What does it really mean for a university to be engaged? In this episode, we explore the power of community-engaged learning and civic engagement with Craig Berger, a leader in civic and community engagement in higher education. From transforma...

In this episode, we explore the power of design thinking in shaping the future of universities. Our guest, Laura McBain, shares insights on how this human-centered, iterative approach to problem-solving is transforming higher education—making i...

Welcome to season 3 of On Campus! This season, we're diving into the engaged university, exploring how campuses create meaningful connections—between students, faculty, alumni, and the community. In this kickoff episode, we...

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In this episode, we tackle the complex factors that contribute to undergraduate student success and retention. Our guest, Dr. Lua Hancock, shares insights on the most pressing challenges students face, from financial strains to balancing academ...

In this episode, we dive into the shifting landscape of undergraduate enrollment with our guest, Dr. Aaron Berger. We explore the factors currently influencing enrollment, from the lingering effects of the pandemic to the rise of online courses...

In this episode, we dive deep into the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), exploring its history and the significant developments over the past two years that have impacted both students and universities. From the origins of FAFSA...

In this episode, Justin Osborne, Associate Vice President at HRP Consulting Group, shares his 17-year journey in clinical research, focusing on his roles in Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and HRP's consulting services for universities. Just...

As enrollment levels for traditional-aged college students decline, credit for prior learning has become a vital topic of conversation within higher education. Awarding credit for previous work or certifications offers a promising strategy to b...

Title IX regulations have been modified and updated throughout the years, with the most recent updates being released in April 2024 and set to take effect on August 1, 2024. In this episode we sit down with Dr. Adrienne Lyles to delve into the ...

This episode is part 2 of our conversation about AI in the Classroom with guests Dr. Mohammad Hosseini and Dr. Michał Wieczorek. Dr. Hosseini is an assistant professor at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University. And Dr. Wiecz...

This episode is Part 1 of 2 of our conversation about AI in the Classroom. Guests include Dr. Mohammad Hosseini and Dr. Michał Wieczorek. Dr. Hosseini is an assistant professor at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University. Dr. ...

On this episode, we feature David Chadwick – Founder and CEO of RealResponse. David founded RealResponse in 2015 following graduation from Valparaiso University where he was a basketball student-athlete.  RealResponse is commi...

Our guest is Dr. Angela Bruch. Dr. Bruch is a senior research faculty member at Capella University. She currently teaches solely in an online environment and works to make research methods and statistics feel welcoming, interesting, and even en...

Our guest is Dr. Metin Eren. He is an Associate Professor of Archaeology at Kent State University and a Research Associate at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.He did his undergraduate degree at Harvard and his Masters and Ph.D. de...

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) on college campuses pose a significant public health concern, affecting the well-being of students. The unique social dynamics of college life, characterized by increased sexual activity and a transien...

Philip A. Chan, M.D., M.S., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine and School of Public Health at Brown University and infectious diseases physician. Dr. Chan also serves as Consultant Medical Director for the Rhode Island Depa...

Sarah E. Whitley serves as vice president of the Center for First-generation Student Success, an initiative of NASPA and The Suder Foundation. Prior to joining NASPA, Sarah earned a Ph.D. in higher education from the University of Virginia Scho...

Sukrit Venkatagiri is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Swarthmore College. His research interests are in social computing and mis/disinformation studies, where he explores the ethical design of technology. At Swar...

Dave Smallen is a research psychologist who studies and communicates about relationships and human connection. He holds a PhD in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and has collaborated on research wit...

James Murphy is the Deputy Director of Higher Education Policy at Education Reform Now. His writing and research about higher education have been featured in The Atlantic, the New York Times, the New Yorker, Vanity Fair, and other publications....

Denise O’Neill is the Director of Enrollment Management at Penn State University (Lehigh Valley). Her primary responsibilities include admissions, financial aid, and grant-funded student success programs. With over 25 years of progressive exper...

Tiffany D. Tucker is the Deputy Director of Athletics at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW). She is the chief operations officer responsible for the department’s day-to-day operations. She is one of Sports Illustrated’s 100 Infl...

Dr. Justin A. Gutzwa (they/them) is an Assistant Professor of Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education at Michigan State University. Shaped by their experiences as a queer, nonbinary, trans scholar, Justin employs critical theories and qualitative...

Bryce Hughes is an associate professor of education at Montana State University. He holds a Ph.D. in education from UCLA, an MA in student development administration from Seattle University, and a BS in general engineering from Gonzaga Universi...