The Higher Ed Geek Podcast

Nick Dazé joins the podcast this week to discuss the trailblazing work happening at Heirloom around identity management. He shares the impact their innovative technology has had on academic credentials, which empower both students and institutions to experience far more fluidity, effectiveness, and efficiency. Guest Name: Nick Dazé, CEO of Heirloom Guest Social Handles: LinkedIn Guest Bio: Nick Da...

Dustin is pleased to welcome Josh from Padcaster to the podcast this week to discuss his work supporting students in both K-12 schools and higher ed to learn how to create high quality content. He shares the importance of both intuitive hardware and software, as well as the continuum of building these skills early and awareness of how these skills can serve students at any point in their lives. Gu...

Fellow Enrollify host Jaimie Hunt joins Dustin this week to reflect on her nearly two years of hosting her amazing show, Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO . She shares lessons learned and looks forward to what is to come in the new year! Guest Name: Jaime Hunt - Vice President for University Communications & Chief Marketing Officer at Old Dominion University Guest Social Handle : LinkedIn Guest Bio:...

The use of audio content in courses is an exciting and relatively newer way to diversify the delivery of learning experiences, and builds upon the current momentum of podcasting. Adrienne shares how she got into this space and the advice she has for professionals looking to dive in. She also shares what she’s seeing on the horizon from her vantage point as a faculty member. Guest Name: Adrienne Tr...

We’re pleased to welcome Andrew from Brainscape to the show this week to expand our horizons into how institutions can best support student study habits. Andrew explains the premise of spaced repetition and how this tactic can elevate comprehension for a wide variety of concepts and skills.  Guest Name: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape Guest Social Handles: LinkedIn Guest Bio: Andrew Cohe...

We’re kicking off this year’s season with Adam joining the show to share a unique take on how to foster more innovation in higher education; disrupt the institutional accreditation process. He details the research he’s done for his new book, The Caging of the American Mind , as well as the history around accreditation in the US. This is a fascinating and lively conversation you won’t want to miss!...

Dustin chats this week with Terrence about his journey ascending the ranks at Guild supporting learner journeys toward greater economic mobility. Terrence also reflects on the ways his work there has changed over the past several years. He gives some actionable advice for institutions looking to forge more partnerships with industry. Terrence Cummings is the Chief Opportunity Officer at Guild, whe...

Higher ed has a staff recruitment problem, but our guest this week is here to help fix it. Marcie Glenn shares perspectives from her work at Another Source , on how hiring dynamics have changed for higher ed in recent years and how leaders can better adapt their staff recruitment strategy. She also gives some advice for applicants navigating this current job market. Marcie Glenn, CEO and Chief Tal...

In this episode, Curt Merlau  joins Dustin to have a jam session around how leveraging data can positively impact student success. He discusses his work at Resultant supporting institutions with this work every day. They also explore why institutions need to create integrated tech stacks to optimize the full potential of their data.  Curt Merlau helps education clients across the country achieve t...

In the final episode of our three part series in partnership with Pathify , Dustin speaks with Josie to get her perspectives on how institutions can leverage digital tools to enhance their efforts building student community. They explore how to create engaging, personalized and relevant hubs of content to nurture high levels of adoption as well as how to manage digital sprawl. About the Enrollify...

In the second episode of our three-part series in partnership with Pathify , Dustin speaks with Eric Hazen , Director of Digital Marketing at Ferris State University, about his work leveraging digital tools to optimize his institution’s marketing efforts. He explains how the dynamics of his work have changed over his tenure at Ferris and how he sees digital transformation continues to impact it mo...

In this first episode of our three part series in partnership with Pathify , Dustin speaks with Jessica James , Assistant Director of Orientation and Student Activities at Concordia University - Irvine, about her background and work utilizing digital tools to achieve student success. She explores how her work was shaped by the pandemic and the lessons she learned from that era of higher education...

This week, we’re honored to have as our guest, Andrew Hsu , the current President of the College of Charleston in South Carolina. President Hsu shares reflections on his journey to the presidency, as well as his perspective on the tumultuous nature of this role at the moment for many institutions. He also discusses the impact digital transformation has had on his campus recently.   This Episode is...

This week, fellow podcasters Robert Li and Dustin have a fun jam session about working in the industry. Robert shares his journey into podcasting, creating University FM and how he works to support institutions using content creation to better connect with their various stakeholders.   This Episode is Sponsored by Pathify Meet Pathify —  an innovative higher ed engagement hub that puts students at...

Dustin is joined by Geoffrey Roche to discuss the myriad of interesting involvements he has in the workforce space. They explore the importance of developing strong pipelines of qualified healthcare professionals and how higher ed and industry can work together to accomplish this.    This Episode is Sponsored by Pathify Meet Pathify —  an innovative higher ed engagement hub that puts students at t...

Sharon Butler (EVP of Global Education) returns to the podcast to bring her global perspective from her work at Flywire to this important conversation. She and Dustin focus on what has changed since she was last on in June 2020, updating legacy systems, and how to navigate an increasingly complex student acquisition marketplace.   This Episode is Sponsored by Pathify Meet Pathify —  an innovative...

In this very special milestone episode, the tables are turned and Dustin gets interviewed by none other than his wife, Jenn! They reminisce about Dustin’s early days podcasting, discuss the journey to 200 episodes of Higher Ed Geek, and what is hopefully ahead for the show. Many thanks to everyone who has ever listened to an episode, been a guest, or helped with the show in any way!   This Episode...

Mike Tringe (CEO & Co-Founder at CreatorUp) and Dustin have a fun and wide-ranging conversation around the educational video work Mike has been doing for over a decade at CreatorUp . Mike explores the content creation process and how he sees AI impacting this space.   This Episode is Sponsored by Pathify Meet Pathify —  an innovative higher ed engagement hub that puts students at the center of the...

Mark McNasby joins Dustin on the podcast this week to have a high level conversation around the impacts of AI on higher education. Mark shares perspectives on applications both inside and outside of the classroom. He also details how AI can elevate the way we serve students.   This Episode is Brought to You By Our Friends at Ologie In higher education, it’s almost impossible to truly stand out. Ol...

This week’s episode is all about comprehensive learning records (or CLR), which is the focus of Gullermo and his team at Territorium. Dustin chats with him about the impact his work has and what he has learned about higher ed from working on a global scale.   This Episode is Brought to You By Our Friends at Ologie In higher education, it’s almost impossible to truly stand out. Ologie gets it. As a...

Dustin chats with his former colleague, Krista , about her doctoral dissertation and current coaching work centered on how we navigate life transitions while trying to maintain our work lives. They also explore their shared experiences as parents to toddlers and how they manage expectations of being a parent.   This Episode is Brought to You By Our Friends at Ologie In higher education, it’s almos...

This week we’re talking all about the war for talent in higher ed. Jackie and Lucas join Dustin to talk about how institutions need to consider the holistic experiences of how they recruit and support their faculty and staff to be empowered to do their best work for students.   This Episode is Brought to You By Our Friends at Ologie In higher education, it’s almost impossible to truly stand out. O...

This week’s episode is with Lisa Keegan from Bucknell University who shares some dispatches from the front lines of this moment in higher ed enrollment management. She explores with Dustin how best to venture into new student markets and advice on making the most of these opportunities. This podcast is brought to you by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform. Learn more ab...

As we come back from summer break, we’re pleased to welcome Rafael to the show! Rafael is SVP Strategic Partnerships & Workforce Development at MedCerts , where he and the team there work to increase pipelines nationwide of qualified workers in the healthcare industry through a variety of certifications. Dustin and Rafael discuss the challenges and opportunities for institutions in this particular...

This special live episode was recorded on the show floor at the Times Higher Ed Digital US Event held at Illinois Tech in Chicago this past May. Dr. Karen Vignare shares with Dustin her broader perspective on the wave of digital transformation happening at public institutions across the country.   This Episode is Brought to You By Our Friends at Ologie In higher education, it’s almost impossible t...