Find tons of cool gear and support the show at our storefront.

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Our guest for this week’s episode is Dr. Matthew Raidbard, college sports administrator, consultant, and author of Lead Like a Pro. Matthew shares his story and his point of view on the best leadership practices for coaches to create positive learning experiences for their college student athletes.

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Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast

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Music by pond5.com

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Connect With Our Host:
Dustin Ramsdell
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!

Enrollify is made possible by Element451 —  the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.

Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! 
The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.

Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

Find tons of cool gear and support the show at our storefront.

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Our guest for this week’s bonus episode is Ingrid Toppelberg, Chief Product Officer at Cybint. Ingrid shares her journey, the importance of her work at Cybint, and delivering education in a relevant format for students.

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Subscribe and listen via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify.

Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast

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Music by pond5.com

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Connect With Our Host:
Dustin Ramsdell
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!

Enrollify is made possible by Element451 —  the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.

Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! 
The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.

Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

Find tons of cool gear and support the show at our storefront.

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Our guest for this week’s episode is Rishi Rana, CXO of PeopleAdmin. We explore the nuances of helping faculty members do their jobs more efficiently so they can better support their students.

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Subscribe and listen via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify.

Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast

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Music by pond5.com

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Connect With Our Host:
Dustin Ramsdell
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!

Enrollify is made possible by Element451 —  the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.

Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! 
The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.

Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

Find tons of cool gear and support the show at our storefront.

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Our guests for this week’s bonus episode are Rohan Thakkar and Dr. Christopher Silva from Full Measure Education. They discuss the importance of modern digital and mobile student engagement strategies throughout the student lifecycle at their respective institutions.

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Subscribe and listen via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify.

Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast

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Music by pond5.com

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Connect With Our Host:
Dustin Ramsdell
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!

Enrollify is made possible by Element451 —  the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.

Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! 
The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.

Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

Go find tons of cool gear and support the show at our storefront.

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Support the show on Patreon to get exclusive perks!

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Our guest for this week’s episode is Dr. Shirag Shemmassian, Founder and CEO of Shemmassian Academic Consulting where he and his team have been supporting prospective students nationwide for nearly 20 years. Shirag shares his thoughtful approach on how he helps students genuinely work toward their goals.

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Subscribe and listen via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify.

Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast

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Music by pond5.com

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Connect With Our Host:
Dustin Ramsdell
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!

Enrollify is made possible by Element451 —  the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.

Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! 
The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.

Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

Go find tons of cool gear and support the show at our storefront.

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Support the show on Patreon to get exclusive perks!

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Our guest for this week's bonus episode is Julia Rogers, founder of EnRoute Consulting. Julia talks about her work as a professional advising students on their gap year options and how they can positively impact student outcomes.

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Subscribe and listen via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify.

Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast

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Music by pond5.com

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Connect With Our Host:
Dustin Ramsdell
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!

Enrollify is made possible by Element451 —  the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.

Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! 
The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.

Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

Go find tons of cool gear and support the show at our storefront.

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Support the show on Patreon to get exclusive perks!

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Our guest for this week's episode is Ayden Berkey, co-founder of Access Scholarships. We explore the wide world of scholarships and how they can be more readily utilized for the benefit of more students.

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Subscribe and listen via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify.

Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast

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Music by pond5.com

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Connect With Our Host:
Dustin Ramsdell
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!

Enrollify is made possible by Element451 —  the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.

Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! 
The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.

Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

Go find tons of cool gear and support the show at our storefront.

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Support the show on Patreon to get exclusive perks!

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Our guests for this week’s bonus episode are Nora Nemeth and Mirka Martel from the Institute of International Education (IIE). They share details on the impact of their work, starting their own podcast, and what they’re looking forward to.

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Subscribe and listen via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify.

Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast

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Music by pond5.com

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Connect With Our Host:
Dustin Ramsdell
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!

Enrollify is made possible by Element451 —  the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.

Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! 
The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.

Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

Go find tons of cool gear and support the show at our storefront.

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Support the show on Patreon to get exclusive perks!

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Our guest for this week’s episode is Eric Gibbs who is President, Americas at Ouriginal. Eric dives deep on his story, academic file sharing, what edtech can really do when it comes to detecting text similarities, and the reasons why students cheat.

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Subscribe and listen via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify.

Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast

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Music by pond5.com

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Connect With Our Host:
Dustin Ramsdell
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!

Enrollify is made possible by Element451 —  the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.

Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! 
The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.

Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

Go find tons of cool gear and support the show at our storefront.

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Support the show on Patreon to get exclusive perks!

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Sending out our last rebroadcast episode this week before we come back with new episodes starting next week on September 1st!

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Subscribe and listen via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify.

Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast

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Music by pond5.com

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Connect With Our Host:
Dustin Ramsdell
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!

Enrollify is made possible by Element451 —  the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.

Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! 
The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.

Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register