Higher Ed Happy Hour

In this episode, Ian speaks with Christopher Zara. Christopher is a senior editor at Fast Company where he runs the news desk and was previously a deputy editor at International Business Times. Christopher Zara is also the author of a new book titled, “Uneducated: A Memoir of Flunking Out, Falling Apart, and Finding My Worth”, which shares his experiences as a high school dropout in the elite world of NYC media. They talk about how a lack of access to higher education limits people's options, why attitudes around degree requirements are changing, and what it means for colleges.

In this episode, Ian speaks with Dr. Elisa Stephens. Elisa is the president of the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Under her leadership, the academy has become one of the largest private schools of art and design in the nation. Dr. Stephens is known for her pioneering approach, blending art and design education with cutting-edge technology. She's written thought-provoking pieces on open admissions and the significance of creativity in the age of AI. In their conversation, they explore AI and open admissions as well as her insights on the future of art, design, technology, and education.

In this episode, Ian speaks with Mark Hodgson. Mark is an author, advisor, and executive coach who helps entrepreneurs build their personal brand and influence and has inspired teams in both the commercial and not-for-profit world. We discuss the importance of brand building within Higher Education at all levels – including students, faculty, administration, degree programs, and institutions at large.

In this episode, Ian speaks with Chris Do. Chris is an Emmy award-winning designer, director, and the founder of The Futur—an online education platform with the mission of teaching 1 billion people how to make a living doing what they love. With a career spanning over two decades, Chris Do has established himself as a leading authority in design, branding, and education. And as an advocate for change in art and design education, Chris actively explores the transformation of art and design schools within universities.

In this episode, Ian speaks with Tom Vander Ark. Tom is the CEO of Getting Smart, where he advises schools and foundations on how to accelerate innovations in learning that empower all people, not just a particular group. Tom is also the author of numerous books, including “Getting Smart: How Digital Learning is Changing the World”, and “The Power of Place: Authentic Learning Through Place-Based Education." Previously, Tom served as Executive Director of Education for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and prior to that, he was a public school superintendent in Washington State. We discussed real-world learning and his “New Pathways” campaign which is a road map for American schools with a very ambitious vision for the future of education. 

In this episode, Ian speaks with John Warner. John is a writer, researcher, and author of eight books, including “Sustainable. Resilient. Free.: The Future of Public Higher Education.” With 20 years of college teaching experience and over a decade as a contributor to the online news platform, Inside Higher Ed. John has become a national voice on faculty labor, institutional values, and writing pedagogy issues.

In this episode, Ian speaks with James Fallows how the symbiotic relationships between colleges and their communities have reaped rewards in Erie, Pennsylvania, Waterville, Maine, and all over the United States over the last few decades. James is a longtime correspondent for The Atlantic magazine and is the author of numerous books including “Our Towns” (2018), which was also made into an HBO documentary. Previous to that, James was the editor of U.S. News & World Report, and he served as President Jimmy Carter's chief speechwriter for 2 years.

In this episode, Ian, Robert, and Rebecca sat down for a discussion on all things human-centered design in higher education, including how it should be considered from the initial conversations with prospects, to the application process, the classroom, and even student services.

In this episode, Ian sits down with Rebecca, Robert, and Torr to hear their thoughts on what they believe will happen with the future of Artificial Intelligence for Higher Ed.

In this episode, Ian sits down with Rebecca, Robert, and Torr to hear what they think will happen in higher ed in 2023.

In this episode, Ian spoke with Richard Holeton about active learning and what you should think about when approaching learning design for higher education. Richard is a writer and education consultant, as well as an Assistant Vice Provost for Learning Environments Emeritus at Stanford University. Previous to that he had a 30-year career as an educator and academic technology leader.

In this episode, Robert spoke with Ryan Lieberman, a senior Vice President of Sales of iHeart Media. Ryan tells us all about iHeart Media's media-buying arm, iHeart Digital Solutions, and how it can be used by higher education institutions to garner prospective students and increase enrollment.

In this episode, Ian speaks with Rick Benbow. Rick is the Regional Vice President  (West Region) of Western Governors University, America’s first and largest competency-based university. They explore competency-based universities and how they differ from traditional degree programs at Universities and Colleges.

In this episode, Ian speaks with Alex Boylan. Alex is the producer and host of the Amazon Prime series "The College Tour". In the show, Alex travels across the U.S. giving an in-depth look at colleges and universities from a student's perspective. We discover what makes a great College Tour, and how this helps with your student outreach, branding, and marketing efforts.

In this episode, Ian sits down with Trisha Daho for a special episode of the Higher Ed Happy Hour dedicated to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Trisha is the Founder of the firm Empowered Leadership Cultivation.

In this episode, Ian sits down with Daniel Alfon to discuss his ultimate guide to building a LinkedIn profile for your organization’s success. Whether you're a department chair, VP, or Provost, this episode will help you leverage LinkedIn for Higher Ed. Daniel Alfon is the author of the book "Build a LinkedIn Profile for Business Success: An Ultimate Guide." 

Daniel joined LinkedIn in 2004(!) and publishes articles, interviews, and exclusive content about advanced LinkedIn strategies to clients and subscribers around the world.

In this episode, we’ll be discussing how academics can find success and fulfillment in their careers. To help us explore the topic, Ian spoke with Dana Mitra about how faculty can improve equitable conditions within their university, and contribute to staff retention and well-being.

Dana is Professor of Education Policy Studies at Pennsylvania State University, and she recently released a book entitled “The Empowered Professor: Breaking the Unspoken Codes of Inequity in Academia.”

In this episode, we’ll be discussing the essential skills that often aren’t taught in school. To help us explore the topic, Ian spoke with Mark Herschberg about how we can fill these gaps for students, and for those in higher ed leadership.

In this episode, Ian takes a look at the most effective ways to help your child attend their dream college with a full or partial scholarship, regardless of their grades, or your household income.

On this episode, we’ll be discussing Hubspot’s Educational Partner Program, as well as an engagement framework named “The Seventh Level, which is taught to students all over the world through the learning platform CatalystU.

To help us explore the topic, Ian recently spoke with the creator of "The Seventh Level", Amanda Slavin. Slavin is also a co-founder of CatalystCreativ, and an industry pioneer in customer and brand engagement.

On this episode, Ian has a conversation with Sam Thiara to discuss the big question of how we empower young people in their life to be their own bosses and have a life of meaning and a fulfilling career. Sam is a speaker, author, entrepreneur, and educator. He spent the last 17 years at the Beedie School of Business in British Columbia as a lecturer. And over the last 25 years, he has mentored hundreds of individuals and worked with 45 or more nonprofits in that time.

In this episode of the podcast, Robert talks with Torr Leonard about how your college or university can get great value out of Google Ads as a lead gen source, without having to spend a lot of time each day optimizing.

In this episode, we take a closer look at how artificial intelligence is empowering Universities to deliver a better student experience and more effectively manage their operations.

On this episode, Ian has a conversation with the Chief Success Strategist at Credly about digital credentials and how they can enhance a student’s learning experience as well as your university’s curriculum and reputation.

The college admissions frenzy of the last few decades has favored higher ed. Students were eager to get into the “right,” “best,” and “most prestigious” schools. How many considered whether those universities were even a good fit for them? That’s about to change.

Students entering university this fall are a tech-savvy class of “digital natives.” These Gen Zs are not only the most diverse generation, but they are the first generation with virtually no memory of life before the internet. So we’ve curated our selection of the top 7 higher education design trends of 2021 to inspire your next website redesign.

In today’s episode, we’re featuring a talk that UNINCORPORATED’s founder and CEO, Ian Evenstar, recently gave at the Unibuddy Summit. In his talk titled “Mental Health Matters”, Ian discusses adapting to a “new normal” and provides some practical ways you can improve your mental wellbeing.

With the majority of colleges and universities planning a return to in-person instruction and a robust on-campus experience this fall, we discuss the vital decision that colleges and universities will be making about whether or not to require vaccinations.

We have the privilege of working with great clients to help them solve a diverse set of challenges. This provides us with a unique vantage point and in this episode, we explore a variety of tools and resources made specifically for higher ed pros.

College and university presidents report that the mental health of their instructors is the third most pressing issue facing their institutions, after students’ mental health and finances. So we looked at 6 Ways Colleges and Universities Can Support Faculty During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

In this episode, we discuss the unprecedented level of uncertainty and disruption seen this past year in higher education, and how all of this has taken a toll on faculty.