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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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00:42:19

The Blueprint for a Smart Campus with Dr. Narine...

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2021/10/31

In this episode of Illuminate Higher Education, N2N Services’ CEO Kiran Kodithala speaks with Dr. Narine Hall, co-founder and CEO at InSpace Proximity.When Dr. Hall initially began teaching virtually, the biggest problem was feeling like she wasn't a part of the learning experience. For example, when students would split into separate Zoom rooms, she lost the overall awareness of what was happening among the students. She asked herself, "How do we build an environment where learning happens, where

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00:36:17

Accessible Education for Everyone with Pierre Dubuc,...

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2021/10/24

In this episode of Illuminate Higher Education, N2N Services CEO Kiran Kodithala speaks with Pierre Dubuc, Co-Founder and CEO at OpenClassrooms.Pierre Dubuc's mission with OpenClassrooms is to make education more accessible to all. And he’s making big strides with the massive amount of open, online courses (aka MOOC courses) now available. They're a challenge to traditional higher education and an avenue for life-long learning in general.On top of that, we have a growing need to learn more. We need

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00:49:34

Lifelong Learning, Reimagined with Ryan Stowers,...

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2021/10/17

In this episode of Illuminate Higher Education, N2N Services CEO Kiran Kodithala speaks with Ryan Stowers, Charles Koch Foundation's Executive Director.Ryan kicks things off by outlining a core issue in our higher education system, which is that it's severely outdated. As it stands, only one-third of students at four-year institutions believe that they'll graduate with the skills and knowledge to be successful in the workplace. This illustrates an obvious area of opportunity, which can start with

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00:45:22

The Urgent Need for a New Higher Ed System with Keil...

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2021/10/10

In this episode of Illuminate Higher Education, N2N Services CEO Kiran Kodithala speaks with Keil Dumsch, online content writer, editor, and committed education reformer.Interestingly, Keil doesn't come from an education background. He felt compelled to jump off the sidelines as a concerned citizen back in 2009, because he felt the situation with student debt had reached a critical mass.Getting familiar with the structure of our education system led him to believe that there is a combination of

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00:48:39

Remote Learning That Matters with Jason Black,...

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2021/10/03

In this episode of Illuminate Higher Education, N2N Services CEO Kiran Kodithala speaks with Black River Innovation Campus's Program Director, Jason Black. Jason has a unique mix of skills as a teacher in the classroom, a subject matter expert on early stage tech entrepreneurship, and an author. Both of his parents were educators working in colleges as well, so moving into that industry was organic for him. In his words, he "eats, breathes, and sleeps'' anything involving higher education.Jason

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00:31:21

The Future of Workplace Development with Steve Lee of...

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2021/09/26

In this episode of Illuminate Higher Education, N2N Services CEO Kiran Kodithala speaks with Executive Director of SkillUp Coalition, Steve Lee.SkillUp was launched in July 2020 as a reaction to the pandemic and unemployment crisis. It’s an upskilling, non-profit coalition built to help America’s laid-off and furloughed workers gain access to the training and employment opportunities they need to secure a place in the economy of the future. Rather than push workers back into jobs just like the ones

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00:57:41

The Evolution of Modern Education Feat. Ed Powers and...

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2021/09/19

In this episode of Illuminate Higher Education, N2N Services CEO, Kiran Kodithala, sits down with Ed Powers and Christina Inge.Together, Ed and Christina launched Husky Communications in collaboration with Northwestern University. It’s a student-run agency, designed to connect students with real-life organizations by bringing the real-world tasks and experiences of running an agency into the classroom. By overlapping the academic world with the world of business, the result is better preparation for

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00:38:49

Transforming Workforce Development through Community...

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2021/09/12

Julian L. Alssid, Chief Marketplace Engagement Officer at Unmudl, joins podcast host Kiran Kodithala on this episode of the Illuminate Higher Education podcast. They discuss the evolution of the community college experience and how new innovations are driving better alignment with workforce demands.Julian explains how community colleges have several challenges to overcome. First, they must move away from the supply-side approach to academic programming. Instead, curricula should be designed to help

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00:50:33

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

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2021/08/29

John Katzman, CEO of Noodle, joins Kiran Kodithala on this episode of Illuminate Higher Education. Noodle helps universities use technology to raise capacity and engagement while lowering costs. Before Noodle, John founded The Princeton Review and 2U.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

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00:43:35

Leading and Learning With Empathy and Grit Featuring...

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2021/08/22

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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00:46:49

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

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2021/08/15

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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00:40:26

The Transformative Impact of Studying Abroad feat....

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2021/08/08

Scott Marshall, President and CEO of the Institute for Shipboard Education (ISE), joins podcast host Kiran Kodithala on this episode of Illuminate Higher Education. ISE is the nonprofit organization that administers the Semester at Sea program. Scott has visited, worked, and taught in more than 80 countries during his extensive career in education.Scott outlines three primary benefits of study abroad: it is a highly engaging, high-impact learning experience; it encourages student retention,

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00:42:50

Course Materials Strategies: A Path to Improved...

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2021/08/01

Raj Kaji, CEO at Akademos, Inc., joins this episode of Illuminate Higher Education to talk about changing the way students obtain and interact with textbooks and resources during their higher education journeys. Akademos provides colleges and universities with a full-service online bookstore and course materials platform.Raj talks about how course materials are a significant expense for students already facing high tuition costs. He also explains how few colleges and universities have dedicated

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00:39:54

Disruptive Transformation in Higher Education feat....

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2021/07/25

Matt Alex, Co-Founder and Partner of Beyond Academics, joins this episode of Illuminate Higher Education to talk about transforming higher education. Matt oversees Beyond Academics’ Future of Work and Digital Transformation practices.Matt begins by discussing the difference between “repaving” digitized processes and effecting true transformation. He shares his goal with Beyond Academics: finding the right transformation at the right time.You’ll also learn why Beyond Academics focuses on outcomes for

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00:37:06

From Pre-K to Ph.D.: Exploring the Black Educational...

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2021/07/18

Dr. Ramon Goings, assistant professor in the Language, Literacy, and Culture interdisciplinary doctoral program at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, joins this episode of Illuminate Higher Education to discuss his research and publications on the academic and social experiences of high-achieving Black men, from pre-K through Ph.D.Ramon begins by discussing the unique challenges doctoral students face in completing the dissertation process. He shares how his own experiences led him to

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00:46:19

Innovative Approaches to Advancing Academic Integrity...

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2021/07/11

Eric Gibbs, President, Americas of Ouriginal, joins this episode of Illuminate Higher Education to talk about how his company supports students, instructors, and educational institutions to maintain academic integrity and create original, innovative content through text-matching and writing style analysis.Eric begins by offering a brief history of plagiarism-detection software, but notes that “plagiarism detection” is a misnomer. Ouriginal goes beyond looking for “copied and pasted” phrases and

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00:54:14

Transforming Education for the Connected Generation...

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2021/07/04

Jordan Shapiro, a globally celebrated thought leader, brings his expertise in education and parenting to this episode of the Illuminate Higher Education podcast. Jordan is the author of The New Childhood: Raising Kids to Thrive in a Connected World and the upcoming book Father Figure: How to be a Feminist Dad.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

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00:34:00

Enhancing Student Experiences through Technology...

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2021/06/27

Karthik Venkatesh, CIO at Walden University, joins this episode of Illuminate Higher Education to talk about his commitment to creating technological ecosystems of learning and support to enhance the student experience. Walden University is a leader in online education, having specialized in distance learning for more than 50 years.As CIO, Karthik is responsible for managing technologies as they relate to the student experience, faculty efficiency, and administrative processes. His focus areas

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00:50:34

Uncovering the True Cost of a College Education feat....

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2021/06/20

Mark Salisbury, Co-Founder and CEO of TuitionFit, joins this episode of Illuminate Higher Education to discuss rising tuition costs for higher education. TuitionFit’s mission is to educate the public on the real price of college based on open, transparent data.Mark begins by sharing a brief history of the college tuition system. He shares how substantial marketing efforts helped cultivate a sense of exclusivity or prestige, which could then artificially inflate the sticker price. He explores several

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00:35:33

Emotional Learning: Lessons from the Chessboard feat....

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2021/06/13

Gabrielle Kristofich, Account Executive for Technology Integration Group, joins this episode of Illuminate Higher Education to talk about how emotional safety in elementary education can build a foundation for resilience and growth throughout a student’s life.Learning is an emotional process; even young students who struggle with certain subjects may start to believe that they are “bad” at them. Gabrielle shares how she teaches the concept of growth vs. fixed mindsets to build psychological safety

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