Podcasts

Work-based learning: One way Trump may disrupt the system—for the better

"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.

[PODCAST] Welcome to the Next-Gen Campus: Evolution in Motion

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.

The University Business Podcast: How to work together to adapt to new realities

Public university systems are fighting to stay relevant in the public eye. Can James Johnsen's new book help its leaders prove their value?

The University Business Podcast: Why HSIs play a vital role for the U.S. economy

Dr. Antonio Flores, president of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, details how Hispanic Serving Institutions will best serve a U.S. labor workforce projected to be one-fifth Hispanic by 2030.

[PODCAST] The Future Role of Higher Ed Libraries: Study Results on Student, Alumni & Family Needs

Date & Time: Wednesday, October 16 at 12pm ET

In this podcast, furniture manufacturer KI commissioned StudioFynn to undertake an extensive national research study. The research details the evolving purpose and mission of educational institutions and their library spaces driven primarily by the changing needs and experiences of students, educators, and alumni.

Unlocking Faculty Engagement: Strategies to Power Your Online Growth

Date & Time: Tuesday, October 8th at 2 pm ET

In this UB Ed Talk, learn how to create a holistic strategy that not only grows your online programs but also secures the full buy-in of your faculty. We will share success stories from higher ed institutions and delve into how online education can expand the reach and impact of faculty members, making online learning a valuable addition to their teaching portfolio.

The University Business Podcast: Why are student-athletes becoming ‘gladiators’?

Presidents of large universities have long-faced pressure to bend the knee to their Division I athletic programs, says this Indiana University president emeritus. Unchecked, it will continue to have a corrosive effect on higher ed's academic and research mission.

[PODCAST] Campus 2.0: The Next Generation of Campus and Student Living Access

Date & Time: Thursday, August 1 at 12pm ET

In this podcast, learn how these technologies can enhance campus security, improve operational efficiency, and streamline the student experience.

[PODCAST] Improve Financial Health through Alternative Revenue Streams

Date & Time: Wednesday, July 24 at 12 pm ET

In this podcast, a higher ed payments expert will discuss some strategies for connecting and streamlining processes to tap into potential alternative revenue sources and improve the financial outlook at any institution.

The University Business Podcast: Why we must generate “good stress” in the classroom

Classroom engagement is still recalibrating since the pandemic, and it will take a group effort to build us back stronger, two leaders at Bryant University's Center for Teaching Excellence propose.

The University Business Podcast: Dissecting mistrust in higher education with Lynn Pasquerella

"We must defend the principles that caused us to enter leadership in the first place," the AAC&U president says. "It's not easy, and it might be that you need to resign, but we must defend this."

The University Business Podcast: Why STEM needs the humanities—and vice versa

Deliberately integrating the humanities into Georgia Tech University's armada of world-class STEM-based academic programs is the future of pedagogy at the R1 Atlanta university—and perhaps for all of higher education, says Richard Utz, interim dean of the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, in this installment of the University Business Podcast.

[PODCAST] Maximizing IRA Funding to Improve Campus Facilities and Impact Students

Date & Time: Wednesday, May 1 at 12pm ET

Listen to this UB podcast with an expert in campus emissions reduction to learn how to leverage the Inflation Reduction Act to invest in renewable energy, reduce carbon footprints, attract students, and enhance institutional reputations.

[PODCAST] The Impact of Payments Compliance on Higher Education

Date & Time: Tuesday, March 19 at 12 pm ET

In this conversation, Martha Wilson discusses an overview of the new standard and how the updates and changes affect higher education institutions. Additionally, learn best practices to assess your institution’s present security posture and how to achieve success no matter where you are in your PCI compliance journey.