

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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Sep 8, 2025 • 52min
Unpacking AI at Scale with CSU and OpenAI
Hosts Sophie and Jenay talk with guests from the California State University system and OpenAI to unpack the largest ChatGPT deployment by a single organization to date. The conversation covers deployment goals, implementation and rollout strategies, cultural lessons, and the metrics for scaling artificial intelligence access across the system's twenty-three campuses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 25, 2025 • 51min
People-First Leadership in Higher Ed
Sophie and Jenay talk with David Weil and Andrea Childress about how higher education leaders can put people first by creating a culture of belonging and supporting workforce development for professional staff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 11, 2025 • 47min
A Practical Guide to AI Literacy
Sophie and Jenay talk with Leo S. Lo, Jeanne Beatrix Law, and Anissa Vega about practical strategies for guiding student and faculty AI use and literacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 28, 2025 • 45min
Tech Leadership’s Big Moment in Higher Ed
Hosts Sophie and Jenay talk with chief information officers Jessie Minton and Michele Norin about the role of technology leaders in today’s higher education environment, and the challenge of balancing governance and innovation amid mounting financial pressures and AI-driven change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 14, 2025 • 46min
Designing for Institutional Resilience in a Changing World
Hosts Sophie and Kathe talk with Jacquelyn Malcolm Bailey and John Dunning about how higher education leaders can support higher education values by building systems, teams, and cultures that support institutional resilience in a changing world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 23, 2025 • 27min
AI Adoption Across the Institution: A Debrief of the EDUCAUSE Summit
In this special episode of EDUCAUSE Shop Talk, host Jenay Robert is joined by Kathe Pelletier, Jamie Sundvall, and Carie Ann Potenza to unpack the EDUCAUSE Summit: AI Adoption Across the Institution. They share firsthand insights from the event and explore the real challenges and opportunities institutions face as they work to integrate artificial intelligence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 16, 2025 • 43min
Using Disruption to Build the Workforce of the Future
Hosts Sophie and Jenay talk with Ozlem Kilic, vice provost and founding dean of the College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies (CECS) at the University of Tennessee Knoxville about how the CECS is preparing students for the future workforce through innovative programs and community partnerships. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 27, 2025 • 47min
When Digital Access, AI, and Data Privacy Collide
Higher education institutions are increasing digital access for students while also maintaining privacy and data protection. To support students, colleges and universities can promote technology democratization and efficiency, collaborate with AI for student success, support libraries for digital access, and streamline the student technology experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 12, 2025 • 45min
Inside the 2025 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report Teaching and Learning Edition
In this episode, hosts Sophie and Jenay chat about the 2025 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report | Teaching and Learning Edition with researchers and panelists Joanne Struch, Kathe Pelletier, and Nicole Muscanell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 28, 2025 • 48min
AI and Tech on Campus: Real Talk with Students and Faculty
Nicole Muscanell, a researcher at Educause, Jessica Petko, a biology professor at Penn State York, and Yvette Chan, a fourth-year international politics major, discuss the evolving landscape of technology in education. They explore surprising trends toward in-person learning preferences, the impact of COVID-19 on student engagement, and the integration of AI tools like ChatGPT in academic settings. The trio also highlights the importance of embedding AI literacy into curricula and the changing dynamics of job interviews in an AI-driven world.