The Higher Edge https://the-higher-edge.sounder.fm/ Welcome to “The Higher Edge” – a podcast for the brightest minds in higher education to hear from the change makers and rule breakers that are driving meaningful, impactful change for students, faculty, staff, and administrators across the country. Join award-winning education executive and your host, Brendan Aldrich, to hear from today’s industry leaders as they share the stories and experiences that are shaping forward-thinking institutions. From improving operations to supporting student success, this is where you’ll learn proven recommendations and actionable tips that will give you, “The Higher Edge”. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. en All rights reserved. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:23:07 +0000 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:23:07 +0000 feeds@ausha.co (Ausha) Ausha (https://www.ausha.co) fr Brendan Aldrich Brendan Aldrich brendan@invokelearning.com Welcome to “The Higher Edge” – a podcast for the brightest minds in higher education to hear from the change makers and rule breakers that are driving meaningful, impactful change for students, faculty, staff, and administrators across the country. Join award-winning education executive and your host, Brendan Aldrich, to hear from today’s industry leaders as they share the stories and experiences that are shaping forward-thinking institutions. From improving operations to supporting student success, this is where you’ll learn proven recommendations and actionable tips that will give you, “The Higher Edge”. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. false no no yes episodic Brendan Aldrich brendan@invokelearning.com Welcome to “The Higher Edge” – a podcast for the brightest minds in higher education to hear from the change makers and rule breakers that are driving meaningful, impactful change for students, faculty, staff, and administrators across the country. Join award-winning education executive and your host, Brendan Aldrich, to hear from today’s industry leaders as they share the stories and experiences that are shaping forward-thinking institutions. From improving operations to supporting student success, this is where you’ll learn proven recommendations and actionable tips that will give you, “The Higher Edge”. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. false Support us! Education Technology https://image.ausha.co/9t90NiFiNVPBQ7QI0AjF0eYBfPYeup9WofRRQlC5_1400x1400.jpeg?t=1682083674 The Higher Edge https://the-higher-edge.sounder.fm/ Engaging Students with Education Policy and Politics efac5627abcf744727ed08a923a8b9342bec542f Today’s sociopolitical climate has been drastically influenced by the rise of digital media and 24-hour news sources. Unfortunately, a gradual decline in civics exposure in our classrooms has also contributed to an unsettling polarization in our society.

Joe Kahne, Co-Director of the Civic Engagement Research Group (CERG) and Professor at the University of California-Riverside, is fighting to re-engage students at all levels in the civics conversation.

Through initiatives like Connecting Classrooms to Congress, Joe hopes to give the next generation a desire to get involved in American democracy and challenge their own perspectives.

Join us as we discuss:


- The impact of affective polarization on democracy (4:11)

- Digital media’s influence on the civics discourse (16:32)

- A lesson in civics leadership and political word association (25:19)

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:


- joekahne@ucr.edu

- Civic Engagement Research Group

- Connecting Classrooms to Congress

- University of California-Riverside

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]]> Today’s sociopolitical climate has been drastically influenced by the rise of digital media and 24-hour news sources. Unfortunately, a gradual decline in civics exposure in our classrooms has also contributed to an unsettling polarization in our society.

Joe Kahne, Co-Director of the Civic Engagement Research Group (CERG) and Professor at the University of California-Riverside, is fighting to re-engage students at all levels in the civics conversation.

Through initiatives like Connecting Classrooms to Congress, Joe hopes to give the next generation a desire to get involved in American democracy and challenge their own perspectives.

Join us as we discuss:


- The impact of affective polarization on democracy (4:11)

- Digital media’s influence on the civics discourse (16:32)

- A lesson in civics leadership and political word association (25:19)

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:


- joekahne@ucr.edu

- Civic Engagement Research Group

- Connecting Classrooms to Congress

- University of California-Riverside

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]]> Tue, 28 Mar 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/the-higher-edge/engaging-students-with-education-policy-and-politics Brendan Aldrich false 32:12 full Today’s sociopolitical climate has been drastically influenced by the rise of digital media and 24-hour news sources. Unfortunately, a gradual decline in civics exposure in our classrooms has also contributed to an unsettling polarization in our societ... Brendan Aldrich false Data Tells, Stories Sell: How a Community College Leverages Good Works fb80f1d4865b757c05050da0e0ddac93c3016b67 Any number of socioeconomic roadblocks may prevent underserved college students from fulfilling their higher education dream. As someone with a disadvantaged upbringing himself, Galen Dehay, President of Tri-County Technical College, believes circumstances shouldn’t define potential.

His administration has partnered with multiple nonprofits to give under-resourced students a chance at meaningful careers.

Galen shares how community collaboration and authentic engagement are setting up under-resourced students for success.  

Join us as we discuss:


- Wraparound services, I-BEST, and SC Thrive(8:03)

- DACA and other policies impacting underserved students (21:04)

- Designing an educational experience that benefits students (29:03)

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:


- Gdehay@tctc.edu

- Galen Dehay

- The Future of Education

- Tri-County Technical College

- Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (I-BEST)

- SC Thrive

- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

- Aspen Institute

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]]> Any number of socioeconomic roadblocks may prevent underserved college students from fulfilling their higher education dream. As someone with a disadvantaged upbringing himself, Galen Dehay, President of Tri-County Technical College, believes circumstances shouldn’t define potential.

His administration has partnered with multiple nonprofits to give under-resourced students a chance at meaningful careers.

Galen shares how community collaboration and authentic engagement are setting up under-resourced students for success.  

Join us as we discuss:


- Wraparound services, I-BEST, and SC Thrive(8:03)

- DACA and other policies impacting underserved students (21:04)

- Designing an educational experience that benefits students (29:03)

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:


- Gdehay@tctc.edu

- Galen Dehay

- The Future of Education

- Tri-County Technical College

- Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (I-BEST)

- SC Thrive

- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

- Aspen Institute

To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website or search for The Higher Edge in your favorite podcast player.
 


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]]> Tue, 21 Mar 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/the-higher-edge/data-tells-stories-sell-how-a-community-college-leverages-good-works Brendan Aldrich false 31:23 full Any number of socioeconomic roadblocks may prevent underserved college students from fulfilling their higher education dream. As someone with a disadvantaged upbringing himself, Galen Dehay (https://www.linkedin.com/in/galendehay/), President of Tri-Co... Brendan Aldrich false The Accidental IT Leader a476f39e28fb5d8f6e3ff83bf1fbcf4cb56fba29 Some in higher ed assume that colleges and university information technology departments are simply tasked with fixing computer glitches and resetting passwords. But IT does far more than just “keep the lights running.” IT leaders are pioneering innovation in real-time, even if it means ruffling a few feathers along the way.

In this episode, we’re joined by Dave Johnston, Director of Information Technology at Mendocino College, and Andy Specht, Director of Information Technology Services at Allen Hancock College.

Dave and Andy talk about their first 90 days in IT leadership roles, keeping the human connection in technology, and their upcoming presentation at the CISOA 2023 Technology Summit.

Join us as we discuss:


- Becoming an accidental IT leader through attrition (2:22)

- Getting colleagues and cabinet members on board in innovation (20:06)

- An intentional focus on advancing projects with “10% time” (23:21)

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:


- CISOA 2023 Technology Summit

- Dave Johnston

- djohnston@mendocino.edu

- Mendocino College

- Andy Specht

- aspecht@hancockcollege.edu

- Allen Hancock College

To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website or search for The Higher Edge in your favorite podcast player.
 


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]]> Some in higher ed assume that colleges and university information technology departments are simply tasked with fixing computer glitches and resetting passwords. But IT does far more than just “keep the lights running.” IT leaders are pioneering innovation in real-time, even if it means ruffling a few feathers along the way.

In this episode, we’re joined by Dave Johnston, Director of Information Technology at Mendocino College, and Andy Specht, Director of Information Technology Services at Allen Hancock College.

Dave and Andy talk about their first 90 days in IT leadership roles, keeping the human connection in technology, and their upcoming presentation at the CISOA 2023 Technology Summit.

Join us as we discuss:


- Becoming an accidental IT leader through attrition (2:22)

- Getting colleagues and cabinet members on board in innovation (20:06)

- An intentional focus on advancing projects with “10% time” (23:21)

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:


- CISOA 2023 Technology Summit

- Dave Johnston

- djohnston@mendocino.edu

- Mendocino College

- Andy Specht

- aspecht@hancockcollege.edu

- Allen Hancock College

To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website or search for The Higher Edge in your favorite podcast player.
 


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]]> Tue, 07 Mar 2023 06:00:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/the-higher-edge/the-accidental-it-leader Brendan Aldrich false 35:53 full Some in higher ed assume that colleges and university information technology departments are simply tasked with fixing computer glitches and resetting passwords. But IT does far more than just “keep the lights running.” IT leaders are pioneering innova... Brendan Aldrich false Leading Collaborative Change Across Indiana’s Higher Ed Landscape 3361b9d4167eff54b3132e9f2102318b8590c699
State commissioners have the exceptional duty of coordinating with public and independent institutions to define public college and university initiatives that will shape the higher education infrastructure across their state.

In this episode, Chris Lowery, a recently appointed commissioner with the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, gives his unique perspective on the inner workings of his state’s governing body.

Chris brings a wealth of experience from the public, private, and academic sectors as he tells us about collaborative partnerships that will help give Indiana students The Higher Edge.

Join us as we discuss:


  • The importance of academic and workforce partnerships (8:28)
  • Collaborative partnerships with a Pentagon of People (17:38)
  • Strategic initiatives to improve the college-going rate (25:10)


Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:



To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website or search for The Higher Edge in your favorite podcast player.
 


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]]>
State commissioners have the exceptional duty of coordinating with public and independent institutions to define public college and university initiatives that will shape the higher education infrastructure across their state.

In this episode, Chris Lowery, a recently appointed commissioner with the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, gives his unique perspective on the inner workings of his state’s governing body.

Chris brings a wealth of experience from the public, private, and academic sectors as he tells us about collaborative partnerships that will help give Indiana students The Higher Edge.

Join us as we discuss:


  • The importance of academic and workforce partnerships (8:28)
  • Collaborative partnerships with a Pentagon of People (17:38)
  • Strategic initiatives to improve the college-going rate (25:10)


Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:



To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website or search for The Higher Edge in your favorite podcast player.
 


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]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/the-higher-edge/leading-collaborative-change-across-indiana-s-higher-ed-landscape Brendan Aldrich false 36:02 full State commissioners have the exceptional duty of coordinating with public and independent institutions to define public college and university initiatives that will shape the higher education infrastructure across their state. In this episode, Chris... Brendan Aldrich false Fight for Your Students: A Provost’s Perspective of the Future 195aea02f4fe75e06fe7c3f2d8f9a0e3fa33ec68 College and university provosts are tasked with a unique mission in higher education. Now called Chief Academic Officers at many institutions, provosts ensure that business-minded school administrations never lose sight of their core purpose: preparing their students for life through quality education.

As a former provost herself, Kara Monroe, Founder and President of Monarch Strategies, never lost her passion for helping others navigate the complexities of higher academia.  

Kara talks about the value of collaboration and continuous learning, as well as the ongoing fight for education reform.  

Join us as we discuss:

- The role of the modern provost in a corporatized administration (7:06)

- Strategic coaching and learning new administrative skills (19:23)

- The need for higher ed reform and competency-based education (25:28)

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

- kara@monarchstrategiesllc.com

- Kara’s Blog

- Monarch Strategies

- Ivy Tech Community College

- The Higher Learning Commission

- WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies

To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website or search for The Higher Edge in your favorite podcast player.
 


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]]> College and university provosts are tasked with a unique mission in higher education. Now called Chief Academic Officers at many institutions, provosts ensure that business-minded school administrations never lose sight of their core purpose: preparing their students for life through quality education.

As a former provost herself, Kara Monroe, Founder and President of Monarch Strategies, never lost her passion for helping others navigate the complexities of higher academia.  

Kara talks about the value of collaboration and continuous learning, as well as the ongoing fight for education reform.  

Join us as we discuss:

- The role of the modern provost in a corporatized administration (7:06)

- Strategic coaching and learning new administrative skills (19:23)

- The need for higher ed reform and competency-based education (25:28)

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

- kara@monarchstrategiesllc.com

- Kara’s Blog

- Monarch Strategies

- Ivy Tech Community College

- The Higher Learning Commission

- WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies

To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website or search for The Higher Edge in your favorite podcast player.
 


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]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/the-higher-edge/fight-for-your-students-a-former-provost-s-perspective-of-the-future Brendan Aldrich false 34:19 full College and university provosts are tasked with a unique mission in higher education. Now called Chief Academic Officers at many institutions, provosts ensure that business-minded school administrations never lose sight of their core purpose: preparing... Brendan Aldrich false Expectations of Excellence: Educating Tomorrow’s Culturally-Savvy Leaders 498c26defc66cedcbfb3c08eb1b1263aad210822 HBCUs were birthed out of necessity during America’s segregation period, giving black students a place of belonging in higher education. Today, they continue that mission while leading the charge in educating and promoting diverse, global-minded talent.

For instance, Rochelle L. Ford, Ph.D., APR, President of Dillard University, and her colleagues are sharing real life experiences through the reestablished National Center for Black-Jewish Relations.

Rochelle gives her passionate insight into how HBCUs are advancing our country — and the world — by actively bringing communities together in a polarizing climate.

Join us as we discuss:


- How HBCUs provide a place of belonging for black students (11:30)

- Microaggressions and misguided expectations (20:40)

- Articulation agreements and promoting global-minded talent (31:55)

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

- Rochelle L. Ford, Ph.D., APR

- Dillard University

- The National Center for Black-Jewish Relations

- The Council of Independent Colleges

To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website or search for The Higher Edge in your favorite podcast player.
 


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]]> HBCUs were birthed out of necessity during America’s segregation period, giving black students a place of belonging in higher education. Today, they continue that mission while leading the charge in educating and promoting diverse, global-minded talent.

For instance, Rochelle L. Ford, Ph.D., APR, President of Dillard University, and her colleagues are sharing real life experiences through the reestablished National Center for Black-Jewish Relations.

Rochelle gives her passionate insight into how HBCUs are advancing our country — and the world — by actively bringing communities together in a polarizing climate.

Join us as we discuss:


- How HBCUs provide a place of belonging for black students (11:30)

- Microaggressions and misguided expectations (20:40)

- Articulation agreements and promoting global-minded talent (31:55)

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

- Rochelle L. Ford, Ph.D., APR

- Dillard University

- The National Center for Black-Jewish Relations

- The Council of Independent Colleges

To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website or search for The Higher Edge in your favorite podcast player.
 


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]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/the-higher-edge/expectations-of-excellence-educating-tomorrow-s-culturally-savvy-leaders Brendan Aldrich false 40:55 full HBCUs were birthed out of necessity during America’s segregation period, giving black students a place of belonging in higher education. Today, they continue that mission while leading the charge in educating and promoting diverse, global-minded talent... Brendan Aldrich false Founding a Nationwide University System for Democracy and Social Justice 43b263e93e58bf11ffc2ace56642440c031688d1 In 2019, Bill Groves, Chancellor of Antioch University, and the school’s board agreed that affiliation was key to advancing their mission of social justice. Their search for a sister school ultimately led them to their very own backyard in Ohio as John Comerford, President of Otterbein University, and his peers answered the call.

Together, these institutions are forming a perfect partnership built on strengthening the future of our nation’s foundation of democracy and social justice. Bill and John share how this union came to pass and how it will benefit their institutions, this nation, and the higher education landscape.

Join us as we discuss:


- The schools’ founding principles and parallel missions for justice (6:13)

- Why Antioch began their affiliate search and Otterbein’s selection (11:18)

- The higher ed community’s reaction to the schools’ partnership (25:07)

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:


- John Comerford Email

- Otterbein University

- Bill Groves Email

- Antioch University

- The Council of Independent Colleges 2023 Presidents Institute

- AAC&U 2023 Annual Meeting


To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website or search for The Higher Edge in your favorite podcast player. 


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]]> In 2019, Bill Groves, Chancellor of Antioch University, and the school’s board agreed that affiliation was key to advancing their mission of social justice. Their search for a sister school ultimately led them to their very own backyard in Ohio as John Comerford, President of Otterbein University, and his peers answered the call.

Together, these institutions are forming a perfect partnership built on strengthening the future of our nation’s foundation of democracy and social justice. Bill and John share how this union came to pass and how it will benefit their institutions, this nation, and the higher education landscape.

Join us as we discuss:


- The schools’ founding principles and parallel missions for justice (6:13)

- Why Antioch began their affiliate search and Otterbein’s selection (11:18)

- The higher ed community’s reaction to the schools’ partnership (25:07)

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:


- John Comerford Email

- Otterbein University

- Bill Groves Email

- Antioch University

- The Council of Independent Colleges 2023 Presidents Institute

- AAC&U 2023 Annual Meeting


To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website or search for The Higher Edge in your favorite podcast player. 


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]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/the-higher-edge/founding-a-nationwide-university-system-for-democracy-and-social-justice Brendan Aldrich false 33:53 full In 2019, Bill Groves (https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-r-groves-23814527/), Chancellor of Antioch University (https://www.antioch.edu/), and the school’s board agreed that affiliation was key to advancing their mission of social justice. Their searc... Brendan Aldrich false People and the Art of Change in Higher Education IT d8dd0837d3a4c9d97e9a1852e35f06c9a493679a As a young man, Joe Moreau dreamed of a career in the arts. But an early job in media production at a small university planted the seed for his love of higher education.

After a rewarding journey as a Chief Information Officer, Joe is now in a Senior Consultant role with HIGHER DIGITAL. And, today, he’s still on a mission to propel higher ed into the digital age, including by helping advance the State of California’s Community College systems.

In this episode, Joe talks about his collaborative efforts with California Community Colleges and how other CIOs can gain the Higher Edge by putting people first.

Join us as we discuss:

  • How practical art and technology skills mirror each other (4:30)
  • The California Community College system’s tech renaissance (12:35)
  • From systemwide LMS to systemwide ERP in California (25:19)

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:


- Joe Moreau

- HIGHER DIGITAL

- California Virtual Campus - Online Education Initiative (CVC-OEI)


To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website or search for The Higher Edge in your favorite podcast player. 


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]]> As a young man, Joe Moreau dreamed of a career in the arts. But an early job in media production at a small university planted the seed for his love of higher education.

After a rewarding journey as a Chief Information Officer, Joe is now in a Senior Consultant role with HIGHER DIGITAL. And, today, he’s still on a mission to propel higher ed into the digital age, including by helping advance the State of California’s Community College systems.

In this episode, Joe talks about his collaborative efforts with California Community Colleges and how other CIOs can gain the Higher Edge by putting people first.

Join us as we discuss:

  • How practical art and technology skills mirror each other (4:30)
  • The California Community College system’s tech renaissance (12:35)
  • From systemwide LMS to systemwide ERP in California (25:19)

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:


- Joe Moreau

- HIGHER DIGITAL

- California Virtual Campus - Online Education Initiative (CVC-OEI)


To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website or search for The Higher Edge in your favorite podcast player. 


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]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/the-higher-edge/people-and-the-art-of-change-in-higher-education-it Brendan Aldrich false 35:02 full As a young man, Joe Moreau (https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephmoreau/) dreamed of a career in the arts. But an early job in media production at a small university planted the seed for his love of higher education. After a rewarding journey as a Chief... Brendan Aldrich false Innovating the Community College Mission 3cc56cb022054c414c65d5b35dac71b1bfb9e8f8 Higher ed institutions rose to the challenge of accelerating innovation during the pandemic. And schools like Chemeketa Community College in Salem, Oregon, are riding that momentum to give working adults a boost in their career trajectories.

Jessica Howard, President and CEO of Chemeketa, talks about their Bachelor of Applied Sciences program, an offering unique to the community college landscape. With this blend of traditional and polytechnic education, employees can gain the Higher Edge in leadership and management skills.

Join us as we discuss:


- Higher ed’s potential for post-pandemic innovation (9:26)

- Chemeketa’s BAS program and its regional reception (17:42)

- A VP’s personal demonstration of a two-year degree’s value (25:40)

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:


- Jessica Howard

- Chemeketa Community College

To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website or search for The Higher Edge in your favorite podcast player.
 


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]]> Higher ed institutions rose to the challenge of accelerating innovation during the pandemic. And schools like Chemeketa Community College in Salem, Oregon, are riding that momentum to give working adults a boost in their career trajectories.

Jessica Howard, President and CEO of Chemeketa, talks about their Bachelor of Applied Sciences program, an offering unique to the community college landscape. With this blend of traditional and polytechnic education, employees can gain the Higher Edge in leadership and management skills.

Join us as we discuss:


- Higher ed’s potential for post-pandemic innovation (9:26)

- Chemeketa’s BAS program and its regional reception (17:42)

- A VP’s personal demonstration of a two-year degree’s value (25:40)

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:


- Jessica Howard

- Chemeketa Community College

To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website or search for The Higher Edge in your favorite podcast player.
 


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]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/the-higher-edge/innovating-the-community-college-mission Brendan Aldrich false 30:31 full Higher ed institutions rose to the challenge of accelerating innovation during the pandemic. And schools like Chemeketa Community College (https://www.chemeketa.edu/) in Salem, Oregon, are riding that momentum to give working adults a boost in their ca... Brendan Aldrich false Data is the Fulcrum to Pivot 2023 Higher Ed Trends 1f5e7a7e2997abb68703c41cdf7048a3e49d791c Predicting the future is never easy.

However we can make some educated guesses on what the Higher Education space will see and have to do to stay competitive in 2023.

I’m joined today by Lige Hensley, Founder and CEO of Invoke Learning, who helps to peer into the future of 2023 to see how the following will shake out for the industry this year:

- Remote and Online’s Evolution Post COVID-19 (5:04)

- Using Data in 2023 to see why Every School is Different (20:25)

- Is AI a job boosting tool, or a terrifying Terminator (27:35)

Is 2023 the year of AI, or is it the year of the remote course?  

It’s tough to say, but we’ll make sure that a follow-up episode for this comes out later this year to see what we got right and where we missed the mark!

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:


- Brendan Aldrich

- Lige Hensley

- Invoke Learning


To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website or search for The Higher Edge in your favorite podcast player. 


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]]> Predicting the future is never easy.

However we can make some educated guesses on what the Higher Education space will see and have to do to stay competitive in 2023.

I’m joined today by Lige Hensley, Founder and CEO of Invoke Learning, who helps to peer into the future of 2023 to see how the following will shake out for the industry this year:

- Remote and Online’s Evolution Post COVID-19 (5:04)

- Using Data in 2023 to see why Every School is Different (20:25)

- Is AI a job boosting tool, or a terrifying Terminator (27:35)

Is 2023 the year of AI, or is it the year of the remote course?  

It’s tough to say, but we’ll make sure that a follow-up episode for this comes out later this year to see what we got right and where we missed the mark!

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:


- Brendan Aldrich

- Lige Hensley

- Invoke Learning


To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website or search for The Higher Edge in your favorite podcast player. 


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]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2023 15:23:52 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/the-higher-edge/data-is-the-fulcrum-to-pivot-2023-higher-ed-trends Brendan Aldrich false 35:45 full Predicting the future is never easy. However we can make some educated guesses on what the Higher Education space will see and have to do to stay competitive in 2023. I’m joined today by Lige Hensley (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ligehensley/), Founde... Brendan Aldrich false CAIR Conference 2022: A Rising Tide for Institutional Research e43a723a-85fa-4187-a854-de39e7c4ce58 We’re on the road again with the Higher Edge Mobile Podcasting Rig!

This week, we’re headed to sunny California and the floor of the California Association of Institutional Research “CAIR” Conference 2022 in La Jolla, California.

We caught up with some great folks from across the IR space and got their thoughts on the conference and their collaborations... and gained insight into some of the great sessions and projects in progress at their institutions.

A huge thank you to all our guests who took the time to tell us a bit more about how they’re pursuing “The Higher Edge” in California!

Join us as we meet:

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

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]]> We’re on the road again with the Higher Edge Mobile Podcasting Rig!

This week, we’re headed to sunny California and the floor of the California Association of Institutional Research “CAIR” Conference 2022 in La Jolla, California.

We caught up with some great folks from across the IR space and got their thoughts on the conference and their collaborations... and gained insight into some of the great sessions and projects in progress at their institutions.

A huge thank you to all our guests who took the time to tell us a bit more about how they’re pursuing “The Higher Edge” in California!

Join us as we meet:

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website or search for The Higher Edge in your favorite podcast player.


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]]> Tue, 06 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/the-higher-edge/cair-conference-2022-a-rising-tide-for-institutional-research Brendan Aldrich false 28:12 full We’re on the road again with the Higher Edge Mobile Podcasting Rig! This week, we’re headed to sunny California and the floor of the California Association of Institutional Research “CAIR” Conference 2022 in La Jolla, California. We caught up with some... Brendan Aldrich false Venture Forward: Driving Technology Transformation 2eea8946-616d-4313-95e9-034be2ae20f5 Pete Williams ’s journey as an Information Communication Sciences post-grad took him through multiple tech-heavy industries, but he knew his heart would bring him back to higher education.

Now, as the Chief Information Officer for Butler University , Pete is spearheading innovation through servant leadership. He shares what he’s learned managing Butler’s venture fund to gas pedal innovation and how he helps give others the Higher Edge through mentoring.

Join us as we discuss:

  • How data impacts and serves organizations (7:51)
  • ClearScholar’s development as a value proposition for students (19:24)
  • Why higher ed CIOs are in the change business (31:03)

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

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]]> Pete Williams ’s journey as an Information Communication Sciences post-grad took him through multiple tech-heavy industries, but he knew his heart would bring him back to higher education.

Now, as the Chief Information Officer for Butler University , Pete is spearheading innovation through servant leadership. He shares what he’s learned managing Butler’s venture fund to gas pedal innovation and how he helps give others the Higher Edge through mentoring.

Join us as we discuss:

  • How data impacts and serves organizations (7:51)
  • ClearScholar’s development as a value proposition for students (19:24)
  • Why higher ed CIOs are in the change business (31:03)

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website or search for The Higher Edge in your favorite podcast player.


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]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/the-higher-edge/venture-forward-driving-technology-transformation Brendan Aldrich false 29:57 full Pete Williams (https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-williams-b306a990/) ’s journey as an Information Communication Sciences post-grad took him through multiple tech-heavy industries, but he knew his heart would bring him back to higher education. Now, as... Brendan Aldrich false EDUCAUSE 2022: Taking a Stroll Down Startup Alley 8a937383-cc4c-468a-bf7a-084a1310dbe4 Technology and new platforms are one of the most exciting parts of any convention, and Educause 2022 was no different.

In our second episode of coverage, direct from the Educause show floor, we take a stroll down Startup Alley, and meet a fantastic cast of talented characters that each have a platform you should know about for your institution.

From engaging students more deeply to eliminating grading biases — these are just some of the glimpses of the Higher Ed future we’ll hear from today.

Join us as stop by the booths for:

We had a great time chatting with all of this episode’s interviewees and cannot thank them enough for the time they gave us to share their insights and platforms!

To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website or search for The Higher Edge in your favorite podcast player.


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]]> Technology and new platforms are one of the most exciting parts of any convention, and Educause 2022 was no different.

In our second episode of coverage, direct from the Educause show floor, we take a stroll down Startup Alley, and meet a fantastic cast of talented characters that each have a platform you should know about for your institution.

From engaging students more deeply to eliminating grading biases — these are just some of the glimpses of the Higher Ed future we’ll hear from today.

Join us as stop by the booths for:

We had a great time chatting with all of this episode’s interviewees and cannot thank them enough for the time they gave us to share their insights and platforms!

To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website or search for The Higher Edge in your favorite podcast player.


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]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2022 06:32:18 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/the-higher-edge/educause-2022-taking-a-stroll-down-startup-alley Brendan Aldrich false 43:59 full Technology and new platforms are one of the most exciting parts of any convention, and Educause 2022 was no different. In our second episode of coverage, direct from the Educause show floor, we take a stroll down Startup Alley, and meet a fantastic cas... Brendan Aldrich false EDUCAUSE 2022: The Higher Education Partnerships Episode 27adabe6-65c3-4725-bc7e-778f46f0641b Did you miss out on Educause 2022?

Fear not! We saddled up our mobile podcast rig and took it to the floor of the show where we went in search of some of the greatest partnerships in higher education.

Join us as we bring you a trio of success stories, direct from the floor of the conference.

We’ll hear from:

  • Ken Connelly and Zach Meyers about how Breakpoint Labs has helped the University of Northern Iowa better secure their campus both physically and digitally (2:12)
  • Troy Burnett and Deborah Lee and their partnership of engaging more students sustainably across their institution via the deployment of Pathify at Concordia University - Irvine (11:05)
  • Joshua Sine and Jason Hill on their collaboration using Qualtrics to help Utah Valley University monitor university health and cleanliness (22:45)  

We had a great time interviewing these folks and certainly hope they inspire you to find the Higher Edge at your institution with their innovations.

To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website or search for The Higher Edge in your favorite podcast player.


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]]> Did you miss out on Educause 2022?

Fear not! We saddled up our mobile podcast rig and took it to the floor of the show where we went in search of some of the greatest partnerships in higher education.

Join us as we bring you a trio of success stories, direct from the floor of the conference.

We’ll hear from:

  • Ken Connelly and Zach Meyers about how Breakpoint Labs has helped the University of Northern Iowa better secure their campus both physically and digitally (2:12)
  • Troy Burnett and Deborah Lee and their partnership of engaging more students sustainably across their institution via the deployment of Pathify at Concordia University - Irvine (11:05)
  • Joshua Sine and Jason Hill on their collaboration using Qualtrics to help Utah Valley University monitor university health and cleanliness (22:45)  

We had a great time interviewing these folks and certainly hope they inspire you to find the Higher Edge at your institution with their innovations.

To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website or search for The Higher Edge in your favorite podcast player.


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]]> Tue, 08 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/the-higher-edge/educause-2022-the-higher-education-partnerships-episode Brendan Aldrich false 33:02 full Did you miss out on Educause 2022? Fear not! We saddled up our mobile podcast rig and took it to the floor of the show where we went in search of some of the greatest partnerships in higher education. Join us as we bring you a trio of success stories,... Brendan Aldrich false People, Puppies, and the Pandemic: A Conversation with Phill Miller 7e61113d-e3a6-4b4e-b9d0-6595b71b2865 Learning management systems (LMS) are important vehicles for data delivery and instruction in higher education. But can also be expensive software platforms that may not give institutions the flexibility and value to highlight their uniqueness.

Phill Miller, Managing Director at Open LMS, shares how open-source platforms help cultivate collaboration to empower academic institutions around the world with a powerful, yet cost-effective, LMS solution that's giving them... The Higher Edge.

Join us as we discuss:

  • What is open source in the world of the LMS? (2:48)
  • The appeal of open source LMS systems for institutions (9:47)
  • Supporting community and corporate collaboration for institutions (20:15)  

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

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]]> Learning management systems (LMS) are important vehicles for data delivery and instruction in higher education. But can also be expensive software platforms that may not give institutions the flexibility and value to highlight their uniqueness.

Phill Miller, Managing Director at Open LMS, shares how open-source platforms help cultivate collaboration to empower academic institutions around the world with a powerful, yet cost-effective, LMS solution that's giving them... The Higher Edge.

Join us as we discuss:

  • What is open source in the world of the LMS? (2:48)
  • The appeal of open source LMS systems for institutions (9:47)
  • Supporting community and corporate collaboration for institutions (20:15)  

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website or search for The Higher Edge in your favorite podcast player.


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]]> Tue, 01 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/the-higher-edge/people-puppies-and-the-pandemic-a-conversation-with-phill-miller Brendan Aldrich false 27:44 full Learning management systems (LMS) are important vehicles for data delivery and instruction in higher education. But can also be expensive software platforms that may not give institutions the flexibility and value to highlight their uniqueness. Phill M... Brendan Aldrich false Inverting the Traditional Fundraising Pyramid 4b1f3fc3-3fdb-4f40-9a2d-30e6de1c1d94 Historically, institutional development in higher education has always revolved primarily around meeting fundraising goals. But modern Development and Advancement Services teams at colleges and universities around the country are inverting the traditional fundraising pyramid.

Teresa Goddard , Director of Development Services at Depauw University , shares how focusing on and strengthening the relationships between the institution, prospective donors,and the community in which they serve is transforming traditional fundraising in exciting ways.

Join us as we discuss:

  • Inverting the pyramid of traditional fundraising (6:02)
  • The importance of engagement and community to advancement (9:54)
  • Opportunities for philanthropic engagement in higher education (13:04)

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

- Teresa Goddard

- Depauw University

- teresa@thehigheredge.com

- The Monon Bell Classic

- Old Gold Weekend

To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website or search for The Higher Edge in your favorite podcast player.


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]]> Historically, institutional development in higher education has always revolved primarily around meeting fundraising goals. But modern Development and Advancement Services teams at colleges and universities around the country are inverting the traditional fundraising pyramid.

Teresa Goddard , Director of Development Services at Depauw University , shares how focusing on and strengthening the relationships between the institution, prospective donors,and the community in which they serve is transforming traditional fundraising in exciting ways.

Join us as we discuss:

  • Inverting the pyramid of traditional fundraising (6:02)
  • The importance of engagement and community to advancement (9:54)
  • Opportunities for philanthropic engagement in higher education (13:04)

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

- Teresa Goddard

- Depauw University

- teresa@thehigheredge.com

- The Monon Bell Classic

- Old Gold Weekend

To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website or search for The Higher Edge in your favorite podcast player.


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]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/the-higher-edge/inverting-the-traditional-fundraising-pyramid Brendan Aldrich false 21:08 full Historically, institutional development in higher education has always revolved primarily around meeting fundraising goals. But modern Development and Advancement Services teams at colleges and universities around the country are inverting the traditio... Brendan Aldrich false Chief Data Officers: Giving Context to the Language of Data ft. Olivia Kew-Fickus b475ad47-2dc7-49b0-8a2e-e9012cf9f701 With data becoming increasingly important to people in many roles, the Chief Data Officer has become an exciting new position that’s replicating quickly throughout higher education.

The CDO is tasked with empowering institutions by providing key insights and critical context that help make sense of this vast array of information.

Olivia Kew-Fickus (https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-kew-fickus-53aa3023/), Chief Data Officer and Executive Director, Data & Strategic Analytics at Vanderbilt University (https://www.linkedin.com/school/vanderbilt-university/), shares how her experience working at the boundaries of different cultures has helped her advance the strategic use of data within the institution.

Join us as we discuss:

  • Carving the role of CDO from a blank slate (7:24)
  • How early work in Ukraine has shaped her approach as a Chief Data Officer (14:09)
  • How studies in languages and liberal arts helps with understanding data (18:52)   

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

And check out these additional resources:

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]]> With data becoming increasingly important to people in many roles, the Chief Data Officer has become an exciting new position that’s replicating quickly throughout higher education.

The CDO is tasked with empowering institutions by providing key insights and critical context that help make sense of this vast array of information.

Olivia Kew-Fickus (https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-kew-fickus-53aa3023/), Chief Data Officer and Executive Director, Data & Strategic Analytics at Vanderbilt University (https://www.linkedin.com/school/vanderbilt-university/), shares how her experience working at the boundaries of different cultures has helped her advance the strategic use of data within the institution.

Join us as we discuss:

  • Carving the role of CDO from a blank slate (7:24)
  • How early work in Ukraine has shaped her approach as a Chief Data Officer (14:09)
  • How studies in languages and liberal arts helps with understanding data (18:52)   

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

And check out these additional resources:

To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website or search for The Higher Edge in your favorite podcast player.


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]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/the-higher-edge/chief-data-officers-giving-context-to-the-language-of-data-ft-olivia-kew-fickus Brendan Aldrich false 32:01 full With data becoming increasingly important to people in many roles, the Chief Data Officer has become an exciting new position that’s replicating quickly throughout higher education. The CDO is tasked with empowering institutions by providing key insigh... Brendan Aldrich false National Student Clearinghouse: Inside Higher Education’s Data Collaborative ft. Roberta Hyland 06e52e6f-9675-41a6-8e4c-111c3eec67c9 The National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) is a mission-driven organization that drives collaboration amongst institutions to support students across the country. 

As a nonprofit and nongovernmental organization, the NSC plays a key role in supporting these institutions that enroll over 97% of higher education students and more than 70% the nation’s high-school students. 

Roberta Hyland (https://www.linkedin.com/in/roberta-hyland-7825bb5/), Chief Data Officer at National Student Clearinghouse, takes us inside to share how she and her team are working to give school administrations The Higher Edge. 

Join us as we discuss:

The NSC’s goals as a mission-driven nonprofit (3:19)

Helping school administrations understand their unique data (9:49)

Using data to aid students in natural disasters (20:19) 

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

Hyland@studentclearinghouse.org

National Student Clearinghouse - (https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/)

NSC Research Center - https://nscresearchcenter.org/ 

To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website or search for The Higher Edge in your favorite podcast player.


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]]> The National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) is a mission-driven organization that drives collaboration amongst institutions to support students across the country. 

As a nonprofit and nongovernmental organization, the NSC plays a key role in supporting these institutions that enroll over 97% of higher education students and more than 70% the nation’s high-school students. 

Roberta Hyland (https://www.linkedin.com/in/roberta-hyland-7825bb5/), Chief Data Officer at National Student Clearinghouse, takes us inside to share how she and her team are working to give school administrations The Higher Edge. 

Join us as we discuss:

The NSC’s goals as a mission-driven nonprofit (3:19)

Helping school administrations understand their unique data (9:49)

Using data to aid students in natural disasters (20:19) 

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

Hyland@studentclearinghouse.org

National Student Clearinghouse - (https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/)

NSC Research Center - https://nscresearchcenter.org/ 

To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website or search for The Higher Edge in your favorite podcast player.


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]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/the-higher-edge/national-student-clearinghouse-inside-higher-education-s-data-collaborative-ft-roberta-hyland Brendan Aldrich false 31:19 full The National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) is a mission-driven organization that drives collaboration amongst institutions to support students across the country.  As a nonprofit and nongovernmental organization, the NSC plays a key role in supporting th... Brendan Aldrich false Empowering Data-Informed Decisions for Students in the U.S. ft. Erin Velez 4b9bfdb6-5d36-46bd-be00-b9046b237f1a There are so many organizations that work to support higher education that *aren't* colleges and universities, such as RTI International, and the work they do to help empower data-informed decisions for students.

From the Department of Education's College Scorecard (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/ ) to preparing for the College Transparency Act (https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/839) currently going through the U.S. Congress, their work actively supports students across the country. 

Erin Velez (https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-velez-82b11543/), Director of Education Research at RTI International (https://www.rti.org/), shares how she and the team at RTI are working to give students the higher edge when choosing a college or university. 

Join us as we discuss:

  • RTI’s impartial role in higher education transparency policies (3:49)
  • What the College Transparency Act means for student-level data networks (SLDN) (10:49)
  • Prepping for the launch of a Federal SLDN (15:30)  

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast

Email address: evelez@rti.org 

RTI International - https://www.rti.org/ 

College Transparency Act - https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/839 

Department of Education College Scorecard - https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/ 

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]]> There are so many organizations that work to support higher education that *aren't* colleges and universities, such as RTI International, and the work they do to help empower data-informed decisions for students.

From the Department of Education's College Scorecard (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/ ) to preparing for the College Transparency Act (https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/839) currently going through the U.S. Congress, their work actively supports students across the country. 

Erin Velez (https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-velez-82b11543/), Director of Education Research at RTI International (https://www.rti.org/), shares how she and the team at RTI are working to give students the higher edge when choosing a college or university. 

Join us as we discuss:

  • RTI’s impartial role in higher education transparency policies (3:49)
  • What the College Transparency Act means for student-level data networks (SLDN) (10:49)
  • Prepping for the launch of a Federal SLDN (15:30)  

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast

Email address: evelez@rti.org 

RTI International - https://www.rti.org/ 

College Transparency Act - https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/839 

Department of Education College Scorecard - https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/ 

To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website or search for The Higher Edge in your favorite podcast player.


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]]> Tue, 04 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/the-higher-edge/empowering-data-informed-decisions-for-students-in-the-u-s-ft-erin-velez Brendan Aldrich false 23:10 full There are so many organizations that work to support higher education that *aren't* colleges and universities, such as RTI International, and the work they do to help empower data-informed decisions for students. From the Department of Education's Coll... Brendan Aldrich false From Higher Education to Analytics Startup: Solving The Right Problem ft. Eric Spear fdc2da4f-af9d-4102-b1e4-cdd063a076ee The demand for better analytics solutions is peaking at a time when many institutions are struggling to keep up. 

What role do collaboration and on-the-ground experience play in accelerating higher education analytics? 

Eric Spear (https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-spear-84158b100/), President of Precision Campus (https://precisioncampus.com/), tells us about his journey from working in higher education to founding a growing reporting and analytics company dedicated to advancing institutional research capabilities.  

Join us as we discuss:

- Why vendor solutions in higher education are not plug-and-play (3:50)

- The collaborative nature of working in higher education (11:23)

- Overcoming challenges in institutional analytics (19:01) 

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

-eric.spear@precisioncampus.com

- PrecisionCampus.com 

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]]> The demand for better analytics solutions is peaking at a time when many institutions are struggling to keep up. 

What role do collaboration and on-the-ground experience play in accelerating higher education analytics? 

Eric Spear (https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-spear-84158b100/), President of Precision Campus (https://precisioncampus.com/), tells us about his journey from working in higher education to founding a growing reporting and analytics company dedicated to advancing institutional research capabilities.  

Join us as we discuss:

- Why vendor solutions in higher education are not plug-and-play (3:50)

- The collaborative nature of working in higher education (11:23)

- Overcoming challenges in institutional analytics (19:01) 

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

-eric.spear@precisioncampus.com

- PrecisionCampus.com 

To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website or search for The Higher Edge in your favorite podcast player.


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]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/the-higher-edge/from-higher-education-to-analytics-startup-solving-the-right-problem-ft-eric-spear Brendan Aldrich false 24:47 full The demand for better analytics solutions is peaking at a time when many institutions are struggling to keep up.  What role do collaboration and on-the-ground experience play in accelerating higher education analytics?  Eric Spear (https://www.linkedin... Brendan Aldrich false Through the Transfer Gate: Breaking Down Student Transfer Barriers ft. Darla Cooper a4bc7fc5-d035-4b50-994a-81ad03c94b4e An alarming number of students are not reaching a critical step in their journey toward a bachelor's degree — transferring their community college work to 4-year universities and colleges in order to continue their education. 

When students can’t reach these goals, it undermines their ability to succeed after investing in themselves and their education. It feels like a fruitless task. 

Darla Cooper, Executive Director of The RP Group, joins us to share what she and her research team discovered in their efforts to better understand the student transfer problem. 

Join us as we discuss:

  • Findings from the "Through the Gate" student transfer study (5:32)
  • The role of gender, race, ethnicity, or region on transfer rates (12:26)
  • How to positively influence the student transfer journey (22:31)   

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or listen on our website (https://www.thehigheredge.com) or search for "The Higher Edge" in your favorite podcast player.


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]]> An alarming number of students are not reaching a critical step in their journey toward a bachelor's degree — transferring their community college work to 4-year universities and colleges in order to continue their education. 

When students can’t reach these goals, it undermines their ability to succeed after investing in themselves and their education. It feels like a fruitless task. 

Darla Cooper, Executive Director of The RP Group, joins us to share what she and her research team discovered in their efforts to better understand the student transfer problem. 

Join us as we discuss:

  • Findings from the "Through the Gate" student transfer study (5:32)
  • The role of gender, race, ethnicity, or region on transfer rates (12:26)
  • How to positively influence the student transfer journey (22:31)   

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or listen on our website (https://www.thehigheredge.com) or search for "The Higher Edge" in your favorite podcast player.


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]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/the-higher-edge/through-the-transfer-gate-breaking-down-student-transfer-barriers-ft-darla-cooper Brendan Aldrich false 33:58 full An alarming number of students are not reaching a critical step in their journey toward a bachelor's degree — transferring their community college work to 4-year universities and colleges in order to continue their education.  When students can’t reach... Brendan Aldrich false Higher Education Research: The Innovation Game ft. Aeron Zentner aa241361-30f0-4b63-a86a-9c90b699238a With the rise of big data, traditional higher education research has been undergoing an accelerated evolution. Accessibility of information enables everyone to engage and share diverse perspectives freely.

Scientific breakthroughs seem to be happening at lightning speed. It begs the question: What qualifies as innovation today?

Aeron Zentner (https://www.linkedin.com/in/aeronzentner), Dean of Institutional Effectiveness: Research, Analytics, Accessibility, Accreditation, Planning, & Grants at Coastline College, joins me to share his insights into higher education research.

Join us as we discuss:

- The future direction of higher education research (3:32)

- Aeron’s fun take on what really qualifies as innovation today (16:40)

- How researchers can disrupt higher education (23:28)

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

- Coastline College - https://www.coastline.edu

- Aeron@thehigheredge.com

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]]> With the rise of big data, traditional higher education research has been undergoing an accelerated evolution. Accessibility of information enables everyone to engage and share diverse perspectives freely.

Scientific breakthroughs seem to be happening at lightning speed. It begs the question: What qualifies as innovation today?

Aeron Zentner (https://www.linkedin.com/in/aeronzentner), Dean of Institutional Effectiveness: Research, Analytics, Accessibility, Accreditation, Planning, & Grants at Coastline College, joins me to share his insights into higher education research.

Join us as we discuss:

- The future direction of higher education research (3:32)

- Aeron’s fun take on what really qualifies as innovation today (16:40)

- How researchers can disrupt higher education (23:28)

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

- Coastline College - https://www.coastline.edu

- Aeron@thehigheredge.com

To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or our website or search for The Higher Edge in your favorite podcast player.


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]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/the-higher-edge/higher-education-research-the-innovation-game-ft-aeron-zentner Brendan Aldrich false 31:45 full With the rise of big data, traditional higher education research has been undergoing an accelerated evolution. Accessibility of information enables everyone to engage and share diverse perspectives freely. Scientific breakthroughs seem to be happening... Brendan Aldrich false The New Protectors of Higher Ed Privacy ft. Pegah Parsi f4ff45b9-a7c9-4a57-a473-ad50ae04705e Big data has been a global hot-button issue for several years, which has led to a major focus on higher ed privacy.

Lack of transparency and ugly intentions can leave students open to abuse of their autonomy. But a passionate group of professionals are leading the charge in protecting our students from hostile actors.

Pegah Parsi, Chief Privacy Officer for the University of California San Diego, joined us to share her thoughts on privacy in the higher ed space and why it matters even more than we may think. 

Join us as we discuss:

- The erroneous conflation of security versus privacy (10:24)

- Prioritizing transparency over long-winded legalese (12:31)

- Opportunities for collaboration in the privacy sector (20:00) 

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

- University of California San Diego’s Privacy Website - https://privacy.ucsd.edu/

- International Association of Privacy Professionals - https://iapp.org/

- Pegah@thehigheredge.com 

To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website or search for The Higher Edge in your favorite podcast player.


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]]> Big data has been a global hot-button issue for several years, which has led to a major focus on higher ed privacy.

Lack of transparency and ugly intentions can leave students open to abuse of their autonomy. But a passionate group of professionals are leading the charge in protecting our students from hostile actors.

Pegah Parsi, Chief Privacy Officer for the University of California San Diego, joined us to share her thoughts on privacy in the higher ed space and why it matters even more than we may think. 

Join us as we discuss:

- The erroneous conflation of security versus privacy (10:24)

- Prioritizing transparency over long-winded legalese (12:31)

- Opportunities for collaboration in the privacy sector (20:00) 

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

- University of California San Diego’s Privacy Website - https://privacy.ucsd.edu/

- International Association of Privacy Professionals - https://iapp.org/

- Pegah@thehigheredge.com 

To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website or search for The Higher Edge in your favorite podcast player.


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]]> Tue, 06 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/the-higher-edge/the-new-protectors-of-higher-ed-privacy-ft-pegah-parsi Brendan Aldrich false 30:03 full Big data has been a global hot-button issue for several years, which has led to a major focus on higher ed privacy. Lack of transparency and ugly intentions can leave students open to abuse of their autonomy. But a passionate group of professionals are... Brendan Aldrich false The Importance of the Thoughtful Question ft. David Potash 0aa47f78-c8b2-480e-82d2-cb4bcc88444a Everyone learns differently, but simply asking the right questions can open doors to innovation and growth.

David Potash, President of Wilbur Wright College, City Colleges of Chicago, stresses that real questions are critical to the human educational experience. We can learn from each other by giving people in the higher ed community spaces to collaborate and make better decisions together.

After all, the only bad question is the one that goes unasked.

Join us as we discuss:

- The importance of asking questions and how they shape us (3:31)

- Higher ed’s role in supporting America’s Latino students (20:04)

- How to measure student success beyond job placement (28:26)

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

- David Potash

- Wilbur Wright College, City Colleges of Chicago

- The Digital Quad

- Excelencia in Education

To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website or search for The Higher Edge in your favorite podcast player.


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]]> Everyone learns differently, but simply asking the right questions can open doors to innovation and growth.

David Potash, President of Wilbur Wright College, City Colleges of Chicago, stresses that real questions are critical to the human educational experience. We can learn from each other by giving people in the higher ed community spaces to collaborate and make better decisions together.

After all, the only bad question is the one that goes unasked.

Join us as we discuss:

- The importance of asking questions and how they shape us (3:31)

- Higher ed’s role in supporting America’s Latino students (20:04)

- How to measure student success beyond job placement (28:26)

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

- David Potash

- Wilbur Wright College, City Colleges of Chicago

- The Digital Quad

- Excelencia in Education

To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website or search for The Higher Edge in your favorite podcast player.


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]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/the-higher-edge/the-importance-of-the-thoughtful-question-ft-david-potash Brendan Aldrich false 31:32 full Everyone learns differently, but simply asking the right questions can open doors to innovation and growth. David Potash (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpotash/), President of Wilbur Wright College, City Colleges of Chicago (https://www.ccc.edu/colleges/... Brendan Aldrich false Higher Education as a Cloud-Based Community ft. Rick Smith a580a178-04e0-4654-bd83-2610cde21215 Higher education IT does more than just keep the lights on.

These men and women are also partners working to empower institutions with technology to realize operational and strategic goals and improve systems necessary for students and faculties to succeed.

In this episode, I’m joined by Rick Smith , Chief Information Officer at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine .

Rick gave us an insider’s perspective of the critical importance of IT to institutions with ambitious goals and how education compares to other industries.

Join us as we discuss:

- How PCOM escalated digital transformation after COVID (12:34)

- IT as a player in driving innovation for higher education (18:54)

- Tools for solving different IT challenges on an institutional level (24:29)

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

- richardsm@pcom.edu

To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify, or our website or search for The Higher Edge in your favorite podcast player.Higher education IT does more than just keep the lights on.


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]]> Higher education IT does more than just keep the lights on.

These men and women are also partners working to empower institutions with technology to realize operational and strategic goals and improve systems necessary for students and faculties to succeed.

In this episode, I’m joined by Rick Smith , Chief Information Officer at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine .

Rick gave us an insider’s perspective of the critical importance of IT to institutions with ambitious goals and how education compares to other industries.

Join us as we discuss:

- How PCOM escalated digital transformation after COVID (12:34)

- IT as a player in driving innovation for higher education (18:54)

- Tools for solving different IT challenges on an institutional level (24:29)

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

- richardsm@pcom.edu

To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify, or our website or search for The Higher Edge in your favorite podcast player.Higher education IT does more than just keep the lights on.


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]]> Wed, 24 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/the-higher-edge/higher-education-as-a-cloud-based-community-ft-rick-smith Brendan Aldrich false 29:14 full Higher education IT does more than just keep the lights on. These men and women are also partners working to empower institutions with technology to realize operational and strategic goals and improve systems necessary for students and faculties to suc... Brendan Aldrich false Change-Makers and Rule Breakers in Higher Education a0b58726-0018-4045-92cc-c62a057b7406 Everyone loves a good story.

Brendan Aldrich believes the world of higher education is full of change-makers and rule breakers, and that their stories should be shared.

These are the tales of growth and real change that positively impact our lives for the better.

As the founder and Head of Business Development at Invoke Learning, Brendan has connected with many people like himself who have helped drive change at colleges and universities across the country.

Join us for our inaugural episode as we provide the roadmap for our new show, The Higher Edge - a podcast dedicated to diving into the stories behind our pioneers in higher education.

Join us as we discuss:

- Why storytelling is the focal point of The Higher Edge (2:58)

- Brendan’s background working with higher ed institutions (4:02)

- How negative feedback can be a vehicle for positive change (5:31)

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

- Brendan Aldrich - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanaldrich/

- Invoke Learning - https://www.invokelearning.com/

To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website or search for The Higher Edge in your favorite podcast player.


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]]> Everyone loves a good story.

Brendan Aldrich believes the world of higher education is full of change-makers and rule breakers, and that their stories should be shared.

These are the tales of growth and real change that positively impact our lives for the better.

As the founder and Head of Business Development at Invoke Learning, Brendan has connected with many people like himself who have helped drive change at colleges and universities across the country.

Join us for our inaugural episode as we provide the roadmap for our new show, The Higher Edge - a podcast dedicated to diving into the stories behind our pioneers in higher education.

Join us as we discuss:

- Why storytelling is the focal point of The Higher Edge (2:58)

- Brendan’s background working with higher ed institutions (4:02)

- How negative feedback can be a vehicle for positive change (5:31)

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

- Brendan Aldrich - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanaldrich/

- Invoke Learning - https://www.invokelearning.com/

To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website or search for The Higher Edge in your favorite podcast player.


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]]> Fri, 05 Aug 2022 16:15:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/the-higher-edge/change-makers-and-rule-breakers-in-higher-education Brendan Aldrich false 10:36 full Everyone loves a good story. Brendan Aldrich believes the world of higher education is full of change-makers and rule breakers, and that their stories should be shared. These are the tales of growth and real change that positively impact our lives for... Brendan Aldrich false