DigitalEDU Dialogues
A podcast for administrators, educators, and students to learn more about education trends, emerging technology, and expert information that are shaping the future of higher education.
Episodes
In this episode of DigitalEDU Dialogues, host Angela Britcher sits down with Teege Mettille, author of *The Admissions Counselor Malaise*, to explore the shifting dynamics of the admissions counselor role in higher education.
As institutions adapt to changing student needs and evolving enrollment landscapes, how can universities better empower their admissions teams to fulfill their mission of supporting students? Key topics inc...
In this episode of DigitalEDU Dialogues, join Sheila Fry, COO of The Babb Group, for practical ideas on incorporating workforce development and continuing education programs into higher education.
Learn about:
✅ Flexible learning formats for today's busy professionals
✅ The rise of microcredentials and stackable programs to meet industry needs
✅ Using AI for finding new pathways to success for students and course development...
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Melik Khoury, the visionary behind Unity Environmental University's remarkable transformation. Discover how Unity has redefined higher education, boosting reach, enrollment, and retention rates. Dr. Khoury shares the innovative strategies and steps the university implemented to achieve this success, providing invaluable insights for leaders in higher education.
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Regardless of whether you are merely contemplating the use of AI in your classrooms, are already experienced, or identify as someone who has not yet embraced it, AI has become an integral aspect of education. Ellis Reeves offers practical strategies for integrating AI into both online and in-person higher education settings and discusses how to make AI accessible for faculty, staff, and students.
What does RSI stand for? It refers to Regular and Substantive Interaction, which is mandated in online courses by the Department of Education. In this episode, Sheila Fry, the COO of The Babb Group, simplifies RSI and offers practical suggestions for integrating more regular and substantive interactions with students in your classrooms.
In this episode of our podcast, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Professor Heather Tidwell from Harrisburg University. Join us as we dive into a lively discussion about Professor Tidwell's innovative and engaging teaching methods, with a focus on her unique approach to incorporating personal experiences to promote mental health awareness among students. Whether you're an educator, a student, or simply passionate abo...
You're living your dream as a professor teaching at multiple schools. Balancing multiple schedules, due dates, assignments, and students worldwide can be challenging. Dorothy Miraglia knows it's possible to thrive in this environment with the right strategies. She's the Vice President of Academics and Professor Services and has experienced this firsthand! In this episode, she shares valuable tips to help you stay organi...
Cesar Santalo blends creativity, play, and servant leadership at Lynn University. What makes this school so successful? Santalo talks about Lynn's culture of fun, cross-department collaboration, partnering with regional organizations, and keeping students the stars of the show. Learn more about how Santalo and Lynn's leadership team are getting students job-ready with this creative approach.
https://www.lynn.edu/campu...
The demand for online learning continues to grow in higher education. The Babb Group's Sheila Fry joins the podcast to talk about this trend and more insights from the CHLOE 9 report. Hear how some colleges and universities are finding success by investing in online learning, creating quality online interactions with students, and empowering faculty for online success.
https://www.thebabbgroup.com/
Julianne Westbrook maps out the 9-step process her small teams uses to tackle 20-30 projects at a time with creativity, responsiveness, and accuracy. Julianne combines experience in higher education, people management, human resources, and corporate training to create successful onboarding and compliance programs.
First year experiences are integral to student retention. Dr. Sheri Hutchison shares best practices for schools, administrators, and faculty to create holistic and practical programs for students as they adjust to college. Hutchinson talks about building community, coordination between departments, using technology, and making just in time resources available.
https://www.thebabbgroup.com/
https://youtu.be/kkRf6ZGMMYA
Before you teach your first college course, you'll most likely need to pass a faculty training. Dorothy Miraglia, VP of Professor Services leads faculty trainings at several universities and has advice for faculty who are new to a school. It's essential to take these trainings seriously so you can get scheduled for courses and to look at them as professional development opportunities. Hear more from our expert faculty train...
Virtual reality is for more than gaming. VR is quickly gaining ground as a tool for exploring and experiencing careers and workforce development. Brad Benedict shares how we can incorporate experiential learning with VR into classrooms, recruiting, job exploration, and training. He also talks about his personal career journey that informs his passion for workforce development and helping people find the best education and career pa...
Our academic partners are talking about migrating to new learning management systems, launching new programs, accessibility, enrollment, and retention. Babb Group COO Sheila Fry joins the podcast to talk about what's trending as she talks to higher education decision-makers around the country. Discover how revised courses and online expansion are key to student success and retention, and learn about the essential skills for wo...
Mark Grant has wise advice if you're trying to break into teaching at a college level. He's successfully transferred his work experience to the classroom. Mark shares his tips for contacting deans to get his first job, transitioning from on-campus to online teaching, and how he connects with students.
https://www.professorservices.com/
Stuck at ABD? We hear this from so many people trying to finish their dissertations. Karisa King has been there, too. Now, she's a Dissertation Coach and Strategist with Professor Services, helping others get from ABD to PhD. Hear how an accountability partner is essential during the dissertation journey to help with academics, time management, and motivation and to support the whole person in completing this milestone.
"Creative Conversations" are the key to successful partnerships at Central Penn College's Workforce Excellence program. Director of College Relations Curtis Voelker talks about how the college listens and collaborates with organizations to develop programs to upskill and empower employees. Curtis shares how collaborating to meet the needs of their partners is leading to success.
HBCU Spelman College launched eSpelman in the fall of 2022 with 49 learners and 3 certificates. By the end of 2023, they had over 400 students in 7 certificate programs, with 2 more in the works. Students keep coming back for more! Tiffany Watson talks about Spelman's secret sauce and how it's infused into online certificate programs. Hear how Spelman thoughtfully planned the program to support scholarships for their tradi...
Charles Palmer is getting creative with AI. He's using ChatGPT to collaborate on a course on generative AI with students. Charles shares how he is using ChatGPT in course development, with rubrics, to create assets and to analyze his course plans. Charles is creative and innovative and gives us permission to try AI at our comfort levels while preparing our students for their future careers.Follow Charles on LinkedIn for update...
Gina DiMartino understands the roles of faculty and adjuncts and how they are often called to be more than an instructor. They lead and help students navigate their educational experience. In this episode, Gina talks about the importance of mental health and well-being for adjunct faculty so they can be present to the mental health needs of students. Gina shares observations on faculty burnout and compassion fatigue from the pande...
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