IlluminatED
129 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsJoin us each week to hear from industry leaders, technology leaders in higher education, and most importantly, students, to chat on hot topics, share solutions, collaborate, and envision the future of higher education together. Let’s illuminate higher education once and for all.
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Toughest Thing about Education? Measuring It. Feat. John Katzman, CEO, Noodle
April 26, 2021 04:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBJohn reflects on his experience teaching SAT test prep. His subsequent founding of The Princeton Review is a small anecdote that reveals the industry-wide problem of measuring and assessing learning across a wide spectrum of opportunities. He also shares how Noodle helps higher education institutions build more agile, flexible tech ecosystems; the importance of shared governance and balancing stakeholder interests in tech initiatives; and why lifelong learning will be the fastest-growing se...
Establishing Standards for Data Integration in Higher Ed feat. Linda Feng, Principal Software Architect, Unicon Inc.
April 19, 2021 04:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBLinda and Kiran focus their discussion on why data integration and systems interoperability are critical to moving higher education into the 21st century. Seamless technological experiences allow for alignment between instructors, students, and administrators to support better learning experiences for all. You’ll also hear how Linda built her career in the education space, why teachers are still more important than tech, and how organizations like IMS Global are working toward data standard...
Building an Agile, Interoperable Higher Education Ecosystem Powered by Data Standards & Industry Collaborations
April 12, 2021 04:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBIn this episode. Mark and Kiran discuss the transition from an educator-centric learning model to a student-centric learning experience. They also discuss how IMS Global shapes the future of higher education technologies by creating integrated ecosystems with plug-and-play elements that help break down data silos and allow institutions to keep up with the pace of change. Mark also explores two of the biggest trends in higher ed: intentional, strategic alignment between learning institutions...
Revolutionizing the Return on Education: The National Student Clearinghouse Empowers Educators, Learners, and Employers feat. Rick Torres, President and CEO of the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC)
April 05, 2021 04:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBIn this podcast, Rick and Kiran explore the entire continuum of higher education in the US. Rick argues that as a society, we have not yet defined the purpose of education. What are we preparing students for? Can the lack of clear learning objectives be a root cause of skills gaps? They also discuss how partnerships with employers can help clarify learning objectives, how technology will drive personalized learning, and how a Learning Employment Record brings it all together with a composit...
Rethinking Higher Education Technology Platforms Using the Power of Storytelling feat. Kevin Pashuk, AVP - Digital Transformation & Technology at Sheridan College
March 29, 2021 04:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBKevin believes that the educational sector is least transformed by technology. Rather than disrupting old processes and ideas, technology is used only to enhance traditional methods. This is problematic for graduates who earn degrees that don’t prepare them for a career in a connected world. Kevin and Kiran also touch on why it is important to build IT initiatives around desired outcomes, how to break down tech silos between business functions, and why tech should support the student experi...
Leading Higher Education with Empathy, Collaboration, and Social Advocacy. How Dr. Ward Ulmer leads Walden University with his heart during a time of crisis.
March 22, 2021 04:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBIn this episode, Dr. Ulmer explains why Walden and other online institutions are critical to the future of higher education--they provide alternative pathways to a college degree for older working students, individuals with some college but no degree, and others with limited access to the traditional four-year college experience. Dr. Ulmer pinpoints the COVID-19 pandemic as the major turning point in higher education. Kiran and Dr. Ulmer also discuss several trends in higher education, incl...
Statewide Virtual Education feat. Jory Hadsell, Executive Director at California Virtual Campus
March 15, 2021 09:03 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBJory begins by sharing a little history of CVC and how he worked to influence other institutions to aspire to a new idea of what online education could be. He also discusses how students are getting savvier on assessing the ROI of educational opportunities, while employers are becoming more open to hiring individuals with more diverse educational backgrounds. Speaking from experience, Jory reflects on the positive impact community college had on his career and discusses the drawbacks of tra...
Supporting Pedagogy with Technology feat. Kelly Otter, Dean, School of Continuing Studies at Georgetown University
March 08, 2021 05:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBThe episode opens with a timely discussion on diversity and inclusivity in higher education. Georgetown University is the oldest Catholic Jesuit institution in the United States, and Kelly explains how Jesuit principles provide the foundation on which Georgetown approaches education--meeting learners where they are and supporting holistic student experiences. Kelly also takes a deep dive into how online learning is transforming SCS. Many students were moving toward online options even befor...
An open discussion on equitable access to education by bridging the technical, cultural, and ethnic divides feat. Rhianna C. Rogers, SUNY Empire State College
March 01, 2021 09:51 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBDr. Rogers reflects on her experience teaching an online class for the first time in 2009. She discusses numerous ways of increasing engagement and communication, from guided discussion forums online to taking acting classes to improve virtual “stage presence.” She also clarifies what “equitable access” really means and reinforces how critical it is to acknowledge that these challenges are ongoing. There are numerous barriers to entry for higher education beyond socioeconomic status. Race, ...
Celebrating Black History Month with an open discussion about racism, race relations, and inequality ft. Dr Ronald Mason, President of UDC
February 24, 2021 09:17 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBDr. Ronald Mason, Jr., President of the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), joined this episode of the Illuminate Higher Education podcast to address issues of race in higher education and the role of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Dr. Mason began his career in law but transitioned to higher education. After 17 years at Tulane University, he identified opportunities within the HBCU space at Jackson State University and Southern University System before joini...
Understanding the Tech Perspective feat. David Hinson, CIO, Drury University
February 22, 2021 05:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBDavid and Kiran begin by reflecting on the massive impact of COVID-19 on the Drury learning environment. David shares that Drury is part of the small percentage of colleges still meeting predominantly in person and explains the rigorous system of testing, social distancing, and mask usage on campus. David also shares his journey from IT and tech consulting to higher education, and what he learned along the way. In addition to online learning, institutions use a myriad of software platforms ...
Bringing Education to the Learner feat. Dr. Jim Henderson, President, University of Louisiana System
February 15, 2021 05:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBThe episode begins with a brief background of higher education in Louisiana, traditionally a state that has trailed behind in educational attainment compared to other states. As a leader of a university system, Dr. Henderson works to balance the individual identities of nine institutions while leveraging the whole toward some common good for the state of Louisiana. A key part of this goal is Compete Louisiana (LA), an initiative designed to assist thousands of Louisianans who have some coll...
Competency-Based and Affordable Learning feat. Patrick Partridge, President, WGU Academy
February 08, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBIn this episode, Patrick and Kiran address the big picture question: what is wrong with higher education today? In addition to being unaffordable, the outputs of traditional colleges and universities are out of sync with employer needs. Higher education institutions are slow to change, partly because there is little incentive to do so and partly because there is still a high value placed on the “college experience,” i.e. living in a dorm, joining teams and organizations, attending campus eve...
Pathways from High School to Hired feat. Ryan Craig, Principal, University Ventures Fund
February 01, 2021 05:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MBRyan opens the discussion by resetting some expectations regarding the value of online education. In the wake of COVID-19, the ability to learn anything anytime anywhere seemed poised to severely disrupt higher education. Ryan has a different perspective. He believes that online learning is uniquely suited to early-career individuals who already have their foot in the door somewhere. They have at least some interest in learning and a goal or two in mind. Ryan and fellow investors believe hi...
Can Community Colleges lead the incoming disruption of Higher Education? ft. Dr. Lee Lambert, Chancellor at Pima Community College
January 25, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBDr. Lee Lambert, Chancellor at Pima Community College in Tucson, Arizona returns to another episode of Illuminate Higher Education. In this episode, he and podcast host Kiran Kodithala (CEO, N2N Services Inc.) discuss how community colleges can be a disruptive force in the movement to make higher education more accessible and affordable to all. Community colleges play several critical roles in helping students continue their education. They offer associate’s degrees and certificate programs...
Can Technology bring about equitable access to education? Episode ft. Dr. Lee Lambert, Chancellor at Pima Community College
January 20, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBDr. Lee Lambert, Chancellor at Pima Community College in Tucson, Arizona returns to another episode of Illuminate Higher Education. In this episode, he and podcast host Kiran Kodithala (CEO, N2N Services Inc.) discuss how community colleges can be a disruptive force in the movement to make higher education more accessible and affordable to all. Community colleges play several critical roles in helping students continue their education. They offer associate’s degrees and certificate programs...
Are Degrees a relic of the past? conversation with David Blake, Founder of Degreed
January 15, 2021 21:03 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBDr. Lee Lambert, Chancellor at Pima Community College in Tucson, Arizona returns to another episode of Illuminate Higher Education. In this episode, he and podcast host Kiran Kodithala (CEO, N2N Services Inc.) discuss how community colleges can be a disruptive force in the movement to make higher education more accessible and affordable to all. Community colleges play several critical roles in helping students continue their education. They offer associate’s degrees and certificate programs...
"Jailbreaking Degrees" to transform education - ft. David Blake, Founder of Degreed
January 11, 2021 22:59 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBIn this episode of Illuminate Higher Education, podcast host Kiran Kodithala (CEO of N2N Services) welcomes a new guest: David Blake, Founder of Degreed. David and Kiran continue the discussion about determining the value of a college degree, and David reviews how his company Degreed is making it easier for employers to evaluate skills for non-traditional educational paths. Both Kiran and David are self-professed lifelong learners. The problem is, currently only certain types of learning...
Personalized Learning with Education Elements - ft. Drew Schantz, Design Principal at Education Elements
January 07, 2021 16:34 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBIn this episode of Illuminate Higher Education, podcast host Kiran Kodithala (CEO of N2N Services) welcomes a new guest: David Blake, Founder of Degreed. David and Kiran continue the discussion about determining the value of a college degree, and David reviews how his company Degreed is making it easier for employers to evaluate skills for non-traditional educational paths. Both Kiran and David are self-professed lifelong learners. The problem is, currently only certain types of learning...
Starting the Personalized Learning Journey - ft. Drew Schantz, Design Principal at Education Elements
January 06, 2021 17:31 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this episode of Illuminate Higher Education, podcast host Kiran Kodithala (CEO of N2N Services) welcomes a new guest: David Blake, Founder of Degreed. David and Kiran continue the discussion about determining the value of a college degree, and David reviews how his company Degreed is making it easier for employers to evaluate skills for non-traditional educational paths. Both Kiran and David are self-professed lifelong learners. The problem is, currently only certain types of learning...
"Was My College Education Worth it?" and other pertinent and cognitive questions - answered by Matthew Blattman, current senior at Univ. of Michigan
December 28, 2020 13:29 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBIn the newest episode of Illuminate Higher Education, podcast host Kiran Kodithala (CEO of N2N Services) and Diana Chen welcome back Matt Blattman, current senior (4th year student) at the University of Michigan. The conversation picks up with a continued discussion of the true value of higher education. Kiran discusses how every individual assesses the value of his or her own education in different ways. For some, the ROI is measured on the type of employment or salary achieved upon gradua...
"Was My College Education Worth it?" and Other Related Questions - ft. Matthew Blattman, Student at Univ. of Michigan
December 28, 2020 13:29 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBIn this episode of Illuminate Higher Education, podcast host Kiran Kodithala (CEO of N2N Services) welcomes a new guest: David Blake, Founder of Degreed. David and Kiran continue the discussion about determining the value of a college degree, and David reviews how his company Degreed is making it easier for employers to evaluate skills for non-traditional educational paths. Both Kiran and David are self-professed lifelong learners. The problem is, currently only certain types of learning...
How Some Instructors at Univ. of Michigan are Creating Engaging Experiences During the COVID19 Crisis - ft. Matt Blattman, Student at Univ. of Michigan
December 21, 2020 06:45 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBOn the latest episode of Illuminate Higher Education, host Kiran Kodithala (CEO of N2N Services) and Diana Chen welcome their first guest, Matt Blattman. Matt is a senior (4th year student) at the University of Michigan studying cognitive science. In this podcast, he provides a unique perspective into what life is really like for university students during the pandemic. According to Matt, professors have been given some leeway in deciding how to best conduct their classes. Some classes a...
How some instructors at Univ. of Michigan are creating engaging experiences during the COVID19 crisis, and how other classrooms can improve student experiences - ft. Matt Blattman, Student at University of Michigan
December 21, 2020 06:45 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBOn the latest episode of Illuminate Higher Education, host Kiran Kodithala (CEO of N2N Services) and Diana Chen welcome their first guest, Matt Blattman. Matt is a senior (4th year student) at the University of Michigan studying cognitive science. In this podcast, he provides a unique perspective into what life is really like for university students during the pandemic. According to Matt, professors have been given some leeway in deciding how to best conduct their classes. Some classes are ...
Modern History of Virtual College 101
December 21, 2020 06:45 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBOn the latest episode of Illuminate Higher Education, host Kiran Kodithala (CEO of N2N Services) and Diana Chen welcome their first guest, Matt Blattman. Matt is a senior (4th year student) at the University of Michigan studying cognitive science. In this podcast, he provides a unique perspective into what life is really like for university students during the pandemic. According to Matt, professors have been given some leeway in deciding how to best conduct their classes. Some classes are ...
Measuring ROI of Higher Ed: Points to Ponder
December 14, 2020 07:39 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBIn 2020, the debate is raging: is college worth it? In this latest episode of Illuminate Higher Education, Kiran Kodithala, CEO of N2N Services, and Diana Chen continue their conversation on the value of the college experience. Kiran and Diana reflect on how their experiences at a four-year university empowered them to branch out and meet people from all different walks of life, encounter new perspectives and experiences, and explore new passions and ideas. It’s hard to put a pri...
Higher Education in a Global Pandemic: Many Questions, Few Answers
December 14, 2020 06:13 - 19 minutes - 18 MBInstitutions of higher education have been grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact for nine months now. In this episode of Illuminate Higher Education, podcast host Kiran Kodithala, CEO of N2N Services, and Diana Chen come together to discuss the myriad changes and challenges colleges and universities face in this pandemic age. Kiran begins by noting that colleges and universities underwent a complete shock. They were suddenly faced with state-imposed mandates to close campuses and...
Better Learning through Technology: Higher Ed’s New Favorite Podcast
December 07, 2020 14:18 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBWelcome to the debut episode of Illuminate Higher Education, a brand new podcast featuring Kiran Kodithala, CEO of N2N Services and lifelong advocate for technology in higher education. Kiran has built his career in the higher education space helping institutions like the University of Illinois, University of Notre Dame, Wake Forest University, and others to implement and integrate technologies that better facilitate the university experience for students, faculty, and staff. On this podca...
Better Learning Through Technology: Higher Ed’s New Favorite Podcast
December 07, 2020 14:18 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBWelcome to the debut episode of Illuminate Higher Education, a brand new podcast featuring Kiran Kodithala, CEO of N2N Services and lifelong advocate for technology in higher education. Kiran has built his career in the higher education space helping institutions like the University of Illinois, University of Notre Dame, Wake Forest University, and others to implement and integrate technologies that better facilitate the university experience for students, faculty, and staff. On this...