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IlluminatED

Kiran Kodithala

Join us each week to hear from industry leaders, technology leaders in higher education, and most importantly, students, to chat on hot topics, share solutions, collaborate, and envision the future of higher education together. Let’s illuminate higher education once and for all.

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00:45:38

Democratizing Access to Higher Education feat. Dr....

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2021/06/06

Dr. Eloy Oakley, Chancellor at California Community Colleges, joins this episode of Illuminate Higher Education to discuss how community colleges are different from traditional institutions. They are uniquely suited to create equitable access to education for students of all backgrounds.In this episode, Eloy contrasts the selective nature of traditional four-year institutions with broad access community colleges. He argues that a selective approach to admissions prevents education from being a

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00:44:18

Helping Students Achieve Their Dreams by Preparing...

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2021/05/30

Laurie Heacock, Senior Advisor at Achieving the Dream (ATD), joins this episode of Illuminate Higher Education to talk about how Achieving the Dream, a nonprofit organization, helps community colleges serve diverse student populations and achieve equitable student outcomes at scale.Laurie’s work with ATD focuses on community colleges with highly diverse student populations. In this episode, she discusses how they work with institutions to build equity-minded policies and procedures that encourage

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00:36:20

The Future of Enrollment Management in the Next...

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2021/05/23

In this episode of Illuminate Higher Education, your host and CEO at N2N Services, Kiran Kodithala, interviews Mary Beth Marks, Vice President for Admissions and Enrollment Services at The University of New Orleans.In her senior position within enrollment management — and one of the leading voices in higher education — we wanted to know her thoughts around some of the leading trends for admissions from a student and parent perspective, and the future of enrollment and admission management.Discover

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00:42:25

Leading and Learning With Empathy and Grit

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2021/05/16

In this episode of Illuminate Higher Education, Kiran Kodithala, CEO of N2N Services, conducts a fascinating conversation with Dr. Emad Rahim, genocide survivor and refugee, about educating with empathy and grit, and what that entails, including technology for a hands-on approach. The end goal: Creating a more meaningful and rich learning experience. Dr. Emad Rahim is one to talk! Not only is he an award-winning author, educator, and entrepreneur who serves at Biola University and the Jack Welsh

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00:44:17

Transforming Education through Innovative...

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2021/05/09

In this episode, Brent explains why he believes technology companies will be at the forefront of educational transformation, especially as we look ahead to a post-pandemic world. This shift goes beyond the adoption of new learning platforms. Colleges and universities are investing in their IT departments to better leverage technology throughout the institution.Brent also discusses educational trends that have emerged since Covid, the rebirth of experiential learning, increased collaboration between

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00:28:37

Enabling Contactless Campus feat. Adam McDonald,...

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2021/05/02

In this episode, Adam discusses the growing demand for a “contactless campus.” Many of TouchNet’s clients are actively looking to implement contactless systems, and they have devised a three-step strategic approach to going contactless: (1) widespread implementation of NFC technologies; (2) more reliable access to information on mobile devices; and (3) moving business processes and platforms to the cloud.You’ll also learn about higher education’s growing interest in using data to inform

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00:50:15

Toughest Thing about Education? Measuring It. Feat....

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2021/04/26

John reflects on his experience teaching SAT test prep. His subsequent founding of The Princeton Review is a small anecdote that reveals the industry-wide problem of measuring and assessing learning across a wide spectrum of opportunities.He also shares how Noodle helps higher education institutions build more agile, flexible tech ecosystems; the importance of shared governance and balancing stakeholder interests in tech initiatives; and why lifelong learning will be the fastest-growing sector in

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00:45:36

Establishing Standards for Data Integration in Higher...

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2021/04/19

Linda and Kiran focus their discussion on why data integration and systems interoperability are critical to moving higher education into the 21st century. Seamless technological experiences allow for alignment between instructors, students, and administrators to support better learning experiences for all.You’ll also hear how Linda built her career in the education space, why teachers are still more important than tech, and how organizations like IMS Global are working toward data standardization

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00:42:43

Building an Agile, Interoperable Higher Education...

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2021/04/12

In this episode. Mark and Kiran discuss the transition from an educator-centric learning model to a student-centric learning experience. They also discuss how IMS Global shapes the future of higher education technologies by creating integrated ecosystems with plug-and-play elements that help break down data silos and allow institutions to keep up with the pace of change.Mark also explores two of the biggest trends in higher ed: intentional, strategic alignment between learning institutions and

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00:52:16

Revolutionizing the Return on Education: The National...

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2021/04/05

In this podcast, Rick and Kiran explore the entire continuum of higher education in the US. Rick argues that as a society, we have not yet defined the purpose of education. What are we preparing students for? Can the lack of clear learning objectives be a root cause of skills gaps?They also discuss how partnerships with employers can help clarify learning objectives, how technology will drive personalized learning, and how a Learning Employment Record brings it all together with a composite view of

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00:53:37

Rethinking Higher Education Technology Platforms...

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2021/03/29

Kevin believes that the educational sector is least transformed by technology. Rather than disrupting old processes and ideas, technology is used only to enhance traditional methods. This is problematic for graduates who earn degrees that don’t prepare them for a career in a connected world.Kevin and Kiran also touch on why it is important to build IT initiatives around desired outcomes, how to break down tech silos between business functions, and why tech should support the student experience over

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00:53:04

Transforming Education for the Connected Generation...

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2021/03/25

In this episode, Jordan and Kiran take a deep dive into several topics from Jordan’s publications. Regarding education, Jordan believes that learning is the process of building a shared language. To this end, schools need to improve at fostering collaboration and communication, skills that will serve students throughout their lives.They also discuss the role technology plays in education, and how resistance to tech in learning environments is ignoring the real world children live in.The episode

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00:47:07

Leading Higher Education with Empathy, Collaboration,...

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2021/03/22

In this episode, Dr. Ulmer explains why Walden and other online institutions are critical to the future of higher education--they provide alternative pathways to a college degree for older working students, individuals with some college but no degree, and others with limited access to the traditional four-year college experience.Dr. Ulmer pinpoints the COVID-19 pandemic as the major turning point in higher education. Kiran and Dr. Ulmer also discuss several trends in higher education, including the

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00:49:29

Statewide Virtual Education feat. Jory Hadsell,...

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2021/03/15

Jory begins by sharing a little history of CVC and how he worked to influence other institutions to aspire to a new idea of what online education could be. He also discusses how students are getting savvier on assessing the ROI of educational opportunities, while employers are becoming more open to hiring individuals with more diverse educational backgrounds.Speaking from experience, Jory reflects on the positive impact community college had on his career and discusses the drawbacks of traditional

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00:51:41

Supporting Pedagogy with Technology feat. Kelly...

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2021/03/08

The episode opens with a timely discussion on diversity and inclusivity in higher education. Georgetown University is the oldest Catholic Jesuit institution in the United States, and Kelly explains how Jesuit principles provide the foundation on which Georgetown approaches education--meeting learners where they are and supporting holistic student experiences.Kelly also takes a deep dive into how online learning is transforming SCS. Many students were moving toward online options even before the

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00:56:44

An open discussion on equitable access to education...

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2021/03/01

Dr. Rogers reflects on her experience teaching an online class for the first time in 2009. She discusses numerous ways of increasing engagement and communication, from guided discussion forums online to taking acting classes to improve virtual “stage presence.”She also clarifies what “equitable access” really means and reinforces how critical it is to acknowledge that these challenges are ongoing. There are numerous barriers to entry for higher education beyond socioeconomic status. Race, sexual

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00:46:30

Celebrating Black History Month with an open...

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2021/02/24

Dr. Ronald Mason, Jr., President of the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), joined this episode of the Illuminate Higher Education podcast to address issues of race in higher education and the role of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).Dr. Mason began his career in law but transitioned to higher education. After 17 years at Tulane University, he identified opportunities within the HBCU space at Jackson State University and Southern University System before joining UDC. In

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00:56:18

Understanding the Tech Perspective feat. David...

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2021/02/22

David and Kiran begin by reflecting on the massive impact of COVID-19 on the Drury learning environment. David shares that Drury is part of the small percentage of colleges still meeting predominantly in person and explains the rigorous system of testing, social distancing, and mask usage on campus.David also shares his journey from IT and tech consulting to higher education, and what he learned along the way. In addition to online learning, institutions use a myriad of software platforms to do

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00:48:26

Bringing Education to the Learner feat. Dr. Jim...

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2021/02/15

The episode begins with a brief background of higher education in Louisiana, traditionally a state that has trailed behind in educational attainment compared to other states. As a leader of a university system, Dr. Henderson works to balance the individual identities of nine institutions while leveraging the whole toward some common good for the state of Louisiana.A key part of this goal is Compete Louisiana (LA), an initiative designed to assist thousands of Louisianans who have some college

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01:11:15

Competency-Based and Affordable Learning feat....

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2021/02/08

In this episode, Patrick and Kiran address the big picture question: what is wrong with higher education today? In addition to being unaffordable, the outputs of traditional colleges and universities are out of sync with employer needs. Higher education institutions are slow to change, partly because there is little incentive to do so and partly because there is still a high value placed on the “college experience,” i.e. living in a dorm, joining teams and organizations, attending campus events, and

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