EDUCAUSE Shop Talk

In this special episode of EDUCAUSE Shop Talk, host Jenay Robert is joined by Kathe Pelletier, Jamie Sundvall, and Carie Ann Potenza to unpack the EDUCAUSE Summit: AI Adoption Across the Institution. They share firsthand insights from the event and explore the real challenges and opportunities institutions face as they work to integrate artificial intelligence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Hosts Sophie and Jenay talk with Ozlem Kilic, vice provost and founding dean of the College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies (CECS) at the University of Tennessee Knoxville about how the CECS is preparing students for the future workforce through innovative programs and community partnerships. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Higher education institutions are increasing digital access for students while also maintaining privacy and data protection. To support students, colleges and universities can promote technology democratization and efficiency, collaborate with AI for student success, support libraries for digital access, and streamline the student technology experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

In this episode, hosts Sophie and Jenay chat about the 2025 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report | Teaching and Learning Edition with researchers and panelists Joanne Struch, Kathe Pelletier, and Nicole Muscanell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, hosts Sophie and Jenay are joined by guests Nicole Muscanell, Jessica Petko, and Yvette Chan to discuss findings from the 2025 EDUCAUSE Students and Technology Report and institutional perspectives on teaching and learning with technology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, host Sophie White is joined by Tonya Bennett, Robyn Wood, and Amy Shaiman, leaders of the Women in IT Community Group, to discuss the importance of community in building and supporting higher education technology careers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, hosts Sophie and Jenay are joined by guests Chad Marchong and Ben Hellar to discuss cultural strategies and practical steps for transforming higher education institutions into data-empowered organizations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, hosts Sophie and Jenay talk with Karen Costa and Kristen Gay about the latest EDUCAUSE QuickPoll on sustainability in higher education and the opportunities for higher education to be a leader in climate action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we’ll explore how cross-institutional collaboration can help institutions keep pace with advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), address the growing digital divide in AI adoption, and examine how AI is reshaping teaching, learning, and the value of a degree. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, hosts and guests explore how higher education institutions are navigating the balance between protecting privacy and securing data, while simultaneously championing innovation, promoting transparency, and fostering collaboration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode recorded live at the 2024 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference, hosts Sophie and Jenay discuss how higher education can use available resources to address cybersecurity risks surrounding artificial intelligence with guest David Seidl. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode delves into the 2025 EDUCAUSE Horizon Action Plan: Mental Health Supports. Hosts and guests examine the challenges faced by higher education institutions and highlight actionable steps individuals and institutions can take to improve mental health support of students, faculty, and staff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode recorded live at the 2024 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference, hosts Sophie and Jenay talk with Mike Richichi and Brendan Post about how higher education can adapt to the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Jenay Robert talks legislative updates with Jarret Cummings, EDUCAUSE Senior Advisor for Policy and Government Relations. They dive into the new web and mobile app accessibility regulations, proposed cyber incident reporting rules, research cybersecurity issues, and what to expect in 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can’t get enough of the EDUCAUSE Top 10? Hosts Sophie White and Jenay Robert dive into the issues with Susan Grajek, answering audience questions in a lively, unscripted conversation. Recorded live at the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference, this episode provides a ground-level view of the Top 10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EDUCAUSE researchers and panelists discuss takeaways from the 2024 Horizon Report, Cybersecurity and Privacy Edition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Paul LeBlanc, former President of Southern New Hampshire University, and John O'Brien, EDUCAUSE President and CEO, discuss how artificial intelligence relates to higher education and where it challenges and informs our understanding of human systems. Hosts Sophie and Jenay also share their perspectives on the AI hype sweeping higher education. You can also watch the episode on You...

Data governance is foundational to institutional decision-making, digital transformation, and more. In this episode, hosts Sophie and Nicole talk with George Firican from the University of British Columbia and Melissa Barnett from Georgia State University about strategies for building a data-oriented culture in the higher education context. You can also watch the episode on YouTube. Hosted on Acas...

The pandemic accelerated an evolution in preferences among students, faculty, and staff for the ways in which they engage with the institution and each other. Novel technologies and models for interaction create opportunities for colleges and universities to develop individualized approaches to meeting students’ needs for expansive, engaging educational experiences. Guests: Ryan Wetzel, Manager, C...

Researchers for the 2024 Horizon Report: Teaching and Learning Edition share their thoughts and takeaways. Guests: Kathe Pelletier, Jenay Robert, Ryan MacTaggart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen as Sophie White, Showcase Program Manager, discusses strategies, challenges, and opportunities for higher education hiring and retention with guests Nicole Muscanell, Marshall White, and Brittany Denis. You'll learn about strategies for driving staff belonging and fulfillment, using creative methods for filling open positions, "managing up" to set expectations for stakeholders at institutio...

Cybersecurity is at the top of mind for those in higher education – whether it’s needing to prioritize awareness, planning, or tools, there’s a lot to dig into. Join hosts Sophie White and Jenay Robert from EDUCAUSE as they chat with John Virden from Miami University and Jay James from Auburn University. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EDUCAUSE researcher Nicole Muscanell talks with her community and professional learning colleagues about the new teaching and learning workforce report EDUCAUSE just published. Learn about burnout and the other challenges facing this group of higher education professionals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looking to 2024, college and university technology leaders must make plans and take actions to anticipate how artificial intelligence can or should shape the future for higher education, build the resilience of their institutions, and work toward a greater good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A student-centered approach in higher education can be promoted through the cultivation of adaptable learning environments that grant students the freedom to decide when, where, and how they learn, along with the choice of their preferred technology tools. This strategy not only simplifies the student journey but also elevates student achievement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...