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EDUCAUSE Rising Voices
Podcast guests amplify the voices—as well as the aspirations, challenges, contributions, and strengths—of young professionals in higher education. Hosted by EDUCAUSE community leaders Wes Johnson and Sarah J. Buszka.
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Episodes
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Telling the Real Story of Higher Ed: Beyond Fluff, Toward What Matters
This conversation, recorded live at EDUCAUSE 2026, cuts through the buzzwords and crisis headlines to explore what truly matters in higher education—to the…
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Building the Table: How Young Professionals Changed EDUCAUSE
As John O’Brien prepares to retire, he joins Sarah Buszka and Alycia Baggett Chastang to reflect on eleven years of the Young Professionals Advisory Committee…
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Professional Development: From Training to Transformation
This episode examines professional development as more than skill building, arguing that the most impactful learning experiences are those that foster…
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The Human Side of Cybersecurity
How much of cybersecurity is really about understanding people? This episode explores the human side of cybersecurity and institutional resilience, discussing…
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Back to Campus? Higher Education's Great Work Debate
This episode explains how remote, hybrid, and in-person work models are evolving in higher education and how they impact productivity and collaboration. It…
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Women in Tech
Credibility and visibility are not always distributed equitably across technology organizations. These imbalances can influence workplace culture and shape the…
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Reimagining Onboarding for Student Help Desk Teams
Purdue developed a structured onboarding program for student help desk employees. Their structured, collaborative onboarding programs are transforming student…
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Building Your Personal Brand with Social Media
Personal branding starts with self-awareness, not self-promotion. In this episode, we discuss how social media can be a powerful amplifier of a young…
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Careers Grow Where Community Exists
Many young professionals struggle to find their footing as they build their careers. This conversation explores how community, mentorship, and shared…
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Managing AI Risk and Return
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping higher education in complex and sometimes uneasy ways. This episode features a discussion of institutional risk…
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Behind the AI Stack
Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere in higher education—but how it’s being implemented varies widely. In this special live recording of EDUCAUSE Rising…
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Lessons from 2025, Plans for 2026
In this episode, the Rising Voices crew reflects on a turbulent year marked by rapid change and shifting workplace dynamics, emphasizing community and…
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Cultivating an IT Talent Pipeline
Tim Chester, Vice Chancellor of IT at the University System of Georgia joins the episode to discuss developing diverse, resilient IT teams through leadership…
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ICYMI: Networking for Young Professionals
Networking is an important part of building your higher education career, but it doesn't have to be a daunting task. Members of the EDUCAUSE Young…
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Recognizing Career Opportunities
In this episode, the young professionals share candid stories about career pivots, growth, and knowing when to move on. They discuss the tools needed to find…
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Getting Acclimated to Higher Ed: A Guide for New Professionals
Navigating higher education as a newcomer means learning to balance institutional culture, organizational politics, and constant change. This conversation…
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Navigating Career Transitions
In this episode, we hear from professionals at different stages of their career journeys as they reflect on risk, resilience, and growth. They share advice on…
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Fostering a Culture of Belonging
This episode explores the role of belonging in the workplace and how mentorship, identity, and self-advocacy shape professional growth. Hosted on Acast. See…
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A Behind the Scenes Look at Mentorship in Practice
Mentoring is a powerful, evolving relationship that fosters growth for both the mentor and the mentee. This conversation delves into the practical aspects of…
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Start with Storytelling: A Masterclass
Storytelling is an essential skill for higher education professionals, enabling them to connect with colleagues, make complex ideas more accessible, and drive…
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Mentorship Matters: Cultivating Mentor-Mentee Connections
To celebrate National Mentoring Month, we discuss the transformative power of mentorship in higher education, exploring the qualities and impact of a…
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5 Keys to Collaborating with Young Professionals
In this episode, hosts and guests discuss five essential principles for effectively managing or collaborating with young professionals, including the…
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Fostering Brave Space: Reflections on Brené Brown's Dare to Lead
In this episode, the discussion centers around leadership insights from Brene Brown’s book Dare to Lead, exploring themes like authenticity, vulnerability, and…
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Unconventional Paths to IT Careers
The higher education technology profession has become increasingly interdisciplinary, and many young professionals are entering technology roles from…
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Why Young Professionals Choose Higher Education Careers
In this episode, we discuss some of the reasons young professionals gravitate toward a career in higher education. You can also watch the episode on YouTube…
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Strategies for Navigating the EDUCAUSE Top 10
Hosts Wes and Sarah speak to Susan Grajek from EDUCAUSE and Joseph Caudle from the University of Notre Dame about how young professionals can leverage the…
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Trailblazing a Modern Path to CIO
Finding a path to a leadership role can be daunting. In this episode, hosts Sarah and Wes speak with two young professionals who have forged a path to the CIO…
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Finding Flow: Harmonizing Life and Career
Balancing work and life can be particularly challenging for higher education professionals now that many are working from home or in a hybrid environment. This…
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The Holiday Recharge
Hosts Sarah and Wes discuss how to disengage from work concerns when it's time for a long break and how to avoid vacation whiplash on your return. Hosted on…
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Young Professionals’ Influence on Strategic Planning
In this episode, we talk about strategic planning and the skills needed to traverse such a complex undertaking. Our guests include John O'Brien, EDUCAUSE…
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Debunking 5 Myths about Young Professionals
In this episode, we discuss five misconceptions about young professionals and why some people have a skewed vision of younger generations. (Recorded live at…
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Networking for Young Professionals
Networking is an important part of building your higher education career, but it doesn't have to be a daunting task. Members of the EDUCAUSE Young…