

The Higher Ed Geek Podcast
Dustin Ramsdell
The Higher Ed Geek Podcast explores the impact of edtech on the student experience by speaking with diverse leaders from institutions, companies, and nonprofit organizations. Each week we aim to provide an engaging, fun, and relevant dose of professional development that honors the wide range of work happening all across the higher ed ecosystem. Come geek out with us! The Higher Ed Geek Podcast is hosted by Dustin Ramsdell and is a proud member of the Enrollify Podcast Network.
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Jun 22, 2022 • 34min
REBROADCAST: Jackson Boyar from Mentor Collective
Go find tons of cool gear and support the show at our storefront. Make sure to fill out our listener survey! While I'm out on summer break, I wanted to reshare this great episode from earlier this year for you all to enjoy! This episode is with Mentor Collective Co-Founder & CEO, Jackson Boyar. We explore the impact of scalable, structured mentoring programs for college students. We'll be back with new episodes starting on August 3rd. Subscribe and listen via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify. Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast --- Music by pond5.com
- - - -Connect With Our Host:Dustin Ramsdellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/About The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com.

Jun 8, 2022 • 59min
REBROADCAST: Live from SXSW EDU 2022
Go find tons of cool gear and support the show at our storefront. Make sure to fill out our listener survey! While I'm out on summer break, I wanted to reshare this great episode from earlier this year for you all to enjoy! This was the panel I moderated entitled "Adapting to the Hybrid University". We'll be back with new episodes starting on August 3rd. Subscribe and listen via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify. Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast --- Music by pond5.com
- - - -Connect With Our Host:Dustin Ramsdellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/About The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com.

May 25, 2022 • 34min
Episode #158: Bobby Matson on Simplifying Student Loans
Find tons of cool gear and support the show at our storefront. If you are an expert in your field, have a unique story to share, or an interesting point of view-- it’s time to explore the world of podcasting with Kitcaster! Go to https://kitcaster.com/geek/ to apply for a special offer for friends of this podcast. Our guest for this week’s episode is Bobby Matson, Founder of Payitoff, where he helps people navigate the complexities of student loans and save them money. Bobby brings a personal story to this topic with his own struggles managing his student loan debt. Subscribe and listen via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify. Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast Music by pond5.com
- - - -Connect With Our Host:Dustin Ramsdellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/About The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com.

May 11, 2022 • 35min
Episode #157: Dr. Michael Horowitz on the Power of Radical Cooperation
Find tons of cool gear and support the show at our storefront. If you are an expert in your field, have a unique story to share, or an interesting point of view-- it’s time to explore the world of podcasting with Kitcaster! Go to https://kitcaster.com/geek/ to apply for a special offer for friends of this podcast. Our guest for this week’s episode is Dr. Michael Horowitz, President of the The Community Solution (TCS) Education System. Michael shares details about his highly unique network approach to fostering formal collaboration between institutions across the country. Subscribe and listen via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify. Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast Music by pond5.com
- - - -Connect With Our Host:Dustin Ramsdellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/About The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com.

May 4, 2022 • 36min
BONUS Episode #156: Vielka Hoy on Challenging College Rankings
Find tons of cool gear and support the show at our storefront. If you are an expert in your field, have a unique story to share, or an interesting point of view-- it’s time to explore the world of podcasting with Kitcaster! Go to https://kitcaster.com/geek/ to apply for a special offer for friends of this podcast. Our guest for this week’s bonus episode is Vielka Hoy, CEO and Founder of Bridge to College where she helps students find the best fit higher ed institutions for them on a deeper level through various social factors. Subscribe and listen via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify. Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast Music by pond5.com
- - - -Connect With Our Host:Dustin Ramsdellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/About The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com.

Apr 27, 2022 • 32min
Episode #155: Tim Ummel on Remote Health Care for College Students
Find tons of cool gear and support the show at our storefront. If you are an expert in your field, have a unique story to share, or an interesting point of view-- it’s time to explore the world of podcasting with Kitcaster! Go to https://kitcaster.com/geek/ to apply for a special offer for friends of this podcast. Our guest for this week’s episode is Tim Ummel, Founder and CEO of Give Virtual Care which helps college students nationwide access high quality health and mental care services remotely. Subscribe and listen via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify. Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast Music by pond5.com
- - - -Connect With Our Host:Dustin Ramsdellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/About The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com.

Apr 20, 2022 • 41min
BONUS Episode #154: Elliot Felix on How to Get the Most Out of College
Find tons of cool gear and support the show at our storefront. If you are an expert in your field, have a unique story to share, or an interesting point of view-- it’s time to explore the world of podcasting with Kitcaster! Go to https://kitcaster.com/geek/ to apply for a special offer for friends of this podcast. Our guest for this week’s bonus episode is Elliot Felix, Founder of brightspot strategy and author of the recently released book, How to Get the Most Out of College. Subscribe and listen via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify. Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast Music by pond5.com
- - - -Connect With Our Host:Dustin Ramsdellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/About The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com.

Apr 13, 2022 • 59min
Episode #153: LIVE from SXSW EDU 2022
This is a special live episode of the podcast recorded in Austin at the SXSW EDU event this past March. The featured panelists (Kelvin Bentley, Matt Tower, Ciara Hamagishi) spoke on the topic of Adapting to the Hybrid University. Subscribe and listen via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify. Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast Music by pond5.com
- - - -Connect With Our Host:Dustin Ramsdellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/About The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com.

Apr 7, 2022 • 43min
BONUS Episode #152: Dr. Dana Mitra on Fostering Faculty Success
Find tons of cool gear and support the show at our storefront. If you are an expert in your field, have a unique story to share, or an interesting point of view-- it’s time to explore the world of podcasting with Kitcaster! Go to https://kitcaster.com/geek/ to apply for a special offer for friends of this podcast. Our guest for this week’s bonus episode is Dr. Dana Mitra, an independent faculty coach and professor at Penn State University. Dana shares thoughts on how to best create a supportive work culture for faculty as well as highlights her recent book, The Empowered Professor. Subscribe and listen via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify. Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast Music by pond5.com
- - - -Connect With Our Host:Dustin Ramsdellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/About The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com.

Mar 30, 2022 • 29min
Episode #151: Faton Sopa on Higher Ed Marketing Best Practices
Find tons of cool gear and support the show at our storefront. If you are an expert in your field, have a unique story to share, or an interesting point of view-- it’s time to explore the world of podcasting with Kitcaster! Go to https://kitcaster.com/geek/ to apply for a special offer for friends of this podcast. Our guest for this week’s episode is Faton Sopa, Co-Founder and CEO of Manaferra. Faton speaks about the current state of higher ed marketing and how to stand out from the crowd. Subscribe and listen via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify. Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast Music by pond5.com
- - - -Connect With Our Host:Dustin Ramsdellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/About The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com.