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This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #63. In this episode, sponsored by MDT Marketing, we welcome Ryan Collins, CEO at Bethel School of Technology! Bethel School of Technology (aka Bethel Tech) is the first faith-based tech bootcamp in the world.  Ryan discusses why organizations are so interested in Bethel Tech grads that have both high-skill and high character.  There is no doubt that students learning full-stack, data science or UI/UX design will have jobs to choose from.  However, it's the human skills - awareness, empathy, caring, kindness, and commitment - that separate Bethel Tech grads from other learning organizations.  Ryan defines the landscape for a faith-based tech worker and the increasing number of opportunities that come from a love of faith and love of work!

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In this fantastic episode of EdUp Embedded, sponsored by The Evolllution, we talk with Jonathan Palmar, Chief Experience Officer, Shay Rowbottom Marketing! This episode is value-packed with information for you to maximize your LinkedIn profile for personal and professional use.  Jonathan went from about 500 followers to over 100,000 followers in about 13 months.  He comes on EdUp to talk about how to use LinkedIn to boost your personal brand and, for colleges and universities, how to use the features of LinkedIn to recruit students and amplify the brand.  Jonathan shares LinkedIn tips for beginners, casual users, and advanced users.  There are literally tips in this episode that will make you wonder what you've been doing with your LinkedIn profile all this time.

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In this fantastic episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by The Evolllution, we talk with Dr. Luke Hobson, Founder, Instructional Design Institute & Program Manager at MIT! Luke talks with two other instructional designers, Elizabeth Leiba and special guest host Holly Owens, host of EdUp EdTech. They have a fascinating discussion on all things instructional design (ID). If you are interested in learning about ID, then this is the episode for you! 

Dr. Luke Hobson is a Program Manager at MIT, an Online Instructor for SNHU, and the Founder of Instructional Design Institute. His philosophy on learning comes from MIT, which is mens et manus or mind and hand. He believes in providing people with practical applications and helping them develop real tangible skills. His super power is being able to take complex ideas and translate them into simple lessons. 

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This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #62. In this episode, sponsored by MDT Marketing, we welcome Dr. Christina Royal, President at Holyoke Community College!  Christina talks to us about the myriad of issues students are dealing with including mental health, access to services, and food insecurities.  As the first queer female person of color as President of Holyoke Community College, she is passionate about affordability which is critical for the community college student population.  According to Christina, the stigma associated with community colleges MUST be eliminated - community colleges are becoming agile operations critical to our economic recovery.   

President Christina Royal, PhD, became Holyoke Community College's fourth president in January 2017 – and the first female, queer person of color to hold the position.  Since then, the college has embarked on bold plans, new initiatives, and innovative policies to continue their legacy of affordable, quality education – notably their new strategic plan and the President's Student Emergency Fund.

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This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #61. In this episode, sponsored by MDT Marketing, we welcome Dr. Sean Decatur, President at Kenyon College!  With a recent 100M gift, Sean and Kenyon College are doubling down on the residential experience.  Sean believes that liberal arts institutions are critical to a bright future - these institutions teaching writing skills and self-efficacy development.  To Sean, the benefits of a small college are about connections and belonging, which is the hard work of diversity.  Sean understands that actively recruiting students, and giving them a reason to stay, is important work for the future of Kenyon College.   

Sean M. Decatur became the 19th president of Kenyon College on July 1, 2013. Shortly after arriving in Gambier, he led the community in a yearlong conversation to identify the strategic initiatives that would propel the College into its third century. The result is the Kenyon 2020 Plan, which lays out three priorities: continuing to attract a diverse group of academically talented students; preparing students for post-graduation success; and building community on campus, in the region, and among the worldwide Kenyon family. In October 2018, the College announced a $300-million comprehensive campaign to support these priorities, buoyed by a $75-million lead gift, the largest in the College’s history.

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In this fantastic episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by Element451, we talk with Chris Bunio, Former Sr. Director Higher Education, Microsoft. Chris talks to us about the rapid growth of MS Teams during Covid - by thousands as a percentage.  Microsoft has been intentional to simplify life for faculty and students - they are looking at student engagement and student success as the priority, including how to understand trends within the data.  Chris discusses how MS looks to support all computing devices as ways the student can access learning and technology.  They are even tapping into "air band", which is the bandwidth not used by television stations that can create network access for more people in select areas. It's been about the "partially connected" experience, and Microsoft has been recreating the physical learning environment.

Chris is an experienced Senior Director with a demonstrated history of working in the computer software industry. He is skilled in Enterprise Software, Enterprise Architecture, Agile Methodologies, Marketing Strategy, and Microsoft Azure. Chris is a strong entrepreneurship professional with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) focused in Physics from the University of Manitoba. 

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In this fantastic episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by The Evolllution, we talk with Don A. Wettrick CEO, President at the STARTedUP Foundation. Don talks us about how (and why) we can incorporate entrepreneurship in middle and high school. He also discuses his take on the difference between being clever and innovative. Listen in to hear a very innovative practical example of a win, win, win scenario that a few of his students created! 

Don Wettrick is the founder of The STARTedUP Foundation, author of “Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level” and Innovation Specialist at Noblesville High School, central IN. Don is known for his award-winning work as a middle school and high school teacher; educational and innovation consultant; and educational speaker.

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In this fantastic episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by MDT Marketing, we talk with Laura Ipsen, President and CEO at Ellucian. Laura talks to us about how Ellucian guides over 2,700 customers in more than 50 countries—improving operations and enhancing the user experience for their faculties, staff, and over 20 million students.

She explains how her organization provides support to institutions using an ERP with an open interoperable SAAS platform to manage and streamline business functions and workflows and by advising on branding, the opportunities presented with online learning, and efficiencies to create a more seamless student experience to improve outcomes.

We also discuss how to integrate systems for one-stop-shopping for students, faculty and administration. She really gets how the higher education sector needs to reimagine how we serve students to meet their expectations and how we can continue to evolve effectively for the future of online learning. 

You'll definitely want to hear her thoughts about the importance of digital marketing, branding and positioning for the next generation of college students. 

Laura has more than 25 years of experience as a technology executive, working to drive transformation in the public and private sectors and spur adoption of comprehensive solutions in high-growth industries.

Laura joined Ellucian from Oracle Corporation, where she most recently served as general manager and senior vice president for Oracle Marketing Cloud—leading all customer-facing aspects of the business, including sales, account management, marketing, and customer services. Previously, she served as corporate vice president of Microsoft’s worldwide public sector organization, where she led a team of more than 2,000 sales and marketing professionals serving government, education, and non-privatized healthcare customers in more than 100 countries.

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This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #60. In this episode, sponsored by MDT Marketing, we welcome Mathew Jacobson, Founder, Ducere Global Business School! Mat talks to us about how Ducere is working to create the most industry-relevant degrees anywhere in the world.  They are designed with hundreds of world leaders providing input into the curriculum and relevance in the marketplace.  The practical-based education is delivered in conjunction with some of the biggest organizations in the world, which makes the Ducere model unique.  Mat also discusses how HUGE of an issue cost is in the United States - Ducere is offering British-based degrees for a total of 14K!  As more students consider an education online, the marketplace becomes more open and choices for the student become more intentional.  It is always fascinating to hear from how those operating outside of the U.S. view U.S. Higher Ed - don't miss this discussion.

Mathew is disrupting the higher education landscape, creating some of the industry’s most innovative educational platforms and projects. He is a regular media contributor on topics of business, innovation, and entrepreneurship, including articles in Wealth Creator, Marketing Magazine, Business First, Smart Magazine, Start-Up Smart, and Business Builders.  As founder of the Ducere Foundation, fully funded by Ducere, Mat works in close partnerships with sovereign states, major universities, philanthropic leaders, and major businesses to deliver educational programs across 12 African countries. The Foundation currently employs 55 full-time staff in Africa.

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In this fantastic episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by The Evolllution, we talk with, Cooper Jones, Co-Founder and CEO at Rah Rah! Cooper talks to us about Rah Rah, which brings connectivity engagement, and value to students - focusing on the student is what Rah Rah is all about. Where do I go? What do I do now? These are common questions that cause uncertainty and frustration for students. Rah Rah takes them to one place, and revenue can be generated on Day 1 using the software. Rah Rah brings equitability tailored to all types of students! 

Rah Rah is the community engagement platform that helps college students make sense of campus life and reduce information overload. Rah Rah’s mobile app empowers students by allowing them to discover and book campus activities and services, all in on centralized place. Students can do things like sign up for intramural activities, fitness classes, and even schedule appointments at the health center. The SaaS platform also provides a rundown of campus events in real-time and uses heat maps to reveals what events are highly populated. Rah Rah’s personalized, curated student feed allows students to discover relevant clubs and events based on their interests and passions.

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