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  • Why Most Higher Ed Technology Becomes Shelf Wear (& How to Fix It) - with Kim Fahey, Ceo, Collegis Education
    Jun 9 2025

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    In this episode, brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon

    YOUR guest is Kim Fahey, CEO, Collegis Education

    YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Jodi Blinco

    • How did a company spin out from a single university partner to serve 52 higher education institutions?
    • What does it mean to combine data, technology & talent to drive real impact for students?
    • How is AI transforming higher education marketing, recruitment & retention services?
    • Why do schools need clean data & proper processes before technology solutions can succeed?
    • How can institutions stay competitive in today's challenging higher education landscape?

    Topics include:

    • Spinning out from university operations to create a well-funded higher ed services startup
    • The "Connected Core" platform partnership with Google processing petabytes of student data
    • Moving beyond "shelf wear" technology to integrated solutions that drive measurable outcomes
    • Real-time AI coaching for enrollment staff & automated marketing optimization
    • Supporting institutions through demographic changes & market uncertainty with data-driven strategies

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    42 m
  • What Every Institution Should Know About AI-Powered Admissions - with Ashish Fernando, Chief Noise Maker, EDMO
    Jun 6 2025

    ⁠⁠⁠It's YOUR time to #EdUp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    In this episode, brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon

    YOUR guest is Ashish Fernando, Chief Noise Maker, EDMO

    YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Jodi Blinco

    • How is AI transforming the college admissions process?
    • Why should institutions prioritize "starts" over "admits"?
    • How can AI reduce transcript evaluation time from weeks to seconds?
    • What role should humans continue to play alongside AI in admissions?
    • Why must student intent be the focus of enrollment strategies?

    Topics include:

    • AI-powered document & conversation intelligence
    • Reimagining the admissions experience
    • Creating student-centric processes
    • Integration with CRMs like Salesforce & Slate
    • Reducing operational friction while improving student engagement

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  • How Course Design Could Prevent Cheating - with Dr. Alejandra Dashe, Sr. Instructional Designer, Arizona State University
    Jun 5 2025

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    In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Pangram Labs,

    YOUR guest is Dr. Alejandra Dashe, Sr. Instructional Designer, Arizona State University

    YOUR cohost is Bradley Emi , Cofounder & CTO, Pangram Labs

    YOUR host is Elvin Freytes

    • How does Alejandra define academic integrity & what role does attribution play?
    • How has her 25+ years of teaching experience shaped her perspective on academic honesty?
    • Why is it important to consider the cultural context of academic integrity practices?
    • How can instructional design create "original" assessments in the age of AI?
    • What approach does ASU take to academic integrity policies across different courses?

    Topics include:

    • Academic integrity as an honorable act of ensuring YOUR work is YOUR own
    • The balance between collaboration & individual work in academic settings
    • How course design can minimize opportunities for academic misconduct
    • Using AI as a "thought partner" rather than an end solution
    • The importance of proper citation, including when using AI tools
    • The "vicious circle" of constantly redesigning assessments to stay ahead of cheating
    • Viewing academic integrity violations as potential calls for help from students
    • The future of academic integrity & shifting toward a more collaborative mindset

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    35 m
  • How MedCerts is Solving the 106% Healthcare Turnover Crisis - with Jennifer Kolb, Vice President of Partnerships & Workforce Development, & Mark Adamo, SVP Enrollments & Student Experience, MedCerts
    Jun 4 2025

    ⁠⁠⁠It's YOUR time to #EdUp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    In this episode, brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon

    YOUR guests are Jennifer Kolb, Vice President of Partnerships & Workforce Development, & Mark Adamo, SVP Enrollments & Student Experience, MedCerts

    YOUR cohost is Shubh Mishra , Head of Business Development & Partnerships, LeadSquared

    YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio

    • How is MedCerts providing flexible, self-paced online training in healthcare & IT?
    • What innovative models are being developed to address critical workforce shortages?
    • How are they partnering with high schools & universities to create educational pipelines?
    • What approach does MedCerts take to maintain student engagement and completion rates?
    • How are they balancing AI implementation with maintaining personal connections?

    Topics include:

    • Creating pathways for students to gain industry-recognized certifications
    • Building strategic partnerships with healthcare systems and academic institutions
    • Using consultative enrollment approaches to ensure student success
    • Implementing credit recognition through university partnerships
    • Supporting military families through specialized educational opportunities
    • Maintaining the human touch while leveraging AI for efficiency

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  • What Makes Transfer Work? - Dr. John Forbes, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Moorpark College
    Jun 3 2025

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    In this episode, sponsored by Coursedog

    YOUR guest is Dr. John Forbes, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Moorpark College

    YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran , Senior Content Manager at Coursedog

    YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio

    • How does Moorpark College achieve high transfer success rates?
    • What makes California's Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) effective?
    • How is academic leadership maintained during times of political change?
    • Why is data-driven decision making critical for academic initiatives?
    • How does modality impact student success across different disciplines?

    Topics include:

    • Transfer success strategies
    • California's TMC (Transfer Model Curriculum)
    • Integrated leadership model
    • Data-focused academic decisions
    • Math department innovation
    • Student-centered policy language
    • Modality trends & success rates
    • AI challenges & opportunities

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    52 m
  • How Presidents Stay Motivated During Higher Ed's Most Challenging Era - with Dr. Steve Perez, President, California State University Chico
    Jun 2 2025

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    In this episode, President Series #372, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon

    YOUR guest is Dr. Steve Perez, President, California State University Chico

    YOUR cohost is Dr. Andrew Kim, Director of Psychiatry, Timely Care

    YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

    • How does Chico State serve students in California's rural North State region?
    • What unique challenges exist for a residential campus where 75% of students come from outside the area?
    • How does a university president with an economics background navigate budget challenges?
    • What keeps university leaders motivated during challenging times in higher education?
    • How can institutions balance AI integration while maintaining human connection?

    Topics include:

    • Leading a regional comprehensive university serving an area the size of Maine
    • Creating community & connection on a residential campus in a small town setting
    • Managing higher education during unprecedented disruption & political tension
    • Supporting student mental health needs in today's complex environment
    • Finding joy & purpose through student success & commencement celebrations
    • Balancing AI implementation with maintaining human interaction & skills

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    53 m
  • How the 'Stoplight Approach' Could Solve AI Policy Challenges - with Christian Moriarty, Professor of Ethics & Law, Applied Ethics Institute, St. Petersburg College
    May 29 2025

    It's YOUR time to #EdUp

    In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Pangram Labs,

    YOUR guest is Christian Moriarty, Professor of Ethics & Law, Applied Ethics Institute, St. Petersburg College

    YOUR cohost is Bradley Emi , Cofounder & CTO, Pangram Labs

    YOUR host is Elvin Freytes

    • How does Christian define academic integrity from both legal & philosophical perspectives?
    • Why do students often "cheat" even when they have good intentions & strong moral values?
    • What is the role of faculty in supporting students to act with integrity & resist temptation?
    • How can institutions implement effective AI policies that respect different teaching contexts?
    • Why is Christian predicting a return to in-class writing or required keystroke tracking software?

    Topics include:

    • The tension between rules-based & values-based approaches to academic integrity
    • The importance of empathy in understanding why students make poor choices
    • The "stoplight approach" to AI use policies (green/yellow/red options for different contexts)
    • Finding the balance between trusting students & verifying their work
    • The challenges of time management for community college students
    • The value of specialized academic integrity offices in educational institutions
    • Why "difficulty is part of the process" in genuine learning & skill development
    • The connection between integrity & asking for help when needed

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    42 m
  • Why Employers—Not Students—Are the Real Clients at This Technical Institute - with Monica Llerena, President, CBT Technology Institute
    May 28 2025

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    In this episode, President Series #371, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon

    YOUR guest is Monica Llerena, President, CBT Technology Institute⁠⁠

    YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Laurie Shanderson, Host, EdUp Accreditation Insights

    • How did a family's immigrant journey lead to establishing a 36-year educational institution?
    • What makes CBT's hands-on learning philosophy distinctive in technical education?
    • How does the institute balance traditional skills with emerging technologies?
    • What unique challenges does the "tool belt generation" face in their educational journey?
    • Why does CBT consider employers as their clients rather than students?

    Topics include:

    • Creating industry-relevant hands-on learning environments
    • Developing both technical & soft skills for career success
    • Building meaningful employer partnerships through advisory councils
    • Addressing the entrepreneurial nature of Gen Z students
    • Preparing students for high-demand trades resistant to AI disruption
    • Integrating professional development throughout the curriculum

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    32 m
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