Best Joshua Beyer Podcasts (2025)

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Dipesh Jain: AI, Accessibility, and the Future of Learning with Magic EdTech 26:47

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What does it take to create digital learning that is truly for everyone? In this episode of Edtech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Dipesh Jain, Vice President of Revenue at Magic EdTech, a company with a 35-year mission to make learning accessible and transformative. Dipesh shares his unique journey from physical therapist to tech leader a…

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David Nelson: Why 76% of Students Want to Study Abroad 29:15

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Student interest in studying abroad is at an all-time high, but so are the challenges of cost, safety, and accessibility. In this episode of Edtech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with David Nelson, Director of Study Abroad at Terra Dotta and a veteran international education leader. David breaks down the findings from Terra Dotta's latest surv…

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Joshua Meredith: From Dean to Deloitte: Tech, Strategy & Student Success 34:31

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How can universities break free from outdated systems and siloed data to create a seamless, modern experience for students and staff? In this episode of Edtech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Joshua Meredith, JD, a Client Relationship Executive at Deloitte Consulting with over 12 years of experience inside higher ed. Joshua brings a unique…

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Jenny Li Fowler: Elevating MIT's Digital Presence 28:58

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Join host Jeff Dillon for a conversation with Jenny Li Fowler, the Director of Social Media Strategy at MIT. In this episode, Jenny pulls back the curtain on what it's really like to manage the social presence for one of the world's most innovative universities. She discusses her journey from TV journalism to leading MIT's digital strategy, growing…

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Melanie Lindahl: Beyond the Red Stapler, Budget Friendly UX Strategies for Higher Ed 29:21

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In this episode of EdTech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Melanie Lindahl, Senior UX Designer at UT Austin and winner of the Red Stapler Award for her groundbreaking conference talks on user experience. With a unique background in fine arts and web development, Melanie breaks down how higher ed institutions can implement powerful UX strate…

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Ethan Braden: Building Iconic University Brands 33:31

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In this episode of EdTech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Ethan Braden, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Texas A&M University—and the Content Marketer of the Year—to explore how iconic academic brands cut through the noise in a crowded higher ed landscape. From his days launching billion-dollar pharma brands at Eli Lilly to tr…

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Jenny Leigh Morris: From Fortune 100 to Higher Ed: Lessons in AI, Innovation and Vendor Partnerships 30:03

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In this episode of EdTech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Jenny Leigh Morris, a technology strategist at Doctums who bridges the worlds of Fortune 100 innovation and higher education modernization. With a background in designing AI education programs for giants like Walmart, L’Oreal, and Microsoft, Jenny brings a unique perspective on how …

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Emily Chase Coleman: How Data Can Fix Higher-Ed’s Pricing Problem 25:15

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In this episode of EdTech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Emily Chase Coleman, CEO and co-founder of HAI Analytics, to explore how data is reshaping higher education strategy. With over two decades of experience blending social psychology and statistics, Emily shares her journey from academia to entrepreneurship and how HAI’s AI-powered pl…

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Jarrett Smith: The Biggest Disconnect on Campus? What Students Want vs. What Colleges Think They Want 31:59

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In this episode of EdTech Connect, host Jeff Dillon talks to Jarrett Smith, Senior VP of Strategy at Echo Delta and co-author of the groundbreaking Designing for Decisions report. Fresh from his eduWeb conference presentation, Jarrett dives into the eye-opening findings from their survey of over 1,000 prospective students, revealing what students a…

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Jennifer Beyer: Making Small Colleges Love Their Student Information Systems 31:42

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Host Jeff Dillon sits down with Jennifer Beyer, VP of Product at Thesis, to explore the evolving landscape of student information systems (SIS) and the unique challenges faced by small to mid-sized colleges. With over two decades of experience spanning campus administration and EdTech leadership, Jennifer shares her mission to simplify higher educa…

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Eric Kim: The Creative Mind Behind Higher Ed’s Mobile Future 30:41

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In this episode of EdTech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Eric Kim, co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Modo Labs, to explore how mobile technology has reshaped higher ed—and where it’s headed next. From Modo’s origins at MIT (inspired by Kabuki stagehands!) to its global impact today, Eric shares how universities can break down silos…

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Beyond the Funnel: How EMU is Rethinking Student Success 30:29

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In this episode of EdTech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Katie Condon, Vice President of Enrollment Management at Eastern Michigan University, to unpack the urgent challenges and innovative strategies shaping higher ed’s future. With over a decade of experience spanning West Virginia University and EMU, Katie offers a candid look at how r…

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What If We Recruited Musicians Like We Do Athletes? 33:27

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In this episode of EdTech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Eytan Wurman, founder of Common Time Pathways, to explore the untapped potential of music in college admissions. A former music teacher turned entrepreneur, Eytan reveals how his platform is bridging the gap between student musicians and $5 billion in overlooked scholarships—more th…

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Smart Consolidation: How Pathify Is Rewiring Campus Tech 24:58

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In this episode of EdTech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Chase Williams, CEO and co-founder of Pathify, to explore how modern digital engagement platforms are transforming the fragmented student experience. Born out of Chase’s own frustrations as a student at Monash University, Pathify has grown into a global solution serving nearly 250 i…

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Dr. Cabrini Pak Breaks Down the Future of AI in Academia 30:16

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In this episode of EdTech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Dr. Cabrini Pak—professor, interdisciplinary scholar, and systems thinker—to explore how cutting-edge concepts like stigmergy (a cybernetic coordination mechanism) and AI can transform higher education. With degrees in biology, theology, business, and cultural studies, Dr. Pak bridg…

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Beyond the Inbox: How Ashley Budd is Rethinking Alumni Engagement 29:07

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In this episode of Edtech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Ashley Budd, Director of Digital Marketing at Cornell University, to explore the evolving landscape of university marketing and alumni engagement. With over a decade of experience at Cornell, Ashley shares insights into how digital innovation has transformed alumni outreach, the sur…

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Orchestrating the Future: What Higher Ed Can Learn from Composable Architecture 28:32

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In this episode of Edtech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Sana Remekie, CEO of Conscia and a pioneer in composable digital experiences, to explore how universities can break free from legacy systems and embrace AI-driven agility. From her roots in enterprise search architecture to building Conscia’s "DXGraph" for unified data, Sana reveals…

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From Hotels to Horned Frogs: Lessons in Scalable Web Management 31:08

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In this episode of Edtech Connect, host Jeff Dillon chats with Corey Reed, Director of Web Management at TCU, about bridging the gap between marketing and IT in higher ed’s digital landscape. From his early days designing Flash websites (RIP) to leading TCU’s search optimization and accessibility efforts, Corey shares how his hospitality tech backg…

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Student Success by Design, Insights from a CSU CIO 26:28

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In this episode of Edtech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Dr. Bao Johri, CIO at Fresno State and 2025 Top Women Leader in Technology, to explore how universities can harness AI as a force for equity and transformation. From launching Fresno State’s campus-wide AI initiative (with 60+ faculty collaborators) to mentoring the next generation …

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Keeping 100 Editors in Sync Running a University Website with Jill Whitaker 30:13

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In this episode of Edtech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Jill Whitaker, Director of Web Services at Southern Utah University, to explore the evolving landscape of higher ed website management. With 25 years of experience, Jill shares candid insights on balancing short-term fixes with long-term strategy (inspired by her half-marathon coach…

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How AI Will Redefine Learning in the Next Decade with Slalom's Jennie Wong 25:33

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In this episode of Edtech Connect, host Jeff Dillon chats with Jennie Wong, Global Director of Education at Slalom, about how universities can harness AI and data to drive strategic value. Jennie shares her innovative "car metaphor" framework for AI implementation, reveals surprising GenAI use cases, and explains why federated data models are the f…

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Artificial Intelligence Will Transform How We Learn and Teach Forever with Sasha Sidorkin 30:51

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In this episode of Edtech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Dr. Alexander "Sasha" Sidorkin, Chief AI Officer at Sacramento State University, to explore the transformative impact of AI on education. From debunking myths about AI replacing teachers to discussing practical applications in the classroom, Sasha shares his insights as an "AI reali…

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Breaking Silos and Building AI at Arizona State University with Gemma Garcia 28:38

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In this episode of EdTech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Gemma Garcia, Executive Director of Learning Technology at Arizona State University, to explore how ASU is leading the charge in scalable digital learning innovation. With over 130,000 learners worldwide, Gemma shares insights on balancing bold experimentation with practical impleme…

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Cracking Higher Ed Content and AI Discovery with Brian Piper 30:13

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In this episode of EdTech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Brian Piper, Director of Content Strategy at the University of Rochester and author of Epic Content Marketing for Higher Education, to explore how AI is transforming content creation and audience engagement in higher ed. Brian shares practical insights on building AI-driven personas…

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Revolutionizing Higher Education Through Performance TV with Jennifer Lonchar 31:53

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In this episode of EdTech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Jennifer Lonchar, founder of AmbioEdu, to explore how streaming TV is revolutionizing higher ed marketing. Jennifer shares her journey from traditional digital marketing to pioneering performance-based TV advertising for colleges and universities. Discover how AmbioEdu ‘s cutting-ed…

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Mapping the Course: Data, Discovery, and Innovation with Lee Rainie 32:04

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In this episode of EdTech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Lee Rainie, Director of Elon University’s Imagining the Digital Future Center, to explore the transformative impact of AI on higher education. They delve into groundbreaking research on how AI is reshaping teaching, learning, and academic integrity, uncovering surprising divides amo…

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From Google to Doowii: Making EdTech Data Actually Useful with Jeff Rubenstein 29:52

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In this episode of EdTech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Jeff Rubenstein, Chief Product Officer at doowii and a seasoned leader in educational technology with experience at Google, 2U, and Kaltura. They dive into the transformative power of AI-driven data analytics in education, exploring how doowii’s platform turns fragmented student dat…

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AI, Black Holes, and the Future of Learning with Saugata Chatterjee 31:10

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In this episode of EdTech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Saugata Chatterjee, an AI and machine learning expert with a background in theoretical physics and corporate AI strategy. Saugata shares his journey from academia to leading AI initiatives at major companies like Apple and Cisco, and now at Tensor Product and is the host of the Mach…

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From PDF's to Personalization: Higher Ed's Content Shift with WIll Noble 27:40

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In this episode of EdTech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Will Noble, an expert in digital content solutions and SaaS sales, to explore the challenges and opportunities in higher education content creation. Will shares his journey from information retrieval to content creation, discussing why universities still rely on outdated formats lik…

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From Newsrooms to Universities: Digital Strategy Evolution with Georgy Cohen 32:08

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In this episode of EdTech Connect, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Georgy Cohen, Vice President of Digital Strategy at OHO Interactive. With nearly two decades of experience in digital content and strategy, Georgie shares her insights on crafting sustainable digital strategies that resonate with audiences and drive institutional success. From her e…

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The Evolution of EdTech and the LMS with Phil Hill 33:53

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Show Notes In this episode of the EdTech Connect Podcast, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Phil Hill, a prominent figure in the EdTech consulting world. Phil shares his journey from starting out in EdTech consulting nearly 25 years ago to becoming a well-known market analyst and thought leader in the industry. They dive into the evolution of Learnin…

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Advancing University Fundraising in the Digital Age with Kim Verstandig 27:13

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Join us for a conversation with Kimberly Verstandig, Vice President for Fundraising and Senior Strategist at Mackey Strategies, as she shares her wealth of experience in higher education advancement. In this episode, Kimberly takes us through her journey into the world of fundraising, highlighting the transformative role technology has played in re…

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Insights into Search, SEO and Social Media for Higher Ed with Maya Demishkevich 28:41

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In this episode, we sit down with Maya Demishkovich, a seasoned higher education marketing strategist, to explore the rapidly changing world of digital marketing and student engagement. Maya shares her expertise on how students search for information today and why it’s critical for colleges and universities to optimize their websites for search eng…

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Mastering Digital Marketing in Higher Education with Cheryl Broom 29:41

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In this episode, Jeff Dillon sits down with Cheryl Broom, a leader in higher education marketing, to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of marketing strategies within academia. Cheryl delves into how colleges and universities are adapting to new trends, the transformative role of technology and AI, and the critical importance of personalization…

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The Future of Higher Ed Digital Strategy with Joel Goodman 31:56

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Show Notes In this conversation, Joel Goodman, founder of Bravery Media, discusses his journey in higher education marketing, the evolution of digital strategies, and the importance of user experience and content in driving enrollment. He emphasizes the need for higher ed institutions to understand the value of their websites and the role of AI in …

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Mastering Strategic Communications in Higher Education with Pete Mackey 33:34

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In this episode, Jeff Dillon interviews Pete Mackey, PhD, founder and CEO of Mackey Strategies, exploring the intersection of strategic communications and technology in higher education. They discuss the evolution of Mackey Strategies, the integration of technology in communication strategies, the role of AI, crisis communication, and the ethical i…

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Bridging Cybersecurity & Digital Innovation in Higher Education with Eric Smith 27:27

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In this conversation, Eric Smith, Vice President of Technical Services Delivery at Fortify Data, discusses the evolving landscape of cybersecurity in higher education. He shares insights from his extensive experience across various industries, emphasizing the unique challenges faced by higher ed institutions. The discussion covers Fortify Data's mi…

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AI, Technology and the Human Connection with Jenae Cohn 30:07

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In this conversation, Dr. Jenae Cohn discusses her extensive experience at the intersection of higher education and technology, focusing on the challenges and opportunities presented by digital reading and generative AI. She emphasizes the importance of adapting teaching methods to meet the needs of students who engage with texts in diverse ways, p…

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Tech Wisdom Beyond University Walls with Jeff Saville 33:18

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In this conversation, Jeff Saville discusses his journey in workforce development and career services, emphasizing the importance of empowering students through innovative programs and technology. He shares insights on leveraging AI and other tools to enhance career readiness and the challenges faced by higher education institutions in adapting to …

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Micro Credentials: Navigating the Future of Work with Teri Abbo-Sutherland 25:25

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In the rapidly evolving tech landscape, Teri Abbo-Sutherland , Director of Executive Programs Oakland University, is rewriting the rules of professional development. Her breakthrough insights argue that micro credentials—bite-sized, skill-specific certifications—are becoming the new currency of career advancement. Traditional four-year degrees are …

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Exploring AI and Content Quality with Nick Burrell 32:32

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In this episode, Jeff Dillon is joined by Nick Burrell, VP of Strategic Partnerships at ZogoTech, a company specializing in data analytics solutions designed to empower higher education. With a wealth of expertise in educational technology and artificial intelligence, Nick shares his insights on the evolving role of AI in education, particularly in…

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Building the Future of Higher Ed Websites with Josh Koenig 33:29

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In this episode, Jeff Dillon is joined by Josh Koenig, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Pantheon, a WebOps platform transforming how website teams deliver exceptional digital experiences. With over two decades of experience in web development and online engagement, Josh shares his incredible journey—from his early days building political ca…

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Using Data to Chart the Future of EdTech with Justin Menard 28:19

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In this conversation, Justin Menard, CEO of ListEdTech, shares his extensive experience in educational technology and the evolution of data usage in higher education. He discusses the importance of data in decision-making for institutions and vendors, the challenges of categorizing educational technology, and the impact of AI on the industry. Justi…

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Preparing Students for Real-World Creative Success with Meredith Bailey 24:17

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In this podcast episode, Jeff Dillon interviews Meredith Bailey, founder and CEO of StreamWork, a platform designed to enhance collaboration in online learning and higher education. Meredith shares her journey from working at tech giants like Google and Apple to founding StreamWork, driven by her desire to streamline creative collaboration. The con…

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How the CMS is Shaping Higher Ed Digital Experiences with Kat Liendgens 26:44

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In this episode, Jeff Dillon dives into a compelling conversation with Kat Liendgens, CEO of Hannon Hill, exploring the transformative journey of content management systems (CMS) in higher education. Kat reveals her path into the tech industry, sharing both the obstacles she encountered and the opportunities that arose. Together, they examine the e…

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Innovative Strategies for Marketing Higher Education with Haley Johnson 23:35

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In this conversation, Jeff Dillon interviews Haley Johnson, the regional vice president of education solutions at Motimatic. They discuss Haley's journey from College Scheduler to Civitas and now to Motimatic, focusing on her expertise in student engagement and retention through innovative marketing strategies. Haley shares insights on the importan…

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Powerful Site Search for Higher Education with Sameer Maggon 28:26

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In this conversation, Jeff Dillon interviews Sameer Maggon, CEO and founder of SearchStax, about the evolution of search technology, particularly in the context of higher education. Sameer shares his journey in the search industry, the challenges organizations face in building effective search infrastructures, and how SearchStax aims to bridge the …

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AI-Powered Student Recruitment and Engagement with Dallin Palmer 35:17

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In this episode of the EdTech Connect podcast, Jeff Dillon interviews Dallin Palmer, co-founder of Halda Inc., an AI-powered platform designed to enhance engagement for enrollment marketers in higher education. Dallin discusses the challenges faced by universities in digital marketing, the transformative role of AI in personalizing user experiences…

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A Design Educator's Perspective on Tech in Higher Ed with William Culpepper 31:55

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In this episode of EdTech Connect, Jeff Dillon interviews William Culpepper, a seasoned design educator, about his experiences and insights in graphic design education. They discuss Culpepper's innovative Grafik Intervention project aimed at revitalizing urban spaces through visual communication, the challenges and opportunities in online learning,…

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The Art of Leadership and Creativity in HigherEd with Tracey Halvorsen 26:58

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In this episode of EdTech Connect, Jeff Dillon engages with Tracy Halverson, the dynamic CEO of adeo, to unravel the unique blend of art and leadership. Tracy dives deep into how artistic creativity can redefine leadership approaches, transforming the culture and strategies within organizations. She sheds light on the formidable challenges facing h…