Paullette Granberry Russell, president of the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education, joins the podcast to discuss recapturing the DEI narrative—and welcoming members who’ve historically denounced diversity initiatives.
In an era defined by mounting financial pressure, the question is no longer if a merger or acquisition might be necessary, but what makes a deal successful.
In this candid conversation, three college presidents share how they're prioritizing AI investments that directly impact student learning experiences and focus on operational efficiencies that can free up resources and improve service delivery. Attendees who join the session live will be able to participate in a workshop where they can share and rank AI adoption strategies.
Date & Time: Wednesday, November 12th at 2 p.m. ET
In this 30-minute Ed Talk, learn about the nuts and bolts of microcredential programs and how you can deploy a successful program at your institution. What should you consider when setting up business processes and payments? Attendees who join the live event will be able to participate in a ThoughtExchange workshop to share and rank the best practices from their peers on microcredentialing processes.
In this 30-minute Ed Talk, Dr. Andrew Feldstein, Assistant Provost at Fort Hays State University, will share how his university is using a comprehensive Digital Master Plan in response to survey data that said only 47% of online learners felt connected to peers, while 61% had no interaction outside of required coursework.
Attendees who join the live event will be able to participate in a ThoughtExchange workshop to share and rank the best practices from their peers on how to strengthen online learning.
In this webinar, hear how Kansas State University established the registrar’s office as the governing authority for credentialing to streamline operations and strengthen institutional trust.
Bonus: Attendees will also take part in a live ThoughtExchange workshop, sharing strategies for engaging registrars, overcoming barriers, and identifying best practices for centralizing certificates.
In this 30-minute Ed Talk, explore five major trends shaping work, life and play across modern colleges and universities. These aren’t just predictions—they’re actionable insights you can use to plan, prioritize, and future-proof your campus infrastructure.
In this webinar, hear how Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) is enhancing career readiness through experiential learning and the development of a Comprehensive Learner Record (CLR). Learn how the university engaged community stakeholders and designed a system that supports learner mobility and workforce relevance.
Attendees who join the live event will be able to participate in a ThoughtExchange workshop to share and rank the best practices from their peers on experiential learning.
Whether you’re building an online program, revitalizing an existing one, or fine-tuning your approach to online education, this 30-minute Ed Talk will equip you with information and skills to build effective financial models to help you build buy-in and support.
Date & Time: Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 2 p.m. ET
In this 30-minute Ed Talk, learn the secret to success in procurement—cultivating strong, strategic relationships with suppliers, especially for campuses facing tight budgets, complex compliance requirements, and evolving campus needs.
Date & Time: Thursday, September 18th at 2 p.m. ET
In this webinar, learn how to effectively prioritize a multi-faceted cybersecurity strategy against the ever-present dangers in the digital realm to safeguard institutional integrity and protect the privacy of students and faculty—particularly as institutions seek to rapidly innovate using AI and cloud technologies.
In this 30-minute UB Ed Talk, leaders from Rutgers will share their journey of moving from a fragmented travel and expense process to a streamlined, standardized model to simplify T&E management while ensuring compliance and improving the traveler experience.
In this 30-minute Ed Talk, attendees will hear stats from and actionable insights based upon a comprehensive May 2025 study of higher ed institutions across the U.S on food management. Discover how university staff, faculty and students utilize food to enhance campus engagement while creating operational efficiencies.
In this 30-minute Ed Talk, an instructional designer and faculty developer from South Plains College in Texas will address how AI is rapidly reshaping how assessments are created and protected in higher ed by sharing how educators can responsibly use AI to help prevent misuse and to enhance assessments without compromising trust or rigor.
In this 30-minute Ed Talk, learn how innovative colleges and universities are using centralized tools to solve the challenges that come with managing the complexity of campuswide commerce, especially maintaining compliance.
This Ed Talk will review the insights from this year’s State of Facilities in Higher Education report and explore its application on your own campus for smart decision-making.
***All attendees will be able to safely download "The State of Facilities in Higher Education: 12th Edition" report.
In this 30-minute Ed Talk, learn how to transform the challenges of aging infrastructure and significant funding deficits into opportunities for improved operational efficiency, enhanced student experiences, and sustainable financial planning by bridging the critical gaps between facilities management, capital projects, and daily maintenance operations.
In this webinar, experts in cybersecurity will explore how to harness the power of AI to revolutionize your posture against increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks, including generative AI (GenAI), which enables even more complex and targeted attacks – and a stronger defense.
In this webinar, experts and HR leaders from various colleges and universities will explore what more than 300 higher ed leaders said about the state of internal career mobility practices at their institutions in a survey conducted by University Business. Learn strategies and best practices for fostering career development within your campuses.
***All attendees will be able to safely download a comprehensive infographic based upon these survey findings.
Join us for this 30-minute Ed Talk to discover how AI-driven engagement will empower universities to meet the demands of today’s students and deliver a smarter, more connected experience from recruitment to graduation.
***Attendees will be able to safely download “Digital Guide: The AI-Powered Student Experience.”
In this 30-minute Ed Talk, we’ll explore how spend visibility helps uncover inefficiencies, reduce costs, and improve resource allocation across various departments. Understanding your institution’s spending is crucial for making informed, strategic decisions that align with both academic and operational goals.
***All attendees will gain access to a complimentary spend visibility assessment through OMNIA Partners.
In this 30-minute Ed Talk, we will unpack the changing regulations that impact student financial services and current data about how institutions are now managing past-due student receivables, while remaining compassionate to ensure students feel supported.
With a faculty perspective from Maryville University, this 30-minute Ed Talk will explore how academic thought leadership can benefit both individual career progression for faculty, including tenure and research visibility, and institutional enrollment goals, particularly in graduate education.
***Attendees will be able to safely download a Help a Reporter Out (HARO) worksheet to connect their faculty, students, and alumni to top publications and position them as thought leaders in their fields.
In this 30-minute Ed Talk, learn how food impacts key staff initiatives beyond the dining hall and how Quinsigamond Community College provides its staff with the catered meetings and events they crave without overhauling their current food service system.
In this webinar, participants will learn about the many benefits of leveraging an integrated digital ecosystem campuswide to improve IT initiatives, security, the student experience, campus life, and academic success, while catering to the technological expectations of modern students.
"There are a lot of things that have people freaked out about the election of the Trump administration, but sometimes disrupting a system is a good thing," Jane Swift, president of Education at Work, says on the latest University Business Podcast.
Date & Time: Wednesday, January 8 at 12pm ET
The technologies that empower learning and living on college and university campuses have changed dramatically over the years.
In this podcast, Ron Shaffer, a trendspotter and expert in education technology, will begin by leading us through a look back on this journey. With the benefit of an historical perspective, listeners will glean some insights that we can apply to today’s campus technologies. We will then shift our gaze to the near future and explore some of the new and emerging tech that will be evolving life and learning on campus in the decade to come.
In this 30-minute Ed Talk, a chief strategist will discuss core strategies in academic affairs, student support, and market insights to elevate online program quality and the essential role of AI policy in today’s academic landscape.
