strategies that make math and science enjoyable and accessible for everyone. Join us for this insightful discussion as Sharronda talks about her journey and experiences in the world of tutoring!Who is Sharronda Smith?From Sharronda: "Hello, I'm Sharronda Marie Smith. I was born on May 30, 1986, in San Antonio, TX, to David Lee Smith, a dedicated social worker, and Tarwyn Stephanie Smith (Thompson), a compassionate registered nurse. I have one brother, two wonderful children, and a large extended family full of cousins. Autism and ADHD had a profound impact on my upbringing. My interests include gardening, carpentry, poetry, reading, and cooking—but my greatest passion lies in math and science. I naturally connect everything I do back to those subjects. Although grade school was socially and cognitively challenging (especially English), academics came more easily, which inspired me to become a teacher. In 2023, I founded Enrichology Tutoring, a service that supports neurodivergent learners in building confidence and competence in math through personalized, hands-on learning experiences."You can find Sharronda:On the web: https://enrichologytutoring.com/On Facebook (personal): https://www.facebook.com/sharronda.smith.5/On Facebook (business): https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563196053134On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enrichologytutoring/On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharronda-smith-77a2775a/On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJjtMiSkAbGt1fmYSBhShEAWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/96GkzAKqT10Rate this episode on IMDB: TBA********************************************Follow Gabrielle Crichlow:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360Follow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn X: https://www.x.com/ASATS2013On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservicesOn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013On Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.comVisit us on the web: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.comSign up for our email list: https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribeSign up for our text list: https://tapit.us/cipPJOCheck out our entire "Hot Topics!" podcast: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcastSupport us:Cash App: https://cash.app/$ASATS2013PayPal: https://paypal.me/ASATS2013Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013Zelle: success@astepaheadtutoringservices.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/supportOriginal date of episode: August 17, 2025

How can technology not only help students create, collaborate, and communicate but also provide valuable data about what they need? How can institutions curb the digital sprawl, redundant systems, and siloed data that stem from their decentralized structures? How can your strategy help you prioritize and combine communications, training, and support.? We dive into this with Peggy McCready, an AVP for Information Technology at Colorado State University.

Accreditation trends and expectations are shifting under rising accountability pressures, financial constraints, and increased scrutiny of student outcomes. This episode of the Changing Higher Ed® podcast features Maria Toyoda, President and CEO of the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), in a strategic conversation with Dr. Drumm McNaughton about how institutions can strengthen accreditation readiness and support stronger student success. This episode is essential for presidents, provosts, trustees, and senior leaders responsible for accreditation, mission alignment, evidence systems, governance oversight, and long-term institutional resilience. Topics Covered How WSCUC evaluates institutional effectiveness, learning outcomes, and mission alignment The post-pandemic readiness gaps shaping student progression and support needs Program-level earnings, debt, default rates, and transparency expectations How institutional evidence must reflect the students served Financial pressures affecting academic quality, resource planning, and program viability Expectations for continuous improvement and documented assessment cycles The role of governance in sustaining accreditation and institutional credibility Real-World Examples Discussed The Key Indicator Dashboard and how program-level data informs institutional planning Program earnings and debt trends affecting default risk after the repayment restart How military-connected learner documentation informs competency evaluation Institutions balancing support structures with financial pressures and staffing constraints Mission drift and its impact on planning, budgeting, and academic decision pathways Three Key Takeaways for Higher Ed Leaders Institutions must understand their students clearly and align academic design, support systems, and assessment with documented learning needs. Program-level debt, earnings, and completion patterns should drive decisions about program viability, financial planning, and long-term strategy. Continuous improvement requires evidence-based action; leaders must ensure that learning assessment results lead directly to curricular and support refinements. Read the transcript or the extended show summary: https://changinghighered.com/how-wasc-is-shaping-the-future-of-accreditation-and-student-success/   #HigherEdLeadership #Accreditation #WSCUC

It's a milestone moment for Adventures in Advising! Matt and Ryan celebrate 150 episodes by taking you on a two-city advising adventure—first to Las Vegas for the NACADA Annual Conference, then straight to Chicago for the Gardner Institute Symposium.In this jam-packed episode, you'll hear in order:

Contact Women Talking About Learning Website: https://womentalkingaboutlearning.com Email: hello@llarn.com Support us: https://ko-fi.com/womentalkingaboutlearning Twitter/X: @WTAL_PodcastThis episode looks at women's voices. How they are heard. How they are silenced. What happens when we choose to amplify them. It is about confidence, power, bias and allyship. You will hear from two women using learning, science and leadership to shift systems and create impact.Full episode resources All the articles, research and book links mentioned in this episode are listed on our website.

In this bonus episode recorded live at EDUCAUSE in Nashville, Dustin sits down with Justin Price, VP of Global Customer Experience at StarRez, to unpack the evolving residential student experience—and how tech is rising to meet the moment. With 20+ years in higher ed housing and over a decade at StarRez, Justin brings a uniquely grounded view of what students and institutions really need. From supporting the on- to off-campus transition, to leveraging unified platforms for deeper insight and safer data practices, this episode spotlights the vital (and growing) role of housing in student success.Guest Name: Dr. Justin Price - Vice President of Global Customer Experience at StarRezGuest Social: LinkedInGuest Bio: Dr. Justin Price is the Vice President, Global Customer Experience at StarRez.  He has worked at StarRez for over 13 years in a variety of roles.  He has overseen the Global Services Team, Global Support, as well as Learning & Content.  He works closely with customers in the community to ensure success and satisfaction with StarRez.  Prior to his work at StarRez, Justin spent 20 years working in University Housing at several institutions including: Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, Boston College, and the University of Denver.  He is passionate about Higher Education on how technology can improve the student and staff experience. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Dustin Ramsdellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/About The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Geek 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 AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this bonus episode recorded live at EDUCAUSE in Nashville, Dustin speaks with Nicole Engelbert, VP of Product Strategy at Oracle, about how institutions can future-proof their tech stacks and focus on what really matters—helping students thrive. Nicole unpacks Oracle's latest certification milestone for PeopleSoft Campus Solutions and shares what it means for digital transformation and student experience. From the critical importance of interoperability to why 2 AM student questions should guide your tech decisions, this episode is a must-listen for leaders navigating the next wave of higher ed infrastructure.Guest Name: Nicole Engelbert - VP of Higher Education Product Strategy at OracleGuest Social: LinkedInGuest Bio: Nicole Engelbert is Vice President of Higher Education Development at Oracle.  In this role, Nicole works closely with a broad range of stakeholders, including institutions, implementation partners, and industry associations to ensure that Oracle's products and services meet the current and future needs of the higher education industry.  Nicole joined Oracle from Ovum, a leading market research and consulting firm, where she served as the Director of Research & Analysis and launched its higher education technology coverage in 2005.  Over the last decade, Nicole has advised institutions globally on critical areas such as cloud migration, legacy modernization, emerging technologies, and student experience.  Prior to Ovum, Nicole has held numerous positions in education technology and college administration.  She holds a BA in Classics from Union College and a MEd in Educational Administration and Policy Analysis from Columbia University. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Dustin Ramsdellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/About The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Geek 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 AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this special-edition Illinois SUCCESS episode, we explore how campuses can leverage data and institutional research to improve holistic advising and other programs to support students to and through college to complete a credential or degree. Dr. OiYan Poon talks with Dr. Lindsey Back about the On-Track data system at the University of Illinois Chicago, and how this information informs her team's work to improve student success across campus.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: From Notes to Numbers: Bridging Music and Math in Amsterdam Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-11-04-08-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De bladeren dwarrelden als gouden dansers door de lucht, terwijl de wind ze meevoerde over de binnenplaats van de openbare middelbare school in Amsterdam.En: The leaves swirled like golden dancers through the air, while the wind carried them across the courtyard of the public high school in Amsterdam.Nl: Binnen was het warm en chaotisch.En: Inside, it was warm and chaotic.Nl: Er klonk gelach en voetstappen van studenten die haastig tussen lessen door liepen.En: There was laughter and the footsteps of students hurrying between classes.Nl: Aan de muren hingen kleurrijke Sinterklaasbanners en op de vensterbanken stonden papieren schoenen vol verlanglijstjes.En: Colorful Sinterklaas banners hung on the walls, and on the windowsills were paper shoes full of wish lists.Nl: Sanne, een enthousiaste wiskundelerares met een groot hart voor haar studenten, keek toe vanaf de lessenaar.En: Sanne, an enthusiastic mathematics teacher with a big heart for her students, watched from the teacher's desk.Nl: Ze hield van de herfst en de geur van versgevallen bladeren, maar vandaag zat iets haar dwars.En: She loved autumn and the smell of freshly fallen leaves, but today something was bothering her.Nl: Rutger, een getalenteerde student maar steeds afgeleid, kreeg steeds slechtere cijfers voor wiskunde.En: Rutger, a talented student but increasingly distracted, was getting worse grades in mathematics.Nl: Zijn ouders waren bezorgd over zijn toekomst.En: His parents were concerned about his future.Nl: Die avond was er een ouderavond.En: That evening, there was a parent-teacher meeting.Nl: In haar klaslokaal, dat uitkeek op de vallende bladeren buiten, bereidde Sanne zich voor.En: In her classroom, which overlooked the falling leaves outside, Sanne prepared herself.Nl: Haar doel was duidelijk: Rutger inspireren om zowel zijn academische succes als zijn passie voor muziek te omarmen.En: Her goal was clear: to inspire Rutger to embrace both his academic success and his passion for music.Nl: Rutger zat naast zijn ouders, duidelijk gespannen.En: Rutger sat next to his parents, clearly tense.Nl: Zijn ouders maakten zich zorgen, maar Sanne glimlachte bemoedigend naar hem.En: His parents were worried, but Sanne smiled encouragingly at him.Nl: "Rutger," begon ze, terwijl zijn ouders aandachtig luisterden, "je liefde voor muziek is prachtig.En: "Rutger," she began, while his parents listened attentively, "your love for music is wonderful.Nl: Maar wist je dat muziek en wiskunde veel gemeen hebben?"En: But did you know that music and mathematics have a lot in common?"Nl: Rutger keek nieuwsgierig op.En: Rutger looked up curiously.Nl: Hij had daar nooit zo over nagedacht.En: He had never thought about it that way before.Nl: "Hoe bedoelt u, mevrouw Sanne?" vroeg hij, een sprankje interesse in zijn stem.En: "What do you mean, Ms. Sanne?" he asked, a spark of interest in his voice.Nl: Sanne legde uit hoe ritme en tempo vaak wiskundige concepten bevatten.En: Sanne explained how rhythm and tempo often have mathematical concepts.Nl: Ze stelde voor problemen op te lossen die verbonden waren aan muziek.En: She suggested solving problems connected to music.Nl: Rutger's gezicht lichtte op bij het idee.En: Rutger's face lit up at the idea.Nl: Zijn ouders staarden elkaar aan.En: His parents exchanged glances.Nl: Hun bezorgdheid leek even te wijken voor begrip en nieuwsgierigheid.En: Their concern seemed to fade momentarily into understanding and curiosity.Nl: Sanne zette de puntjes op de i.En: Sanne dotted the i's.Nl: "Het zou hem kunnen helpen beide passies te belichamen," vervolgde ze.En: "It could help him embody both passions," she continued.Nl: Het gesprek duurde nog een tijdje voort.En: The conversation went on for a while.Nl: Rutger liet zijn ouders zien hoe gelukkig hij werd van de combinatie van muziek en wiskunde.En: Rutger showed his parents how happy he was with the combination of music and mathematics.Nl: Langzaam maar zeker leken ze te begrijpen.En: Slowly but surely, they seemed to understand.Nl: "Goed," zei zijn vader uiteindelijk, "laten we het een kans geven."En: "Alright," his father finally said, "let's give it a try."Nl: Zijn moeder knikte.En: His mother nodded.Nl: Rutger voelde een zware last van zijn schouders vallen.En: Rutger felt a heavy weight lift from his shoulders.Nl: Bij het verlaten van de school voelde hij zich erkend en minder onder druk gezet.En: Leaving the school, he felt recognized and less pressured.Nl: Sanne keek van achter haar bureau naar buiten en glimlachte.En: Sanne looked out from behind her desk and smiled.Nl: Het was gelukt.En: It had worked.Nl: Niet alleen voelde Rutger zich beter, Sanne realiseerde zich dat haar creatieve aanpak vruchtbaar was.En: Not only did Rutger feel better, Sanne realized that her creative approach had been fruitful.Nl: Misschien kon ze nog meer studenten op deze manier helpen.En: Maybe she could help even more students in this way.Nl: De avondlucht was koud toen ze naar buiten stapte, maar in haar hart was er warmte, zoals de warme chocolademelk die ze nog wilde gaan drinken.En: The evening air was cold as she stepped outside, but in her heart was warmth, like the hot chocolate she still wanted to drink.Nl: Met een volle maan als getuige voelde ze zich vastberaden om door te gaan met haar nieuwe aanpak.En: With a full moon witnessing, she felt determined to continue with her new approach.Nl: Rutger liep naast zijn ouders door de vallende bladeren en voelde zich meer begrepen.En: Rutger walked alongside his parents through the falling leaves and felt more understood.Nl: Hij had nu niet alleen hoop voor zijn muzikale toekomst, maar ook voor zijn academische pad.En: He now had hope not only for his musical future but also for his academic path.Nl: De voorbereidingen voor Sinterklaas brachten hem weer in de geest van het feest.En: The preparations for Sinterklaas brought him back into the festive spirit.Nl: Misschien zou hij zijn ouders schrijven over zijn liefde voor muziek op zijn verlanglijstje, en wie weet wat de toekomst zou brengen.En: Maybe he would write his parents about his love for music on his wish list, and who knows what the future would bring. Vocabulary Words:swirled: dwarreldencourtyard: binnenplaatschaotic: chaotischlaughter: gelachbanners: bannerswindowsills: vensterbankenenthusiastic: enthousiastebothering: dwarstalented: getalenteerdedistracted: afgeleidconcerned: bezorgdattentively: aandachtigcuriously: nieuwsgierigtempo: tempoconcepts: conceptensuggested: stelde voorglances: blikkenmomentarily: evenunderstanding: begripcuriosity: nieuwsgierigheidfruitful: vruchtbaardetermined: vastberadenapproach: aanpakembody: belichamenrecognize: erkennenpreparations: voorbereidingenspark: sprankjeexchanged: staardencombined: combinatieacademic: academische

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Community college graduate Patrick Howell talks about his long career and the pathway that led to him opening a successful chain of Jamaican food restaurants and food trucks. He also talks about his career as a police office, doctor, teacher and school administrator. Recorded and edited by Ian Meranus, from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

October 31, 2025 ~ Dr. Kim Hurns, vice chancellor for student services at Oakland Community College, joins Chris, Lloyd, Jamie, and Peter Provenzano to discuss being student ready and student success. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does the future of academic advising look like as we approach NACADA's 50th anniversary? In this special edition of Adventures in Advising, hosts Matt Markin and Ryan Scheckel take a stroll down memory lane with Dr. Charlie Nutt about NACADA and where the organization has led. Then, Matt and guest co-host Dr. Cheri Souza sit down with Dr. Melinda Anderson and Dr. Kyle Ross for a lively, thought-provoking panel. From tackling the enrollment cliff and advisor burnout to the promise (and pitfalls) of AI in higher ed, this conversation dives deep into the challenges shaping our field—and the innovations lighting the way forward. Whether you're a seasoned advisor, an administrator, or just curious about the future of student success, you won't want to miss this dynamic exchange of ideas, stories, and inspiration.

This series of Voices of Student Success focuses on the use of generative artificial intelligence in higher education and how technology can support student success goals.  A 2025 Inside Higher Ed survey of college provosts found that nearly 30 percent of respondents have reviewed curriculum to ensure that it will prepare students for AI in the workplace, and an additional 63 percent say they have plans to review curriculum for this purpose.   Touro University in New York was an early adopter of AI-powered tools for experiential learning, encouraging faculty to integrate AI simulations into academic programs to advance students' career success.    In the latest episode of Voices of Student Success, Shlomo Argamon, associate provost for artificial intelligence at Touro, discusses the university policy for AI in the classroom, the need for faculty and staff development around AI and the risks of gamification of education.   Hosted by Inside Higher Ed Student Success reporter Ashley Mowreader, this episode is sponsored by TimelyCare.  Read a transcript of the podcast here. 

In this episode, Dr. OiYan Poon—an author, speaker, and race and education scholar—talks with Dr. Jay Gatrell, the president of Eastern Illinois University, about how institutional leaders can organize campus efforts to reduce the rates of D and F grades, also known as DFW rates, as well as reduce the number of course withdrawals by engaging in actionable, institutional research and data. Dr. Poon and Dr. Gatrell especially focus on gateway courses in their talk.

Dr. Renee M. Scott, author of How Can They Hear Without a Preacher: Intersectionality of Gender, Sexuality, and Faith, shares her journey of reconciling her Christian faith with her LGBTQ+ identity. After decades in higher education as a college president and VP of Student Success, Renee returned to the classroom to teach the next generation of leaders. In this episode, she discusses the evolving landscape of higher education, the importance of social and emotional skills, and how young people navigate work-life balance in a hyperconnected world. Renee opens up about her personal story of realizing her sexuality while maintaining a meaningful relationship with God, exploring the tension between church teachings and her authentic self. She discusses the challenges of coming out, ending a marriage, and facing societal judgment, while emphasizing that faith and authenticity can coexist. Through her book and her experiences, she highlights lessons in empathy, leadership, and personal growth, encouraging listeners to live authentically and take small, deliberate steps toward a fulfilling life. Renee also offers actionable advice, including reflecting daily on wisdom from the book of Proverbs to build character, resilience, and meaningful relationships. This episode is a deep, honest conversation about identity, faith, leadership, and living true to yourself. Quotes: “90% of what we worry about never happens. The other 10% is never as bad as we imagine.” “God knew me before I was even formed in the womb; understanding that changed how I live my faith and my truth.” “Leadership is everywhere. You don't have to be a VP to lead; you can lead through example and empowerment.” “Be true to yourself, no matter the consequences; authenticity is the path to real happiness.” Resources: Connect with Dr. Renee M Scott on LinkedIn How Can They Hear Without a Preacher: Intersectionality of Gender, Sexuality, and Faith on Amazon

Dr. Manisha Juthani, Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Public Health, joins the show for the first time as ASTHO's president to discuss her plans for the new term; Dr. Karen Hacker, health policy fellow at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health, co-authored an article for the Journal of Public Health Management & Practice with Dr. Susan Kansagra, Chief Medical Officer at ASTHO, Chrissie Juliano with Big Cities Health Coalition, and Lori Freeman with the National Association of County and City Health Officials, about the way forward for state and local public health; on October 27th at 2:00 p.m. ET, ASTHO and the Public Health Foundation (PHF) will host a webinar about academic health department partnerships in Vermont; and on Wednesday, November 12th, ASTHO and PHF will hold an interactive Q&A session for their final webinar in the academic health department partnership series. ASTHO Article: Manisha Juthani, MD, Commissioner of Connecticut Department of Public Health, Announced as Next ASTHO President JPHMP Article: Where Do We Go From Here? The Way Forward for State and Local Public Health ASTHO Webinar: Strengthening Academic Health Department Partnerships for Student Success in Vermont ASTHO Webinar: Ask Me Anything: Academic Health Department Partnerships  

If you're in high school and still unsure what you want to do after graduation, you're not behind — you're just standing at the starting line. In this episode, Brittany breaks down the fear of making “the wrong choice” and explains why taking any step forward is better than staying stuck.From her own story growing up in small-town North Dakota to working in New York and Orlando, Brittany shares how each decision — even the messy or unexpected ones — opened new doors. She'll talk about:Why structure matters in your late teens (and how college can provide it)The truth about student debt and why education is an investment, not a burdenThe myth of the “gap year” and why momentum is everythingHow to surround yourself with dreamers instead of lifersThe single phrase that will change your future: Don't wait for clarity — create it.If you've been waiting for a sign to move forward, this episode is it.Support the showGot a question or story you'd like to share? Message me HERE, and your submission might even be featured in an upcoming episode!

This week, we're joined by Bryan Hassel, co-president of Public Impact, to discuss how redesigning school staffing—through models like Opportunity Culture—can boost both teacher retention and student success.Then, on Adam Tyner's final Research Minute, he shares a study on how ending compulsory religious education in German schools shaped students later in life—making them less religious, but more likely to work and earn higher incomes as adults.Recommended content: Opportunity Culture —Public ImpactThink Again: Do the returns to teacher experience fizzle out? —Anne Podolsky and Linda Darling-Hammond for the Thomas B. Fordham InstituteHere's how we hold on to experienced teachers: Give them the support they need —Linda Darling-Hammond and Michael J. Petrilli for the Hechinger ReportCan Schools Change Religious Attitudes? — Benjamin W. Arold, Ludger Woessmann and Larissa Zierow, The Journal of Human Resources (2025)Feedback Welcome: Have ideas for improving our show? Send them to thegadfly@fordhaminstitute.org

Ever wondered if the Handmade Business Success Academy actually works?In this episode, you'll hear straight from HBSA students who've gone from stuck, overwhelmed, and doubting themselves - to confident, consistent handmade business owners.They share how the Academy helped them:

Helen Linda, Public Health Workforce Development Coordinator at the Vermont Department of Health, explains the value of Academic Health Departments and shares how she worked with the Public Health Foundation to assess the current state of her agency's experiential learning environment; Emman Parian, Immunization Program Manager for the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation of the Northern Mariana Islands, discusses his recent ASTHO article about how relationships are at the heart of public health; on October 30th, ASTHO will host an Insight & Inspiration webinar on how to find the clarity to lead with intent; and stay current on Public Health Infrastructure Grant deadlines, events, opportunities and more by subscribing to the PHIG National Partners Connections newsletter.  ASTHO Webinar: Strengthening Academic Health Department Partnerships for Student Success in Vermont ASTHO Blog: For Emman Parian, Strong Partnerships Are at the Heart of Public Health ASTHO Webinar: Insight & Inspiration: Finding the Clarity to Lead with Intent ASTHO Web Page: Subscribe to PHIG Connections Newsletter

Guest Dr. Cristi Ford returns to the show to discuss with hosts Kelvin and Tom revolutionary forces, wicked problems, and the importance of seeing the future of digital learning and student success as “co-created.”

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Conquering Fear: A High Schooler's Science Fair Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-10-18-07-38-20-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Школски ходник био је испуњен живописним изложбама и разиграним разговорима ученика.En: The school hallway was filled with vibrant displays and lively conversations among the students.Sr: Јесењи ветар пролазио је улицама Београда, листајући шарене листове на дрвореду.En: The autumn wind blew through the streets of Belgrade, rustling the colorful leaves on the tree-lined avenues.Sr: У Средњој школи "Никола Тесла", сви су били узбуђени због предстојеће научне смотре.En: In the Nikola Tesla High School, everyone was excited about the upcoming science fair.Sr: Милош је стајао крај свог стола, нервозан и узбуђен.En: Milos stood by his table, nervous and excited.Sr: Његов пројекат о Теслиним доприносима радиотехнологији био је спреман, али он није био спреман да говори пред публиком.En: His project on Tesla contributions to radio technology was ready, but he wasn't ready to speak in front of an audience.Sr: Срце му је јако куцало, а дланови су му били знојави.En: His heart was pounding, and his palms were sweaty.Sr: „Мораш бити самоуверен“, рекла му је Јелена, најбоља пријатељица, док му је додавала свој говор.En: "You have to be confident," said Jelena, his best friend, as she handed him her speech.Sr: Њено охрабрујуће присуство било је оно што му је било потребно како би се смирио.En: Her encouraging presence was just what he needed to calm down.Sr: „Ово ће проћи добро“, додала је уверљиво.En: "This will go well," she added confidently.Sr: Али у том тренутку, Милош је приметио да нешто није у реду са уређајем за демонстрацију.En: But at that moment, Milos noticed something was wrong with the demonstration device.Sr: На лицу му се појавио благи израз панике.En: A slight look of panic appeared on his face.Sr: У том тренутку, Марко је пришао њиховој групи.En: At that moment, Marko approached their group.Sr: Био је познат као технички геније у школи.En: He was known as the technical genius of the school.Sr: „Хајде да видимо шта не ваља“, рекао је, почевши да прегледа уређај.En: "Let's see what's wrong," he said, beginning to examine the device.Sr: Док су Марко и Милош поправљали уређај, публика се већ окупила.En: While Marko and Milos were fixing the device, the audience had already gathered.Sr: Време за презентацију је дошло.En: The time for the presentation had come.Sr: Милош је дубоко удахнуо и покушао да почне свој говор.En: Milos took a deep breath and tried to start his speech.Sr: На почетку је сталоцао, али је видео Јеленине охрабрујуће погледе и пронашао свој ритам.En: At first, he faltered, but he saw Jelena encouraging looks and found his rhythm.Sr: Таман када је мислио да је све под контролом, уређај је опет отказао.En: Just when he thought everything was under control, the device failed again.Sr: Увређен му је зони.En: He felt deflated.Sr: Судбина му је дала још један испит.En: Fate had given him another test.Sr: У ходнику је настала тишина, док је Милош покушавао да смисли решење.En: The hallway fell silent as Milos tried to think of a solution.Sr: Марко му је тихо шапнуо неке инструкције, а Милош је брзо и упорно прогонио проблем.En: Marko quietly whispered some instructions to him, and Milos quickly and persistently pursued the problem.Sr: Ипак, упорност се исплатила.En: Persistence paid off.Sr: Уређај је прорадио пред судијама.En: The device started working in front of the judges.Sr: Милош је наставио с представљањем, док су судије пажљиво слушале.En: Milos continued with the presentation as the judges listened carefully.Sr: Био је поносан на себе што је успео да превазиђе страх и реши проблем.En: He was proud of himself for overcoming fear and solving the problem.Sr: Када је презентација завршена, судије су га похвалиле за вештину решавања проблема и самопоуздање.En: When the presentation ended, the judges praised him for his problem-solving skills and confidence.Sr: Освојио је прво место и стипендију о којој је сањао.En: He won first place and the scholarship he had dreamed of.Sr: Док су се Милош, Јелена и Марко шетали школским двориштем, разговарали су о данашњем дану.En: As Milos, Jelena, and Marko strolled through the school yard, they talked about the day.Sr: Милош је схватио важност тимског рада и тражења помоћи.En: Milos realized the importance of teamwork and seeking help.Sr: Оно што му се чинило као највећа препрека, постало је лекција о храбрости и пријатељству.En: What seemed like his biggest obstacle became a lesson in courage and friendship.Sr: Милош се сада, више него икад, осећао као један од свих оних великих умова којима се дивио.En: Milos now felt more than ever like one of those great minds he admired.Sr: Понекад, и највеће идеје почињу малим корацима.En: Sometimes, even the greatest ideas begin with small steps. Vocabulary Words:vibrant: живописнимcontribution: доприносимаnervous: нервозанencouraging: охрабрујућеdemonstration: демонстрацијуslight: благиpanic: паникеgenius: генијеtechnical: техничкиexamine: прегледаpersistence: упорностdeflated: увређенsolution: решењеwhispered: шапнуоinstructions: инструкцијеovercoming: превазиђеpresentation: презентацијиjudges: судијеscholarship: стипендијуteamwork: тимског радаobstacle: препрекаcourage: храбростиadmired: дивиоfaltered: сталоцаоavenues: дрворедуlined: козаримаpounding: куцалоpalm: длановиrhythm: ритамstrolled: шетали

This series of Voices of Student Success focuses on the use of generative artificial intelligence in higher education and how technology can support student success goals.   While AI tools have proliferated in education and workplace settings, not all tools are free or accessible to students and staff, which can create equity gaps regarding who is able to participate and learn new skills. To address this gap, San Diego State University leaders created an equitable AI alliance in partnership with the University of California San Diego and the San Diego Community College District. Together, the institutions work to address affordability and accessibility concerns for AI solutions, as well as share best practices, resources and expertise.  In the latest episode of Voices of Student Success, James Frazee, San Diego State University's chief information officer, discusses the alliance and SDSU's approach to teaching AI skills to students.  Hosted by Inside Higher Ed Student Success reporter Ashley Mowreader, this episode is sponsored by TimelyCare.  Read a transcript of the podcast here. 

Amelia Poulin, Assistant Director of Emerging Infectious Disease at ASTHO, discusses how she was recently recognized as an honoree of de Beaumont Foundation's 40 under 40 in Public Health award; Christina Severin, Director of Public Health Law at ASTHO, breaks down her recent Health Policy Update, which covers key case decisions from the Supreme Court's last term; ASTHO and the Public Health Foundation will host a webinar on academic health department partnerships on Monday, October 27th; and ASTHO is looking for health agency leaders and program staff that have strengthened their capacity to prevent mental health-related harms to apply to participate in discussions that will shape future strategies and drive impact.  de Beaumont Foundation: 40 Under 40 in Public Health  ASTHO Health Policy Update: Public Health Litigation Round-Up ASTHO + PHF Webinar: Strengthening Academic Health Department Partnerships for Student Success in Vermont ASTHO Web Page: Success Stories: Advancing Health Agency Capacity to Address ACEs, Suicide, Overdose, and Mental Health-Related Harms Request for Information  

How can colleges and universities improve the employee experience and in turn increase student success? What do institutions need to do differently in terms of strategic planning, professional growth, and leadership development? How can institutions take on the tough decisions and conversations that come with cuts and consolidations? We dive into these questions with Kevin McClure, author of The Caring University as well as a faculty member and department head at UNC Wilmington.

At one of the smallest graduate schools in the nation, a system built to serve just over a hundred students is redefining how higher education can grow. CUNY's Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism has proven that scale isn't the key to enrollment stability—structure is. By integrating admissions, student affairs, career services, and alumni engagement into one cohesive unit, the school has created a holistic enrollment strategy and management model that continuously fills its pipeline while centering student success. In this episode of the Changing Higher Ed® podcast, Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Dr. Colleen Leigh, Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management and Student Success at CUNY Journalism, about how this model works—and how any institution can apply its principles. They discuss how cross-departmental collaboration, empathetic leadership, and data-informed decision-making can transform student outcomes, strengthen retention, and build lasting alumni engagement. Topics Covered How CUNY Journalism unified admissions, student affairs, career services, and alumni engagement under one leadership structure What makes holistic enrollment management more sustainable than traditional recruitment-focused models How shared accountability and communication strengthen belonging and retention The role of empathy and equity in leading institutional change Why belonging—not policy—is the real driver of retention Using alumni engagement as a continuous extension of recruitment and career development How shared services allow small institutions to deliver enterprise-level results The role of data-informed and equity-driven strategies in student success How CUNY Journalism is expanding access through bilingual online and tuition-free programs What presidents and boards can learn about aligning mission, management, and measurable outcomes Three Key Takeaways for Leadership Student Success Is a System, Not a Silo Enrollment, retention, and alumni engagement are interdependent. Breaking down silos creates a self-sustaining pipeline that continuously reinforces institutional value. Data and Equity Drive Smarter Decisions Evidence without equity misses the point. Data should inform which students thrive—and equity ensures that more of them can. Empathetic Leadership Sustains Change In times of transition, empathy and communication hold institutions together. Listening builds trust, and trust drives performance. Recommended For: Presidents, boards, provosts, and senior enrollment leaders seeking sustainable systems that connect recruitment, student success, and alumni engagement across the student lifecycle. Read the transcript: https://changinghighered.com/holistic-enrollment-strategy-and-management/ #EnrollmentStrategy #StudentSuccess #HigherEducationPodcast 

In this episode, Dr. OiYan Poon—an author, speaker, and race and education scholar—talks with Dr. Nick Branson about the different frameworks for understanding institutional data as well as creative ways that campuses can use a wealth of data to improve support systems that help all students succeed. Dr. Branson is the assistant vice president for strategic advancement at the College of Lake County.

What role can engaging companies in your community play in enabling student success? How can experiential learning help students not just learn skills but ways to apply new ways of thinking and working? How can students learn to work with people with different perspectives and backgrounds? What does this say about the future of higher ed? We discuss all this with Risa Dickson, President at University of La Verne.

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This series of Voices of Student Success focuses on the use of generative artificial intelligence in higher education and how technology can support student success goals.   Upward transfer is viewed as a mechanism to provide college students with an accessible and affordable onramp to higher education through two-year colleges, but breakdowns in the credit transfer process can hinder progress toward a student's degree.   A recent survey by Sova and the Beyond Transfer Policy Advisory Board found the average college student loses credits transferring between institutions and has to repeat courses they've already completed. Some students stop out of higher education altogether because transfer is too challenging.  CourseWise is a new tool that seeks to mitigate some of these challenges by deploying AI to identify and predict transfer equivalencies using existing articulation agreements between institutions. So far, the tool has been adopted at over 120 colleges and universities, helping to provide a centralized database for credit transfer processes and automate course matching.   In the most recent episode of Voices of Student Success, Joshua Pardos, an associate professor at the University of California, Berkeley, discusses how CourseWise works, the human elements of credit transfer and the need for reliable data in transfer.   Hosted by Inside Higher Ed Student Success reporter Ashley Mowreader, this episode is sponsored by Strada Education Foundation.   Read a transcript of the podcast here.

AI is the future… and for a lot of people, that can seem a little scary. But it doesn't have to be! In less than 30 days, community college trustees and administrators from around the country will be swarming the streets of New Orleans, Louisiana for the annual ACCT Leadership Congress. In this episode, one of our Congress sponsors, Element451, is giving our members a sneak preview of their conference session! They'll tell us how community colleges can streamline processes while taking a load off their academic advisors and student services workers through the use of innovative artificial intelligence software.   Learn more about Element451 by visiting their website: www.element451.com Register for the 2025 ACCT Leadership Congress: https://acct.org/events/acct-leadership-congress

Samyr Qureshi, Co-Founder and CEO of Knack, returns to the podcast to unpack how his team is reshaping peer tutoring into a powerful engine for student success and workforce readiness. With a tech-enabled, Uber-style platform, Knack empowers high-achieving students to tutor peers while building soft skills and resumes. Samyr and Dustin explore the evolution of tutoring in higher ed, the role of AI in academic support, and how innovative partnerships are driving equitable outcomes across the student lifecycle.This episode includes a sponsored question in partnership with Brian LeDuc, founder of Learning, Designed — a consulting practice and newsletter focused on helping higher ed institutions design more student-centered systems and strategies.You can subscribe to the newsletter here.Guest Name: Samyr Qureshi, Co-Founder and CEO, KnackGuest Social: LinkedInGuest Bio: Samyr Qureshi is the Founder & CEO of Knack, the leading peer-to-peer learning platform partnering with top campuses such as Georgia Tech, University of Florida, University of Utah, University of Connecticut, and dozens of others. Knack has raised $20M in venture capital, most recently closing their Series B, from investors like New Markets Venture Partners, Jeff Vinik (Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Team Owner), Precursor Ventures, ETS (creators of GRE), Chegg, ASU Enterprise Partners, and many other well-known education venture investors and corporations. Currently based in St. Petersburg, Florida, Samyr previously worked as an Account Executive in the Emerging Technology division at Gartner and also formerly served as an iOS Advisor at Apple.Samyr was born in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and immigrated to the US with his mother and sister at the age of seven. Landing in Florida, he grew up in the Tampa Bay area, enrolled in and served as Student Body President at St. Petersburg College while in high school, and ultimately went on to University of Florida earning a Bachelor's degree in Law & Criminology. Samyr has been named in Forbes 30 Under 30, honored as the Emerging Tech Leader of the Year by Tampa Bay Tech, has been featured in Tampa Bay Magazine's Top 10 Under 40, Pi Kappa Phi's Thirty under 30, and was also named in University of Florida's 40 Gator Alumni Under 40 in 2021. When he's not traveling, Samyr loves to play guitar, write music, and spend time outdoors. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Dustin Ramsdellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/About The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Geek 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 AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Engineering Science recent graduate Tom Quinn,'25, who recently transferred to Lehigh University talks about his experiences as a student at Montco including a Physics independent research project, his visit to the Green Bank Observatory and his internship at NASA.  Recorded and edited by Quinn Szente, from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

Get ready for an energetic episode of Adventures in Advising with Temple Carter, Director of Advising Programming and Development for the Texas A&M University System. Temple shares how lessons from theater and the corporate world bring fresh ideas to advisor training, professional development, and organizational growth. You'll hear creative strategies for supporting advisor wellness, building connections across institutions, and keeping curiosity at the center of advising. It's a lively mix of storytelling, practical takeaways, and even a debate over pineapple on pizza! Follow the podcast on your favorite podcast platform!The Instagram, and Facebook handle for the podcast is @AdvisingPodcastAlso, subscribe to our Adventures in Advising YouTube Channel!Connect with Matt and Ryan on LinkedIn.

For our 100th episode, I sit down with Dr. Kelly Damphousse, the 10th president of Texas State University. A sociologist by training, President Damphousse talks candidly about the midnight moment that set the tone for his presidency.   He shares his personal journey – from growing up in a trailer court with no plans for college to becoming a university president.We also discuss the university's momentum — from a campus master plan to the research trajectory toward R1 and a move to the Pac-12 that reshapes TXST's national profile.In this episode you'll learn:Why athletics is the “front porch” of a university The power of mentorship and paying it forward What belonging looks like in practice: presence, notes of gratitude, and saying “yes” to studentsHighlights of TXST's 10-year master plan Practical advice for students: engage beyond class, build faculty relationships, and find your “why”Quotes -  Dr.Kelly Damphousse“You belong here.”“If someone poured into you, your job is to pay it forward.”“I'm duty-bound to show up — not for me, but because the presidency matters to people.”Hi Friend - Thanks for listening! Check out my TEDx talk. Why you should take action - then figure it out.

In this week's episode of The Learning Curve, co-hosts U-Arkansas Prof. Albert Cheng and the Center for Public Schools' Alisha Searcy interview Kerry McDonald, Senior Education Fellow at the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE), host of the LiberatED podcast, and author of Joyful Learning: How to Find Freedom, Happiness, and Success Beyond Conventional Schooling (2025). As a leading advocate for alternative schooling, McDonald shares how her educational background shaped her philosophy of learner-driven schooling and traces the history of homeschooling in America, highlighting the hurdles families have overcome in recent years. She reflects on the COVID-19 shutdowns that placed more than 50 million students into “Zoom school,” discussing lessons from that period and the ongoing problem of learning loss. McDonald concludes the interview examining the expansion of school choice programs in more than 20 states, weighing taxpayer costs and potential positive impact on students' academic performance.

Leading With Strengths is a Gallup study uncovering the unique talents of the world's most influential leaders.Amber Williams is a visionary higher education leader and the first Vice Provost for Student Success at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Under her leadership, UTK has scaled a strengths-based model that rallies the entire campus around student potential, helping drive a 10-point jump in four-year graduation and a 5-point boost in retention since 2019 — with retention rates rising to a record-breaking 92%, well above the 75% national average.Listen to the full series at https://www.gallup.com/leading-with-strengths

This series of Voices of Student Success focuses on uses of generative artificial intelligence in higher education and how technology can support student success goals.   As generative AI tools become more common, a growing number of young people turn first to chatbots when they have questions. A survey by the Associated Press found that among AI users, 70 percent of young Americans use the tools to search for information.   For colleges and universities, this presents a new opportunity to reach students with curated, institution-specific resources via chatbots.   In the most recent episode of Voices of Student Success, Jeanette Powers, executive director of the student hub at Western New England University, discusses the university's chatbot, Spirit, powered by EdSights, and how the technology helps staff intervene when students are in distress.   Hosted by Inside Higher Ed Student Success reporter Ashley Mowreader, this episode is sponsored by Strada Education Foundation.   Read a transcript of the podcast here. 

In this episode of the Celebrate Kids podcast, Dr. Kathy explores the impact of well-designed homework on student learning. She discusses recent research that shows that upper-grade students can gain approximately five extra months of progress in subjects like math and English through effectively structured homework. In contrast, primary school students benefit less, gaining around three months of additional educational value. Dr. Kathy emphasizes the importance of engaging homework to avoid boredom and frustration, encouraging parents to consider discussing their children's assignments with teachers if they find them unengaging. Tune in to learn more about how homework can effectively reinforce skills and enhance learning when designed thoughtfully.

The Neurodiversity Connection with Joy Young and Tim Yoder (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 900) Authors Joy Young and Tim Yoder joined host John Ray on North Fulton Business Radio to discuss their new book, The Neurodiversity Connection: An Educator's Guide to Understanding Differing Neurotypes to Support Student Success. Joy and Tim explained how neurodiversity […] The post The Neurodiversity Connection with Joy Young and Tim Yoder appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Do you wish you had a more comprehensive, evidence-based guide for delivering coaching and mentoring interventions with your students? Enya-Marie Clay, Jennifer Hillman, and Dave Lochtie, the editors behind the brand-new book Coaching and Mentoring Students in Higher Education: A Practitioner Guide to Developing Independent Learners, have just that! From equity-driven frameworks to real student stories, this conversation explores how coaching and mentoring can empower learners, reshape institutional support, and even shift the way we think about advising itself. Tune in to hear how these trailblazing editors are helping practitioners everywhere bring courage, reflection, and creativity into student support! Order your copy today!Follow the podcast on your favorite podcast platform!The Instagram, and Facebook handle for the podcast is @AdvisingPodcastAlso, subscribe to our Adventures in Advising YouTube Channel!Connect with Matt and Ryan on LinkedIn.