Dustin Ramsdell

The Higher Ed Geek Podcast

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The Higher Ed Geek Podcast explores the impact of edtech on the student experience by speaking with diverse leaders from institutions, companies, and nonprofit organizations. Each week we aim to provide an engaging, fun, and relevant dose of professional development that honors the wide range of work happening all across the higher ed ecosystem. Come geek out with us! The Higher Ed Geek Podcast is hosted by Dustin Ramsdell and is a proud member of the Enrollify Podcast Network.

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Dustin Ramsdell

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Episode #82: JP Novin on Creating Connections for Students 22.04.2020 35:57

Our guest this week is JP Novin , CEO and Founder of PLEXUSS , a platform that helps connect students with higher ed institution and numerous opportunities for greater success. JP talks about his own unique journey from struggling in high school all the way to founding several companies to get where he is now. --- Subscribe and listen via iTunes , Stitcher , Spotify , RadioPublic , or Google Pl...

Episode #81: Helen Xu on Organizational Dynamics, Podcasts, and Higher Ed 08.04.2020 38:32

Our guest this week is Helen Xu who speaks about her higher ed journey, thoughts from her graduate coursework on organizational dynamics, and recently starting her own podcast through her sorority. --- Subscribe and listen via iTunes , Stitcher , Spotify , RadioPublic , or Google Play . Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast Our podcast is a proud member of the ConnectEDU Podcast...

Episode #80: Burck Smith on College Completion and Digital Education 25.03.2020 26:09

Our guest this week is Burck Smith , CEO and Founder of StraigherLine who shares how his organization is working to increase persistence, yield, and student success nationally through low cost general education delivered online. --- Subscribe and listen via iTunes , Stitcher , Spotify , RadioPublic , or Google Play . Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast Our podcast is a proud me...

Episode #79: Eric Stoller on Chatbots and Higher Ed Digital Engagement 11.03.2020 29:03

Our guest this week is Eric Stoller , VP of Digital Strategy for GeckoEngage . He speaks about his unique journey through higher education and living abroad in the United Kingdom for five years. --- Subscribe and listen via iTunes , Stitcher , Spotify , RadioPublic , or Google Play . Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast Our podcast is a proud member of the ConnectEDU Podcast Net...

Episode #78: Cassandra Corrado on Sex Education & College Students 26.02.2020 43:23

Our guest this week is Cassandra Corrado who shares her journey becoming an independent sex educator focusing on supporting college students and adults. --- Subscribe and listen via iTunes , Stitcher , Spotify , RadioPublic , or Google Play . Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast Our podcast is a proud member of the ConnectEDU Podcast Network . --- Music by pond5.com - - - - Con...

BONUS Episode #77: Phil Oliff with a Deep Dive on Higher Ed Funding 19.02.2020 27:28

In this bonus episode of the podcast, we’re delighted to welcome Phil Oliff , Senior Manager at the Pew Charitable Trusts , to discuss their recent report exploring the nuances of state and federal spending on higher education. --- Subscribe and listen via iTunes , Stitcher , Spotify , RadioPublic , or Google Play . Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast Our podcast is a proud mem...

Episode #76: Thomas Horlacher on Digital Education & Cybersecurity 12.02.2020 31:37

In this episode, we speak with Thomas Horlacher , Head of Creative Services at Cybrary about his journey into the digital education space and his experience starting a brand new podcast. --- Subscribe and listen via iTunes , Stitcher , Spotify , RadioPublic , or Google Play . Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast Our podcast is a proud member of the ConnectEDU Podcast Network . -...

Episode #75: Jonathan Reidenouer & Adventures in Tutoring 29.01.2020 53:27

In this episode, we speak with Jonathan Reidenouer who shares stories from his prolific career as a tutor on the Wyzant platform, helping students all over become better with writing, math, and test prep. --- Subscribe and listen via iTunes , Stitcher , Spotify , RadioPublic , or Google Play . Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast Our podcast is a proud member of the ConnectEDU P...

Episode #74: Season 4 Premiere! 15.01.2020 4:11

This week's episode is the season 4 premiere! We're kicking off this year with a quick teaser for what is to come. Get excited and thanks so much for your support! Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/ --- Subscribe and listen via iTunes , Stitcher , Spotify , Rad...

Episode #73: Season 3 Finale! 13.11.2019 5:32

This week's episode is the season 3 finale! Take a quick listen to reflections from the past year as well as thoughts on what is ahead for next year. We'll be back with brand new episodes in 2020. Subscribe and listen via iTunes , Stitcher , Spotify , RadioPublic , or Google Play . Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast Our podcast is a proud member of the ConnectEDU Podcast Netwo...

Episode #72: Kirsten Brinlee on College Collaboration Networks 30.10.2019 33:17

Our guest this week is Kirsten Brinlee, Executive Director of Baltimore Collegetown . Kirsten shares her story and the value her organization gives to the city bringing together higher ed institutions to work better together. Subscribe and listen via iTunes , Stitcher , Spotify , RadioPublic , or Google Play . Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast Our podcast is a proud member of...

Episode #71: Meg Sunga on Presence, Podcasting, and Lizzo 16.10.2019 41:30

Our guest this week is Meg Sunga , host of the Will There Be Food? podcast produced by Presence . Her show explores the varied facets of higher education and student affairs through a fun, genuine, and critical lens. Subscribe and listen via iTunes , Stitcher , Spotify , RadioPublic , or Google Play . Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast Our podcast is a proud member of the Conn...

Episode #70: LIVE! from SDCC 2019 02.10.2019 48:20

This week’s episode is the live recording of the panel I was on at SDCC 2019; Career Advice for College Geeks. Subscribe and listen via iTunes , Stitcher , Spotify , RadioPublic , or Google Play . Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast Our podcast is a proud member of the ConnectEDU Podcast Network . Music by pond5.com - - - - Connect With Our Host: Dustin Ramsdell https://www.li...

Episode #69: Dan Baum on Community College Communications 18.09.2019 31:08

Our guest this week is Dan Baum from Anne Arundel Community College . He speaks with Dustin about his journey into higher ed, podcasting, and how he motivates his team to drive outcomes for his institution. Subscribe and listen via iTunes , Stitcher , Spotify , RadioPublic , or Google Play . Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast Our podcast is a proud member of the ConnectEDU Pod...

Episode #68: Dr. Mark Salisbury on College Affordability and TuitionFit 04.09.2019 46:26

Our guest this week is Mark Salisbury, CEO and Founder of TuitionFit who speaks with Dustin about his career in higher ed and how he came to be working in a unique capacity within the conversation around college affordability. Subscribe and listen via iTunes , Stitcher , Spotify , RadioPublic , or Google Play . Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast Our podcast is a proud member o...

Episode #67: Dr. Daniel Fried on Adventures in Science Teaching 21.08.2019 36:20

Our guest this week is Dr. Daniel Fried, an Assistant Professor at St. Peter’s University who also works on a unique side project teaching science to children in school districts and those who are home schooled. Subscribe and listen via iTunes , Stitcher , Spotify , RadioPublic , or Google Play . Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast Our podcast is a proud member of the ConnectED...

Episode #66: Samyr Qureshi on Knack, Tutoring, and Being Mission Driven 07.08.2019 27:54

Our guest this week is Samyr Qureshi, CEO of Knack . Samyr shares his journey to co-founding this unique peer tutoring company and how he is mission driven in his work. Subscribe and listen via iTunes , Stitcher , Spotify , RadioPublic , or Google Play . Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast Our podcast is a proud member of the ConnectEDU Podcast Network . Music by pond5.com - -...

Episode #65: Steve Robinson on Ending Community College Stigma 24.07.2019 39:36

Our guest this week is Steve Robinson , President of Owens Community College and host of the #EndCCStigma Podcast. Steve shares his professional journey and how he got into podcasting in the first place. Subscribe and listen via iTunes , Stitcher , Spotify , RadioPublic , or Google Play . Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast Our podcast is a proud member of the ConnectEDU Podcas...

Episode #64: Ryan Catherwood on Work, Life, and Alumni Engagement 10.07.2019 42:04

Our guest this week is Ryan Catherwood , a fellow higher ed podcaster and professional who works within the alumni engagement world at Longwood University. Subscribe and listen via iTunes , Stitcher , Spotify , RadioPublic , or Google Play . Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast Our podcast is a proud member of the ConnectEDU Podcast Network . Music by pond5.com - - - - Connect...

Episode #63: Dave Eng on Games and Learning 26.06.2019 34:59

Our guest this week is Dave Eng, who works in a variety of different roles focusing on digital education, game design, and the gamification of learning. Subscribe and listen via iTunes , Stitcher , Spotify , RadioPublic , or Google Play . Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast Our podcast is a proud member of the ConnectEDU Podcast Network . Music by pond5.com - - - - Connect Wit...

Episode #62: Sadè Abraham on Global Higher Education 12.06.2019 37:03

Our guest this week is Sadè Abraham, who speaks with Dustin about her journey from their days in graduate school together to her international experiences all over higher education. Subscribe and listen via iTunes , Stitcher , Spotify , RadioPublic , or Google Play . Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast Our podcast is a proud member of the ConnectEDU Podcast Network . Music by ...

Episode #61: Karen Costa on Careers in Higher Ed and Digital Education 29.05.2019 34:21

Our guest this week is Karen Costa , who speaks with Dustin about her unique career into and through higher ed as well as the work they both do in digital education. Subscribe and listen via iTunes , Stitcher , Spotify , RadioPublic , or Google Play . Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast Our podcast is a proud member of the ConnectEDU Podcast Network . Music by pond5.com - - -...

Episode #60: Ben Nelson on Bringing Liberal Arts into the 21st Century 15.05.2019 47:52

Our guest this week is Ben Nelson; Founder, Chairman, & CEO of Minerva. Ben speaks with Dustin about his unique journey to blazing trails within higher education bringing liberal arts into the 21st century. Subscribe and listen via iTunes , Stitcher , Spotify , RadioPublic , or Google Play . Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast Our podcast is a proud member of the ConnectEDU Pod...

Episode #59: Melis Limes aka "The Girl with Beer" 01.05.2019 37:04

Our guest this week is Melis Limes aka “The Girl with Beer” who speaks with Dustin about her journey into the craft beer world and how she was able to define her career through digital media. Subscribe and listen via iTunes , Stitcher , Spotify , RadioPublic , or Google Play . Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast Our podcast is a proud member of the ConnectEDU Podcast Network ....

Episode #58: Gino Ferrand on Integrating Remote Work 17.04.2019 30:08

Our guest this week is Gino Ferrand , founder and CEO of Tecla , where he helps recruit remote talent for companies. We explore his journey and how remote work is changing the way people work, why it is important, and how we works with companies to integrate remote teams. Subscribe and listen via iTunes , Stitcher , Spotify , RadioPublic , or Google Play . Find the full show notes at higheredge...