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

Casey Bullock (Weber State University) on The Future of a Student Centric Registrar's Office 19.01.2023

On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, host Amrit Ahluwalia was joined by Casey Bullock to discuss the importance of understanding the new learner demographic emerging in higher ed and how to create a more accessible experience. 

#CIORadio | Tony Casciotta (Broward College) on Using Change Management to Strategically Align the Institution (live @ Educause 2022) 12.01.2023

On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast host Amrit Ahluwalia was joined by Tony Casciotta to discuss the unique challenges in change management and how to strategically align where your institution is going. This episode was recorded live at Modern Campus's Educause 2022 booth in Denver.

#CIORadio | Phil Hill (MindWires) on Higher Education Going Mainstream (live @ Educause 2022) 05.01.2023

On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast host Amrit Ahluwalia was joined by Phil Hill to discuss the depth of transformation for higher education over the past decade and the pain points when digesting this change. This episode was recorded live at Modern Campus's Educause 2022 booth in Denver.

#CIORadio | Ian Wilhelm (The Chronicle of Higher Education) on Managing Change in a Volatile Environment (live @ Educause 2022) 29.12.2022

On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, guest host Sharon Schwarzmiller was joined by Ian Wilhelm to discuss the looming challenges in store for higher education and how to stay innovative successfully in a volatile environment. This episode was recorded live at Modern Campus's Educause 2022 booth in Denver.

#CIORadio | Allan Chen (CalArts) on Understanding Processes to Grow as an Institutional Leader (live @ Educause 2022) 22.12.2022

On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, guest host Sharon Schwarzmiller was joined by Allan Chen to discuss the key role IT leaders play, and the importance of understanding processes across campus to grow as an institutional leader. This episode was recorded live at Modern Campus's Educause 2022 booth in Denver.

#CIORadio | Julie Ouska (Colorado Community College System) on Strategic Collaboration to Meet New Learner Models (live @ Educause 2022) 15.12.2022

On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, guest host Sharon Schwarzmiller was joined by Julie Ouska to discuss the shift in how IT is perceived and the balancing act that occurs when it comes to collective decision-making around new modern learner needs. This episode was recorded live at Modern Campus's Educause 2022 booth in Denver.

#CIORadio | Katrina Biscay (University of Cincinnati) on Keeping Up with Information Security in a Digital World (live @ Educause 2022) 08.12.2022

On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, EvoLLLution editor-in-chief and host Amrit Ahluwalia was joined by Katrina Biscay to discuss the importance of information security in a rapidly growing cyber world, and what leaders need to keep top of mind to help secure their institution. This episode was recorded live at Modern Campus's Educause 2022 booth in Denver. 

#CIORadio | Jenn Stringer (University of California—Berkeley) on Technology Leaders Empowering a Modern Institution (live @ Educause 2022) 01.12.2022

On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, EvoLLLution editor-in-chief and host Amrit Ahluwalia was joined by Jenn Stringer to discuss the evolving role of technology leaders to empower an institution and the growing responsibilities of CIOs. This episode was recorded live at Modern Campus's Educause 2022 booth in Denver.

#CIORadio | James Wiley (Eduventures) on the Shifting Role of Technology in Higher Ed (live @ Educause 2022) 25.11.2022

On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, EvoLLLution editor-in-chief and host Amrit Ahluwalia was joined by James Wiley to discuss enrollment woes and the shift in technology for modern institutions. This episode was recorded live at Modern Campus's Educause 2022 booth in Denver.

#CIORadio | Lois Brooks (UW-Madison) on Balancing Priorities Like a CIO (live @ Educause 2022) 18.11.2022

On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, EvoLLLution editor-in-chief and host Amrit Ahluwalia was joined by Lois Brooks to discuss meeting the needs of diverse audiences and competing priorities through technology without compromising security. This episode was recorded live at Modern Campus's Educause 2022 booth in Denver.

#CIORadio | Tom Andriola (UC Irvine) on Making Digital Excellence Central to Institutional Strategy (live @ Educause 2022) 11.11.2022

On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, EvoLLLution editor-in-chief and host Amrit Ahluwalia was joined by Tom Andriola to discuss how higher ed institutions need digital excellence to thrive in this rapidly growing and evolving digital world. This episode was recorded live at Modern Campus's Educause 2022 booth in Denver.

Rovy Branon (University of Washington – Continuum College) on Establishing a Path for Lifelong Higher Ed 04.11.2022

On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, EvoLLLution editor-in-chief and host Amrit Ahluwalia was joined by Rovy Branon to discuss the ins and outs of delivering on the 60 Year Curriculum vision and reflect on how colleges and universities can transform into true hubs of lifelong learning. 

Ian Roark (Pima Community College) on How Micro-Pathways Lead to Big Changes 28.10.2022

On today’s episode, of the podcast EvoLLLution editor-in-chief and Illumination host Amrit Ahluwalia is joined by Ian Roark, Vice Chancellor of Workforce Development and Innovation at Pima Community College. The two discuss what it means to be innovation oriented and how to build micro-pathways that entice learners to continue their education for a lifetime. 

Shannon McCarty (Calbright College) On How Program Design Plays into Student Success 21.10.2022

On today’s episode, EvoLLLution editor in chief and Illumination host Amrit Ahluwalia is joined by Shannon McCarty, the Vice President of Learning and Instruction at Calbright College. The two discuss how program approvals and quality management works at Calbright, which has a totally unique mission, vision and approach to program design.

Mark Milliron (National University) On How to Ensure Higher Ed Is Accessible 19.10.2022

On this episode, EvoLLLution editor in chief and Illumination host Amrit Ahluwalia is joined by Mark Milliron, President of National University. Milliron gives his take on the debate around mega universities and reflects on how his background in non-profits and the corporate world influenced his outlook on the industry. 

Greg Fowler (University of Maryland Global Campus) on How Truly Innovative Leaders Balance Tradition and the Future 14.10.2022

In the fourth episode of our series on Continuing Education as a Leadership Incubator, Greg Fowler, President of the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), joined us to reflect on the nature of innovation in modern leadership, and how leaders with a background in continuing education are prepared for this environment.  

Carlos Cortez (San Diego Community College District) on Moving From Continuing Ed Leader to District Chancellor 07.10.2022

For the third episode of this series, EvoLLLution Editor-in-Chief and Illumination host Amrit Ahluwalia is joined by Carlos Cortez, Chancellor of the San Diego Community College District.   They discuss Cortez’s career transition and how intuitions can better create accessible spaces for non-traditional learners. 

Kelly Otter (Georgetown University) On How to Ensure Higher Ed Is for Everyone 05.10.2022

On today’s episode, we dip into the archives for an interview recorded live at the 2022 University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA) Annual Conference. EvoLLLution Editor-in-Chief and Illumination host Amrit Ahluwalia spoke with Kelly Otter, Dean of Georgetown University’s School of Continuing Studies. The two discuss how to build an institution’s culture in continuing educ...

Cathy Sandeen (CSU East Bay) on Why Higher Ed Culture Demands a Certain Type of Leader 30.09.2022

EvoLLLution editor-in -chief and illumination host Amrit Ahluwalia is joined by Cathy Sandeen, President of California State University, East Bay.  They discuss how Sandeen’s experiences as a non-traditional student helped her build opportunities for others, and where the line between a business leader and a higher ed administrator is drawn.   

Brad Mahon (Great Plains College) On How Continuing Ed Connects the Classroom and The Working World 23.09.2022

On this week’s episode, host Amrit Ahluwalia is joined by Brad Mahon, President and Chief Executive Officer of Great Plans College. They discuss how Continuing Education leaders are shaped by meeting learner needs and what leaders of other departments can learn from CE. 

Nancy Coleman (Harvard) and Dave Cillay (Washington State University) on How Continuing Education Paved the Way for Online Learning 16.09.2022

On this episode of the Illumination podcast, host Amrit Ahluwalia is joined by Nancy Coleman, Dean of the Division of Continuing Education and Extension at Harvard University, and Dave Cillay, Vice President for Academic Outreach & Innovation and Chancellor of Global Campus at Washington State University. They discuss the transforming professional, continuing and online education (PCO) space,...

Ed Abeyta (University of California, San Diego) on How Continuing Ed Acts as the Institution’s Test Kitchen 09.09.2022

On this episode of the Illumination podcast, host Amrit Ahluwalia is joined by Ed Abeyta, Associate Dean for Education and Community Outreach at the University of California San Diego Division of Extended Studies. The two discuss re-envisioning continuing education’s role at an institution and how it’s time for a shift in thinking about program delivery. 

Adam Fein (University of North Texas) On How Institutions Can Best Prepare Students for What Comes Next 02.09.2022

On this episode of the Illumination podcast, host Amrit Ahluwalia is joined by Adam Fein, Vice President for Digital Strategy and Chief Information Officer of the University of North Texas. The two discuss the industrywide interest in micro-credentials and what’s possible for an institution to accomplish with micro-credentials within the context of traditional academic framework. 

Tom Cavanagh (University of Central Florida) on How Institutions Can Compete in a Crowded Marketplace 26.08.2022

On this episode of the Illumination podcast, host Amrit Ahluwalia is joined by Tom Cavanagh,  Vice Provost of Digital Learning at the University of Central Florida. The two discuss non-institutional entities joining the education sector, and how colleges and universities can differentiate themselves in an increasingly competitive marketplace.  

Vernon Smith (American Public University System) on Turning Higher Education's Iron Triangle into Rubber 19.08.2022

On this episode of the Illumination podcast, host Amrit Ahluwalia is joined by Vernon Smith, Provost and Senior Vice President of the American Public University System. The two discuss scalability, student centricity, and transforming higher ed’s iron triangle into a rubber triangle.  

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