HigherEdJobs Podcast

What does 'serving' in 'Hispanic-Serving Institution' or 'Minority-Serving Institution' really mean if you cannot measure how well students are being served in a variety of ways? Dr. Gina Garcia explains what 'servingness' means and how HSIs and MSIs are moving the needle forward in serving students in higher education. Dr. Garcia reminds us that it's not enough to diversify higher education governing boards, faculty, and staff. Governing boards, faculty, and staff must be trained to be equity minded. Articles mentioned in this podcast: ‘Servingness’ at Hispanic-Serving InstitutionsAnti-Racist Hiring Practices in Higher Education We can’t wait to hear from you!Connect with the hosts Andrew Hibel and Kelly Cherwin. Learn more about the guest Dr. Gina Garcia.

In this quick take, Kelly and Andy discuss the article, It’s Higher Ed Conference Season. How is Omicron Impacting Plans? In-person, virtual, hybrid? What is the future of higher education conferences? How is the conference experience changing from both the organizing perspective and attendee perspective? We can’t wait to hear from you!Connect with the hosts Andrew Hibel and Kelly Cherwin. 

Are you experiencing groupthink at your institution? Are some members of your team intentionally or unintentionally not speaking up? How are you trying to work through this? This discussion focuses on how and where groupthink occurs in higher education and addressing conflict. Higher education benefits from confronting opposing ideas, but how do you spot productive conflict from unproductive conflict? Learn how to combat groupthink and spot the differences in conflict in your workplace from this episode. Article discussed in this episode: Working Toward Productive Conflict and Away from ‘Groupthink’We can’t wait to hear from you!Connect with the hosts Andrew Hibel and Kelly Cherwin. Learn more about the guest Justin Zackal.

In this quick take, Kelly and Andy discuss the article Student-Facing College Workers, Contingent Faculty Face Exhaustion. Facing the unknown in higher education has been difficult, but the unknown has also created new opportunities for higher education to move forward. We can’t wait to hear from you!Connect with the hosts Andrew Hibel and Kelly Cherwin. 

Do you feel like your career is plateauing? Do you feel like your career is in overwhelming chaos? Are you stuck in a rut? Is the job search process wearing you down? Beryl Greenberg, career and executive coach, shares her advice for facing professional challenges of many kinds, even what to do when your dog jumps up on your lap during a virtual interview. Listen in and learn the strategies and tips Beryl shares for coping with our ever evolving careers. We can’t wait to hear from you!Connect with the guest Beryl GreenbergConnect with the hosts Andrew Hibel and Kelly Cherwin. 

In this quick take, Kelly and Andy talk about how Zoom has changed administration, teaching, and learning in higher education. The good, the bad, and the awkward aspects of Zoom are considered. What's your take on Zoom in our higher ed professions? Article mentioned in the episode:Soft Skills and Online Learning: Why Should We Care?We can’t wait to hear from you!Connect with the hosts Andrew Hibel and Kelly Cherwin. 

In this episode The Job Board Doctor, Jeff Dickey-Chasins, demystifies 'The Great Resignation' and the restructuring of the labor market after the pandemic. Jeff addresses how higher education leaders can approach poor employee morale and pay better attention to why employees are leaving. Jeff adds two songs to The HigherEdJobs Podcast Spotify playlist.We can’t wait to hear from you!Connect with the hosts Andrew Hibel and Kelly Cherwin. Learn more about the guest Jeff Dickey-Chasins. 

The entire podcast team, Andrew, Kelly, Mike, and Monika, are together to talk music and share the beginnings of the podcast playlist. Listen to see which songs are added to the playlist and how they relate to job searches and our careers. What songs remind you of the job search or help you in your career? Check out The HigherEdJobs Podcast Spotify playlist.

Dr. Shai L Butler shares her lived experience of withdrawing her candidacy for president at a university. Dr. Butler emphasizes that “you can have it all but not at the same time.” Does it take courage to step back and give yourself a break? Does it take courage to listen to your gut instincts? When should you go ahead with a candidacy? Is there such a thing as a ‘lateral move’ in our careers? Dr. Butler shares her advice and perspectives for anyone going through the same career stages and transitions. Andy and Kelly also discuss key takeaways from “Career Advice I Wish I’d Known a Decade Ago.” We are no doubt different people, coworkers, and professionals than we were a decade ago. Kelly and Andy stress that mentorship and mentoring, taking risks, and taking one step at a time, one day at a time, is essential for reflecting on our current and future careers.We can’t wait to hear from you!Connect with the hosts Andrew Hibel and Kelly Cherwin. Learn more about the guest Dr. Shai L. Butler.  

Andy and Kelly respond to a question from a listener regarding job postings for predetermined candidates.  Articles mentioned in the segment: A Job Description Written for Exactly One PersonSham Interviews Go Way Beyond the NFL We can’t wait to hear from you!Have a question you want to hear answered on Ask the Expert? Click here to send us your question!