Modern Campus

Illumination by Modern Campus

A higher education podcast focused on the transformation of the higher ed landscape. Speaking with college and university leaders, this podcast talks about the trends, ideas and opportunities that are shaping the future of higher education, and provides best practices and advice that leaders can apply to their own institutions. 

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Modern Campus

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Education

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Melony Martinez (National Park College) on The Strategy and Direction of a Modern Higher Ed Institution Website 29.06.2023

On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, host Amrit Ahluwalia was joined by Melony Martinez to discuss the true value a website can deliver and how to get that message across the institution. 

Reynold Verret (Xavier University of Louisiana) on Meaningful Engagement with Alumni in Higher Ed 22.06.2023

On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, host Amrit Ahluwalia was joined by Reynold Verret to discuss the importance of your alumni and how to create an ecosystem that embraces a meaningful engagement with them. 

Kevin Grubb (Villanova University) on the Changing Perceptions of Higher Ed to Understand the Modern Learner 15.06.2023

On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, host Amrit Ahluwalia was joined by Kevin Grubb to discuss the evolution of the perception of higher education and how to take a holistic approach to serving the modern lifelong learner. 

Andrew Hsu (College of Charleston) on Unleashing the Power of Student Centricity for a Future-Ready Institution 08.06.2023

On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, host Amrit Ahluwalia was joined Andrew Hsu to discuss Andrew’s past experiences that brought him to the US education system and how  student centricity can help higher ed catch up to meet societal needs. 

Rich Novak (Rutgers University) on Evaluating the Changes in Higher Ed 01.06.2023

On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, host Amrit Ahluwalia was joined by Rich Novak to evaluate the changes in higher education over the past decade, and the opportunities ahead for continuing education. 

Asim Ali (Auburn University) on The Entrepreneurial Approach to Higher Education 25.05.2023

On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, host Amrit Ahluwalia was joined by Asim Ali, to discuss the need for an entrepreneurial approach to higher ed and the responsibility leaders have to be aware of the transformation around them.

Kim Siegenthaler (The City University of New York) on Incorporating Online Learning into Higher Education 18.05.2023

On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, host Amrit Ahluwalia was joined by Kim Siegenthaler, to discuss the need to morph learning modalities in higher education in order to create a more accessible and modern experience. 

Jocelyn Widmer (Texas A&M University) on Empowering Modern Learners with Digital Education 11.05.2023

On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, host Amrit Ahluwalia was joined by Jocelyn Widmer to discuss the wider role digital education plays and how land grant institutions can leverage this new form of education to execute on their mission. 

Chris Winstead (Maine Community College System) on Scaling Short-Term Credentials Across a System 04.05.2023

On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, guest host Shauna Cox was joined by Chris Winstead to discuss the importance of developing meaningful credentials, and how Maine has been able to create strong partnerships to do this, across their system. 

Nicole Westrick (Morgan State University) on The Movement Towards Interdisciplinary Learning in Higher Ed 27.04.2023

On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, host Amrit Ahluwalia was joined by Nicole Westrick to discuss the movement towards interdisciplinary learning in higher ed and how to be the community’s institution. 

Robert Wensveen (University of Calgary) on The Renewed Interest in Scaling Non-Credit Offerings Driving Consolidated Admin 25.04.2023

On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, host Amrit Ahluwalia was joined by Robert Wensveen to discuss the resurgence of non-credit offerings and how to bring a level of professionalism to delivering these offerings across the institution. 

Frederick Wehrle (University of California-Berkeley) on The Unmarked Potential of Lifelong Learning Across the Institution 24.04.2023

On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, host Amrit Ahluwalia was joined by Frederick Wehrle to discuss the need for a consolidated administration to deliver a seamless lifelong learning experience that students demand. 

James Hedges (Weber State University) on The Institution-Wide Approach to Driving Innovation With Continuing Education 20.04.2023

On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, host Amrit Ahluwalia was joined by James Hedges to discuss the need for a collaborative institution-wide approach to drive enrollment growth and what it takes to break down silos. 

Angie Kamath (New York University) on The Ripple Effect of Modern Learner Consumerism on Higher Education 13.04.2023

On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, host Amrit Ahluwalia was joined by Angie Kamath to discuss how modern learner consumerism is affecting higher ed strategy and how to adapt in a competitive market. 

Dick Senese (Capella University) on Making Higher Ed Flexible and Accessible Through Competency-Based Education 06.04.2023

On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, guest host Shauna Cox was joined by Dick Senese to discuss the value of competency-based education and how to make education flexible and accessible for today’s working adults. 

Margot Baron (Google) on the Changing Role of Learning Development with Microcredentials 30.03.2023

On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, host Amrit Ahluwalia was joined by Margot Baron to discuss the transition to a skills-focused industry, and how to take a collaborative approach to program development in order to meet workforce needs. 

April-Dawn Blackwell (Brock University) on The Mandates of Higher Ed to Serve Its Community 23.03.2023

On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, host Amrit Ahluwalia was joined by April-Dawn Blackwell to discuss how Continuing Education has evolved in recent years and the heightened awareness needed to serve your community. 

Tom Monahan (DeVry University) on the Intersection of Higher Education and Industry 16.03.2023

On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, host Amrit Ahluwalia was joined by Tom Monahan to discuss taking a two sided approach to higher ed, and how to be adaptive and responsive to the realities of the changing labor market. 

Sallie Kay Janes (San Jacinto College) on the Emphasis of Workforce Readiness in Higher Education 09.03.2023

On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, host Amrit Ahluwalia was joined by Sallie Kay Janes to discuss the evolution of non-credit programming and how to create a connection between the credit and non-credit sides of the institution. 

Gary Hepburn (Toronto Metropolitan University) on The Emergence of a Modern Learner and Learning Continuum 02.03.2023

On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, host Amrit Ahluwalia was joined by Gary Hepburn to discuss the emergence of the modern learner that will define higher education and the partnerships required to ensure a future-ready workforce. 

Andrew Fisher (NHTI-Concord's Community College) on Defining a Microcredential Strategy 23.02.2023

On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, host Amrit Ahluwalia was joined by Andrew Fisher to discuss defining an effective microcredential strategy and common mistakes made during the process. 

Michael Baston (Cuyahoga Community College) on Redesigning the Community College Experience 16.02.2023

On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, host Amrit Ahluwalia was joined by Michael Baston to discuss the ways students are redefining the higher ed ecosystem and how community colleges can become lifelong learning partners. 

Geoffrey Roche (Core Education PBC) on Applying Human-Centered Practices to Drive Retention 09.02.2023

On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, host Amrit Ahluwalia was joined by Geoffrey Roche to discuss  the gap between higher ed and industry, and how human-centered best practices can help drive student engagement and retention.

Craig Maslowsky (Antioch University) on Understanding the Scale and Scope to Attract Modern Learners 02.02.2023

On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, guest host Shauna Cox was joined by Craig Maslowsky to discuss the increasing competition among higher ed as learner demographics shifts, and how to scale frictionless experiences to best serve the modern learner. 

Jenny Petty (University of Montana) on Higher Ed Marketing in a Consumer's World 26.01.2023

On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, host Amrit Ahluwalia was joined by Jenny Petty to discuss marketing tactics that becoming obsolete and how to remove friction to create a better modern student experience. 

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