Higher Ed AV Podcast with Joe Way

Higher Ed AV Podcast Episode 209 It takes strong partnerships across all channels for higher ed tech managers to be successful. This includes our relationships with our manufacturer partners. Joe Way welcomes Richard Mitchell, Education Solutions Manager at Biamp to discuss how we can leverage our manufacturers for success and what makes the team at Biamp special. We also discuss Richard’s former...

Higher Ed AV Podcast Episode 208 It takes strong partnerships across all channels for higher ed tech managers to be successful. This includes our relationships with our integrator partners. Joe Way welcomes Kevin Schornhorst, Director of SLED at AVI-SPL to discuss how we can leverage integrators for success. We also discuss Kevin’s former role at Georgia state University and the insights he’s gain...

Higher Ed AV Podcast Episode 207 It takes true champions of higher ed to be successful. And if it weren’t for Tim Albright, Higher Ed AV wouldn’t be where it is today. This week, Joe welcomes Tim to the show to discuss the industry relationship with higher ed and how we can strengthen it, his path through the AV industry, and his role at CTI and AV Nation. Connect with Tim Albright: LinkedIn: http...

Higher Ed AV Podcast Episode 206 It’s International Women’s Month (we make it a month here, not just a day!) and it’s time again to support Rosie Riveters. This week, Joe is joined by Erica Carroll from Mersive and Jennifer Goodyer of RTSales to discuss the initiative and how the AV industry can better support our incredible AV women. Donate to Rosie Riveters: https://www.gofundme.com/f/5cw4da Lea...

Higher Ed AV Podcast Episode 205 Higher ed takes a village to be successful, and not just when it comes to our own teams. We also need outside champions. This week, Joe welcomes Jennifer Weaver, Education Sales Specialist at Starin to the show. Her support of HETMA and the higher ed vertical is unwavering. Listen as she discusses her relationship with the vertical… Oh, and high school math. Connec...

Higher Ed AV Podcast Episode 204 Carroll College is proud to host the 2023 Northwest Managers of Educational Technology Conference happening April 4-7th in the beautiful city of Helena, Montana. There will be a plethora of engaging sessions and social events including cocktail hours and evening events. This year, we have approximately 34 vendors signed up to showcase their products and help higher...

Higher Ed AV Podcast Episode 203 It’s time again for the Midwest College and University AV Summit! This year’s summit is being held at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire with James King from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, giving this year’s keynote address. Rodney Fillmore and Paul Bernhardt join the show to discuss what to expect form this year’s programming and why all higher ed profes...

Higher Ed AV Podcast Episode 202 The HETMA 2023 Virtual Conference kicked off with its annual recap of what has been accomplished and what’s next. Joe Way welcomes the Board of Directors: BC Hatchett, Erin Maher-Moran, Annie Foster, Atkins Fleming, James King, Ryan Gray, and Tim Van Woeart. Register for the conference: https://hetma.org/hetma23 Connect with HETMA: Online Community: https://communi...

Higher Ed AV Podcast Episode 201 Representation for women and people of color is essential for the longterm success of the AV industry. Joe Way sits down with Iffat Chaudhry, Tammy Fuqua, and Karen Ethier, Live at the ISE 2023 Influencer’s Lounge to discuss the state of the industry and what we can and should do as an industry and vertical. Connect with Iffy Chaudhry and the #WhatIff Podcast: Link...

Higher Ed AV Podcast Episode 200 In a milestone 200th episode, the Higher Ed AV crew of Joe Way, BC Hatchett, Mike Pedersen, and Ryan Gray run through their top finds and moments of ISE 2023. Connect with Joe Way: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/josiahway Twitter: https://twitter.com/josiahway Connect with BC Hatchett: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bc-hatchett-88746312/ Twitter: https://...

Higher Ed AV Podcast Episode 199 BC Hatchett welcome’s a who’s who of the AV industry to the Epiphan Video studios, Live at ISE 2023, to discuss recent product offerings, issues facing higher ed and the industry, and the overall impact of the tradeshow on higher education. Connect with Paul Harris, CEO at Aurora Multimedia: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-harris-0830bb1/overlay/photo/ T...

Higher Ed AV Podcast Episode 198 Joe Way welcomes Brad Hintze, Executive Vice President of Marketing at Crestron, and Mikelis Studers, CEO at Catchbox, to the ISE 2023 Influencer’s Lounge to discuss how their product offerings are essential in the daily success of higher ed tech managers. They discuss the show, Barcelona, and the move post-pandemic to creating products and services to support the...

Higher Ed AV Podcast Episode 197 Ryan Gray welcomes Carlos Ocampo Senior AV Technician at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Kat Taub, Product Marketing Manager at Audinate to the Midwich Booth, live at ISE 2023. They discuss the show, product launches, and how technology impacts higher education. Connect with Carlos Ocampo: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/crocampo/ Connect...

Higher Ed AV Podcast Episode 196 Mike Pedersen welcomes Joe Andrulis, Executive Vice-President of Corporate at Biamp to discuss their new launches, the 2023 ISE show, and the impact on higher education. Learn more about Biamp: Website: https://www.biamp.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/Biamp Connect with Joe Andrulis: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeandrulis/ Connect with Mike Pedersen: L...

Higher Ed AV Podcast Episode 195 Mike Pedersen welcomes Caroline Pepper, vice-chair of SCHOMS and learning spaces manager at the University of Birmingham UK, live from the Influencer’s Lounge on the show floor at ISE 2023. They discuss her experience and how it impacts higher ed. Learn more about SCHOMS: Website: https://www.schoms.ac.uk Twitter: https://twitter.com/SCHOMSinfo Connect with Carolin...

Higher Ed AV Podcast Episode 194 Ryan Gray takes over the show to interview ARHT’s Ellen Van de Woestijne and USC’s Joe Way to discuss holographic experiences and why and how they fit into the campus and academic experience. Learn more about ARHT: Website: https://arht.tech Twitter: https://twitter.com/arht_tech Connect with Ryan Gray: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanagray/ Twitter: http...

Higher Ed AV Podcast Episode 193 Mike Pedersen takes over the show once again to welcome on Kameesha Jones, Audio Visual Technician at Florida International University. Kameesha shares her career path, live events, HBCU's, and the uniqueness of higher ed AV as a career. Connect with Kameesha Jones: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kameesha-jones-b3490339/ Connect with Mike Pedersen: LinkedIn:...

Higher Ed AV Podcast Episode 192 Troy Powers of Northwestern University, and current HETMA Conference Chair, joins the show to preview the upcoming sessions. This year's theme is "Now What?" and will explore where we as higher ed tech managers go from here, post-COVID. What did we learn and how do we leverage our campuses for future success? Join the HETMA community at: https://community.hetma.org...

Higher Ed AV Podcast Episode 191 Higher Ed AV is heading to Barcelona to bring you targeted coverage for the higher ed vertical. The press crew of Joe Way, Karen Ethier, Ryan Gray, BC Hatchett, & Mike Pedersen, discuss what they expect to see at the show, why North Americans should attend, and why it is important for the vertical to be represented. Be sure to follow the ISE Live Coverage page...

Higher Ed AV Podcast Episode 190 Guest host, Mike Pedersen returns with a special episode on comms and collaboration! He interviews his Iowa State University colleague, Kori Spengler, who serves as the Manager of Communications and Collaboration. Kori Spengler Manager, Communications and Collaboration Iowa State University LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/korine-spengler-5731451b8/

Higher ed AV Podcast Episode 189 Britt Yenser, Director of Event Technology at Moravian University joins the show to discuss her role and career path. She offers incredible insight into how to build your team and what priorities are important for success. Oh yeah, and just wait until you hear her closing advice and opinions on hybrid. Britt Yenser Director of Event Technology Moravian University L...

Higher ed AV Podcast Episode 188 ISE 2023 is upon us, so it’s time to start thinking about a return to Barcelona, Spain! Mike and Joe reflect on their time at ISE 2022 and discuss new developments for 2023. We give the lowdown on why higher ed should attend and what they can expect this time. Mike Blackman Managing Director Integrated Systems Europe LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaellbl...

Higher ed AV Podcast Episode 187 Breaking news! Ann has received product! Repeat, Ann has received product! In this episode, Joe and Ann discuss her role at Daemen University, “hybrid” learning, and… the Buffalo Bills?!? C. Ann Kelly Associate Director of Technology Support Daemen University LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-kelly-806b36144/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Annbutterfly53

Higher ed AV Podcast Episode 186 ISE 2023 in Barcelona is right around the corner! In this episode, we look at the educational and networking opportunities available for the higher ed vertical. Gill Ferrell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillferrell/ 1EdTech Europe: https://www.1edtech.org/ EUNIS: https://www.eunis.org Lauren Goward https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-goward-5a831a36/ Wildwo...

Higher Ed AV Podcast Episode 185 GUEST: Karen Ethier Director of Support Services, Information Technology Search Advocacy Coordinator Roger Williams University LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-ethier-7614566b/ HOST: Mike Pedersen Audiovisual Experience Manager Iowa State University LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-pedersen-cts-d-cts-i-7477191/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ped1...