Web Seminars – UB Ed Talks – Podcasts

Survey Results: How The Power of Food Enhances Campus Engagement

Date & Time: Wednesday, July 23rd at 2 p.m. ET

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.

AI’s Impact on Assessment Culture: Driving Exam Innovation and Integrity

Date & Time: Wednesday, July 16th at 2 p.m. ET

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.

Reimagining Campuswide Commerce without Sacrificing Compliance

Date & Time: Tuesday, July 15th at 2 p.m. ET

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.

[PODCAST] Welcome to the Tap-and-Go Campus: Enhancing Security, the Student Experience, and Operational Efficiencies

Date & Time: Wednesday, June 18 at 12 p.m. ET

In this podcast, an expert in the field will reveal how institutions are enhancing security, improving the student experience, and reducing administrative burdens without complex IT overhauls.

[PODCAST] Meeting the Needs of the Next Generation of Students: Shifting Cultural Norms, Sustainability, Diversity and Technology

Date & Time: Wednesday, June 11 at 12 p.m. ET

In this podcast, an expert in higher ed tech will share how modern learners differ from previous generations and offer practical insights into how universities can effectively support and engage with this new wave of students.

Two big ways institutions must be innovative with upskilling culture

Colleges and universities may need to overhaul some foundational processes in order to unlock a new era of skills-based learning in higher ed, says Jeff Dinski, chief strategy and corporate development officer at Ellucian, on the "The University Business Podcast."

The Connected Campus Experience: Modern University Life and Learning

Date & Time: Tuesday, March 18th at 2 p.m. ET

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.

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.

Building Online Programs in the Age of AI: A Strategic Framework for Success

Date & Time: Tuesday, December 10 at 2 p.m. ET

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.