Life in Higher Ed
Welcome to Life in Higher Ed. We are senior higher education administrators and combined we have over 50 years of experience. We are here to talk about what goes on behind the scenes on college and university campuses. We surface the interesting, the confounding, and the seemingly absurd, and we do so with honesty and a sprinkling of humor. We want to help you not only survive but thrive and to know that you are not alone in your journey. If you are an administrator in higher ed or considering becoming an administrator, this podcast is for you!
Podcasting since 2023 • 17 episodes
Life in Higher Ed
Latest Episodes
Decoding Higher Ed - Nana Kofi Nti and Mashama Thompson
In this episode, Nana Kofi Nti and Mashama Thompson, co-founders of 510 Media, discuss the challenges facing colleges and universities in the attention economy. They note that institutions of higher education must work to distinguish themselves...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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43:25
Navigating Higher Ed: persistence, perseverance, and promise - Nadege Dady
In this episode, Dr. Nadege Dady, dean of Student Affairs and assistant professor for the Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, Harlem, NYC campus, talks about remaining flexible in moments of transition and positively engaged and "always work...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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38:04
AI in higher ed: resistance is futile - James Spellos
In this episode, James Spellos, president of Meeting U, talks about generative AI and addresses the concern many educators have voiced, "So it's never going to replace the acumen of an educator, never. But what it's going to do is supplement th...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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34:42
Justice education: learning across differences - Dr. Kimberly Drake and Bernie Hernandez
In this episode, Professor Kim Drake and Bernie Hernandez discuss the Inside-Out Justice Initiative and the transformative impact of educational exchange programs. As a faculty member involved in the program, Professor Drake highlights the coll...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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40:41
Student success; everyone's responsibility - Bernie Savarese
In this episode, Dr. Bernie Savarese, vice president for Academic Affairs, Research, and Student Success at the University of Tennessee System, talks about the shared responsibility of student engagement for positive outcomes."Student s...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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33:54
