Higher Ed Happy Hour

In this episode, Ian speaks with Christopher Zara. Christopher is a senior editor at Fast Company where he runs the news desk and was previously a deputy editor at International Business Times. Christopher Zara is also the author of a new book titled, “Uneducated: A Memoir of Flunking Out, Falling Apart, and Finding My Worth”, which shares his experiences as a high school dropo

In this episode, Ian speaks with Dr. Elisa Stephens. Elisa is the president of the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Under her leadership, the academy has become one of the largest private schools of art and design in the nation. Dr. Stephens is known for her pioneering approach, blending art and design education with cutting-edge technology. She's written thought-pro

In this episode, Ian speaks with Mark Hodgson. Mark is an author, advisor, and executive coach who helps entrepreneurs build their personal brand and influence and has inspired teams in both the commercial and not-for-profit world. We discuss the importance of brand building within Higher Education at all levels – including students, faculty, administration, degree programs, and

In this episode, Ian speaks with Adam Gopnik. For decades, Adam has been one of America’s most beloved writers. He is best known as a staff writer for The New Yorker and as the author of nearly a dozen books, including his latest, "The Real Work: On the Mystery of Mastery". In the book, he apprentices himself to an artist, a dancer, a boxer, and even a driving instruct

In this episode, Ian speaks with Chris Do. Chris is an Emmy award-winning designer, director, and the founder of The Futur—an online education platform with the mission of teaching 1 billion people how to make a living doing what they love. With a career spanning over two decades, Chris Do has established himself as a leading authority in design, branding, and education. And as a

In this episode, Ian speaks with Tom Vander Ark. Tom is the CEO of Getting Smart, where he advises schools and foundations on how to accelerate innovations in learning that empower all people, not just a particular group. Tom is also the author of numerous books, including “Getting Smart: How Digital Learning is Changing the World”, and “The Power of Place: Authentic Learning

In this episode, Ian speaks with John Warner. John is a writer, researcher, and author of eight books, including “Sustainable. Resilient. Free.: The Future of Public Higher Education.” With 20 years of college teaching experience and over a decade as a contributor to the online news platform, Inside Higher Ed. John has become a national voice on faculty labor, institutional val

With higher education becoming ever more competitive, it's essential for institutions to develop enrollment marketing strategies that differentiate them from their competition. Our recent article, Top 5 Enrollment Marketing Strategies and Why They Work outlined the most effective strategies, and now Ian, Robert, and Torr have sat down to discuss those strategies in detail. Want

In this episode, Ian speaks with James Fallows how the symbiotic relationships between colleges and their communities have reaped rewards in Erie, Pennsylvania, Waterville, Maine, and all over the United States over the last few decades. James is a longtime correspondent for The Atlantic magazine and is the author of numerous books including “Our Towns” (2018), which was also m

In this episode, Ian, Robert, and Rebecca sat down for a discussion on all things human-centered design in higher education, including how it should be considered from the initial conversations with prospects, to the application process, the classroom, and even student services. Want more higher ed perspectives? Subscribe to our weekly Higher Education News Brief for the latest ins