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EDUCAUSE Rising Voices

EDUCAUSE Rising Voices

Hosted by EDUCAUSE

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Episodes

31

Latest episode

Oct 2026

Language

EN

About the show

Podcast guests amplify the voices—as well as the aspirations, challenges, contributions, and strengths—of young professionals in higher education. Hosted by EDUCAUSE community leaders Wes Johnson and Sarah J. Buszka. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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October 8, 202640 min

Building the Table: How Young Professionals Changed EDUCAUSE

As John O’Brien prepares to retire, he joins Sarah Buszka and Alycia Baggett Chastang to reflect on eleven years of the Young Professionals Advisory Committee (YPAC) and its role in expanding leadership pathways and building a community for emerging higher education technology professionals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

September 3, 202641 min

Professional Development: From Training to Transformation

This episode examines professional development as more than skill building, arguing that the most impactful learning experiences are those that foster connection, community, and belonging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

August 6, 202636 min

The Human Side of Cybersecurity

How much of cybersecurity is really about understanding people? This episode explores the human side of cybersecurity and institutional resilience, discussing how higher education institutions prepare for and respond to major disruptions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

July 16, 202638 min

Back to Campus? Higher Education's Great Work Debate

This episode explains how remote, hybrid, and in-person work models are evolving in higher education and how they impact productivity and collaboration. It also highlights the difference between inclusion and genuine connection while exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping jobs and increasing the importance of human skills such as adaptability and communication. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 4, 202640 min

Women in Tech

Credibility and visibility are not always distributed equitably across technology organizations. These imbalances can influence workplace culture and shape the organization itself. This conversation explores what it means for women to find their voices, claim space, and lead in higher education technology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 7, 202628 min

Reimagining Onboarding for Student Help Desk Teams

Purdue developed a structured onboarding program for student help desk employees. Their structured, collaborative onboarding programs are transforming student help desk roles. Through course-based training, mentorship, and real-world practice, student employees gain confidence and cross-campus awareness—leading to stronger IT support and better preparation for future careers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 2, 202643 min

Building Your Personal Brand with Social Media

Personal branding starts with self-awareness, not self-promotion. In this episode, we discuss how social media can be a powerful amplifier of a young professional's authentic strengths. It is a space where they can evolve and grow their brand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

March 5, 202629 min

Careers Grow Where Community Exists

Many young professionals struggle to find their footing as they build their careers. This conversation explores how community, mentorship, and shared experiences within higher education technology create confidence, spark growth, and open unexpected opportunities for those seeking connection and meaningful professional pathways. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

February 5, 202639 min

Managing AI Risk and Return

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping higher education in complex and sometimes uneasy ways. This episode features a discussion of institutional risk, responsible adoption, workforce uncertainty, and how leaders can prepare campuses for an AI driven future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

January 8, 202639 min

Behind the AI Stack

Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere in higher education—but how it’s being implemented varies widely. In this special live recording of EDUCAUSE Rising Voices, two educational technologists from different institutions sit down for a candid conversation about their unique “AI stacks”: the tools, trainings, policies, and workflows shaping AI adoption at their universities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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