Friday 5 Live: Higher Education Podcast

In our inaugural episode of our "Don't Sweat It: Denise Swett Conversations on Leadership" series, Dr. Ding-Jo H. Currie, founder, and director of Leadership Institute for Tomorrow (LIFT) at CSU Fullerton joined us. LIFT aims to cultivate and develop leaders who will make a social impact on justice, equity, and inclusion from the ground up.  Dr. Currie reflected on her growth as a leader, offered advice on how we can de...

As we have discussed in previous episodes, the start of the 2021-2022 school year is hardly a return to “normal.”  Recently highlighted in the Chronicle of Higher Education, a team at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has taken a trauma-informed approach to crafting the start to this new academic year - an approach that honors the last year of pandemic learning and life.  Dr. Scott Gonert, Dr. Adam Jussel, and Dr. James Topitze...

The concern about student learning loss in a year of pandemic learning is both significant and real. We know the benefits of consistent use of learning support resources like tutoring, supplemental instruction, and writing centers. How can we get students to engage with these critical success resources? Listen in as M.E. McWilliams and James Gapinski share their recommendations and insights into how we can maximize student usage of...

Let's hear from our students! In so many of our Friday 5 Live conversations this year, we've discussed the importance of listening to our students. We convened a panel of students representing institutions across the U.S. to share their perspectives on the fall semester and learning in this year of transition. Listen in to hear what students' hopes and concerns are for this academic year as they reflect on a year of COV...

Students have spent a year plus learning online and in hybrid environments. How will this shift in learning adjust student expectations of what the “classroom” experience involves?  How can faculty and student services staff adapt to student expectations now that institutions have shifted outside the traditional time, space and location of college learning? Join us as Jean Mandernach shares new research on the changing landscape of...

How can we ease our students back to campus for the Fall 2021 semester while addressing transition and learning loss concerns? Jean Mandernach, an online learning expert and frequent Innovative Educators speaker, shares her insights into how we can best support our students in their return to campus this fall. Jean provides practical tips and recommendations for addressing student learning loss and considerations for bringing in st...

Andrea Harris and Tyler Vuillemot shares their insights into making the transition back to campus. Many of us have spent over a year working from home, but now as we prepare to return to our offices and our teammates, how can we make the best possible transition back? As team leaders, Andrea and Tyler have facilitated the return of staff to campus. They share their tips, tricks, and insights filled with warmth and sense of humor fo...

This year has been incredibly challenging, and we focusing in June on how staff and faculty can take care of themselves as they prepare for the upcoming school year. In this episode, Alina Haitz of Molloy College shares her insights into practicing self-care, including what she refers to as functional mindfulness. Alina's warm spirit is guaranteed to provide a mental boost! Listen in to learn practical tips for how we can make ...

Innovative Educators is dedicated to supporting our LGBTQ+ students, staff and faculty. To honor Pride Month, we were fortunate to host Quincy Jenkins, Executive Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Chattanooga State Community College (CSCC) on a recent episode of Friday 5 Live.  Quincy shares his insights, as a higher education professional and gay man, on how we can be allies for our LGBTQ+ colleagues and studen...

Naomi Sigg, Director of Multicultural Affairs at Case Western University, shares her critical insights into how we can best support AAPI students, colleagues, and neighbors.  Naomi is a nationally recognized speaker on topics of race, inclusion, and equity.  May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and at Innovative Educators, we want to celebrate AAPI communities while also learning how we can be allies by educating ...

Karen Oehme from Florida State University shares her thoughts about supporting students and teaching resilience. At FSU Karen coordinates the Student Resilience Program, and nationally Karen chairs the Steering Committee of the Academic Resilience Consortium.  Listen in to learn ways to support students to understand their strengths and how that translates into success.
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Components of Resilience
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How can we intentionally design content that is accessible for our students? How can we help faculty and staff know how to proactively build content that meets accessibility standards? Cliff Nelson, Director, Instructional Technologies and Academic Support at WSU Tech shares his approach to his students first philosophy and practical recommendations for how we can create accessible content for our students. Check out the Accessibil...

Looking for new ways to connect with students and create engaging content to support success?  In this episode of Friday 5 Live, Edward Coronado III shares his insights into how all of us (no matter our skill level!) can develop video content for student success.  Edward's YouTube videos have garnered thousands of views and focus on practical recommendations that students can incorporate to succeed in this year of pandemic lear...

We were so fortunate to have Dr. Daniel Maxwell join us to share his insights into the job search process and staying engaged professionally during COVID. Dan has extensive experience in hiring entry and mid-level professionals, supporting leadership development through the NASPA Institutes for New AVPs, and is an active member of NASPA, ACUI and ACPA.  Listen in for valuable advice on how we can continue to develop professionally,...

In this episode, Denise Swett, Ed.D., shares her insights into technology tools and resources that can support our students’ success in this new year. Denise provides her recommendations for budgeting for new technologies and advice for how to assess technology vendors.

Denise Swett's Top 5 Technology Recommendations
Denise Swett's Checklist for Assessing Technology Vendors
Technology Trends and Resources
Budget Resource Inform...

We were fortunate to have Dr. Jena Morrison join us to discuss how we can support the mental health of our students, faculty and staff. What are some tangible practices we can use this new year to keep ourselves as healthy as possible? Jena shares resources she built at Richard Bland College focused on meditation and yoga practices and provides insight into what she finds works with students and staff.  We've provided additiona...