Cooperatively Speaking
Welcome to Cooperatively Speaking®, a podcast by E&I Cooperative Services, the only member-owned, nonprofit procurement cooperative focused exclusively on education. Each episode, we discuss the topics most important to procurement and end-users at schools and universities. Find out more at www.eandi.org/podcast.
Episodes
73 episodes
Understanding Air Filtration Standards on Campus
Interested in exploring smarter, cleaner, and more strategic air filtration for the places that keep our campuses running? In this episode of Cooperatively Speaking, Starla Ford from E&I speaks with Tim Deleon from Filtration Concepts regar...
Beyond the Classroom: Why Family Wellbeing Matters for Student Success
Listen as Allison Lambert is joined by Sarah Wood from Workplace Options to discuss why child and family wellbeing has become a critical priority for K–12 schools and higher education institutions. Tackling this growing challenge, Sarah shares ...
Invisible Travelers, Real Liability: What Higher Ed Needs to Know
In higher ed, international travel safety is crucial. With studies abroad, research collaborations, global partnerships, and athletics, managing risk and protecting people is crucial. But many travel programs have not kept up with need, and sch...
Beyond the Bench: Why Ergonomics Is Your Lab’s Secret Weapon
Transforming Labs Through Ergonomics: Healthier Spaces for Better ScienceJoin Allison Lambert, Category Marketing Manager at E&I Cooperative Services, as she hosts Mark Scelfo, U.S. Managing Director at Bimos—an E&I...
Procurement Unpacked: Lessons in Successful Procurement From Orange County Public Schools
NOTE: This episode of Cooperatively Speaking features David Wheeler, of Orange County Public Schools, whose recent passing has deeply saddened all who knew him. We share this recording in honor of his legacy, leadership, and the...
The Real Cost of the Interim Hire
Join Matt Levine, Category Marketing Manager from E&I, as he hosts Sheila Lehker, President of Cizek Associates to talk about the true costs associated with filling roles with interim hires. As retirements mount and people begin leaving the...
Spotlight on Sponsorship: Staples Business & E&I's NextGen Leadership Program
What happens when shared values meet shared vision? In this conversation with Rick Herrmann, VP/GM of Public Sector at Staples Business, we explore the origins of Staples’ sponsorship of E&Is EdPro NextGen Leadership Program and why leaders...
Reimagining Higher Ed Cost Structures
In this episode of Cooperatively Speaking, Matt Levine is joined by Scott Nostaja from Segal to talk about the current state of higher education finances and the need for universities to determine how to better align their spending dur...
Streamline Veterinary Procurement with Smarter, Tech-Driven Solutions from Patterson Vet
In this episode of Cooperatively Speaking Allison Lambert speaks with Grant Wicks, Director of Sales at Patterson Veterinary Supply, about how institutions can simplify procurement and elevate veterinary care. From AI too...
Navigating Supplier Inclusion in a Changing Regulatory Environment: Supplier Inclusion Leadership Series
As the regulatory landscape continues to evolve, supplier inclusion is facing new scrutiny - and new urgency. In this insightful episode of Cooperatively Speaking, Titus Martin sits down with three respected voices in the field—R...
Hey biomedical professional! When was the last time you checked what your samples breathe?
What if the biggest variable in your cell culture experiment isn't what your cells are doing, but what they’re sensing? In this eye-opening episode of Cooperatively Speaking, host Allison Lambert sits down with Dr. Krista Rantanen of B...
Copilot Part 3 – Productivity Gets Smarter
In the final episode of our three-part “Unlocking AI in Education” series, host Matt Levine reconnects with Microsoft’s Carlos Fernandez to explore how Copilot is transforming everyday productivity. From drafting emails in Outlook to analyzing ...
Copilot Part 2 – Behind the Scenes with Agents
In Part 2 of our “Unlocking AI in Education” series, host Matt Levine and Microsoft’s Carlos Fernandez explore the next frontier in AI-enabled transformation: Copilot Agents. Unlike traditional chatbots, these intelligent agents are designed to...
Unlocking AI in Education: A Copilot Conversation; Part: 1 - The Power of Chat
In the first episode of our three-part series on Microsoft Copilot, host Matt Levine sits down with Carlos Fernandez, Director Specialist at Microsoft, to explore Copilot Chat - a transformative AI tool reshaping how students and educato...
From Pen Testing to Protection: Ball State’s Cybersecurity Journey
What does it take to build a resilient cybersecurity strategy in higher education - especially with limited resources and rising threats?Tobey Coffman, Chief Information Security Officer at Ball State University, and Ron Pelletier, found...
Pregnancy Protections on Campus: Title IX, Title VII, the ADA, the PFWA, and Student-Athletes Protections
In this episode, Dennis Hyde sits down with legal counsel from the Higher Education Practice Group at Church Church Hittle + Antrim (CCHA) to discuss the legal landscape...
Artificial Intelligence and the Battle for Data Privacy
AI is transforming higher education, but at what cost to student privacy? In this episode of Cooperatively Speaking, Matt Levine speaks with Chris Uthe, Chief Product Officer at BlackBeltHelp, about how colleges and universities can ha...
Title: Race, Gender, and Justice: The Crossroads of Title IX and Title VI
E&I Host: Dennis Hyde, Category Marketing Manager, E&I Cooperative Services Guest: Adrienne Meador Murray, VP for Equity, Compliance, and Civil Rights Services at D. Stafford & Associates T...
The Psychology of Color: How it Affects Students and Their Learning
E&I Host: David Manz, Business Partnerships Manager, Facilities Guests: Michelle Vincent, National Color & Design Manager, The Pittsburgh Paints CompanyIn this episode, David Manz welcomes Michelle Vincent, a Na...
Safeguarding K-12 Finances: Payment Fraud Prevention in the Digital Age
E&I Host: Sue Peters, E&I Vice President K-12 EngagementGuests: Rick Gay, Executive Director of Business Services, Fort Bend ISD and Emily Rosenberg, PaymentWorks Regional DirectorPayment fraud is an increasing ...
Brand Under Fire: A New Playbook for Crisis Management on Campus in the Digital Age
E&I Host: Dennis Hyde, E&I Category Marketing ManagerGuest: Jeff Hunt, Partner at Legend LabsIn this episode of Cooperatively Speaking, E&I’s Dennis Hyde is joined by Jeff Hunt, founde...
Windows 10 Going End of Life: Time to Upgrade Students & Faculty to Windows 11
E&I Host: Dennis Hyde, E&I Category Marketing ManagerGuest: Erol Bal, HP Sales Navigator at B&HIn this episode of Cooperatively Speaking, E&I’s Dennis Hyde is joined by Erol Bal from B&...
EdPro Educational Forums - E&I's Commitment to Member Development
E&I Host: Matt Levine, E&I Category Marketing ManagerGuest: Casey Laurienzo, E&I Vice President of Community Engagement & EducationFor over 90 years, E&I has championed the power of its membership, e...
Navigating The Current Landscape & Why Members Should Lean on E&I; CEO Podcast Series Featuring Greg Shabram
E&I Host: Eric Frank, E&I CEOGuest: Greg Shabram, Chief Procurement Officer, University of OregonWith financial pressures mounting on educational institutions, how can procurement teams navigate today’s challeng...
Supporting Student Wellness: DialCare’s Solutions for Education
E&I Host: Allison Lambert, E&I Category Marketing ManagerGuest: Becca Finnegan, DialCare Sales ManagerAs schools face ongoing challenges around student mental health, Becca Finnegan from DialCare offers...