Professor Stephen Parker discusses the history of higher education, why and how funding structures are changing, and the integration of technology with the student experience.

Dr. Dominique Thompson discusses the current state of student wellbeing and mental health and what schools and faculty can do to better support student wellness.

Learn how Southern New Hampshire University is redesigning the admissions and marketing experience to better serve current and incoming students.

Chris Lowery, SVP at Ivy Tech Community College, and Jordan Skeen, academic coach at Central New Mexico Community College, discuss the role of advising and career readiness in supporting the success of lifelong learning.

Joining the show today is Dr. Adrian Haugabrook, the Executive Vice President and Managing Director of the Horizon Group at Southern New Hampshire University. On this episode, Jason and Adrian discuss how the acceleration to virtual learning has changed education for the better and the value of social and community-based partnerships. Plus, they dive into how digital environments can be used to enhance accessibility, affordability, and success.

Raised with digital devices in-hand and information at their fingertips, meeting Gen Z where they are requires institutions to upgrade their marketing departments and rethink how they connect with prospective students. Katharine Johnson Suski has worked in admissions for over 20 years, and during that time, she's seen firsthand how marketing to students has evolved. Now, as the Executive Director of Admissions and New Student Programs at Iowa State University, Katharine spends her time leveraging technology to better reach Gen Z. Today, she explains why authentic communication is key, what it’s been like operating a remote team, and how recent challenges have created new opportunities for inclusivity and access.

Sarah Grobbel is the Assistant Superintendent of the Office of Career and Innovation at Cherry Creek School District and Maria Martin works alongside her as the Project Coordinator. In this episode, Sarah and Maria share how they think about innovation at Cherry Creek Schools and what they are doing to prepare students for higher education and careers in an ever-changing, learn-from-anywhere world.

Dr. Melik Khoury is the 11th President of Unity College. In today's conversation, Melik shares how Unity is completely redefining what it means to be a student and what they are doing to improve the student experience in today's changing world. Plus, he and Jason discuss affordability and accessibility and where Melik’s personal passion for education originates.

Diane Biesecker is the Acting Director of IT and School Systems and the Salesforce Application Manager at the University of Virginia Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy. She joins Jason to talk about IT’s role in student success and how technology can make faculty interactions with students more meaningful. Plus, they dive into the technology and cultural challenges facing institutions today and education trends they are excited about for the future.

What do changing student demographics mean for colleges? What can universities do to differentiate themselves? More broadly, what’s in store for the future of higher education? Joining the podcast to help us answer these questions and many more are thought leaders Michael Horn and Jeff Selingo. They discuss the biggest obstacles facing universities today – including student wellness and virtual learning – and share what it really takes for a college to create a seamless student experience.

Welcome back to Season 4 of Education Empowered! Here to help us kick off the new season is Kevin Kruger, President and CEO of the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators. Kevin and Jason discuss wellness as it relates to students, staff, and faculty alike, how institutions can best address growing mental health challenges, and the intersection of wellbeing and equity in education. Plus, Kevin shares what trends in the ed sector he is most excited for in 2021.

Weekly interviews with trailblazers who are reshaping and rethinking education as we know it. From IT and marketing directors, to university presidents and K-12 superintendents, to advisors and admissions staff – you’ll get a direct line to the changemakers on the frontlines of innovation. Learn how the world of education is changing and what those changes mean for both the sector and society.

In episode 3 from our season dedicated to highlighting key trends from the Connected Student Report - Jason speaks to Shona Milazo, Assistant Vice Provost & Dean, Student Academic Services, and Anna Jaeger, CRM Technical Manager, at the University of San Francisco. Jason, Shona, and Anna discuss the steps USF is taking to ensure a connected experience for students during the COVID-19 pandemic and why self-care is now more important than ever for staff, faculty, and the entire education community.

We're back with Season 3 - dedicated to discussing the key trends highlighted in our first-ever Connected Student Report! In episode two, Jason speaks to Ethan Braden, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Purdue University. Jason and Ethen highlight why a meaningful online presence is vital especially in current times, the marketing transformation at Purdue that's putting the student at the center, and how the education community is coming together to navigate through the impact of COVID-19.

We're back with Season 3 - dedicated to discussing the key trends highlighted in our first-ever Connected Student Report! In this first episode, Jason speaks to Lauren Ford, Project Director for the Promise Scholars Program at San Mateo County Community College District. Lauren and Jason dive into what belonging means for students of diverse and nontraditional backgrounds and the amazing work being done within the Promise Scholars Program.

Matthew Boyce is the Executive Director of Enrollment Management at George Mason University, recently named the most diverse university in Virginia by U.S. News & World Report. Join Jason as he speaks to Matthew about the university's philosophy of defining themselves not by who they deny, but by who they admit and the positive effects they've seen as a result across their campus and community.

As the #1 university for innovation in the U.S., Arizona State University is building the next generation of leaders. Core to that mission is EdPlus, a central enterprise unit for ASU focused on digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education. In this episode, Jason sits down with Dr. Donna Kidwell, Chief Technology Officer for EdPlus to discuss why equity is a key factor for data and design at ASU.

Beyond 12’s is a nonprofit with a mission to dramatically increase the number of low-income, first-generation, and historically underrepresented students who graduate from college. Join Jason Belland as he speaks to the CEO of Beyond 12, Alexandra (Alex) Bernadotte, who drew inspiration to create the organization from her own experience as a first-generation college graduate. Learn about over-coming "summer melt", mentorship, and how Beyond 12 is supporting students with partnerships from K-20 and beyond.

Dallas County Promise is a coalition of school districts, colleges, universities, employers, and communities that have joined forces to help more Dallas County students complete college and begin careers. Join Jason as he speaks to Eric Ban, Managing Director at Dallas County Promise, about the work they are doing to create an equity ecosystem in Texas and the larger education community.

By 2022, the thriving Salesforce ecosystem of partners and customers will employ 3.3 million Salesforce skilled professionals. Join Jason as he talks to Kevin Zittle, Senior Manager of Salesforce Student Programs, about how they help students and career changers learn in-demand job skills and connect to opportunities, from mentorship to employment.