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Student Experience Podcast

Student Experience Podcast

By Tanya Rutherford

Talking all things Student Experience, Engagement, Retention and Success in Higher Education.

We bring you a series of interviews from a myriad of different perspectives.

Hosted by Tanya Rutherford from Learn Grow Become (https://learngrowbecome.com)

Also available on Youtube: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHLdq6Yt-vg3YI57ROdK8kmxsmEhpd7cG

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Episode 13: With Special Guest Cherie Diaz talking Online Learning environments

Student Experience PodcastMar 08, 2020

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S3 E8 - Jeremy Chetty from Student Edge sharing the importance of informed career aspirations for a successful student experience

S3 E8 - Jeremy Chetty from Student Edge sharing the importance of informed career aspirations for a successful student experience

We talked about the importance of helping students understand career opportunities in both high school and higher education,  creating a supportive International student experience and developing Entrepreneurial skills for life!


Available as transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1abjF9xFD1vA1ZBbpPSKr1Tmn9Zi1bxav/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=110693432570715312010&rtpof=true&sd=true

Aug 07, 202228:54
S3 E7: Exploring Micro-credentials with special guest, Dr Rachel Fitzgerald

S3 E7: Exploring Micro-credentials with special guest, Dr Rachel Fitzgerald

With the new framework on Micro-credentials just released, what better timing than now to explore the world of micro-credentials - what are they, why are they important, and how can we make the most of them?


Episode transcript is available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EntVafJcrC3CufVmjcrf4b6KQ_YMDarJ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=110693432570715312010&rtpof=true&sd=true

Mar 31, 202233:31
S3, E6 - with special guest Eddie Blass talking student focused online learning experiences and the power of encouraging curiousity
Mar 18, 202231:25
S3, E5 - Professor Scott Bowman (VC Charles Darwin Uni) on making a difference and the importance of connecting with students

S3, E5 - Professor Scott Bowman (VC Charles Darwin Uni) on making a difference and the importance of connecting with students

In this episode, our final for 2021, leader and follower, Prof Scott Bowman (Vice-Chancellor and President of Charles Darwin University) shares the importance for staff AND students to have the opportunity to make a difference, as well as how the Executive can (and should) have better connections with students. 

Any chat with Scott is always insightful and enjoyable - and a great way to round out the year!


Transcript available: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KScDCm1zCOaUiCPIO64kSzOdWvVuqSqj/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=110693432570715312010&rtpof=true&sd=true

Dec 14, 202126:40
S3, E4 with special guest Dr Mollie Dollinger, talking Student Partners - they what, how, who and why!

S3, E4 with special guest Dr Mollie Dollinger, talking Student Partners - they what, how, who and why!

Students as Partners is a hot topic at the moment, but what exactly is it, how might you go about creating a Student Partnership and why is it an important component of the overall student experience?

You can access the transcript here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d6jq2Aeg_Wh1KncQftZYDEgZUsftChid/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=110693432570715312010&rtpof=true&sd=true

Nov 09, 202127:09
S3, E3 with special guest Sam Jacob, talking creating safe and inclusive learning for LGBTIQA+ students and Metro vs Regional strategies
Aug 10, 202154:15
Series 3, E2 with special guest Staci Jordan Shelton, talking creating environments to enable learning and innovation
Jun 27, 202140:60
S3, Episode 1 - talking Climate Change, Student Engagement and International Recruitment with Ailsa Lamont
Jun 03, 202137:53
S2, Episode 10: Where the tables are turned and Tanya is interviewed by Ben Hallett of Vygo about what drives her, and why Student Experience and Learn Grow Become.
Oct 26, 202032:45
S2, Episode 9 - reimagining University , talking Students as Partners and the power of the Block model with special guest, Trish McCluskey

S2, Episode 9 - reimagining University , talking Students as Partners and the power of the Block model with special guest, Trish McCluskey

In today's episode we are joined by Trish McCluskey of Victoria University discussing the impact their transition to an integrated Students as Partners and Block model have had for their first year students - and how this approach set them up for success during COVID19.

Oct 14, 202030:10
S2 Episode 8 - Brain readiness, the new post COVID challenge with special guest Jane Schueler
Oct 08, 202045:25
S2, Episode 7: Talking creating community online with Alaia Peres

S2, Episode 7: Talking creating community online with Alaia Peres

Today we talk about the importance of connected community and the benefits that online communities bring even when students are on campus. Alaia is the co-founder of Jumbea (jumbea.com) and joins us from Paris. 


Sep 24, 202028:08
S2, Episode 6: Reimagining outbound experiences and their power to transform the student experience, with special guest Dr Julie Roberts.

S2, Episode 6: Reimagining outbound experiences and their power to transform the student experience, with special guest Dr Julie Roberts.

Talking about the value of outbound experience, social impact and reimagining student travel in COVID and beyond with special guest Julie Roberts..

Sep 17, 202021:57
S2, Episode 5: Talking personalised course/career decisions with Special Guest Adebisi Adebowale of Upliftology

S2, Episode 5: Talking personalised course/career decisions with Special Guest Adebisi Adebowale of Upliftology

In today's episode we talk about the issues of student debt, and the  importance of personalised career decisions - which higher education  option is right for whom? It's not a one-size-fits-all.   

You can learn more about the work of Adebisi Adebowale at  https://Upliftology.co

Sep 08, 202021:19
S2, Episode 4 : Positive lifecycle innovation enhancing student experience With special guest Cindy Cooper
Sep 03, 202025:12
S2, episode 3: Special Guest Dr Lydia Woodyatt talking the power of academic-student connection.
Aug 27, 202028:42
S2, Episode 2: Talking peer to peer connection with Vygo co-founder, Ben Hallett

S2, Episode 2: Talking peer to peer connection with Vygo co-founder, Ben Hallett

Ben shares how inspiration from their own student journey lead to a career change and the creation of Vygo, and we discuss the benefit of online peer to peer connection particularly in times of disconnection.


To learn more about Vygo: Vygoapp.com

To learn more about The Mentor Academy: thementor.academy

Aug 19, 202032:47
Season 2, Episode 1: Why we created our Learn2Learn program and whats planned for season 2!

Season 2, Episode 1: Why we created our Learn2Learn program and whats planned for season 2!

Today we share some of the research outcomes from our 2019 pilot project and share some of whats to come!

Aug 12, 202010:52
Episode 15: Exploring Innovation and Impact with special guest Jenna Baskin

Episode 15: Exploring Innovation and Impact with special guest Jenna Baskin

Talking Innovation and impact for online learners - with a focus on vocational education.

Apr 07, 202030:14
Episode 14: Talking with Linley Lord about having a global university approach and creating culturally relevant student experiences

Episode 14: Talking with Linley Lord about having a global university approach and creating culturally relevant student experiences

Global perspective of student experience - adaptability and local relevance.

Mar 09, 202044:44
Episode 13: With Special Guest Cherie Diaz talking Online Learning environments

Episode 13: With Special Guest Cherie Diaz talking Online Learning environments

Online learning isnt just recording a face to face lecture and making it available online. There are different ways to create an engaging online learning experience - listen in for more.

Mar 08, 202026:36
Episode 12: Special guest Alf Lizzio (my hero) talking student success, the future of higher education and changing our mindsets.

Episode 12: Special guest Alf Lizzio (my hero) talking student success, the future of higher education and changing our mindsets.

Today we get to hear from the source - about the 5 senses of success, what changes do we need to adapt to in higher education to survive and thrive, and what are some of the mindset shifts we need to make as academics and administrators...

Mar 01, 202035:18
Episode 11: Talking dyslexia and reframing the learning experience with special guest Christina Maurer-Smolder

Episode 11: Talking dyslexia and reframing the learning experience with special guest Christina Maurer-Smolder

Today we talk about rethinking curriculum to support students with dyslexia and make learning easier for ALL students.

Feb 24, 202027:28
Episode 10: Talking embedding a career focus in the student experience with special guest Claire Cuvyer

Episode 10: Talking embedding a career focus in the student experience with special guest Claire Cuvyer

We discuss the importance of keeping the end goal - career or employment - in mind during our studies. It can be easy to focus on just the learning experience, and yet without an employment outcome at the end the experience is somewhat emptier...


Claire has kindly shared some useful student resources:

‘Your Application Toolkit’ can be downloaded via the link in my website

https://www.whiteblankpages.com.au


My social media handles are:

Instagram @whiteblankpages_by_claire

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whiteblankpages/

Feb 16, 202019:31
Episode 9: Special Guest Josh Farr talks student leadership development
Feb 09, 202035:36
Episode 8: Special Guest Marty Lock from TAFE Queensland
Jan 30, 202046:45
Episode 7: Special Guest Howell Williams from Keypath
Jan 22, 202027:12
Episode 6: Special Guest Dr Cathy Stone
Jan 14, 202036:43
Episode 5 - Special Guest Dr Melinda Mann
Jan 09, 202018:37
Episode 4 - Special guest Jonathon Hassall from ConnectADHD
Jan 05, 202032:41
Episode 3: With special guest Professor Sarah O'Shea
Dec 18, 201914:40
Episode 2: With special guest, Desiree Cai.
Dec 08, 201920:03
Episode 1: introducing the Student Experience podcast.

Episode 1: introducing the Student Experience podcast.

Our first episode in a series which will share the experiences and perspectives of Student Experience experts, and reflect on different student experience practices across the industry.
Dec 08, 201906:06