Podcast Series: Innovations in Education

Explore the full series of eCampus News podcasts hosted by Kevin Hogan—created to keep you on the cutting edge of innovations in education.

How to Navigate the New Educational Landscape – Part 2

How to Navigate the New Educational Landscape: Policy Shifts and Immediate Impacts on the Education Industry
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Policy Shifts and Immediate Impacts on the Education Industry

Part Two: In this second episode of eCampusNews’ two-part series, Verlan shifts focus from challenges to strategic opportunities for educational organizations and vendors. Drawing on his role as managing partner at Agile, he reveals how industry leaders like Pearson and Discovery Education are already pivoting their messaging toward workforce development. Key insights include the importance of aligning with institutional strategic plans, leveraging AI as a productivity multiplier for marketing campaigns, and implementing real-time ROI tracking through dashboard analytics. Verlan provides several actionable priorities: understanding audience strategic plans, embracing AI tools for enhanced productivity, and repositioning product portfolios to match current workforce-focused priorities in education. Have a listen.

The computer-generated transcript is below:

Kevin Hogan
OK. Well, welcome back, Vernon. I appreciate you taking the time again to kind of go even deeper into the daily dramas that involve the administration’s various shifts in the higher education space and what our readers, our listeners and your clients can do to kind of stay abreast of the situation.…Read More

How to Navigate the New Educational Landscape

How to Navigate the New Educational Landscape: Policy Shifts and Immediate Impacts on the Education Industry
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Policy Shifts and Immediate Impacts on the Education Industry

Part One: In this first episode of eCampusNews’ two-part series, education data expert and Agile Education CIO Verlan Stephens discusses the dramatic policy changes reshaping higher education under the new administration. In this conversation with eCampus Content Director Kevin Hogan, he explores the growing emphasis on workforce readiness, the rise of micro-credentials, and the disconnect between institutional pace and industry needs. Verlan highlights critical challenges facing educational institutions, from inconsistent policy implementation to outdated teaching methods that ignore AI’s transformative potential in modern workforce development. Have a listen.

The computer-generated transcript is below:

Kevin Hogan
All right, Verlin always great to catch up with you. I appreciate it and appreciate your insights and knowledge and what is as we were mentioning before, we started recording just an interesting time, right?

Verlan Stephens
That it is for sure you know the the rate of change is faster than ever, whether it’s technology, whether it is changes in the government, the administration. We’re just seeing this massive continued increase in the rate of change.…Read More

Micro-Credentials in Higher Education

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Micro-Credentials in Higher Education
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This month’s episode explores the growing role of micro-credentials in higher education—how they differ from traditional degrees and noting that higher education institutions are still determining appropriate scope and implementation. We examine how micro-credentials can address enrollment challenges and workforce needs, particularly in rapidly evolving fields like technology and healthcare and identify challenges include quality control, academic rigor, transcript integration, and alignment with traditional Carnegie units. 

Our guest, Dr. Steve Baule is a faculty member at Winona State University (WSU), where he teaches in the Leadership Education Department. Prior to joining WSU, Baule spent 28 years in K-12 school systems in Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa, and two years teaching in the University of Wisconsin System. For the 13 years prior to moving to the university level, Baule served as a public -school superintendent. He has written 10 books on a variety of educational and historical topics and has served on the editorial boards for two journals. Baule earned an advanced diversity and equity certificate while in the UW system. He holds a doctorate in instructional technology from Northern Illinois University and a doctorate in educational leadership and policy studies from Loyola University Chicago.

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The Best in EdTech—Last Year and Next

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The Best in EdTech—Last Year and Next
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It wasn’t all about AI in higher ed in 2024! In this special episode of Innovations in Education, editors Laura Ascione and Kevin Hogan go through the list of the most-read stories from last year and identify the best insights for our readers looking forward to next. 

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How to Improve Mental Health Strategies on Your Campus

How to Improve Mental Health Strategies on Your Campus
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How to Improve Mental Health Strategies on Your Campus
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As college students gear up for the new year, many are reporting high levels of stress and concerns about their mental health. This dynamic is particularly prevalent among graduate and medical students, who face a difficult combination of rigorous academic demands, high tuition, and the pressures of lengthy, intensive clinical residencies that sap their mental health resiliency. How can their schools help? Have a listen.

Guest Speaker, Dr. Monica Kinde, M.S., Ph.D., Senior Associate Dean of Pre-Clinical Affairs for the proposed Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine at The Chicago School

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Next Gen Tech Leadership Strategies

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Neva Lozada, Ed.D., associate vice president of administration for the Division of Strategic Analytics and Data Illumination (SADI) at Kean University, talks about how data strategies can drive new opportunities online and on campus..

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How AI is Revolutionizing Student Recruitment

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Make your marketing smarter

AI-driven recruitment platforms that personalize interactions with prospective students can enhance engagement and streamline the enrollment process. Unlike traditional methods, which often rely on generic marketing, AI recruiters tailor communications based on individual student interests and behaviors, offering a more personalized and effective approach.

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Becoming an Employer of Choice in the New World of Work

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UKG

Host Kevin Hogan talks with Robert J. Lavigna Senior Fellow – Public Sector for UKG and former Assistant Vice Chancellor and Director of HR for the University of Wisconsin—about how universities and colleges can navigate the new world of work. Topics include the demand by employees for workplace flexibility and greater voice; the national demographic trends that are driving the business imperative to focus on DEI&B; and the particulars of today’s intense competition to attract and retain talent in higher education.

This episode is sponsored by UKG. UKG is on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through HCM technology built for all. More than 80,000 customers across all sizes, industries and geographies trust UKG payroll, workforce management and culture cloud solutions to drive great workplace experiences and make better, more confident people and business decisions

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The Promise and Peril of Innovation

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The issues facing higher education leaders are various and unrelenting. With the right attitude, the solutions can be likewise. In this episode, we discuss the challenges and innovations in higher education with North Idaho College President Nick Swayne, particularly focusing on workforce training, micro-credentialing, and collaboration with employers to meet industry needs. 

How to Navigate the Wild West of Microcredentials

How to Navigate the Wild West of Microcredentials
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In this episode of Innovations in Education, we explore the paradigm shift in education towards micro-credentials, delving into the distinction between the theoretical concepts and practical applications. Despite the growing interest in the concept, data on the practice remains scarce, prompting calls for systematic evidence. We also contemplate the potential reevaluation of traditional degrees, emphasizing the continuous professional development inherent in professions. Be sure to read Douglas’ article “What are microcredentials? And are they worth having?”