Education Empowered

Professor Stephen Parker discusses the history of higher education, why and how funding structures are changing, and the integration of technology with the student experience.

Dr. Dominique Thompson discusses the current state of student wellbeing and mental health and what schools and faculty can do to better support student wellness.

Learn how Southern New Hampshire University is redesigning the admissions and marketing experience to better serve current and incoming students.

Chris Lowery, SVP at Ivy Tech Community College, and Jordan Skeen, academic coach at Central New Mexico Community College, discuss the role of advising and career readiness in supporting the success of lifelong learning.

Joining the show today is Dr. Adrian Haugabrook, the Executive Vice President and Managing Director of the Horizon Group at Southern New Hampshire University. On this episode, Jason and Adrian discuss how the acceleration to virtual learning has changed education for the better and the value of social and community-based partnerships. Plus, they dive into how digital environments can be used to enhance accessibility, affordability, and success.

Raised with digital devices in-hand and information at their fingertips, meeting Gen Z where they are requires institutions to upgrade their marketing departments and rethink how they connect with prospective students.

Katharine Johnson Suski has worked in admissions for over 20 years, and during that time, she's seen firsthand how marketing to students has evolved. Now, as the Executive Director of Admissions and New Student Programs at Iowa State University, Katharine spends her time leveraging technology to better reach Gen Z. Today, she explains why authentic communication is key, what it’s been like operating a remote team, and how recent challenges have created new opportunities for inclusivity and access.

Sarah Grobbel is the Assistant Superintendent of the Office of Career and Innovation at Cherry Creek School District and Maria Martin works alongside her as the Project Coordinator. In this episode, Sarah and Maria share how they think about innovation at Cherry Creek Schools and what they are doing to prepare students for higher education and careers in an ever-changing, learn-from-anywhere world.

Dr. Melik Khoury is the 11th President of Unity College. In today's conversation, Melik shares how Unity is completely redefining what it means to be a student and what they are doing to improve the student experience in today's changing world. Plus, he and Jason discuss affordability and accessibility and where Melik’s personal passion for education originates.

Diane Biesecker is the Acting Director of IT and School Systems and the Salesforce Application Manager at the University of Virginia Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy. She joins Jason to talk about IT’s role in student success and how technology can make faculty interactions with students more meaningful. Plus, they dive into the technology and cultural challenges facing institutions today and education trends they are excited about for the future.

What do changing student demographics mean for colleges? What can universities do to differentiate themselves? More broadly, what’s in store for the future of higher education?

Joining the podcast to help us answer these questions and many more are thought leaders Michael Horn and Jeff Selingo. They discuss the biggest obstacles facing universities today – including student wellness and virtual learning – and share what it really takes for a college to create a seamless student experience.