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Podcast guests engage in candid conversations about big issues in higher education technology. Hosted by Sophie White, Showcase Program Manager, and Jenay Robert, Senior Researcher. Produced by Kelli Horan, Digital Content Manager. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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October 26, 202647 min

Lessons on Cybersecurity Awareness and Cyber Incident Response

Sophie and guest host Isaac Galvan talk with Kelly Crisp and Mat Flower about the current landscape of higher education cybersecurity awareness and how institutions can communicate and build controls to address the complex and changing nature of cybersecurity and privacy. Mat also shares his reflections on the human toll of a cyber incident and discusses how the higher education community can collaborate as a sector to combat cyberattacks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

October 15, 202645 min

Behind the Scenes of the 2027 EDUCAUSE Top 10

Sophie and Jenay talk with Mark McCormack and Stan Waddell live at the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference. They discuss the 2027 EDUCAUSE Top 10 to explore the top issues for higher education leaders in the “age of perpetual change.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

September 21, 202653 min

The Magic of Face-to-Face Conferences

This episode explores the value of in-person professional development and networking at the 2026 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference in Denver. Guests share tips for first-time attendees, highlight conference opportunities, discuss meaningful community connections, and offer practical advice for making the most of the event. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

September 8, 202650 min

The Growing Influence of Online Learning in Higher Ed

Sophie and Kristen talk with Melissa Vito and Bethany Simunich about the 2026 CHLOE Conversation Report Series and the growing influence of online learning in higher education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

August 24, 202645 min

How to Break the Workforce Cycle of Reactivity in Higher Ed

Sophie talks with Liv Gjestvang, Nicole Muscanell, and Kristen Gay about the the latest EDUCAUSE workforce research and how higher education institutions can support teams amid a cycle of reactivity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

August 10, 202648 min

What Technology Leadership in Higher Ed Really Means Today

Sophie and Jenay are joined by Tara Hughes and Miloš Topić to discuss the current realities of technology leadership in higher education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

July 27, 202638 min

The Swiss Army Knife of Security and Privacy Awareness

Sophie and Jenay are joined by Wendy Battles and Ben Woelk live at the EDUCAUSE Cybersecurity and Privacy Professionals Conference to share practical ideas for the essential, yet challenging, work of building cybersecurity awareness in higher education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

July 13, 202653 min

Agentic AI and Change Management Lessons for Modernizing Systems

In this episode, Sophie and Jenay talk with Brian Zahn and Eric Markle from The George Washington University about their experience using agentic AI to modernize enterprise systems, improve developer productivity, and manage organizational change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 22, 202653 min

The Assessment Debate in an AI World

Sophie and Jenay talk with Hans van Oostrom and Liz Norrell about findings from the 2026 EDUCAUSE The Impact of AI on Learning Assessment Report and how AI is reshaping conversations about learning assessment in higher education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 1, 202648 min

How the Liberal Arts Became Countercultural (and Essential) in the Age of AI

Sophie and Jenay talk with guests Jason Gulya, Deseree Probasco, and Bethany Smith to discuss the indispensable value of the humanities as a proxy for larger conversations around the benefits of liberal arts education and higher education in general. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.