Podcast guests amplify the voices—as well as the aspirations, challenges, contributions, and strengths—of young professionals in higher education. Brought to you by series hosts Wes Johnson and Sarah J. Buszka and by the Young Professionals Advisory Committee (YPAC).
Credibility and visibility are not always distributed equitably across technology organizations. These imbalances can influence workplace culture and shape the organization itself. This conversation explores what it means for women to find their voices, claim space, and lead in higher education technology.
Purdue developed a structured onboarding program for student help desk employees. Their structured, collaborative onboarding programs are transforming student help desk roles. Through course-based training, mentorship, and real-world practice, student employees gain confidence and cross-campus awareness—leading to stronger IT support and better preparation for future careers.
Personal branding starts with self-awareness, not self-promotion. In this episode, we discuss how social media can be a powerful amplifier of a young professional's authentic strengths. It is a space where they can evolve and grow their brand.
Many young professionals struggle to find their footing as they build their careers. This conversation explores how community, mentorship, and shared experiences within higher education technology create confidence, spark growth, and open unexpected opportunities for those seeking connection and meaningful professional pathways.
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping higher education in complex and sometimes uneasy ways. This episode features a discussion of institutional risk, responsible adoption, workforce uncertainty, and how leaders can prepare campuses for an AI driven future.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere in higher education—but how it’s being implemented varies widely. In this special live recording of EDUCAUSE Rising Voices, two educational technologists from different institutions sit down for a candid conversation about their unique “AI stacks”: the tools, trainings, policies, and workflows shaping AI adoption at their universities.
In this episode, the Rising Voices crew reflects on a turbulent year marked by rapid change and shifting workplace dynamics, emphasizing community and connection. They also share their thoughts on upcoming intentions for 2026 and strategies for navigating accelerating change.
Tim Chester, Vice Chancellor of IT at the University System of Georgia joins the episode to discuss developing diverse, resilient IT teams through leadership that prioritizes growth, accountability, and long-term human investment.
In this episode, the young professionals share candid stories about career pivots, growth, and knowing when to move on. They discuss the tools needed to find and act on professional opportunities.
Navigating higher education as a newcomer means learning to balance institutional culture, organizational politics, and constant change. This conversation offers practical strategies, personal stories, and insights to help you build confidence, make connections, and grow—whether you're early in your career or transitioning from another industry.
