Higher Ed Happy Hour

In this episode, Ian speaks with Christopher Zara. Christopher is a senior editor at Fast Company where he runs the news desk and was previously a deputy editor at International Business Times. Christopher Zara is also the author of a new book titled, “Uneducated: A Memoir of Flunking Out, Falling Apart, and Finding My Worth”, which shares his experiences as a high school dropout in the elite worl...

In this episode, Ian speaks with Dr. Elisa Stephens. Elisa is the president of the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Under her leadership, the academy has become one of the largest private schools of art and design in the nation. Dr. Stephens is known for her pioneering approach, blending art and design education with cutting-edge technology. She's written thought-provoking pieces on...

In this episode, Ian speaks with Mark Hodgson. Mark is an author, advisor, and executive coach who helps entrepreneurs build their personal brand and influence and has inspired teams in both the commercial and not-for-profit world. We discuss the importance of brand building within Higher Education at all levels – including students, faculty, administration, degree programs, and institutions at la...

In this episode, Ian speaks with Adam Gopnik. For decades, Adam has been one of America’s most beloved writers. He is best known as a staff writer for The New Yorker and as the author of nearly a dozen books, including his latest, "The Real Work: On the Mystery of Mastery". In the book, he apprentices himself to an artist, a dancer, a boxer, and even a driving instructor, where he finds...

In this episode, Ian speaks with Chris Do. Chris is an Emmy award-winning designer, director, and the founder of The Futur—an online education platform with the mission of teaching 1 billion people how to make a living doing what they love. With a career spanning over two decades, Chris Do has established himself as a leading authority in design, branding, and education. And as an advocate for cha...

In this episode, Ian speaks with Tom Vander Ark. Tom is the CEO of Getting Smart, where he advises schools and foundations on how to accelerate innovations in learning that empower all people, not just a particular group. Tom is also the author of numerous books, including “Getting Smart: How Digital Learning is Changing the World”, and “The Power of Place: Authentic Learning Through Place-Based E...

In this episode, Ian speaks with John Warner. John is a writer, researcher, and author of eight books, including “Sustainable. Resilient. Free.: The Future of Public Higher Education.” With 20 years of college teaching experience and over a decade as a contributor to the online news platform, Inside Higher Ed. John has become a national voice on faculty labor, institutional values, and writing ped...

With higher education becoming ever more competitive, it's essential for institutions to develop enrollment marketing strategies that differentiate them from their competition. Our recent article, Top 5 Enrollment Marketing Strategies and Why They Work outlined the most effective strategies, and now Ian, Robert, and Torr have sat down to discuss those strategies in detail. Want more higher ed...

In this episode, Ian speaks with James Fallows how the symbiotic relationships between colleges and their communities have reaped rewards in Erie, Pennsylvania, Waterville, Maine, and all over the United States over the last few decades. James is a longtime correspondent for The Atlantic magazine and is the author of numerous books including “Our Towns” (2018), which was also made into an HBO docu...

In this episode, Ian, Robert, and Rebecca sat down for a discussion on all things human-centered design in higher education, including how it should be considered from the initial conversations with prospects, to the application process, the classroom, and even student services. Want more higher ed perspectives? Subscribe to our weekly Higher Education News Brief for the latest insights. Or if you...

In this episode, Ian speaks with Emi Nietfeld. Emi is the author of " Acceptance ", a memoir of her journey through foster care and homelessness to build a successful career and a life filled with purpose and meaning. Part of her life’s story includes graduating from Harvard in 2015 and then working as a software engineer at Google, which was an experience she wrote about in the New York Times. Th...

In this episode, Ian sits down with Rebecca, Robert, and Torr to hear their thoughts on what they believe will happen with the future of Artificial Intelligence for Higher Ed. Want more higher ed perspectives? Subscribe to our weekly Higher Education News Brief for the latest insights. Or if you'd like to be a guest on the show, please visit UNINCORPORATED.com .

In this episode, Ian sits down with Rebecca, Robert, and Torr to hear what they think will happen in higher ed in 2023. Want more higher ed perspectives? Subscribe to our weekly Higher Education News Brief for the latest insights. Or if you'd like to be a guest on the show, please visit UNINCORPORATED.com .

In this episode, Ian spoke with Richard Holeton about active learning and what you should think about when approaching learning design for higher education. Richard is a writer and education consultant, as well as an Assistant Vice Provost for Learning Environments Emeritus at Stanford University. Previous to that he had a 30-year career as an educator and academic technology leader. Want more hig...

In this episode, Robert spoke with Ryan Lieberman, a senior Vice President of Sales of iHeart Media. Ryan tells us all about iHeart Media's media-buying arm, iHeart Digital Solutions, and how it can be used by higher education institutions to garner prospective students and increase enrollment. Want more higher ed perspectives? Subscribe to our weekly Higher Education News Brief for the latest ins...

In this episode, Ian speaks with Rick Benbow. Rick is the Regional Vice President  (West Region) of Western Governors University, America’s first and largest competency-based university. They explore competency-based universities and how they differ from traditional degree programs at Universities and Colleges. Want more higher ed perspectives? Subscribe to our weekly Higher Education News Br...

In this episode, Ian speaks with Alex Boylan. Alex is the producer and host of the Amazon Prime series "The College Tour". In the show, Alex travels across the U.S. giving an in-depth look at colleges and universities from a student's perspective. We discover what makes a great College Tour, and how this helps with your student outreach, branding, and marketing efforts. Want more higher ed perspec...

In this episode, Ian sits down with Trisha Daho for a special episode of the Higher Ed Happy Hour dedicated to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Trisha is the Founder of the firm Empowered Leadership Cultivation. Want more higher ed perspectives? Subscribe to our weekly Higher Education News Brief for the latest insights. Or if you'd like to be a guest on the show, please visit UNINCORPORATED.com...

In this episode, Ian sits down with Daniel Alfon to discuss his ultimate guide to building a LinkedIn profile for your organization’s success. Whether you're a department chair, VP, or Provost, this episode will help you leverage LinkedIn for Higher Ed. Daniel Alfon is the author of the book "Build a LinkedIn Profile for Business Success: An Ultimate Guide."  Daniel joined LinkedIn in 2004(!)...

In this episode, we’ll be discussing how academics can find success and fulfillment in their careers. To help us explore the topic, Ian spoke with Dana Mitra about how faculty can improve equitable conditions within their university, and contribute to staff retention and well-being. Dana is Professor of Education Policy Studies at Pennsylvania State University, and she recently released a book ent...

In this episode, we’ll be discussing the essential skills that often aren’t taught in school. To help us explore the topic, Ian spoke with Mark Herschberg about how we can fill these gaps for students, and for those in higher ed leadership. Mark is the author of "The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You" , and has spent his career developing new ventures at startups,...

In this episode, we’ll be discussing the importance of internships and how the experiences can give new graduates an advantage when starting their careers. To help us explore the topic, Robert spoke with Parker Pell, who is co-founder of Scholars , an early-career technology company helping employers predict and prevent early-career turnover. In our conversation, we discuss how internships can hel...

In this episode, Ian takes a look at the most effective ways to help your child attend their dream college with a full or partial scholarship, regardless of their grades, or your household income. To help explore the topic, Ian recently spoke with Shellee Howard. Shellee is the CEO of College Ready , and a consultant to hundreds of college-bound students around the world. ==== Want more higher ed...

On this episode, we’ll be discussing Hubspot’s Educational Partner Program, as well as an engagement framework named “The Seventh Level, which is taught to students all over the world through the learning platform CatalystU. To help us explore the topic, Ian recently spoke with the creator of "The Seventh Level", Amanda Slavin. Slavin is also a co-founder of CatalystCreativ, and an industry pionee...

On this episode, Ian has a conversation with Sam Thiara to discuss the big question of how we empower young people in their life to be their own bosses and have a life of meaning and a fulfilling career. Sam is a speaker, author, entrepreneur, and educator. He spent the last 17 years at the Beedie School of Business in British Columbia as a lecturer. And over the last 25 years, he has mentored hun...