Reimagining HigherEd

Panel session recorded on 6 August 2024, at 11:00am AEST, with over 180 registrations and over 100 participants.

How is the sector changing its approach in the age of AI? What can universities do to increase belonging, connectedness, and wellbeing in 2025?

This discussion covered the state of belonging in 2024 and what universities will do in 2025.

• Professor Michelle Lincoln - Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic, University of Canberra

And your chair, Professor Judyth Sachs, Chief Academic Officer Studiosity, former PVC Learning and Teaching at The University of Sydney, Deputy Vice Chancellor and Provost at Macquarie University.

See the video recording here: https://vimeo.com/995624582?share=copy 

This week, we're resharing an episode from the archives - Professor Margaret Sheil AO, Vice Chancellor and President at Queensland University of Technology, in conversation with Professor Judyth Sachs, about curiosity and courage to take unexpected paths; mass spectrometry and early influencers in Prof Sheil’s academic life; and the challenge of delivering value to students today.

Join Dr. David Barnard, President Emeritus and former VC and President at University of Manitoba, in discussion with Dr. Noreen Golfman, as they dive into David's rich experience in higher education - from being first in family to go to university, to never quite leaving.

Dr. Barnard shares what it was like to be among the first Computer Science Graduates; his love for poetry and the poem he introduced to many colleagues while in leadership; the journey to connecting and learning from Indigenous leaders, friends, and communities; and observations on a subtle shift in why students choose to study.

Dr. Gillian Siddall, President and Vice-Chancellor at Lakehead University, sits down with Dr. Noreen Golfman for a candid conversation centred on community, creativity, and optimism.

They discuss the evolving post-secondary landscape - technology, student wellbeing, the liberal arts, and financial sustainability - and reflect on the value of creating opportunities for students to think critically and engage with their learning. Dr. Siddall brings along an original Beatles album, representative of a pivotal moment in her own journey, and speaks directly to students about the importance of pursuing a discipline they love.

“We as educators have a lot to learn from them, and by more directly engaging them and involving them in some co-learning capacity, we will benefit, and the classroom environment will benefit, and learning will benefit.”

Join Dr. Joy Johnson, President and VC at Simon Fraser University, in conversation with Dr. Noreen Golfman, as they reflect on personal experiences in academia and the evolving challenges faced by university leaders.

Together they discuss the role of dialogue and productive disagreement in education; recognizing individual skills and capacities for authentic leadership; listening to students and embracing AI technology for better learning environments; and Joy’s advice to aspiring leaders - in particular future female leaders.

Prof Khaled Assaleh joins Prof Judyth Sachs for an engaging dive into his journey across academia, industry, and HE leadership - all sparked by an early interest in electronics.

Prof Assaleh speaks about his experience as an international student, and the importance of formal and informal support systems; the value of industry experience and how it's informed his teaching; whether traditional degrees are adequately preparing today's graduates; and how Ajman University is responding to key disruptions in higher education. Enjoy this new episode, with the second leader from a UAE university we've had on the podcast.

Artificial intelligence is top of mind as new developments encourage daily use and integration into everyday life. How will post-secondary institutions forge a path to protect and grow academic integrity while finding ways to integrate the best of AI into teaching and learning environments?

Featuring Canadian and US experts and leaders, this session discusses AI’s impact on post-secondary education and the student experience, as well as what the future holds for higher education, academic integrity, and AI.

Your panelists:

Dr. Simon Bates, Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President (Teaching and Learning), The University of British Columbia

Dr. Tricia Bertram Gallant, Director, Academic Integrity Office & Triton Testing Center, UC San Diego

Dr. Julia Christensen Hughes, President & Vice Chancellor, Yorkville University

The discussion moderated by Dr. Noreen Golfman, Academic Advisory Board Member with Studiosity Canada, and Former Provost and Vice-President Academic at Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Join Dr. Jeff Keshen, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Regina, together with Dr. Noreen Golfman, as they delve into the complexities of academic leadership and the challenges faced in higher education. From personal growth and collaboration, to making history come alive for students and community outreach programs, discover valuable insights from this insightful conversation between the two renowned academic administrators.

Gain valuable insights from Professor Helen Bartlett, esteemed President and VC at the University of the Sunshine Coast, as she sits down with Professor Judyth Sachs. In this episode - new cultures and environments have played a pivotal role in shaping Prof Bartlett’s expertise and fostering innovation in her life as an educator. Discover the essence of the PhD supervision role, the groundbreaking establishment of Australia's first nursing degrees, and scaffolding the learning experience for every student.

Professor Pascale Quester, VC and President of Swinburne University of Technology, sits down with Professor Judyth Sachs, to discuss her alternative education at the Grand école; what she learnt teaching French to Americans in the Department of Romance Languages; authentic assessment to build resilient students; and the new role of educators as coaches of learning and curators of experiences.