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In this episode, President Series #378, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon

YOUR guest is Dr. Kelly A. Ryan, President, Eastern Oregon University

YOUR cohost is ⁠Charlie Anastasi⁠, VP, Revenue & Academic Partnerships, ⁠Rize Education

YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Jodi (Ashbrook) Blinco⁠, Vice President for Enrollment Management Consulting, ⁠EducationDynamics 

• How is Eastern Oregon University serving its unique rural student population?
• What strategies are improving student success & retention in a frontier setting?
• How is the university creating a supportive culture for faculty & staff wellness?
• What role does online education play in providing equitable access in rural America?
• How is EOU addressing the rural-urban divide in higher education attainment?

Topics include:

• Balancing online & in-person education for different student demographics
• Creating "one-stop shop" support services for first-generation students
• Implementing mental health resources through innovative Canvas programs
• Developing professional development opportunities despite budget constraints
• Expanding access through new initiatives like adults in custody education programs

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In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Pangram Labs,

YOUR guest is Ryan Lufkin, Vice President of Global Academic Strategy, Instructure 

YOUR cohost is Bradley Emi , Cofounder & CTO, Pangram Labs

YOUR host is Elvin Freytes

• How does Ryan define academic integrity in the age of AI & why traditional definitions are fundamentally changing? 
• Why is banning AI tools like looking at the internet as a productivity killer in the 1990s? 
• What can educators learn from Ryan's global travels about different approaches to AI & academic integrity? 
• How are students in developing nations approaching AI differently than those in North America & Europe? 
• Why is Ryan predicting a "wave of AI feral children" crashing onto higher education? 

Topics include:

• The shift from effort-based to outcome-based measures of academic integrity 
• Why AI literacy must be part of preparing good members of society 
• The need to redesign assessments that can't be "gamed" by AI 
• How AI can be both the cause of & solution to academic integrity challenges 
• The importance of teaching students the "why" behind assignments to prevent shortcuts 
• Moving from "don't use AI" to "here's how to use AI ethically" 
• Creating collaborative AI policies involving teachers, students & administrators 
• The difference between AI as a cheating tool vs. AI as an assistant for learning 
• Why the focus should be on ensuring learning happens, not blocking technology 
• The critical need for human expertise as the "human in the loop" with AI tools 

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In this episode, brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon

YOUR guest is Jay Paterno, Former Coach, Penn State University, & Author of Blitzed

YOUR host is Dr. Laurie Shanderson, Host, EdUp Accreditation Insights 

• How is the new 12-team playoff format affecting student-athletes' academic performance? 
• What mental health challenges are emerging in the NIL & transfer portal era? 
• How are gambling & social media creating new pressures for college athletes? 

Topics include:

• Balancing athletic demands with academic priorities in extended playoff seasons 
• Navigating the professionalization of student-athletes through NIL & revenue sharing 
• Examining coaching stability & recruitment challenges in the expanded playoff format 

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In this episode, brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon

YOUR guest is Gavin Cooney, CEO & Founder, Learnosity 

YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Jodi (Ashbrook) Blinco⁠, Vice President for Enrollment Management Consulting, ⁠EducationDynamics 

• How is AI transforming assessment creation & feedback in education? 
• What makes Learnocity's "building block" approach unique in the EdTech landscape? 
• How is AI-powered feedback doubling completion rates in GED programs? 
• Why is authentic assessment becoming more accessible with AI assistance? 
• What should higher education leaders know about adapting to AI disruption? 

Topics include:

• Scaling assessment delivery across 40 million users worldwide 
• Creating AI tools that enhance rather than replace human instruction 
• Developing "Author Aid" to generate & customize assessment content 
• Implementing "Feedback Aid" to reduce faculty workload & improve student outcomes 
• Building accessibility features for diverse learning needs 

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In this episode, President Series #377, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon

YOUR guest is Dr. John L. Hoffman, President, Bemidji State University

YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

• How did Bemidji State navigate significant budget challenges? 
• What makes the university's student population uniquely diverse? 
• How are Native American students being served in North Central Minnesota? 
• What strategies are improving retention & course completion rates? 
• How is fundraising success tied to student success initiatives?

Topics include:

• Leading a financial turnaround to achieve a balanced budget 
• Serving 71% of students who bring in transfer credits 
• Creating new enrollment pathways for adult learners 
• Increasing retention rates by 6% over five years 
• Growing fundraising totals beyond the previous six years combined 
• Implementing multimodal education to meet diverse student needs 
• Supporting faculty-initiated student success programs 
• Addressing workforce needs in Northern Minnesota 

For #EdUp Supporters only via the extended conversation:

• Finding meaning amid difficult leadership decisions 
• Building a diverse, young & talented leadership team 
• Balancing student-centered focus during workforce reductions 
• Navigating the challenges of being a "student affairs president" 
• Creating team culture in traditionally siloed environments 

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In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Pangram Labs,

YOUR guest is Dr. Greer Murphy, Director, Academic Integrity Office, UC Santa Cruz, & Vice President for Strategy at the International Center for Academic Integrity (ICAI)

YOUR cohost is Bradley Emi , Cofounder & CTO, Pangram Labs

YOUR host is Elvin Freytes

• How does Dr. Murphy define academic integrity as "practice" & why does transparency & trust matter most?
• What surprised her most during her first year building a centralized Academic Integrity Office at UC Santa Cruz?
• Why does academic integrity bring out such strong emotions & how does it connect to identity & belonging?
• What did their study of 100 US academic integrity policies reveal about support & accessibility?
• How can institutions create vulnerability-safe spaces for students & faculty to ask integrity questions?

Topics include:

• Academic integrity as transparent practice & truthful reflection of abilities, not perfection
• The challenge of centralizing integrity work across 10 undergraduate colleges at a major public university
• How students & faculty experience integrity concerns as identity-threatening & face-threatening
• The paradox of open-access institutions having more legalistic, harder-to-understand policies
• Building community & solidarity rather than falling into silos of faculty vs. students vs. administrators

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In this episode, President Series #375, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ ), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon

YOUR guest is Dr. Donna Hodge, President, Fitchburg State University

YOUR host is ⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio

• How is Fitchburg State University serving its regional mission in a crowded higher ed marketplace? 
• What unique programs are distinguishing Fitchburg State from other institutions? 
• How has the definition of "traditional" & "non-traditional" students blurred in today's educational landscape? 
• Why is focusing on education rather than just degrees critical for institutional success? 
• How can higher ed institutions design for the future instead of managing decline? 

Topics include:

• Celebrating 130 years while reimagining programs like engineering tech & game design 
• Creating innovative collaborative programs in creative arts therapies 
• Leveraging agility as a state public institution to respond to opportunities 
• Embracing the modern learner's expectations for both digital & human connections 
• Supporting first-generation & minoritized student populations in North Central Massachusetts 
• Addressing food & housing insecurity while delivering quality education 
• Eliminating barriers to enrollment & educational access 

For #EdUp subscribers only via the extended conversation:

• Navigating the experience of being the first female president in 130 years 
• Building a "coalition of the willing" leadership approach 
• Challenging socially constructed expectations in higher education 
• Shifting focus from degree completion to educational experience 
• Rethinking the credit hour & degree structure for the future of higher ed 

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In this episode, President Series #376, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon

YOUR guest is Malcolm Youngren, President & Chief Executive Officer, Pacific College of Health and Science⁠⁠

YOUR cohost is ⁠Kevin Harrington⁠, Co-Founder & CEO, ⁠Rize Education

YOUR host is ⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

• How did a former kindergarten teacher become president of a health sciences college? 
• What challenges did higher education face during the COVID-19 pivot? 
• How is Chinese medicine intersecting with Western healthcare systems? 
• What strategies can address the nursing shortage in America? 
• How will AI transform education while preserving human skills? 

Topics include:

• Leading the largest college of Chinese medicine in the United States 
• Creating global education experiences through online learning 
• Balancing technology & traditional healing practices 
• Addressing the nursing shortage through academic preparation 
• Reducing higher education costs through innovative staffing models 
• Focusing on mission-aligned program development 

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In this episode, sponsored by Coursedog

YOUR guest is Tom Nevill, Vice President of Academic Affairs, GateWay Community College

YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran , Senior Content Manager at Coursedog

YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio

• How does GateWay Community College manage complex program versions across clock hour, credit & non-credit programs?
• What makes registered apprenticeships challenging to implement & how do community colleges bridge that gap?
• How is GateWay preparing for Arizona's semiconductor workforce accelerator program?
• Why is maintaining innovation culture critical for workforce-focused colleges?
• How does academic leadership balance external noise with core operational functions?

Topics include:

• Multi-modal program management strategies
• Registered apprenticeship implementation
• Semiconductor workforce development
• Innovation & rapid curriculum adaptation
• Technology integration in operations
• Student-centered mission moments

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In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Pangram Labs,

YOUR guest is Dr. William Lightfoot, Dean, College of Business, Westcliff University

YOUR cohost is Bradley Emi , Cofounder & CTO, Pangram Labs

YOUR host is Elvin Freytes

• How does Dr. Lightfoot define academic integrity & why does he see it as "what we do"?
• What challenges come with having students from 120 different countries & 85% international F1 students?
• How is Westcliff embracing AI as a "thought partner" & helping faculty overcome their fears?
• What is the SMART program & how does it foster real-world collaboration?
• How does a B Corp university measure success & prove academic standards beyond enrollment numbers?

Topics include:

• Academic integrity as following through & doing what you say you're going to do
• The importance of patience & understanding in a multicultural learning environment
• Using AI as a creative tool for research, teaching & student projects
• The challenge of detecting AI misuse across three layers: direct use, integrated tools & translations
• Building collaboration skills through real client projects with faculty mentors 

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