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Founding a Nationwide University System for Democracy and Social Justice Jan 31, 2023

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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

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People and the Art of Change in Higher Education IT Jan 24, 2023

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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)

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Innovating the Community College Mission Jan 17, 2023

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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

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Data is the Fulcrum to Pivot 2023 Higher Ed Trends Jan 10, 2023

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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
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CAIR Conference 2022: A Rising Tide for Institutional Research Dec 06, 2022

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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:

Donald Everhart, VP of CAIR ( California Association for Institutional Research) & Senior Director Of Institutional Research at AMDA College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts
Oliver Zambrano , Research Analyst at Imperial Valley College
Dr. David Ulate , Executive Director of Institutional Research & Planning at Foothill-De Anza Community College District
Nick Barbulesco , Business Intelligence Program Manager at UC Davis
Erica Jackson , Assistant Director of Institutional Analysis at UC Davis
Michael Le , Director of Institutional Research, Analytics, and Reporting at Cal Poly Humboldt

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

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Venture Forward: Driving Technology Transformation Nov 22, 2022

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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:

Pete Williams
Butler University
pete@thehigheredge.com
ClearScholar

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EDUCAUSE 2022: Taking a Stroll Down Startup Alley Nov 15, 2022

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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!

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EDUCAUSE 2022: The Higher Education Partnerships Episode Nov 08, 2022

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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.

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People, Puppies, and the Pandemic: A Conversation with Phill Miller Nov 01, 2022

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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:

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Inverting the Traditional Fundraising Pyramid Oct 25, 2022

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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

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