EDUCAUSE Shop Talk
EDUCAUSE
Podcast guests engage in candid conversations about big issues in higher education technology. Hosted by Sophie White, Showcase Program Manager, and Jenay Robert, Senior Researcher. Produced by Kelli Horan, Digital Content Manager. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 9, 2026 • 54min
Leading Change Through Fatigue
Sophie and Jenay talk with Tacy Holliday and Joseph Drasin about their research on identifying change fatigue in teams and their related EDUCAUSE Review article that explores key insights from that work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 26, 2026 • 51min
Strategic Annoyance: Why Privacy Matters for Higher Ed
To mark 2026 Data Privacy Day, Sophie and Jenay talk with higher education Chief Privacy Officers Pegah Parsi and Tryphaena Hooper about building a privacy-forward culture, protecting and governing personal data, and understanding the autonomous nature of privacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 12, 2026 • 50min
The Latest on AI and Work in Higher Ed
Sophie and Jenay discuss the latest EDUCAUSE report, The Impact of AI on Work in Higher Education, and the implications of artificial intelligence on the higher education workforce with guests Jessica Palatka and Lancie Affonso. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 17, 2025 • 15min
Follow-Up: What Tech Leaders Need to Know About Federal Policy and Higher Ed
Sophie talks with John O'Brien and Jarret Cummings to respond to audience questions submitted at the 2025 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference live podcast recording. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 8, 2025 • 47min
The Modern Era of IT Strategic Planning
Sophie and Jenay discuss the latest approaches to technology strategic planning in higher education with leaders Jason Maslanka and Ed Puckett. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 1, 2025 • 43min
Empowering Students and Faculty in the AI Loop
Sophie and Jenay discuss student and faculty perspectives on artificial intelligence (AI) in teaching and learning with undergraduate student Jo Trotechaud and faculty member John Crow. Recorded live at the 2025 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference in Nashville, the conversation explores a range of perspectives on responsible AI use in teaching and learning and how to bridge divisions within higher education institutions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 17, 2025 • 47min
What Tech Leaders Need to Know About Federal Policy and Higher Ed
Sophie and Jenay discuss U.S. federal policy updates and higher education with John O'Brien and Jarret Cummings live at the 2025 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference in Nashville. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 10, 2025 • 31min
2026 EDUCAUSE Top 10: Why Human Connection Matters
Sophie and Jenay discuss the 2026 EDUCAUSE Top 10: Making Connections with Crista Copp and Mark McCormack live at the 2025 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference in Nashville. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 20, 2025 • 48min
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: How Higher Ed Can Prioritize People to Mitigate Threats
Sophie and Jenay talk with guests Jerry Tylutki and Isaac Galvan about 2025 Cybersecurity Awareness Month and how to thoughtfully build cybersecurity awareness programs at higher education institutions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 6, 2025 • 53min
No Easy Button: Horizon Report Insights on Data Literacy and Governance
Sophie and Nicole discuss the 2025 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report: Data and Analytics Edition with researchers and panelists Todd Barber and Kim Arnold. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
