Whether enrollment is the hot topic on campus, or it’s about increasing revenues through non credit learners, brand matters. For decades, higher ed has been able to live off students knocking on (and often breaking down) the door. But the new constituents - especially the lifelong learner has numerous options to choose from, and marketing becomes a…

Historically the IT department in Iran has sat in the back taking orders from every other department on what needs to be ordered, what needs to be fixed, and what strategy to implement. That is a broken approach that will not lead to a sustainable future. In this episode the beyond partners discuss why that’s the case.…

Why this transformation is so important and urgent: The great resignation is taking its toll on all industries, but higher ed’s talent pool is not as deep as most. We’re not in the tech or sports entertainment lanes - where there is an abundance of talent pouring in. Every person we lose to another industry is an exponential loss. No matter how goo…

Chancellor Gonzalez (1/4) Necessity is the mother of invention. When resources are limited, schools like Maricopa County Community College have started to look elsewhere for not only funding. But this was not only a financial necessity, it was also an opportunity for the school to partner with industries that could set their students up for success…

Doing something different takes unconventional thinking and bold ideas. But how do these qualities meld with the ideas of courage and confidence? Those who believe they can get by on courage alone may be misleading themselves in that they know they’re not taking the right path. This can translate into students who go through college, and complete t…

President Santa Ono (4/4) As the prices of tuition in domestic universities rise, many face the challenge of being priced out of higher education. But there may be hope beyond their country’s borders. The emerging student — specifically international students — may begin looking very different than just another affluent student seeking to learn abr…

SEASON 2 EPISODE 2 In this weeks episode I brought on Hector Lopez. Hector is a San Pedro Highschool alumni. Hector also played soccer while at San Pedro. Today we talked all about leaving his country and starting a new journey here in the U.S. and how sports helped him adapt to a new life style and environment. --- Support this podcast: https://po…

Chancellor Ben Nelson (1/4) If the goal of Higher Ed is to prepare its students to make a positive global impact, we cannot do so by cutting off our universities from the rest of the world. In this episode of the Changemakers series, Chancellor Ben Nelson of Minerva University discusses the importance of inclusivity and diversity in higher educatio…

President Mark Lombardi (4/4) Is your organization more afraid of success than it is of failure? Executing on innovation in higher education requires finesse, knowledge, and intense drive. But above all, it demands courage. In this episode of the Changemakers series, President Mark Lombardi of Maryville University concludes his guest appearance wit…

Chancellor Nelson (2/4) In this episode of the Changemakers series, Chancellor of Minerva University, Ben Nelson, discusses the university's manifesto and how it directly relates to the value of the education they provide to not only their students but also to the people those students will eventually lead and serve. Minerva's manifesto is made up …

SEASON 2 EPISODE 1 yayyy!! so excited & honored to have my bestfriend (teliya becerra) on another one of my episodes!! today we talked all about social media, body positivity, talking stages, boys, and normalizing being friends with boys without the world thinking you are dating each other. ….full zoom episode in the link in my BIO !! 📎full anchor …

President Santa Ono (3/4) The value of a traditional college degree has come heavily under fire. It is a raging debate, not only in America but around the world. Affordability is at the center of this discussion as enrollment declines and alternative credentialing models emerge. This all raises the question: What is the value of a degree? According…

Chancellor Ben Nelson (1/4) How much has your education really taught you? When a student’s education, and their degree earned thereafter, is more aesthetic than applicatory to the jobs they will enter into, the negative implications go far beyond just the individual. Society suffers from the uneducated, or rather the miseducated. The systems in pl…

ep. 9 🎙 This weeks episode, I brought on the bestfriend duo! Andria Lewis and Destiny Johnson are currently attending San Pedro Highschool and are both seniors. In this episode they talk about going to school with COVID-19, depression, bullies, and faith. *Sensitive Content / Trigger Warnings This Episode covers very sensitive and important topics.…

President Mark Lombardi (3/4) Faculty consensus is about focusing on the end goal, not the problems that may arise. It is about empowering faculty to shape the process and deliver. When you do that, people are no longer wary of innovation—they’re excited for it. In episode 5 of the Changemaker series, listen as President Mark Lombardi of Maryville …

ep. 9 🎙I have someone special here with me today who attends the University of San Diego and is currently playing soccer there. And I couldn’t be more proud to have her here because I have been knowing her for a bit but it seems like forever and Sydney Hopkins is doing amazing things right now. So we’re going to dive in on all the great work she’s …

President Santa Ono (2/4) Institutions that put themselves on an island where they are isolated from government and industry cannot survive. Collaboration and cooperation is the key to a more valuable education for both students and the companies they work for. So, how do higher education institutions align with the demands of the workforce? In thi…

President Mark Lombardi (2/4) Ivy League fans beware—this episode is not for you. The high tuition rates, selectivity, and exclusivity of Ivy League schools and other "brand name" institutions are inherently elitist, leading to the exclusion of students from underserved and underrepresented communities. These traditional values are irrelevant to th…

President Mark Lombardi (1/4) President Mark Lombardi of Maryville University asks some disruptive questions in this episode of Changemakers. He talks about the dangers of consensus-driven change and warns institutions driven by tradition that they may not survive in the 21st century if they refuse to adapt. -- Dr. Mark Lombardi has served as presi…

President Santa Ono (1/4) In the first-ever episode of the FutureX Changemakers series, President Santa Ono of the University of British Columbia talks about the importance of truth and reconciliation when it comes to the injustices endured by indigenous people during colonization, not only in Canada and the US but also across the world. Located on…

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ep.8 🎙 Today joining the podcast is Amber Michelle Gonzalez. Amber is a 22 year old female who is currently living in Stockton California, a popular city in the Bay Area. Amber also works for Valvoline which is an oil changing company for cars and is also trying to pursue a career in the medical field as an anesthesiologist. On the night of June 23…

ep. 7 🎙 Today with us we have San Pedro Highschool Alumni Teliya Becerra. Teliya shares with us her experiences with being a female in a male dominate sport and how it effects her. Teliya also shares with us what keeps her motivated while going through that stigma. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bri-johnson0/suppo…

ep. 6🎙 we’ve all had that feeling of being burnt out / friendship burnout. your brain is fried, you’re unmotivated, and you’re physically and mentally just drained. i have been there too. whether it’s from school, soccer, friendships, or life in general. i get deep and personal on how to deal with burnout of all kinds. --- Support this podcast: htt…

ep. 5 🎙 Today’s guest is LA Breakers ECNL alumni, Lexi Kaz. Lexi shares with us her journey and experiences with soccer, college, and her struggles with mental health. While battling a injury in the middle of her club soccer career learn on how she pushed through such a difficult time in her life and how her faith plays such a big role within life.…

ep. 4 🎙 for today’s episode i’m going to be talking about mental health and the importance of how being mentally checked in is everything. i share with you all a stage in my life where my mental health was extremely bad and how i was able to get passed it. this episode covers very sensitive and important topics. please check the certain time stamps…

ep. 3 🎙 today i am going to be covering how i got recruited and some tips for how you can start your recruiting journey. i hope it helps you all in some way shape or form. remember that this is just my story and my personal opinions & advice on what can make you STAND OUT/ be a better player and possible a prospect. i wish everyone the best of luck…

ep. 2 🎙 Mannuel Arts Highschool Alumni, Deleone Hawkins, walks us through his whole basketball & life journey. After experiencing a challenging time in his basketball career with COVID-19 ending his basketball journey. Find out how he overcame adversity and how his spirituality is now leading him to continue finding happiness within life. Follow De…

super stocked to start a new podcast and adventure!! the young athlete podcast helps athletes like myself through the mental and emotional side of life, injuries, and faith. ep.1 - My ACL Story 🎙. . . find out how I have been dealing with my ACL journey and how it happened. . . . thank you for listening to my story!! --- Support this podcast: https…

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Michael Russell, President of Higher Ed User Group and CIO at Virginia Community College System joins us for an visionary conversation about the future of campus technology, the future of work on campus, and the future of community in higher education.By Joe Abraham I Beyond Academics

What Higher Ed’s role is in preparing students for the future of work? What does the future of learning look like? What role does an entrepreneurial mindset play in Higher Ed? How does the word “consensus” fit into times of existential change? These are just a few of the discussion points in this episode as Joe gets a refreshing perspective from on…

What's keeping Presidents and senior leaders of higher education institutions up at night these days? Is it any different now than before the pandemic hit? What should leaders in Higher Ed be considering in times of existential change? These are just a few of the questions we cover in this segment with the CEO of The League For Innovation In The Co…