Today we connect with Dr. Claire Brady, President of Glass Half-Full Consulting!  Claire and I were classmates long ago and recently reconnected to talk about Artificial Intelligence in Student Affairs.  Claire has served in many roles, including VPSA and now consults with campus organizations about AI, getting started, and what to avoid. Her insights are clear and timely.  We also take a listener question from a seasoned Student Success practitioner, Dr. Jeff Burrow of the University of Toronto.  Tune in for this lively conversation about important technological advances. Find Claire at https://www.drclairebrady.com/
and 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairebradyedd/

Lucy Morrison, Levi Thiele and Katia Maxwell discuss with Bill there new definition of Experiential Learning, grounded in their scholar-practitioner experiences

• The authors come out strong with this opener: "The current movement to institutionalize Experiential Education (EE) reflects contemporary concerns about the perceived value of investing in education.”
• This definition reflects EL’s interdisciplinary foundations.
• Not to be missed, the article includes a powerful approach to interdisciplinary collaboration.
•  These authors care about, practice, and endeavor to improve student experience through EL.

Download the original article here: https://journals.calstate.edu/elthe

 Tyler Hough, Executive Director of the Chicago Center and the Philadelphia Center. A social entrepreneur and nonprofit strategist, Tyler Hough has spent the past decade plus building and leading organizations that make a difference in the world. Bill and Tyler cover some ground on 

• Educating Cultural Chameleons
• EL as a "flexible ensemble of processes"
• Matching Cultural Intelligence learning process with Experiential Learning
• Assessing on multiple layers of outcomes of Cultural intelligence
• Anticipating shorter and more widely used cultural immersion programs as an alternative to more expensive ways of delivery, to create more access and equitable outcomes

Download the article here: https://journals.calstate.edu/elthe

In this episode of Mindset in Motion, "Deciphering the Defining Features of Experiential Learning," we have the honor of hosting Dr. Josh Meyer, an educationalist with extensive expertise in experiential education. Join us as we delve into the complexities and approaches of deciphering the definitions of experiential learning, exploring its convergence with other educational disciplines, the importance of operationalizing EL, and the resistance to standardization in practice. Tune in to gain valuable insights into what defines Experiential Learning in this third installment of ELTHE podcast episodes.

*This episode is produced in partnership with Experiential Learning & Teaching in Higher Education (ELTHE) journal. It is one of five podcasts this season that highlights ELTHE authors - their research and insights.

• References: 
  • Joplin, L. (1981). On Defining Experiential Education. Journal of Experiential Education, 4(1), 17-20. https://doi.org/10.1177/105382598100400104
• Download the article here: https://journals.calstate.edu/elthe

Join us in this episode as we explore the integration of inquiry-based experiences in biology curriculum. Our host, Bill Heinrich, is joined by Dr. Sonal Singhal, Dr. Karin Kram, and Dr. Charlene McCord from California State University, Dominguez Hills. They share their expertise and insights on the benefits of teaching biology through experiential methods, the impact of experiential learning on student and faculty development, and the importance of building sustainable changes in curriculum. Get inspired by their innovative approaches and learn how they are using their work to drive positive changes in the field of biology education, in this third installment of the ELTHE podcast episodes. 

*This episode is produced in partnership with Experiential Learning & Teaching in Higher Education (ELTHE) journal. It is one of five podcasts this season that highlights ELTHE authors - their research and insights.

Download the original article at https://journals.calstate.edu/elthe 

In this episode, Dr. David Kolb, Dr. George Kuh, and Dr. Alice Kolb join moderator Dr. Patrick Green to discuss the foundations and the future of Experiential Learning. These leading scholars share their current definitions of Experiential Learning, delve into their surprising entry points into the field, explore how it affects the brain and contributes to learning, and call for greater collaboration between scholars and practitioners. Tune in to gain valuable insights into the power and future of Experiential Learning in this third installment of ELTHE podcast episodes.

*This episode is produced in partnership with Experiential Learning & Teaching in Higher Education (ELTHE) journal and the editor in chief, Ken O’Donnell. It is one of five podcasts this season that highlights ELTHE authors - their research and insights. 

Download the scholarly articles here (free with an email)  https://journals.calstate.edu/elthe

Ryan McRae of HubSpot talks about his career in training and various transitions between roles.  Ryan’s career spans Higher Education, training for the US military, and several well known brands.  Hear how he thinks about going from zero to one with trainees, how he lowers barriers to learning, and how he makes it fun to be part of a new team! 

Ryan McRae has been with HubSpot for 2 years as a Senior Facilitator. Previous he was an Onboarding Facilitator at Groupon for 3 years and a Trainer at Apple for 5 years. Training is his passion and when he's not HubSpotting, he's a board game fanatic and a fiction writer. He lives in Chicago, IL which is probably the best city in the world. 

From "Rudy" to "The Internship" to "The Social Network," movies and media that highlight the collegiate and early-career experience are abundant. In this lighthearted episode, Brad Thomson, Senior Technical Analyst, and Vanessa Phong, Product Success Coach, Orbis, chat about their favourite films in this genre and explore how media portrayals of the post-secondary or early career experience have shaped or reflected their own. In this MIM episode, we're kicking it Old School by revisiting film narratives that thematically address(ed) life on campus and new to the workforce. In the process, we unexpectedly unpacked themes of our own, such as the significance of skills development, support systems, and committing to the process of career development. "I've been ready for this my whole life." - Rudy, "Rudy" (Film) 

Café spaces, particularly on college campuses, serve as vibrant community hubs, caffeinated ones, at that. Saxbys has ingeniously transformed these spaces into student-run businesses, placing coffee shops right on campus and entrusting students with their entire operation. This innovative initiative fosters experiential learning as students take the lead in managing day-to-day café To-Do's, often in intergenerational teams, fostering a strong sense of belonging and giving purpose to participants career readiness journeys. 

While the conventional view of cafes may evoke images of baristas, Saxbys broadens the perspective to encompass various roles, such as human resources, marketing, financial management, event planning, and leadership development. 

In our latest podcast, join Liz Langemak, Director of Academic Platforms, Saxbys, as she sheds light on the significance of this innovative approach. Discover how it functions, why it matters, and how you can leverage this unique learning experience to your advantage. Embrace the transformative power of the café model in shaping not only your academic journey but also your career path. 

In this episode we talk about how Simulation Canada, Colleges and Institutes Canada, and Douglas College use simulations-based experiential learning techniques to scale up clinical competencies for health sciences and allied health fields. The pandemic was one catalyst for this growing trend of simulation in healthcare and the recognition of its value in helping students achieve relevant competencies. Simulations-based learning brings institutions, organizations, and employers together to ensure students can fulfill their skillsets in-line with the current and future needs of their hopeful industry through the emulation of real-world circumstances, processes, and challenges. Through this conversation we learn about the best practices of facilitating, applying, and scaling virtual simulation and how you can also benefit from this approach to experiential learning.