EDUCAUSE Community Conversations

Feb 26 2025 23 ep. 26 mins 7
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Lively and insightful conversations showcasing community influencers. Hosted by EDUCAUSE President and CEO John O’Brien.
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Integrating Student Voices into Strategic Decision-Making

Feb 26 2025 43 mins  
John O’Brien talks with Vanessa Hammler Kenon, associate vice president technology compliance and community engagement at the University of Texas at San Antonio. She shares innovative approaches to student engagement, collaboration with industry partners, and the benefits of experiential learning in shaping technology leadership and policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

From CIO to President: David Lassner at the University of Hawaii

Oct 17 2024 30 mins  
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.You can also watch this episode on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva

Helping Community Colleges Achieve the Dream of Student Success

Sep 24 2024 31 mins  
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. You can also watch this conversation on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/

Young Professionals’ Perspectives on Career Development

Mar 14 2024 33 mins  
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. You can also watch this conversation on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Directions for the EDUCAUSE Cybersecurity and Privacy Program

Apr 10 2023 27 mins  
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alumni Engagement Goes Digital

Apr 06 2023 25 mins  
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.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Advancing Digital Accessibility

Apr 20 2022 30 mins  
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2022 Top 10 IT Issues

Mar 04 2022 19 mins  
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Report on Racial Justice Statements and Campus Equity Efforts

Mar 03 2022 22 mins  
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Astrid Tuminez on UVU’s Digital Transformation

Mar 01 2022 31 mins  
John O'Brien talks with Astrid S. Tuminez, President of Utah Valley University, about prioritizing digital transformation on her campus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.