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The Higher Ed Geek Podcast
The Higher Ed Geek Podcast explores the impact of edtech on the student experience by speaking with diverse leaders from institutions, companies, and nonprofit organizations. Each week we aim to provide an engaging, fun, and relevant dose of professional development that honors the wide range of work happening all across the higher ed ecosystem. Come geek out with us! The Higher Ed Geek Podcast is hosted by Dustin Ramsdell and is a proud member of the Enrollify Podcast Network.
Episodes
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Ep. 205: The Digital First Strategic Plan, Part 1: Jessica James on Orientation & Student Engagement
In this first episode of our three part series in partnership with Pathify, Dustin speaks with Jessica James, Assistant Director of Orientation and Student…
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Ep. 204: President Andrew Hsu on the Modern College Presidency
This week, we’re honored to have as our guest, Andrew Hsu, the current President of the College of Charleston in South Carolina. President Hsu shares…
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Ep. 203: Robert Li on Utilizing Podcasts for Community Engagement
This week, fellow podcasters Robert Li and Dustin have a fun jam session about working in the industry. Robert shares his journey into podcasting, creating…
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Ep. 202: Geoffrey Roche on Supporting Workforce Development in Healthcare
Dustin is joined by Geoffrey Roche to discuss the myriad of interesting involvements he has in the workforce space. They explore the importance of developing…
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Ep. 201: Sharon Butler on Modernizing Financial Systems for Students
Sharon Butler (EVP of Global Education) returns to the podcast to bring her global perspective from her work at Flywire to this important conversation. She and…
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Ep. 200: Special Retrospective with Jennifer Ramsdell!
In this very special milestone episode, the tables are turned and Dustin gets interviewed by none other than his wife, Jenn! They reminisce about Dustin’s…
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Ep. 199: Mike Tringe on Creating Dynamic Educational Video Content
Mike Tringe (CEO & Co-Founder at CreatorUp) and Dustin have a fun and wide-ranging conversation around the educational video work Mike has been doing for over…
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Ep. 198: Mark McNasby on the Evolving Role of AI in Higher Ed
Mark McNasby joins Dustin on the podcast this week to have a high level conversation around the impacts of AI on higher education. Mark shares perspectives on…
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Ep. 197: Guillermo Elizondo on Comprehensive Learning Records
This week’s episode is all about comprehensive learning records (or CLR), which is the focus of Gullermo and his team at Territorium. Dustin chats with him…
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Ep. 196: Dr. Krista Klein on Navigating Life Transitions in Higher Ed
Dustin chats with his former colleague, Krista, about her doctoral dissertation and current coaching work centered on how we navigate life transitions while…
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Ep. 195: Jacquelyn Witchko & Lucas Delproire on Effective Talent Retention
This week we’re talking all about the war for talent in higher ed. Jackie and Lucas join Dustin to talk about how institutions need to consider the holistic…
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Ep. 194: Lisa Keegan on Facing Enrollment Challenges and Opportunities Head On
This week’s episode is with Lisa Keegan from Bucknell University who shares some dispatches from the front lines of this moment in higher ed enrollment…
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Ep. 193: Rafael Castañeda on Institutions Supporting Workforce Development
As we come back from summer break, we’re pleased to welcome Rafael to the show! Rafael is SVP Strategic Partnerships & Workforce Development at MedCerts, where…
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Ep. 192: Dr. Karen Vignare on Digital Transformation at Public Institutions
This special live episode was recorded on the show floor at the Times Higher Ed Digital US Event held at Illinois Tech in Chicago this past May. Dr. Karen…
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Ep. 186: Chris Marshall on Creating Meaningful Alumni Engagement - Re-Broadcast
Join us this summer as we re-visit some of the best episodes of the first half of 2023. This week, we are re-visiting an episode with Chris Marshall - Founder…
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Ep. 192: Dr. Anne Clancy on Closing Digital Equity Gaps
This special live episode was recorded on the show floor at the Times Higher Ed Digital US Event held at Illinois Tech in Chicago this past May. Dustin got the…
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Ep. 191: Dave Becker on Seeing Parents as Partners - Re-Broadcast
On this "best of" from the first half of 2023, we revisit a conversation between Dustin and CEO/Founder of CampusESP, Dave Becker. Dave shares his passion for…
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Ep. 190: Jay Rathell on Social Media Marketing of Higher Ed
We welcome Jay Rathell, owner of Yamaro83, to the show this week to talk about his years of experience in social media marketing of higher education. He shares…
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Ep. 189: Dr. Kaylynne Glover on the Graduate Student Mental Health Crisis
Our exploration of issues facing graduate students continues in this week’s episode, featuring a conversation with Dr. Kaylynne Glover. She is the Co-Founder &…
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Ep. 188: Kate Colbert Explores a New Era for Higher Ed
Our guest for this week’s episode is Kate Colbert, a marketing consultant and author of the recently released book, Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era…
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E. 187: Teresa Valerio Parrot on the Complicated Climate for Higher Ed Communications
Our guest for this week’s episode is Teresa Valerio Parrot, Principal at TVP Communications. She has a wide-ranging conversation on this current moment for…
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Ep. 186: Chris Marshall on Creating Meaningful Alumni Engagement
We’re pleased to welcome Chris Marshall to the show this week. Chris is the Founder and CEO of Chris Marshall Advancement Consulting (CMAC). Chris shares his…
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Ep. 185: Right-Sizing the University - LIVE from SXSW EDU 2023
This special live episode of the podcast was recorded on stage at SXSW EDU 2023 in Austin, Texas. The panelists included Matt Tower, Ciara Hamagishi, and…
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Ep. 184: Cameron Stoker on Augmenting Higher Ed Instruction
Our guest for this week’s episode is Cameron Stoker, Founder & CEO of Speechcloud, which helps faculty and students optimize the learning experience. Cameron…
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Ep. 183: Julie Lammers on Nurturing Informed College Choices for Students
In this special episode recorded on site at SXSW EDU 2023, we speak with Julie Lammers from American Student Assistance (ASA) about her team’s work on…
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Ep. 182: Catherine Friday on Increasing Inclusivity with Digital Education
Our guest for this episode is Catherine Friday, Global Education Lead at EY. Catherine brings her global perspective to the conversation, sharing how higher…
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Ep. 181: Kate Watts on Supporting Career Growth for Underrepresented Students
Our guest for this bonus episode is Kate Watts, Executive Director of Advancing Women in Tech. Kate shares insights into this complicated work, why it is…
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Ep. 180: Higher Ed Trends Panel Discussion with PeakSpan Capital
In this special episode, Dustin joins as a panelist for this wide ranging conversation in collaboration with PeakSpan Capital. The panel is moderated by…
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Ep. 179: Derek LaMontagne on the Continuing Fight for Graduate Student Rights
Our guest for this bonus episode is Derek LaMontagne, a current graduate student at the University of Florida. Derek shares his efforts to preserve graduate…
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Ep. 178: Dave Becker on Seeing Parents as Partners
Our guest for this episode is Dave Becker, CEO and Founder of CampusESP. Dave shares his passion for the work of intentionally leveraging the potential of the…
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BONUS Episode #177: Dr. Perry LaRoque on Creating Access for Learners with Disabilities
Our guest for this bonus episode is Dr. Perry LaRoque, Founder and President of Mansfield Hall. Perry shares his story and reflections on his recent book…
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Ep. 176: Greg Rosenbaum & Julia Shatilo on Preparing for SXSW EDU 2023
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Ep. 175: Daniel Kalef on Bringing Cannabis Education to Campus
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Episode #174: Will Patch on Digital Enrollment and Marketing Trends in 2023
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Episode #173: Gordon Boyes on Creating Virtual Tours for a University
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Episode #172: Chase Williams with 2022 Reflections and 2023 Predictions
Make sure to fill out our listener survey! Find tons of cool gear and support the show at our storefront. For our season 7 premiere episode, we’re pleased to…
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BONUS Episode #171: Graduate Student Wellbeing Panel at THE Campus Live US
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The Higher Ed Geek PodcastIntroducing the ResEdChat Podcast Reboot!
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The Higher Ed Geek PodcastEpisode #170: Season 6 Finale with Mongoose on Modernizing Student Outreach
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The Higher Ed Geek PodcastEpisode #169: Ben Congleton on Engaging Students with Live Chat
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The Higher Ed Geek PodcastEpisode #168: Greg Vanclief on Revolutionizing Health Science Education
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The Higher Ed Geek PodcastEpisode #167: Justin Singh on Student's Digital Study Habits
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The Higher Ed Geek PodcastBONUS Episode #166: Kavitta Ghai on Creating a Dynamic Social Learning Experience
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The Higher Ed Geek PodcastEpisode #165: Angelique Albert on Supporting Indigenous College Students
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The Higher Ed Geek PodcastBONUS Episode #164: Kaplan Coaching Partnership with Amazon Career Choice
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The Higher Ed Geek PodcastEpisode #163: Creating Global Online Learner Communities with Joshua Broggi
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The Higher Ed Geek PodcastBONUS Episode #162: Brian Kibby on Higher Ed Consolidation and Innovation
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The Higher Ed Geek PodcastEpisode #161: A Special Noodle Crossover Episode with Lee Bradshaw!
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The Higher Ed Geek PodcastBONUS Episode #160: Using Technology to Personalize Student Communications with Ardis Kadiu
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The Higher Ed Geek PodcastEpisode #159: Reflections on Growing Adult and Online Education with Katherine Louthan
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The Higher Ed Geek PodcastREBROADCAST: Vielka Hoy of Bridge to College
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The Higher Ed Geek PodcastREBROADCAST: Shaunak Roy from Yellowdig
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The Higher Ed Geek PodcastREBROADCAST: Jackson Boyar from Mentor Collective
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The Higher Ed Geek PodcastREBROADCAST: Live from SXSW EDU 2022
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The Higher Ed Geek PodcastEpisode #158: Bobby Matson on Simplifying Student Loans
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The Higher Ed Geek PodcastEpisode #157: Dr. Michael Horowitz on the Power of Radical Cooperation
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The Higher Ed Geek PodcastBONUS Episode #156: Vielka Hoy on Challenging College Rankings
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The Higher Ed Geek PodcastEpisode #155: Tim Ummel on Remote Health Care for College Students
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The Higher Ed Geek PodcastBONUS Episode #154: Elliot Felix on How to Get the Most Out of College
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The Higher Ed Geek PodcastEpisode #153: LIVE from SXSW EDU 2022
This is a special live episode of the podcast recorded in Austin at the SXSW EDU event this past March. The featured panelists (Kelvin Bentley, Matt Tower…