Authors, leaders, and community influencers talk in-depth about the complexities of higher education technology. Hosted by John O’Brien, President and CEO, EDUCAUSE.
Season 4
From CIO to President: David Lassner at the University of Hawaii
Episode 3 | October 17, 2024
John O’Brien talks with David Lassner, the retiring president of the University of Hawaii system and former CIO. Lassner reflects on his unexpected journey from a technology role to university president, emphasizing the importance of understanding the entire organization and being an authentic leader.
Helping Community Colleges Achieve the Dream of Student Success
Episode 2 | September 24, 2024
John O'Brien talks with Karen Stout, president and CEO of Achieving the Dream, about using to data to improve student success in community colleges. They also discuss the role of technology in transforming student outcomes, address resource limitations, and explore the potential for collaboration.
Young Professionals’ Perspectives on Career Development
Episode 1 | March 14, 2024
John O'Brien talks with two former members of the EDUCAUSE Young Professionals Advisory Committee about their perspectives on building a career in higher education technology.
Season 3
New Directions for the EDUCAUSE Cybersecurity and Privacy Program
Episode 2 | April 10, 2023
Joe Potchanant, Director of the EDUCAUSE Cybersecurity and Privacy Program, talks about new directions for the program, his background, and his ideas about how institutions of all types can best meet the challenges around keeping data safe.
Alumni Engagement Goes Digital
Episode 1 | April 4, 2023
In this conversation, CASE President and CEO Sue Cunningham discusses the impact of technology on alumni relations and the shift towards meeting people where they are, which is increasingly online. She also talks about her new book "Global Exchange: Dialogues to Advance Education."
Season 2
Advancing Digital Accessibility
Episode 8 | April 20, 2022
Kyle Shachmut, assistant director for Digital Accessibility Services at Harvard University, shares advice on digital accessibility strategies, and talks about his own journey promoting equitable access.
The 2022 Top 10 IT Issues
Episode 7 | March 4, 2022
John O'Brien welcomes two of the 2022 Top 10 IT Issues panelists to discuss the list: Bella Abrams, Director of IT for the University of Sheffield, and Phil Ventimiglia, Chief Innovation Officer for the Georgia State University.
Report on Racial Justice Statements and Campus Equity Efforts
Episode 6 | March 4, 2022
Jill Dunlap and Alexa Wesley, research directors from NASPA, about their findings from a content analysis of racial justice statements made in the spring and summer of 2020.
President Astrid Tuminez on UVU's Digital Transformation
Episode 5 | March 1, 2022 | Originally recorded on July 28, 2021
John O'Brien talks with Astrid S. Tuminez, President of Utah Valley University, about prioritizing digital transformation on her campus.
Addressing DEI Issues through Analytics
Episode 4 | February 16, 2022
John O'Brien talks with three IT leaders working with data and analytics to develop a more fair and equitable journey for students.
Audrey Watters on the History of Personalized Learning
Episode 3 | February 9, 2022
John O'Brien, EDUCAUSE President and CEO, talks with Audrey Watters, author of the new book "Teaching Machines: The History of Personalized Learning".
Mark Brown on Increasing African American Economic Mobility
Episode 2 | January 18, 2022
John O'Brien, EDUCAUSE President and CEO, talks with Mark Brown, Executive Director of the Student Freedom Initiative, about addressing the economic disparity for HBCU students.
Paul LeBlanc on Equity, Access, and Opportunity for Students
Episode 1 | January 11, 2022
John O'Brien, EDUCAUSE CEO and President, talks with Paul LeBlanc, President of Southern New Hampshire University, about his new book, Students First: Equity, Access, and Opportunity in Higher Education.
Season 1
Ed Hudson and Michelle Norin on Cybersecurity
Episode 9 | October 26, 2021 | Originally recorded on 7/12/21
Two IT leaders discuss a cyberattack that occurred at each of their institutions and share insights into preparing for future threats.
Ed Clark on Digital Transformation
Episode 8 | October 26, 2021 | Originally recorded on 2/8/21
John O'Brien, EDUCAUSE CEO and President, talks with Ed Clark, CIO and Chief Digital Officer at the University of St. Thomas, about digital transformation.
Jamie Merisotis on the Future of Work
Episode 7 | October 26, 2021 | Originally recorded on 3/12/21
John O'Brien, EDUCAUSE President and CEO, talks with Jamie Merisotis, President and CEO of the Lumina Foundation, about how artificial intelligence and current crises will affect the future of work.
Shannon Dunn on Student Engagement
Episode 6 | October 26, 2021 | Originally recorded on 4/2/21
John O'Brien, EDUCAUSE President and CEO, talks with Shannon Dunn, Strategic Consultant, Vantage Technology Consulting, about the work that the University of Florida has done to provide students resources for engagement.
Mike Corn and Cheryl Washington on the role of the CISO
Episode 5 | October 26, 2021 | Originally recorded on 6/3/21
John O'Brien, EDUCAUSE CEO and President, talks with Mike Corn, CISO for the University of California San Diego, and Cheryl Washington, CISO, for the University of California Davis, about the increasing relevance of the Chief Information Security Officer role.
Freeman Hrabowski and Jack Suess on Successful President/CIO Collaboration
Episode 4 | October 26, 2021 | Originally recorded on 12/16/20
John O'Brien, EDUCAUSE CEO and President, talks with UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski and CIO Jack Suess about what makes their longtime working relationship a success.
Sharon Pierce and Tiffni Deeb on Leaders Working Together
Episode 3 | October 26, 2021 | Originally recorded on 3/2/21
John O'Brien, EDUCAUSE President and CEO, talks with Sharon Pierce, President, and Tiffni Deeb, Vice President of Information Technology, Minneapolis College, about how they work together effectively.
Judy Miner and Joe Moreau on Analytics
Episode 2 | October 26, 2021 | Originally recorded on 8/24/21
Every institution has to decide when the importance of using analytics becomes bigger than the doubts and hesitations.
Mitch Davis on Leadership and Change
Episode 1 | October 26, 2021 | Originally recorded on 10/22/20
John O'Brien, EDUCAUSE CEO and President, talks with Mitch Davis, Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Dartmouth College, about change and the need for focus.