Best Stephen Humphrey Podcasts (2024)

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s04e07: A Conversation with the Co-Author of Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning from Johns Hopkins University Press 40:44

18d ago40:44

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In this episode, we have a conversation with a coauthor of the book, Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning, released in April 2024 by Johns Hopkins University Press. Our guest is Eddie Watson. Eddie is Associate Vice President for Curricular and Pedagogical Innovation and Executive Director for Open Educational Resource…

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s04e06: A Conversation with Editors of the Routledge Book, Coordinating Divisional and Departmental Student Affairs Assessment (2nd Edition) 48:35

2M ago48:35

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This episode features editors of the 2nd edition of the Routledge book entitled Coordinating Divisional and Departmental Student Affairs Assessment. Our guests are Erin Bentrim, Gavin Henning, and Kimberly Yousey-Elsener. Erin is a Data and Learning Analytics Strategist at Anthology, Inc. Gavin is Professor of Higher Education at New England Colleg…

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s04e05: A Conversation with Co-Editors of Exemplars of Assessment in Higher Education, Volume Two: Strategies for a Changing Higher Education Environment 32:10

3M ago32:10

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In this episode, we have a conversation with the co-editors of the Routledge book Exemplars of Assessment in Higher Education, Volume Two: Strategies for a Changing Higher Education Environment. Our guests are Jane Marie Souza and Tara Rose. Jane Marie is Associate Vice President for Accreditation and the Accreditation Liaison Officer at the Univer…

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s04e04: The Relationship Between Student Affairs, Assessment, and Accreditation 1:00:00

3M ago1:00:00

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This episode focuses on the intersection of work in student affairs and that of assessment and accreditation. Our guests are Sarah Gordon, Bill Heinrich, and Pam Shefman. Sarah is Associate Professor and Interim Dean for Research and Graduate Studies at Arkansas Tech University. Bill is Director of Mindset at Symplicity, an educational technology f…

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s04e03: A Conversation on Equity-Centered Collaboration in Assessment and Improvement with Bethany Miller and Ellen Peters 45:26

4M ago45:26

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In this episode, we have a conversation on the theme of equity-centered collaboration in assessment and improvement. Our guests are Bethany Miller and Ellen Peters. Bethany is Director of Institutional Research and Assessment at Macalester College and Ellen is Associate Provost for Institutional Research, Planning, and Student Success at the Univer…

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s04e02: A Conversation with Four Contributors to the 2nd Edition of Trends in Assessment: Ideas, Opportunities, and Issues for Higher Education, a book from Routledge 1:03:42

6M ago1:03:42

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This episodes features four contributors from the 2nd Edition of Trends in Assessment: Ideas, Opportunities, and Issues for Higher Education, a book published by Routledge featuring more than 50 thought leaders and partners from the Assessment Institute in Indianapolis. Our guests are Divya Bheda, Nick Curtis, Jerry Daday, and Caleb Keith. Divya is…

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s04e01: A Conversation with Ken O'Donnell, recipient of an inaugural Assessment Institute in Indianapolis award recognizing excellence in High-Impact Practices (HIPs) 51:22

7M ago51:22

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In this episode, we have a conversation with Ken O’Donnell, the inaugural recipient of a new Assessment Institute in Indianapolis award for excellence related to High-Impact Practices, often referred to as HIPs. Ken is Vice Provost at California State University-Dominguez Hills, and he is one of the founders of HIPs in the States, a network of coll…

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s03e12: Leadership Perspectives with Debra Humphreys from the Lumina Foundation 44:31

8M ago44:31

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This episode features a leadership perspectives conversation with Debra Humphreys, Vice President of Strategic Engagement with the Lumina Foundation. Lumina Foundation: luminafoundation.org This season of Leading Improvements in Higher Education is sponsored by the Center for Assessment and Research Studies at James Madison University; learn more a…

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s03e11: Leadership Perspectives with Carleen Vande Zande from the National Association of System Heads (NASH) 52:31

9M ago52:31

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In this episode, we have a leadership perspectives conversation with Carleen Vande Zande from the National Association of System Heads, or NASH as it is also known. At NASH, Carleen serves as the Chief of Staff for the Institute for System Improvement and Innovation and is involved in several national-level initiatives. Links to resources reference…

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s03e10: A Conversation with Leaders from the Competency-Based Education Network (C-BEN) 1:07:03

10M ago1:07:03

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This episode features leaders from the Competency-Based Education Network, or C-BEN as it is also known. Our guests are Amber Garrison Duncan and Tiffany Freeze. Amber is Executive Vice President and Tiffany is Vice President for Consulting Services at C-BEN. Competency-Based Education Network (C-BEN): c-ben.org/ Other references mentioned in this …

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s03e09: Leadership Perspectives with Erick Montenegro of the Pell Institute for the Study of Opportunity in Higher Education 46:52

11M ago46:52

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In this episode, we have a leadership perspectives conversation with Erick Montenegro, who serves as Associate Director of the Pell Institute for the Study of Opportunity in Higher Education. Links to resources mentioned in this episode include: The Pell Institute: https://www.pellinstitute.org/ Council for Opportunity in Education: https://coenet.…

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s03e08: Discussing the Carnegie Elective Classifications with Marisol Morales from the American Council on Education 50:46

12M ago50:46

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This episode features Marisol Morales, who serves as the Executive Director of Carnegie Elective Classifications at the American Council on Education. We spend time discussing the Elective Classification for Community Engagement and the Leadership for Public Purpose Classification, both of which reflect important values and goals for colleges and u…

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s03e07: Discussing Students' Basic Needs with Colleagues from The Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice at Temple University 53:08

1y ago53:08

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In this episode, we spend time discussing students’ basic needs with colleagues from The Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice at Temple University. Our guests are Anne Lundquist, Stacy Priniski, and Josh Williams. Anne is Director and Assistant Professor at The Hope Center in the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple. Stacy is a Senior…

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s03e06: Leadership Perspectives with Chancellor Joe Garcia from the Colorado Community College System 36:45

1y ago36:45

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This episode features a leadership perspectives conversation with Joe Garcia, Chancellor of the Colorado Community College System, the largest higher education and workforce training provider in the State of Colorado. Colorado Community College System: cccs.edu/ This season of Leading Improvements in Higher Education is sponsored by the Center for …

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s03e05: A Conversation with Three Leaders Representing Institutional Accreditation Organizations in Higher Education 59:20

1y ago59:20

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In this episode, we spend time with three leaders representing institutional accreditation organizations in higher education. Our guest are David Chase, Laura Gambino, and Mac Powell. David is Vice President of Educational Programs at the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, known as WASC, where he is part of the Senior College and Universi…

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s03e04: Leadership Perspectives with Amelia Parnell from NASPA 46:57

1+ y ago46:57

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This episode features a leadership perspectives conversation with Amelia Parnell, Vice President for Policy Research and Advocacy at NASPA, a U.S. association devoted to serving student affairs administrators in higher education. Some of the resources mentioned in this episode include the following: NASPA (association): https://naspa.org/ You Are a…

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s03e03: The Role of Chairs in Leading Higher Education Institutions with Representatives from The Department Chair, a Wiley Publication 56:08

1+ y ago56:08

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In this episode, we discuss the role the Department Chair plays in higher education institutions with representatives from the Wiley publication entitled The Department Chair. Our guests are Carolyn Allard, Trey Guinn, Juston Pate, and Halley Sutton. Carolyn is Editor of The Department Chair; Trey is Associate Professor and Program Director in the …

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s03e02: A Conversation with Contributors to a Special Issue of Assessment Update Focused on Learning Improvement 53:28

1+ y ago53:28

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This episode features contributors to a special issue of Assessment Update focused on learning improvement. Assessment Update is a bimonthly periodical from Wiley for which Stephen Hundley, host of the Leading Improvements in Higher Education podcast, serves as editor. Each of today’s podcast guests have contributed articles to the November/Decembe…

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s03e01: Recognizing the Center for Assessment and Research Studies, 2022 Recipient of the Trudy W. Banta Lifetime Achievement in Assessment Award 56:53

1+ y ago56:53

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This episode features three colleagues James Madison University's (JMU) Center for Assessment and Research Studies, or CARS, all of whom are also faculty members in JMU's Department of Graduate Psychology: Sara Finney, Keston Fulcher, and Megan Good. Sara is an Associate Director in CARS. Keston previously served as Executive Director of CARS and i…

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s02e12: Leadership Perspectives with President Roslyn Clark Artis from Benedict College 49:31

1+ y ago49:31

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This episode features a leadership perspectives conversation with Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, President and CEO of Benedict College. President Artis shares with us her leadership journey, advice for aspiring leaders, and future trends, including the role Historically Black Colleges and University play in higher education. This season of Leading Improve…

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s02e11: Leadership Perspectives with Drew Koch, Chief Executive Officer of the John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education 1:13:41

1+ y ago1:13:41

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In this episode, we spend time with Drew Koch, Chief Executive Officer of the John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education. The Gardner Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving outcomes associated with teaching, learning, retention, and completion, along with promoting higher education’s larger goal of ac…

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s02e10: A Conversation with Three Editors of the New Stylus Publishing Book, Delivering on the Promise of High Impact Practices 51:25

2y ago51:25

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This episode features three editors of a new Stylus Publishing book entitled Delivering on the Promise of High-Impact Practices: Research and Models for Achieving Equity, Fidelity, Impact, and Scale. Our guests are Jerry Daday, Jillian Kinzie, and John Zilvinskis. Jerry is a Professor of Sociology at IUPUI, where he also leads the Institute for Eng…

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s02e09: Leadership Perspectives with Kate McConnell from the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) 56:48

2y ago56:48

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In this episode, we have a leadership perspectives conversation with Kate McConnell from the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U). At AAC&U, Kate serves as Vice President for Curricular and Pedagogical Innovation and Executive Director of VALUE. Kate’s leadership at AAC&U provides tremendous opportunities for advancing our unde…

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s02e08: A Conversation with Three Editors of the New Stylus Publishing Book, Reframing Assessment to Center Equity 52:34

2y ago52:34

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This episode features three editors of a new Stylus Publishing book entitled Reframing Assessment to Center Equity: Theories, Models, and Practices. Our guests are Gianina Baker, Gavin Henning, and Anne Lundquist. Gianina is the acting director of the National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment. Gavin is Professor of Higher Education at New…

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s02e07: Learning and Assessment in Fraternity and Sorority Contexts 59:12

2y ago59:12

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In this episode, we have a conversation about learning and assessment taking place in fraternity and sorority contexts within the higher education sector. Our guests are Jim Barber, Heather Matthews, and Steve Veldkamp. Jim is Senior Associate Dean for Academic Programs in School of Education at the College of William & Mary. Heather is Chief Commu…

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s02e06: Assessment's Evolving Professional Identity with Co-Editors of a Special Issue of Research & Practice in Assessment 37:16

2y ago37:16

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This episode features the co-editors of a special issue of Research & Practice in Assessment focused on the topic of assessment’s evolving professional identity. Our guests are Jeanne Horst and Gina Polychronopoulos. Jeanne is Director of Research at CommonLit, and Gina is Associate Director for Curricular Assessment at George Mason University. Our…

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s02e05: A Conversation with Three Colleagues Representing the Learning Improvement Community 50:54

2y ago50:54

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In this episode, we spend time with three colleagues representing the Learning Improvement Community, a network of individuals in higher education reshaping learning outcomes assessment. Our guests are Kathleen Gorski, Errin Heyman, and Pam Tracy. Kathleen is Dean for Learning Outcomes, Curriculum, and Program Development at Waubonsee Community Col…

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s02e04: The Guiding Principles for the Assessment of Arts Learning 1:18:57

2+ y ago1:18:57

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In this episode, we discuss The Guiding Principles for the Assessment of Arts Learning. Our guests are Timothy Brophy, Maria Leite, Marcia McCaffrey, and Jeff Poulin. Timothy is Director of Institutional Assessment and Professor of Music Education at the University of Florida. Maria is Assistant Director of Institutional Assessment at the Universit…

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s02e03: 2021 Assessment Institute Recap 1:16:48

2+ y ago1:16:48

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In this special episode, we provide a recap of the 2021 Assessment Institute, the oldest and largest U.S. higher education event focused on assessment and improvement. Stephen Hundley and Caleb Keith provide an overview of the Assessment Institute, including some of the themes from this year’s program. Christine Robinson and Karen Singer-Freeman sh…

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s02e02: A Conversation with Three Leaders Representing the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) 59:45

2+ y ago59:45

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In this episode, we spend time with three leaders representing the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS), which promotes standards in student affairs, student services, and student development programs. Our guests are Dan Bureau, Devon Ford McCartney, and Darby Roberts. Dan is Assistant Vice President for Student Health…

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Episode 064: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention with Yeni Palomino and Lora Cayanan 50:13

2+ y ago50:13

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Here at Nature Unplugged, we are hugely passionate about the importance of mental health. That’s a big reason why we do what we do. While our focus is more on the preventative (upstream) side of things we know how important it is to be prepared and to know what to do in a mental health crises. Our guests today are from the San Diego Suicide Prevent…

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Episode 063: Farming for Wellness with Javier Guerrero 48:31

2+ y ago48:31

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Do you know where your food comes from? It’s an important question and one that's becoming increasingly difficult to answer. Now, you don't have to be a maniac in the grocery store scrutinizing every label and ingredient, but it is important to be curious about what goes into your body. That's one of the reasons why we’re huge proponents of gardeni…

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s02e01: Recognizing Alverno College, 2021 Recipient of the Trudy W. Banta Lifetime Achievement in Assessment Award 1:03:34

2+ y ago1:03:34

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This episode recognizes and celebrates Alverno College, recipient of the 2021 Trudy W. Banta Lifetime Achievement in Assessment Award. Our guests are Joe Foy, Heather Mernitz, and Kathleen O’Brien. Joe is vice president for Academic Affairs at Alverno College. Heather is Professor of Physical Sciences and Chair of the Council for Student Assessment…

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Episode 062: Nature, Music, and Mental Health with Matt Lamkin 34:55

2+ y ago34:55

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We’re very excited to have the musician, surfer, and nature enthusiast, Matt Lamkin, on the podcast. Matt has just released his latest album, Dirty Job, the second of his solo career. In addition to talking about his new album we’re going to explore the role nature plays in his creative process and how both nature and music can play a positive role…

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Episode 061: Hike 2B-RAD with Zac Humphrey 30:33

2+ y ago30:33

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We are so excited to be teaming up with an awesome nonprofit, 2B-Rad, for a great cause this October. Our month-long Hike-A-Thon (called the ENU Challenge: Hike 2B-RAD) has a dual purpose: to help you experience nature unplugged and help others participate in outdoor adventures. It's a win win! Raised funds from this year's event will benefit indiv…

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s01e26: Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP), a National Science Foundation program 56:09

2+ y ago56:09

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In this episode, we recognize and celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP), a grant program of the National Science Foundation. This goal of this federal program is to assist higher education institutions in broadening participation of historically underserved students in the STEM disciplines o…

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Episode 060: Never Leave the Playground with Stephen Jepson 43:13

2+ y ago43:13

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One of the most important aspects of living well in the digital age is to develop a spirit of play. We’re not talking about video games or digital games, we’re talking about unplugged play and moving our bodies. Our guest today, Stephen Jepson, is a world renowned expert on health, wellness and play.SHOW NOTES:BIO:Stephen Michael Jepson was born Ma…

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s01e25: The Role of Campus Activities in Student Development with Leaders from the National Association for Campus Activities 1:13:01

2+ y ago1:13:01

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This episode features three leaders from the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA). Our guests are Kayla Loper, Zachary Clark, and Amber Shaverdi Huston. Kayla is Manager of Arts, Culture, & Entertainment at Oklahoma State University. At the time of this recording, Zachary was Director of Student Activities & Assessment at Indiana Unive…

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Episode 059: Book Review - Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now 37:31

2+ y ago37:31

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What’s your stance on social media? Do you love it? Hate it? Or, are you somewhere in between? For most of us, our relationship with social media is complicated. We recently read Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now by Jaron Lanier. We found this book to be informative and inspiring and we’re excited to share our thoughts…

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Episode 058: Stress and the Nervous System with Dr. Mark Kalina 36:12

2+ y ago36:12

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Living in the digital age can be stressful. With nonstop information, to-do lists, news cycles, notifications, accessibility...it can easily feel overwhelming. What happens when you get stressed? Do you go into a survival mode (fight or flight) response? Or, do you have a different way to respond? Of course, how we deal with stress plays a huge rol…

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s01e24: Leadership Perspectives with Chancellor Ryan Gower from Illinois Eastern Community Colleges 57:05

2+ y ago57:05

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In this episode, we have a leadership perspectives discussion with a higher education institution’s chief executive. Our guest is Ryan Gower, Chancellor of Illinois Eastern Community Colleges . This season of Leading Improvements in Higher Education is sponsored by Watermark, the largest global provider of educational intelligence software solution…

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Episode 057: The Science of Awe 33:33

3y ago33:33

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Have you had your mind blown recently? Perhaps you had an opportunity to visit a place of epic natural beauty like the Grand Canyon or Yosemite. Or, maybe you spent some time looking up at the stars on a clear night. There is a word to describe this complex and mysterious feeling, awe. In this episode, we are going to dive into what awe is and the …

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Episode 056: Improving Our Mental Health in the Digital Age with Dave Marlon 36:26

3y ago36:26

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Here at Nature Unplugged, we are all about wellness in the digital age. And, we look at the work we do as preventative (upstream) mental health work - getting outside, healthy boundaries with tech, exercising, etc. Our guest today has dedicated his life to helping people with addiction recovery and mental health issues. We have the privilege of spe…

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s01e23: An Equity Conversation Previewing the Equity-Centered Assessment Landscape Survey 1:11:01

3y ago1:11:01

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In this episode, we have an equity conversation in which we preview the Equity-Centered Assessment Landscape Survey. Our guests are Ciji Heiser, Gavin Henning, and Anne Lundquist. Ciji is Director of Assessment and Effectiveness in the Division of Student Affairs at Western Michigan University. Gavin is Professor and Director of Higher Education Pr…

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Episode 055: Our Favorite Tech 30:33

3y ago30:33

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A big part of wellness in the digital age is using technology with intention. While we talk a lot about the importance of boundaries with our screens and devices, it’s also important to get in touch with what aspects of technology we love and appreciate. As a reminder, we’re not anti-tech! In this episode, we’re going to talk about some of our very…

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Episode 054: Experience Nature Unplugged this Summer 26:56

3y ago26:56

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“What would our lives be like if our days and nights were as immersed in nature as they are in technology?” - Richard Louv. This is one of our favorite quotes by one of our favorite authors. And, it’s a great question to ponder as we get ready for summer. In this episode we explore some of our favorite tips on how to have a fun, engaging, balanced,…

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Episode 053: The Cost of Comfort 30:35

3y ago30:35

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We’re living in an incredible age, with access to technology that makes our lives more convenient and comfortable. However, the countless benefits come with a cost. When things are overly comfortable and convenient it can make it very hard to be intentional. It’s easy to find ourselves on auto pilot and just going through the motions. Happiness and…

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Episode 052: What is Nature? 23:08

3y ago23:08

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What comes to mind when you hear the word nature? Do you envision mountains and forests and other wild, remote, and untouched wilderness? Or, do you think about suburban parks or gardens? Or, perhaps something totally different. In this episode we look at reframing our definition (and mindset) around what nature is.SHOW NOTES:ENU Wellness Membershi…

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Episode 051: Motherhood in the Digital Age with Liz Bandy 32:41

3y ago32:41

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This episode is dedicated to all the mom’s out there. With Mother’s Day right around the corner (on Sunday, May 9th) we want to highlight motherhood in the digital age...the good, the bad, and the ugly. We speak with our good friend and all star mom, Liz Bandy. Liz shares some of her experience raising two little ones, working remotely full time an…

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s01e22: Leadership Perspectives with President Richard Dunsworth from the University of the Ozarks 48:59

3y ago48:59

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In this episode, we have a leadership perspectives discussion with a higher education institution’s chief executive. Our guest is Richard Dunsworth, President of the University of the Ozarks. This season of Leading Improvements in Higher Education is sponsored by Watermark, the largest global provider of educational intelligence software solutions …

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