Mindset in Motion (MIM)

We're joined in this episode by Dr. Robby Ratan, Associate Professor and AT & T Scholar, Michigan State University, Department of Media and Information, and metaverse expert. A few things you will learn in this episode:  what (the heck) the metaverse is, and why you should care,  how it will prospectively empower and enhance experiential learning,   considerations when assuming ‘avatar id...

Lara Hof is an experienced student conduct administrator who now runs Hof & Associates, a student conduct administration consultancy for post-secondary institutions across Canada. Her work is regarded by peers as trailblazing in its understanding of the practice of student conduct administration and procedural fairness. She has managed hundreds of student conduct cases, often complex, and serv...

Experiential Learning is a philosophy of education that encompasses a large swath of hands on and reflective practices across postsecondary--there are many paths. Social, racial, environmental, and economic justice outcomes are possible, and even probable, in EL, but we have to focus on designing for those outcomes. Who we include in our community, as designers, educators, and learners, has everyt...

Julia Allworth leads the Innovation Hub at the University of Toronto. The Hub is an on-campus consultancy that supports building better student experiences using design thinking,  Julia is also the author of a book entitled, "Design Thinking in Student Affairs: A Primer".

Join Bill and Lesley D'Souza, as they explore storytelling with data and how design thinking can be bridge equitable approaches to assessment at the post-secondary level.

"'Johnny', in Fredericton, is a marketing student and we're going to match him with 'Bob', the IT student, who's in Miramichi, and together they'll solve something that needs to be solved." - John Wishart, CEO, The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton Hear from Craig Dixon, Project Coordinator at the University of New Brunswick, Dr. Sarah King, Direc...

How we talk about our activities matters to students. It also matters to everyone else up the line, including campus leaders and likely, your provincial and federal governments.  We talk more about the role of funding and approaches to managing funded programs in this episode of Mindset in Motion, with our guest Dr. Kim Elias-Cartwright from the University of Toronto.

In this episode, Bill speaks with Lizzy King, Interim Director, Michigan State University Union and Senior Sales and Services Manager, from Michigan State University, about her new book chapter focusing on the prototyping elements of MSU’s experiential record. Yes, the technology prototypes were key, but this conversation is insightful when Lizzy addresses the questions:  - How do you prototype ne...

In this episode, Bill speaks with Elyse Leblanc and Joe Baker, discussing how the tourism and hospitality industries are innovating to support post-secondary students and graduates with opportunities to gain skills and get hired. Elyse Leblanc is the Manager, Talent Acquisition, North and Central America, for Accor hotels and has a career in human resources that spans over a decade. Joe Baker is a...

Dr. Michael DeGagné is the President and CEO of Indspire, Canada's largest charity supporting Indigenous students, education, and excellence. He is also the former President and Vice Chancellor of Yukon University, President and Vice Chancellor of Nipissing University, Executive Director of the Healing Foundation, and Executive of the Federal Government of Canada. Needless to say, Michael bri...

In this episode of Mindset in Motion, Bill speaks with Krystle Paskaruk, coordinator of work-integrated learning at University College of the North about her thinking, design, and implementation of a comprehensive career development framework.  With 18 years of experience and a keen strategic eye for what's next in career-readiness deployment, Krystle guides us through her reasoning for adapt...

In this episode of Mindset in Motion (MIM), Bill Heinrich, Orbis' Director of Mindset, speaks with Justin Andrews and Fahmida Shaily Islam, two graduates of The University of Toronto. Justin and Fahmida are also members of Orbis' Outcome Campus Connect (OCC) Student and Graduate Journalist Team, a group of students and graduates empowering the voice of the OCC platform by writing about t...

Our latest Mindset in Motion episode discusses the kinds of data we collect about our students (and the types we don't) and how we analyze and deliver this data to tell stories about our students' identities and learning patterns. Tune in to hear Sarah Wills, Manager, Integrated Learning and Assessment, Western University, and Jeff Burrow, Vice-provost, Innovations in Undergraduate Educa...

In this Mindset in Motion episode, Bill is joined by Jan Basso, Assistant Vice-President: Experiential Learning & Career Development at Wilfrid Laurier University, and Katherine St. Louis, Associate Director, Resources and Operations in Experiential Learning and Career Development, also at Wilfrid Laurier University, who guide Mindset through the evolution of the Laurier Experience platform. J...

Who are you? What are you good at? Brien Convery, our featured speaker in this episode of Mindset in Motion, kick-starts this podcast with the poignant observation that people tend to lead with what they do, not who they are.  Brien goes on to explain that he is someone who is a creator and a builder, someone who takes risks and navigates his life with authenticity. When these innate strengths are...

In this episode of Mindset in Motion (M.I.M) our Director of Mindset, Dr. Bill Heinrich, invites you to listen in on his weekly gathering of the (self-named) The Powerful Learning Group . The Powerful Learning Group is composed of Bill’s colleagues from James Madison University and Michigan State University, each member of the group focuses on interdisciplinary and project-based learning experienc...

In this episode, Bill and Jeni speak with Mark Slomp, Executive Director of Student Services, Kathleen Massey, Associate Vice President of Student Affairs, and Kyra Gillert, Student Engagement Officer, from the University of Lethbridge , to discuss the design, vision, and launch of the University’s MyExperience Transcript.   Reflecting on the traction the record is gaining on campus, our guests sp...

In this episode of M.I.M, we speak with Sarah Schultz, director of Michigan State University's co-curricular record named "My Spartan Story," and Rose Lin, student life coordinator at the University of Toronto. Tune in to hear Sarah and Rose discuss the successful adoption, recognition, and implementation of an experiential record and how data insights can inform decision-making and...

In this episode, Orbis's Director of Mindset, Bill Heinrich, explores the contrasts between learning outcomes and competencies. Tune in to learn the significance of credentialing learning gains and how formal recognition helps students benefit from general learning and deeper competencies. By the end of this episode, you'll know more about the fundamental principles and driving forces th...

We all know that the world of higher education, reflective of the practice of lifelong learning, is constantly evolving. Today, the way that a diploma or degree adds value to each student or graduate has changed. Without question, a university or college degree remains invaluable and empowering when entering the workforce. However, the employment landscape is rapidly changing. The question on most...

As we know, higher education has always been about far more than the content of academic coursework. Peers, professors, staff, and alumni provide valuable social capital. Athletics, research, social clubs, internships, study abroad programs, and other high-value learning experiences are essential elements of an educational experience. Such experiences offer students critical opportunities to devel...