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).
Season 2
Strategies for Navigating the EDUCAUSE Top 10
Episode 4 | June 20, 2024
Hosts Wes and Sarah speak to Susan Grajek from EDUCAUSE and Joseph Caudle from the University of Notre Dame about how young professionals can leverage the insights from the annual EDUCAUSE Top 10 to address institutional challenges and shape the future of higher education.
Trailblazing a Modern Path to CIO
Episode 3 | May 15, 2024
Finding a path to a leadership role can be daunting. In this episode, hosts Sarah and Wes speak with two young professionals who have forged a path to the CIO position and discuss how they got there.
Finding Flow: Harmonizing Life and Career
Episode 2 | April 24, 2024
Balancing work and life can be particularly challenging for higher education professionals now that many are working from home or in a hybrid environment. This podcast episode explores a variety of approaches and philosophies for improving work-life balance.
The Holiday Recharge
Episode 1 | January 11, 2024
Hosts Sarah and Wes discuss how to disengage from work concerns when it's time for a long break and how to avoid vacation whiplash on your return.
Season 1
Young Professionals’ Influence on Strategic Planning
Episode 3 | November 28, 2023
In this episode, we talk about strategic planning and the skills needed to traverse such a complex undertaking. Our guests include John O'Brien, EDUCAUSE President and CEO, and Chris Bradney, Director of Strategic Technology Initiatives at California State University-San Bernardino.
Debunking 5 Myths about Young Professionals
Episode 2 | October 26, 2023
In this episode, we discuss five misconceptions about young professionals and why some people have a skewed vision of younger generations. (Recorded live at the EDUCAUSE 2023 Conference.)
Networking for Young Professionals
Episode 1 | September 21, 2023
Networking is an important part of building your higher education career, but it doesn't have to be a daunting task. Members of the EDUCAUSE Young Professionals Advisory Committee discuss strategies for making professional connections and finding your community.