

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 30, 2020 • 35min
BONUS Episode #102: Monisha Longacre on StudentBridge & Digital Enrollment Solutions
Our guest for this week’s bonus episode is Monisha Longacre, Chief Operating Officer of StudentBridge. Monisha shares anecdotes from long career in a variety of roles and what drew her to working in education. --- 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. Find the full show notes at higheredgeek.com/podcast We have a merch shop! Go find tons of cool gear and support the show at our storefront. --- 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.

Sep 23, 2020 • 41min
Episode #101: Valerie Heruska on Transitioning to Higher Ed Tech
Our guest for this week’s episode is Valerie Heruska who returns to the podcast and catches us up on her recent professional journey into the world of higher ed tech and reflects on the lessons learned from this transition. --- 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 16, 2020 • 2min
Special Message for our 100th Episode!
Thanks so much for your support to get us to 100 episodes of the podcast! Make sure to connect with me, I'd love to hear from you! Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn
- - - -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.

Sep 16, 2020 • 39min
BONUS Episode #100: Brady Colby on the OPX Market & Global Digital Education
Our guest for this week’s bonus episode is Brady Colby, founder and CEO of Thirty Two Edu where he helps share insights into the constantly evolving global digital education space. --- 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


