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.

Integrating Student Voices into Strategic Decision-Making

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 <a href="https://youtu.be/bifbjvSW5Us" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>.

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

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&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/HBNE329QB1s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube.</a>

Helping Community Colleges Achieve the Dream of Student Success

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 <a href="https://youtu.be/NMMLnHcovS8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>.

Young Professionals’ Perspectives on Career Development

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.

New Directions for the EDUCAUSE Cybersecurity and Privacy Program

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.”

Alumni Engagement Goes Digital

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.

Advancing Digital Accessibility

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.

The 2022 Top 10 IT Issues

Jill Dunlap and Alexa Wesley, research directors from NASPA, about their findings from <a href="https://www.naspa.org/report/moving-from-words-to-action-the-influence-of-racial-justice-statements-on-campus-equity-efforts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">a content analysis of racial justice statements</a> made in the spring and summer of 2020.

Report on Racial Justice Statements and Campus Equity Efforts

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