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Welcome back to America’s leading higher education podcast! In this episode, sponsored by MDT Marketing, we welcome Dr. Mordecai Ian Brownlee, VP for Student Success at St. Phillip's College & the next President of Community College of Aurora!

Liz and special guest host Maagic Collins, host of Fight the Funk podcast, have a fascinating conversation with Mordecai on a range of higher education topics. Listen in as Mordecai talks about his personal journey to mental and physical health and why he loves talking with students about creating their mission and value statements. 

Dr. Brownlee, an inclusive educator who is committed to the intellectual and economic empowerment of diverse communities, brings an impressive resume in advancing student access, expanding student support services, and empowering academic pathways at several public and private higher education institutions, including St. Philip’s College in Texas, the University of Charleston in West Virginia, Blinn College District in Texas, and Houston Baptist University.

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Welcome back to America's leading higher education podcast! In this incredible episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by Incubeta, we welcome Patrick Methvin, Director of Postsecondary Success at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.  Patrick came on EdUp before the report released by the Postsecondary Value Commission, but he was able to give us a sneak peek by discussing the importance of the Equitable Value Movement, including the importance of setting an action agenda.  The Gates Foundation is focused on investing in innovations that remove barriers and accelerate growth for students - and the student's voice is a critical piece of the higher education improvement movement.  It's about transformational change and defining what the student experience looks like in the future - Patrick says we must eliminate race, ethnicity, income, and inequality factors from being predictors of student success. 

At the beginning of the pandemic, Bill Gates asked Patrick if higher education would be the most disrupted of the Gates Foundation 36 funding initiatives!

Patrick Methvin, director of Postsecondary Success in the United States Program, oversees work designed to significantly increase the number of Americans achieving a post-high school credential and eliminate educational attainment disparities by race and income.  Previously, Patrick served as deputy director for the Postsecondary Success strategy, focusing on the adoption and scaling of innovations associated with improving student success and institutional sustainability. Prior to joining the foundation in 2013, Patrick served as a principal in the Boston Consulting Group’s Social Impact and Consumer Goods Practice Areas.

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Welcome back to America’s leading higher education podcast! In this fantastic episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by The Evolllution, we talk with Dennett Edwards, Founder & CEO, Corona Haze Professional Development Group. 

Liz is joined by special cohost, Holly Owens, as they talk with Dennett about the amazing story involving the creation  of her professional development group during the height of Covid-19. Listen in as they discuss Dennet’s story that involves Facebook, LinkedIn, and our Producer. 

Dennett Edwards is the Founder of the Corona Daze Professional Development (CDPD) Group. After twenty years of working in local and international community development and education, she decided to use her skills and abilities to respond to record unemployment rates stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. 

She is passionate about increasing professional access and representation of people of color, people from the LGBTQIA community and other marginalized groups in all industries and employment spaces. Dennett dedicated herself to enhancing workforce development opportunities for all through education, resources, and mentorship.

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Welcome back to America’s leading higher education podcast! This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #70. In this episode, sponsored by MDT Marketing, we welcome Dr. Melody Rose, Chancellor of the Nevada System of Higher Education!

Joe and Liz have a fascinating conversation with Melody on a range of higher education topics, from K-12 prep to the impact of Covid. Listen in as Melody tells a wonderful story about using intentionality in the hiring process to diversify faculty!

During a 25-year career in higher education Dr. Rose has been a leader as an academic faculty member and administrator, who has focused on improving student access and success to higher education in Oregon.

Dr. Rose’s leadership roles have included serving as the Chancellor of the Oregon University System, Portland State University’s Vice Provost for Academic Programs and Instruction and Dean of Undergraduate Studies, and chair of Portland State University’s Division of Political Science.

Prior to creating and running the consulting firm Rose Strategies, LLC, Dr. Rose most recently served as President of Marylhurst University from 2014 to 2019.

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Welcome back to America’s leading higher education podcast! This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #69. In this episode, sponsored by Element451, we welcome  Dr. Michael Torrence, President, Motlow State Community College!

Michael covers a range of topics in this episode as he and Joe discussed what's happening in higher ed.  At Motlow State Community College, Michael talks about how they turned face-to-face content into quality online content - and are not iterating to the next level using AI and VR.  Additionally, he talks about the robotics and training center at Motlow State - where he notes that institutional responsibility is to provide students with the skill they need to work.  He highlights Motlow's use of open educational resources and workforce development groups as alternatives to the traditional model.  Also, hear what "marginalized" student means to Michael - and it may not be what you think.

Seated as the 7th President of Motlow State Community College, Dr. Michael L. Torrence comes as a leader, life-long learner, innovator, collaborator, academician, and administrator. He is successful in serving and transforming rural, urban, and suburban communities. 

Dr. Torrence is a champion of the community college and its mission.

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Welcome back to America’s leading higher education podcast! In this fantastic episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by Incubeta, we welcome Jamie Merisotis, President and & CEO of the Lumina Foundation.  In this tremendous episode, we speak to Jamie about a range of topics related to the Lumina Foundation's work at local, state, and national levels to design an affordable learning landscape with the goal of educating 60% of American workers by 2025.  College has never been less affordable than it is now; financial aid hasn't kept pace with economic need; what students get in the end is still cloudy.  However, without some type of higher education, Jamie believes economic mobility is hindered significantly.  Jamie also discusses his book, "Human Work In The Age Of Smart Machines", and higher ed's responsibility to prepare people for work that ONLY humans can do.  Don't miss this episode!

Jamie Merisotis is a globally recognized leader in philanthropy, education, and public policy.  Since 2008, he has served as president and CEO of Lumina Foundation, an independent, private foundation that is committed to making opportunities for learning beyond high school available to all.  He previously served as co-founder and president of the nonpartisan, Washington, DC-based Institute for Higher Education Policy, and as executive director of a bipartisan national commission on college affordability appointed by the U.S. President and Congressional leaders.

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Welcome back to America’s leading higher education podcast! In this fantastic episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by Element451, we talk with Ross Morrison McGill, Founder & CEO, TeacherToolkit. Liz goes one on one with Ross to talk about all the tools that teachers need to provide maximum learning opportunities in and out of the classroom. They also talk about how Covid has created a trauma trifecta that includes, teachers, students, and parents. Listen in as two of LinkedIn's 2020 Top Voices in Education have a fascinating conversation around what teachers need in their toolkit!

In November 2020, Ross was listed as one of 10 LinkedIn Top Voices in Education. In 2015, Ross was nominated as one of the ‘500 Most Influential People in Britain’ by The Sunday Times. Ross Morrison McGill, also known as @TeacherToolkit, is the ‘most followed educator on social media in the UK’. He works with pupils, teachers and school leaders all over the world, supporting teaching and learning, workload and mental health. His website has been accessed by 13.5 million teachers.

A former deputy headteacher, Ross has been teaching for 27 years working in some of the most challenging secondary schools in London. Today, Ross is working on his 8th teaching book, studying for his EdD at Cambridge University and training teachers across the world...

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Welcome back to America’s leading higher education podcast! In this fantastic episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by MDT Marketing, we talk with Kai Drekmeier, Co-Founder, InsideTrack. Liz and special guest host Dr. Stacey Gonzales, host of EdUp Edge K-12, talk with Kai about InsideTrack's origin story and mission. They have a very interesting conversation about what it means to coach students, why it is imperative (especially for first gen lower income students), and how to do it correctly! 

Kai Drekmeier has made a life commitment to helping others as a leader and innovator in the field of education. As Co-founder and Chief Development Officer of InsideTrack, Kai plays a key role in supporting the growth and strategic direction of the company. Prior to InsideTrack, he co-founded SCORE! Educational Centers. Kai has also worked in secondary education and is involved with the boards of several non-profits dedicated to life-long education. Kai received a B.A. in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz.

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Welcome back to America’s leading higher education podcast! This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #68. In this episode, sponsored by MDT Marketing, we welcome Dr. Marcheta P. Evans, President at Bloomfield College! Marcheta is an absolute force for good.  She discusses the Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and the Predominately Black Institution (PBI) status at Bloomfield College - where a majority of students are students of color.  Marcheta gives a history lesson regarding HBCUs and the PBI designation and the importance of Bloomfield to her economically disadvantaged students and why Bloomfield was ranked the highest in New Jersey for social mobility amongst higher ed institutions.  Marcheta is the first black President of Bloomfield and her impact is felt in the transparency of communication to students and her understanding of accessibility and affordability. 

President of Bloomfield College, Marcheta P. Evans, Ph.D., was recently voted to serve as ACE Women’s Network-New Jersey’s Presidential Sponsor effective February 19, 2021. Evans became the first female and African American president of Bloomfield College on June 1, 2019, where she leads one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the nation and New Jersey’s only four-year Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). 

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Welcome back to America‘s leading higher education podcast! In this fantastic episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by Element451, we talk with Lisa Cohen Gevelber, Founder and VP of Grow With Google. With a commitment of one billion dollars, and one million Google employee staff hours, Grow With Google was created to (a) help small businesses leverage technology and (b) to create employment equitability by tearing down barriers for two-thirds of American workers looking for meaningful work without a college degree.  Lisa talks about how the Google certificates are the foundation of this economic opportunity initiative driven by Google to evolve the educational landscape.  GWG is already working with over 100 community colleges and many four-year institutions are also on board to offer credit for the GWG certificates.  With over 50,000 students completing certificates already, Lisa has helped develop GWG from economic opportunity to economic impact.  John Farrar, Director of Education at Google, guest hosts on this episode!

Lisa Gevelber joined Google in January 2010 and runs Marketing for the Americas and for the Ads & Commerce business globally. She and her team help companies all over the world make the most of the web. They provide brands with data and insights on consumer trends, help marketers re-imagine storytelling, and support the growth of millions of small businesses. Lisa has more than 25 years of experience, including time spent at P&G, Intuit, and startups. Founder and VP, Grow With Google.

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