The state of the student body

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This episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan is sponsored by Renkus-Heinz, the sound solution that delivers crystal clear audio to every corner of the classroom.

In this episode of Innovations in Education, Mark McCormack, Senior Director of Research and Insights at EDUCAUSE, breaks down the recently released 2023 Students and Technology Report: Flexibility, Choice, and Equity in the Student Experience and what it says about higher ed’s need for new learning modalities. The report draws on data from EDUCAUSE’s 2023 Student Survey, representing 1,951 students from across 10 U.S. institutions. In this conversation, Mark underscores the importance of flexibility and choice in the student experience and their demands for more personalized, adaptable learning environments. Online and hybrid learning modalities have become integral, enabling students to tailor their educational journey to fit their needs. This emphasis on flexibility is not only a response to the challenges posed by the pandemic but a broader recognition of the diverse needs and circumstances of today’s students. Mark also emphasizes that equity is another essential aspect going forward. As higher ed institutions embrace new modalities, it’s imperative to ensure that all students have equal access to these opportunities.…Read More

How Data Can Help

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Understanding the Unique Support Needs of Community College Students


This episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan is sponsored by Renkus-Heinz, the sound solution that delivers crystal clear audio to every corner of the classroom.

Community colleges play a pivotal role in providing accessible and quality education to a diverse range of students. However, as many of us are aware, the challenges faced by these students can differ significantly from those at traditional four-year institutions. From juggling work and family responsibilities to navigating financial constraints, community college students often find themselves in unique situations that demand equally unique solutions. In this episode, we’re going to unravel the intricacies of the support landscape for community college students with Alex Leader, Chief Impact Officer for Watermark, a software platform designed for higher education institutions to help them collect and use data to gain insights into how programs can be improved to support student success.

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The Future of Canvas

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Instructure’s senior leadership discusses the course of one of the world’s leading open-source learning management systems.

On this special edition of Innovations of Education, host Kevin Hogan sits with CEO Steve Daly, CPO Shiren Vijiasingam, and Vice President of Global Strategy Ryan Lufkin to lay out post-pandemic strategies for the company.

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What the metaverse means for higher education

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In this episode of Innovations in Education, Silicon Valley veteran and serial entrepreneur Eric Pulier, founder and CEO of a virtual spaces company called Vatom, discusses the potential of AR/VR platforms for institutes of higher learning.

From guiding students through immersive life-like, real-world modules to gamifying the learning experience, schools can now engage students in more thoughtful ways and gain key insights on learning types and student behaviors, all through the simple scan of a QR code and use of web browser or mobile device.…Read More

Recruiting, keeping, and graduating lower-income students

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Recruiting, keeping, and graduating lower-income students
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Recruiting low-income students and seeing them through graduation are among top priorities for higher-ed leaders

In this episode of Innovations in Education, Muhlenberg College President Kathleen Harring discusses the reasons behind why her institution was named an American Talent Initiative (ATI) High-Flier by Bloomberg Philanthropies, one of a group of 28 high-graduation-rate institutions nationwide recognized as leaders in college access and success for lower-income students.

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Future Schools: How Smarter IT Enables Higher Ed

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In this latest episode of Innovations in Education, join host Kevin Hogan with Keith S. Kellermeyer, Product Manager at Transact Campus Inc., as he discusses how technology can transform higher education. In today’s world, students demand advanced and seamless digital experiences, and IT is critical in providing efficient and effective services to students and staff on college and university campuses. …Read More

Esports comes of age on campus

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Esports opens up a wealth of opportunities for students–here’s what it looks like at higher-ed institutions today

Esports, or competitive video gaming, has been steadily gaining popularity amongst students in recent years, and only accelerated during the pandemic to be a rising phenomenon in higher education. …Read More

Where is campus leadership headed in the post-pandemic era?

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Where is campus leadership headed in the post-pandemic era?
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Leadership can make or break a school’s success–discover some of the most innovative campus leadership strategies in play today.

While many institutional leadership practices remain fairly solid, the pandemic certainly changed other outdated approaches to leadership. The best leaders took the pandemic’s positive shifts and fully embraced them, changing the culture of their institution and modeling innovative progress.

One of the biggest changes, to date, is how online learning programs are viewed and supported—and how acceptance of online education is growing. In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan, listen to Dr. Steve Baule of Winona State University discuss some of the latest trends and initiatives in institutional leadership.…Read More

Essential leadership techniques for higher-ed admins

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Essential leadership techniques for higher-ed admins
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Higher-ed leadership requires an open mind and a willingness to embrace innovation.

In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan:…Read More

Give your students what they want

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Students are your institution’s most important customer–here’s how to meet their needs and improve the student experience

In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan:…Read More

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