EDUCAUSE Rising Voices

Tim Chester, Vice Chancellor of IT at the University System of Georgia joins the episode to discuss developing diverse, resilient IT teams through leadership that prioritizes growth, accountability, and long-term human investment.

Networking is an important part of building your higher education career, but it doesn't have to be a daunting task. Members of the EDUCAUSE Young Professionals Advisory Committee discuss strategies for making professional connections and finding your community.

In this episode, the young professionals share candid stories about career pivots, growth, and knowing when to move on. They discuss the tools needed to find and act on professional opportunities.

Navigating higher education as a newcomer means learning to balance institutional culture, organizational politics, and constant change. This conversation offers practical strategies, personal stories, and insights to help you build confidence, make connections, and grow—whether you're early in your career or transitioning from another industry.

In this episode, we hear from professionals at different stages of their career journeys as they reflect on risk, resilience, and growth. They share advice on stepping into leadership roles, recognizing when it may be time for a change, and overcoming imposter syndrome.

This episode explores the role of belonging in the workplace and how mentorship, identity, and self-advocacy shape professional growth.