

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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Mar 1, 2023 • 38min
Ep. 179: Derek LaMontagne on the Continuing Fight for Graduate Student Rights
Our guest for this bonus episode is Derek LaMontagne, a current graduate student at the University of Florida. Derek shares his efforts to preserve graduate student housing at UF which is part of a growing nationwide movement of graduate student protests. He also gives ways for others to help their cause.This podcast is brought to you by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform. Learn more about how Element451 can enhance student engagement, boost enrollment, reduce expenses, and increase staff productivity. This episode is brought to you by our friends at DD Agency:DD Agency is a higher ed-specific marketing technology agency that has conducted countless SEO Audits for colleges and universities across the country. In these audits, they detail where you currently rank, what you could be ranking for, exactly how copy should be tweaked on website pages, and much more. If this sounds like something you could benefit from, give those folks a ping and be sure to mention that Enrollify sent you to claim a 10% discount on any of their SEO offerings. Head on over to enrollify.org/ddaseo, or simply follow the link in the show notes below…that will guarantee you get a 10% discount off of your audit. About the Enrollify Podcast Network: The Application is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Our podcast network is growing by the month and we’ve got a plethora of marketing, admissions, and higher ed technology shows that are jam packed with stories, ideas, and frameworks all designed to empower you to be a better higher ed professional. Our shows feature a selection of the industry’s best as your hosts. Learn from Jeremy Tiers, Zach Busekrus, Jaime Hunt, Allison Turcio, Jamie Gleason and many more. Learn more about The Enrollify Podcast Network at podcasts.enrollify.org. Our shows help higher ed marketers and admissions professionals find their next big idea — come and find yours!
- - - -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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 22, 2023 • 36min
Ep. 178: Dave Becker on Seeing Parents as Partners
Our guest for this episode is Dave Becker, CEO and Founder of CampusESP. Dave shares his passion for the work of intentionally leveraging the potential of the parents of college students to support their success. He also explores the implications of this work in a world of increasing adult learners. This episode is brought to you by our friends at DD Agency:DD Agency is a higher ed-specific marketing technology agency that has conducted countless SEO Audits for colleges and universities across the country. In these audits, they detail where you currently rank, what you could be ranking for, exactly how copy should be tweaked on website pages, and much more. If this sounds like something you could benefit from, give those folks a ping and be sure to mention that Enrollify sent you to claim a 10% discount on any of their SEO offerings. Head on over to enrollify.org/ddaseo, or simply follow the link in the show notes below…that will guarantee you get a 10% discount off of your audit. About the Enrollify Podcast Network: The Application is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Our podcast network is growing by the month and we’ve got a plethora of marketing, admissions, and higher ed technology shows that are jam packed with stories, ideas, and frameworks all designed to empower you to be a better higher ed professional. Our shows feature a selection of the industry’s best as your hosts. Learn from Jeremy Tiers, Zach Busekrus, Jaime Hunt, Allison Turcio, Jamie Gleason and many more. Learn more about The Enrollify Podcast Network at podcasts.enrollify.org. Our shows help higher ed marketers and admissions professionals find their next big idea — come and find yours!
- - - -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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 15, 2023 • 42min
BONUS Episode #177: Dr. Perry LaRoque on Creating Access for Learners with Disabilities
Our guest for this bonus episode is Dr. Perry LaRoque, Founder and President of Mansfield Hall. Perry shares his story and reflections on his recent book, Taking Flight, as well as his podcast of the same name. He also details the ways that institutions can be more inclusive of learners with disabilities. This episode is brought to you by our friends at DD Agency:DD Agency is a higher ed-specific marketing technology agency that has conducted countless SEO Audits for colleges and universities across the country. In these audits, they detail where you currently rank, what you could be ranking for, exactly how copy should be tweaked on website pages, and much more. If this sounds like something you could benefit from, give those folks a ping and be sure to mention that Enrollify sent you to claim a 10% discount on any of their SEO offerings. Head on over to enrollify.org/ddaseo, or simply follow the link in the show notes below…that will guarantee you get a 10% discount off of your audit. About the Enrollify Podcast Network: The Application is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Our podcast network is growing by the month and we’ve got a plethora of marketing, admissions, and higher ed technology shows that are jam packed with stories, ideas, and frameworks all designed to empower you to be a better higher ed professional. Our shows feature a selection of the industry’s best as your hosts. Learn from Jeremy Tiers, Zach Busekrus, Jaime Hunt, Allison Turcio, Jamie Gleason and many more. Learn more about The Enrollify Podcast Network at podcasts.enrollify.org. Our shows help higher ed marketers and admissions professionals find their next big idea — come and find yours!
- - - -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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 8, 2023 • 45min
Ep. 176: Greg Rosenbaum & Julia Shatilo on Preparing for SXSW EDU 2023
Make sure to fill out our listener survey!Find tons of cool gear and support the show at our storefront.Our guests for this episode are Greg Rosenbaum and Julia Shatilo from SXSW EDU to talk about this year’s event and how folks can get involved. They give an overview of the notable themes and upcoming sessions for the conference as well as how their digital experience took shape.Subscribe and listen via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify.Find the full show notes and transcripts at higheredgeek.com/podcastMusic 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 1, 2023 • 40min
Ep. 175: Daniel Kalef on Bringing Cannabis Education to Campus
Make sure to fill out our listener survey!Find tons of cool gear and support the show at our storefront.Our guest for this bonus episode is Daniel Kalef, Vice President of Higher Education at Green Flower. He shares how he got into this unique work and how they navigate the blurry legal status of cannabis nationwide to forge partnerships that create positive results for institutions and students.Subscribe and listen via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify.Find the full show notes and transcripts at higheredgeek.com/podcastMusic 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 25, 2023 • 45min
Episode #174: Will Patch on Digital Enrollment and Marketing Trends in 2023
Make sure to fill out our listener survey!Find tons of cool gear and support the show at our storefront.Our guest for this episode is Will Patch, Senior Enrollment Insights Leader at Niche who shares insights that empower higher ed institutions nationwide to better personalize and differentiate their student recruitment. Will also discusses the top trends he sees coming this year as well as his take on the impact the enrollment cliff will or won’t have on institutions.This podcast is brought to you by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform. Learn more about how Element451 can enhance student engagement, boost enrollment, reduce expenses, and increase staff productivity.Subscribe and listen via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify.Find the full show notes and transcripts at higheredgeek.com/podcast
- - - -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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 18, 2023 • 35min
Episode #173: Gordon Boyes on Creating Virtual Tours for a University
Make sure to fill out our listener survey!Find tons of cool gear and support the show at our storefront.Our guest for this bonus episode is Gordon Boyes, CEO of Concept3D, who talks about his work creating a strong digital presence for higher ed institutions across the country. Gordon explains why it is important to invest in this to attract more relevant and committed students.This podcast is brought to you by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform. Learn more about how Element451 can enhance student engagement, boost enrollment, reduce expenses, and increase staff productivity.Subscribe and listen via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify.Find the full show notes and transcripts at higheredgeek.com/podcastMusic 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 11, 2023 • 46min
Episode #172: Chase Williams with 2022 Reflections and 2023 Predictions
Make sure to fill out our listener survey!Find tons of cool gear and support the show at our storefront.For our season 7 premiere episode, we’re pleased to welcome CEO and Co-Founder of Pathify, Chase Williams! We explore some major trends from the past year and how they will impact the year ahead such as the disruptions hitting the tech sector and the general higher ed climate.This podcast is brought to you by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform. Learn more about how Element451 can enhance student engagement, boost enrollment, reduce expenses, and increase staff productivity.Subscribe and listen via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify.Find the full show notes and transcripts at higheredgeek.com/podcastMusic 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 5, 2023 • 47min
BONUS Episode #171: Graduate Student Wellbeing Panel at THE Campus Live US
Make sure to fill out our listener survey!Find tons of cool gear and support the show at our storefront.While we're on break, we're sharing this extra special episode before we come back for Season 7 of the show on January 11th.This live episode of the podcast was recorded live at THE Campus Live US in Los Angeles back in November. Our panelists were Tiffany Miller, Gwen Chodur,Kaylynne Glover, and Rachael Kuintzle. They discuss the ways to better support graduate students on campus and how the ill-defined space between them and staff has created numerous issues for their wellbeing.Subscribe and listen via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify.Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcastMusic 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 7, 2022 • 24min
Introducing the ResEdChat Podcast Reboot!
Make sure to fill out our listener survey! Find tons of cool gear and support the show at our storefront. While the show is on break, we'll be sharing some extra special episodes until we come back for Season 7 of the show in January. This is a cross-post of a recent episode of the ResEdChat podcast from Roompact. It is going to be one of the new shows that we're working alongside Higher Ed Geek (one of which is to be announced!). This particular episode is an interview with former host of ResEdChat, Paul Gordon Brown, on how the show came to be. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


