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The Higher Ed Podcast

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Feb 1, 2024 • 28min

Understanding Student Career Paths w/ Andrea Madigan

 In this enlightening episode, We discuss valuable insights and practical tips for students, parents, and educators, as students navigate career services while searching for the right path. Gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and triumphs students face in their professional journeys, exploring the intersections of passion, education, and real-world opportunities. We analyze the importance of cover letters, AI's role in the matter, and discuss important strategies career services bestow to students seeking opportunities through utilizing social media, resume building, and more. Unlock the secrets to success in navigating the diverse routes students take toward their careers. Tune in for a must-listen conversation on The HigherED Podcast! Have Questions? Give us a text!Check out Engine Systems HERE.
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Jan 30, 2024 • 41min

Diversity in Higher Education Leadership w/ Dr. Christopher Green

In this episode of the HigherEd podcast, join Kamaar and George as they discuss diversity in higher education with Dr. Christopher Green.Have Questions? Give us a text!Check out Engine Systems HERE.
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Jan 25, 2024 • 34min

Recruiting the Diverse World w/ J'Quen Johnson

 In this compelling episode of our higher education podcast, join us as we delve into the dynamic world of recruiting with the insightful J'Quen Johnson. As an expert in the field, Johnson shares invaluable perspectives on the importance of diversity in higher education recruitment. From strategies to challenges, we explore the evolving landscape of attracting a diverse student body, fostering inclusivity, and breaking down barriers. Listen as J'Quen tells about the importance of reaching out to those with disabilities, understanding the wants of students, and advising those students toward higher education as one avenue of success, an avenue that many students don't think they would ever see. Join us on the Higher ED Podcast and learn about recruiting with empathy in our diverse world.Have Questions? Give us a text!Check out Engine Systems HERE.
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Jan 23, 2024 • 25min

The Importance of Adapting in the HigherEd Space w/ Adam Fein

Join us as Kamaar sits down with Dr. Adam Fein to discuss innovation in Higher Education."Dr. Adam D. Fein has served as Vice President for Digital Strategy and Innovation since November 2018. As the head of UNT’s online and digital strategies, he leads the charge to identify new directions and opportunities to improve the academic quality, reach and performance of the university in the online and global education markets. His research is focused on the examination of the cognitive theory of multimedia learning and the effects of disruptive innovation theory in higher education.Prior to joining UNT, Dr. Fein served the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for 17 years in numerous roles with online and innovative education. He was responsible for shaping campus strategy and providing campus-wide support for innovations in classroom and online settings. In his previous roles, he was responsible for overseeing the instructional design, instructional development, instructional media resources, and online academic and student affairs teams. Prior to his time in higher education at two of the world’s largest universities, he served as a training and development consultant at Pepsi/Gatorade Inc. and at the Quaker Oats Company. In addition, Dr. Fein has published book chapters and numerous professional papers.Education:Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignM.Ed., University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignB.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign"https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-fein-a044b3b/https://president.unt.edu/people/adam-feinHave Questions? Give us a text!Check out Engine Systems HERE.
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Jan 18, 2024 • 34min

Bridging Gaps in Higher Education w/ Nuno Fernandes

 In this enlightening episode of the podcast, Kamaar and Nuno delve into the realm of higher education with the insightful Nuno Fernandes. Join us as we discuss the crucial topic of accessibility, exploring ways to bridge gaps and create inclusive learning environments.They also discuss disruptions of tradional practice in higher education and brainstorm solutions that can make the landscape a more sustainable place to live, work, and learn for students and faculty alike. Join us on the HigherED Podcast as we unravel higher education and get to root issues needing to be addressed in a detailed, nuanced way.Have Questions? Give us a text!Check out Engine Systems HERE.
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Jan 16, 2024 • 22min

Financial Literacy Among Students w/ Amber Tolbert

Join Kamaar and this week's special guest, Amber Tolbert as they discuss the student's needs to become more financially literate. They propose treating higher education as an investment and to treat it as such. Students should understand where their money goes and how to benefit it.Have Questions? Give us a text!Check out Engine Systems HERE.
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Jan 11, 2024 • 40min

Building Communities and Higher Ed w/ Dr. Bonny Copenhaver

Join Kamaar and Dr. Bonny Copenhaver as they discuss the dynamic relationship between educational institutions and the communities they serve. Exploring the mutual benefits of collaboration, specifically through community college and the greater community, they share thoughts into successful community-driven initiatives, shedding light on the transformative power of building strong connections between academia and the public.  Tune in for an engaging conversation on the intersection of building communities and the role higher education plays into that. Have Questions? Give us a text!Check out Engine Systems HERE.
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Jan 9, 2024 • 23min

All about Instructional Design w/ Dr. Antoinette Marie Davis

Join Kamaar as he talks to the wonderful Dr. Antoinette Davis about the untold truths of higher education. Included are some tips on how to grow as a person."As a Faculty Member/Freelance Instructional Designer/Learning Developer, I seek to help companies/universities create on-demand learning technologies with adult learning theory and instructional design models that will enhance the design, development, and implementation of all aspects of training and learning materials.My portfolio can be found at: https://www.epiclearningteam.com/antoinette-marie-davisCore competencies include:• Experience developing face-to-face & web-based online lessons, formative and summative assessments, demos and interactive software simulations with Articulate Storyline 360, Rise, Quizmoto, Audacity, Camtasia, Plotagon, Adobe products, and Padlet.• Experience creating & developing WBT, ILT & vILT training programs for employees and administrators (procedural training, employee orientation, soft-skills training, etc.)• Experience building courses and managing teams in Learning Management Systems (BlackBoard, Canvas, Brightspace, Sakai, Moodle, Angel, eCollege, Thinkific, Workday, etc.) and team sites (SharePoint, JIRA, etc.)• Experience with designing learning and training based on instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM, etc.)• Experience in designing and delivering instruction in face-to-face, blended, and online environments through needs analysis, communication, collaboration with SMEs and stakeholders• Skilled in microlearning and creating learning in small chunks for enhanced understanding"https://www.linkedin.com/in/amdavis9https://www.drantoinettemarie.com/Have Questions? Give us a text!Check out Engine Systems HERE.
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Jan 4, 2024 • 31min

Simplitaught and Unifying Education w/ Darren Thompson

 Join us in this episode as we explore the innovative educational philosophy of Simplitaught with Darren Thompson. We discuss how Simplitaught compiles learning, making it more accessible, and the vision for unifying education by bridging traditional and modern teaching methods. Also discussed are the insights into the role of technology, the connections students of learning must make in order to succeed in the educational journey. Tune in to learn how Simplitaught is reshaping the educational landscape and contributing to a more unified and effective approach to learning. Have Questions? Give us a text!Check out Engine Systems HERE.
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Jan 2, 2024 • 37min

Learning Theory & Online Classrooms w/ Dr. Dawn Diperi

In this episode of the HigherEd podcast, Kamaar and George sit down with the Dr. Dawn Diperi and discuss what has been learned about the online pedagogy over the past 20 years. Diperi poses the question of how instructors and institutions can increase engagement with students using learning theory. She describes the challenges associated with such goals and details her story.Have Questions? Give us a text!Check out Engine Systems HERE.

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