

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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Sep 9, 2020 • 39min
Episode #99: Grant Schroll on Career Exploration and Professional Fulfillment
Our guest for this week’s episode is Grant Schroll, cofounder and CEO of Mission Collaborative, who works everyday to help professionals find fulfilling careers. Grant shares his story and the unique approach he takes to this work. --- This episode is sponsored by Degree.Me, a one-stop college research tool for students. If you work for a college or university, you’ll want to learn all about their ability to connect you with the right students at a budget friendly price. To find out more, please visit Degree.Me/HEG --- Subscribe and listen via iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, RadioPublic, or Google Play. Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast We’re now a member of Lyceum a new app that makes it easy to discover great educational podcasts and chat with other passionate listeners. Download the app by visiting lyceum.fm and come find the show! --- 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.

Sep 2, 2020 • 39min
BONUS Episode #98: Karen Weissinger on Systemic Change in Education
Our guest for this week’s bonus episode is Karen Weissinger who works at MAYA Consulting supporting the work of educators across Texas. Karen shares her journey and the ways she’s been able to achieve equity and excellence in education at a system level scale. --- This episode is sponsored by Degree.Me, a one-stop college research tool for students. If you work for a college or university, you’ll want to learn all about their ability to connect you with the right students at a budget friendly price. To find out more, please visit Degree.Me/HEG --- Subscribe and listen via iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, RadioPublic, or Google Play. Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast We’re now a member of Lyceum a new app that makes it easy to discover great educational podcasts and chat with other passionate listeners. Download the app by visiting lyceum.fm and come find the show! --- 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.

Aug 26, 2020 • 45min
Episode #97: Jeff Young on EdSurge and Higher Ed Storytelling
Our guest for this week’s episode is Jeff Young, a higher ed reporter with EdSurge and host of the EdSurge Podcast. Jeff shares his professional journey over the years in journalism covering education and the behind the scenes of his work on the podcast. He also teases a great new series of episodes coming up for his show covering the pandemic experiences on campus. --- This episode is sponsored by Degree.Me, a one-stop college research tool for students. If you work for a college or university, you’ll want to learn all about their ability to connect you with the right students at a budget friendly price. To find out more, please visit Degree.Me/HEG --- Subscribe and listen via iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, RadioPublic, or Google Play. Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast We’re now a member of Lyceum a new app that makes it easy to discover great educational podcasts and chat with other passionate listeners. Download the app by visiting lyceum.fm and come find the show! --- 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.

Aug 12, 2020 • 40min
Episode #96: Meg Sunga Returns!
Our guest for this week’s episode is Meg Sunga, who talks about her professional journey over the past year moving towards going all in with launching her own podcast, In Re:trospeqt, focusing on the stories of queer, trans people of color. --- This episode is sponsored by Degree.Me, a one-stop college research tool for students. If you work for a college or university, you’ll want to learn all about their ability to connect you with the right students at a budget friendly price. To find out more, please visit Degree.Me/HEG --- Subscribe and listen via iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, RadioPublic, or Google Play. Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast We’re now a member of Lyceum a new app that makes it easy to discover great educational podcasts and chat with other passionate listeners. Download the app by visiting lyceum.fm and come find the show! --- 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.

Jul 29, 2020 • 31min
Episode #95: Sasha Chada on Ivy Scholars & Supporting College Applicants
Our guest for this week’s episode is Sasha Chada, Founder and CEO of Ivy Scholars, who speaks about his unlikely journey to founding an education company, the lessons he has learned along the way, as well as stories from his work with prospective college students nationwide. --- This episode is sponsored by Degree.Me, a one-stop college research tool for students. If you work for a college or university, you’ll want to learn all about their ability to connect you with the right students at a budget friendly price. To find out more, please visit Degree.Me/HEG --- Subscribe and listen via iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, RadioPublic, or Google Play. Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast We’re now a member of Lyceum a new app that makes it easy to discover great educational podcasts and chat with other passionate listeners. Download the app by visiting lyceum.fm and come find the show! --- 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.

Jul 22, 2020 • 38min
BONUS Episode #94: Hanna Naima McCloskey on Supporting Equity, Inclusion, & Deep Learning
Our guest for this week’s bonus episode is Hanna Naima McCloskey, founder and CEO of Fearless Futures where she helps guide organizations toward better equity and inclusion everyday. Hanna shares her story and how she’s approaching this difficult but necessary work in a deep, longitudinal way. --- This episode is sponsored by Degree.Me, a one-stop college research tool for students. If you work for a college or university, you’ll want to learn all about their ability to connect you with the right students at a budget friendly price. To find out more, please visit Degree.Me/HEG --- Subscribe and listen via iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, RadioPublic, or Google Play. Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast We’re now a member of Lyceum a new app that makes it easy to discover great educational podcasts and chat with other passionate listeners. Download the app by visiting lyceum.fm and come find the show! --- 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.

Jul 15, 2020 • 28min
Episode #93: Justin Nguyen on LinkedIn, Networking, and Unlocking Cheat Codes
Our guest for this week’s episode is Justin Nguyen who shares his unique experience diving in with LinkedIn and navigating the career world on his own and his work now sharing advice on the Declassified College podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by Degree.Me, a one-stop college research tool for students. If you work for a college or university, you’ll want to learn all about their ability to connect you with the right students at a budget friendly price. To find out more, please visit Degree.Me/HEG --- Subscribe and listen via iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, RadioPublic, or Google Play. Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast We’re now a member of Lyceum a new app that makes it easy to discover great educational podcasts and chat with other passionate listeners. Download the app by visiting lyceum.fm and come find the show! --- 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.

Jul 8, 2020 • 41min
BONUS Episode #92: Cait Kirby on COVID-19, Storytelling, & Campus Reopenings
Our guest for this week’s bonus episode is Cait Kirby, a Ph.D student in biology at Vanderbilt University who developed a unique storytelling scenario for both faculty and students focused on the perils of campus reopenings during the global pandemic. --- This episode is sponsored by Degree.Me, a one-stop college research tool for students. If you work for a college or university, you’ll want to learn all about their ability to connect you with the right students at a budget friendly price. To find out more, please visit Degree.Me/HEG --- Subscribe and listen via iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google Play. Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast We’re now a member of Lyceum a new app that makes it easy to discover great educational podcasts and chat with other passionate listeners. Download the app by visiting lyceum.fm and come find the show! --- 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.

Jul 1, 2020 • 57min
Episode #91: Sarah Horn on Supporting Stopout Students
Our guest for this week’s episode is Sarah Horn, CEO & Co-Founder at ReUp Education who shares her unique journey to her current work supporting college students nationwide to reenroll after they stall out with their studies. --- This episode is sponsored by Degree.Me, a one-stop college research tool for students. If you work for a college or university, you’ll want to learn all about their ability to connect you with the right students at a budget friendly price. To find out more, please visit Degree.Me/HEG --- Subscribe and listen via iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, RadioPublic, or Google Play. Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast We’re now a member of Lyceum a new app that makes it easy to discover great educational podcasts and chat with other passionate listeners. Download the app by visiting lyceum.fm and come find the show! --- 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 24, 2020 • 39min
BONUS Episode #90: Bill Zimmerman on Teaching, Marketing, & Content Creation
Our guest for this week’s bonus episode is Bill Zimmerman; a faculty member, podcaster, and side hustler who shares his unique journey into teaching at the college level and how he seeks to give relevant experiences to his students. --- Subscribe and listen via iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, RadioPublic, or Google Play. Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast We’re now a member of Lyceum a new app that makes it easy to discover great educational podcasts and chat with other passionate listeners. Download the app by visiting lyceum.fm and come find the show! --- 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.