Join Dr. Jeff Keshen, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Regina, together with Dr. Noreen Golfman, as they delve into the complexities of academic leadership and the challenges faced in higher education. From personal growth and collaboration, to making history come alive for students and community outreach programs, discover valuable insights from this insightful conversation between the two renowned academic administrators.
Jun 13, 2024•38 min•Season 6Ep. 101
Gain valuable insights from Professor Helen Bartlett, esteemed President and VC at the University of the Sunshine Coast, as she sits down with Professor Judyth Sachs. In this episode - new cultures and environments have played a pivotal role in shaping Prof Bartlett’s expertise and fostering innovation in her life as an educator. Discover the essence of the PhD supervision role, the groundbreaking establishment of Australia's first nursing degrees, and scaffolding the learning experience for eve...
Jun 06, 2024•32 min•Season 6Ep. 100
Professor Pascale Quester, VC and President of Swinburne University of Technology, sits down with Professor Judyth Sachs, to discuss her alternative education at the Grand école; what she learnt teaching French to Americans in the Department of Romance Languages; authentic assessment to build resilient students; and the new role of educators as coaches of learning and curators of experiences.
May 29, 2024•43 min•Season 6Ep. 99
Panel discussion held on 8th May 2024, 9:00 am AEST How can the sector keep academic integrity, human experience, and learning at the heart of the student experience? This discussion explored the current challenges and opportunities facing the sector, how institutions are addressing these, and what factors need to be considered to uphold academic integrity on both an institutional and individual basis. Your panel: Prof Jennie Shaw, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic), the Univer...
May 08, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 98
Professor Renée Leon, Vice-Chancellor and President of Charles Sturt University, and Professor Judyth Sachs explore the parallels between universities and public service, and where higher education can learn from government. Renée shares insights from her first six months in role, why multidisciplinarity is the answer to complex problems, shared direction as key to a journey of change, and the one thing she would change for students to give them an experience reminiscent of her own.
May 01, 2024•37 min•Season 6Ep. 97
This week, Professor Scott reflects on learning and leading. Hear what he would change to support student success (equitable accomodation and financial pressure, and helping students master AI for their own learning.) Diving into his own undergraduate journey, Judyth and Mark discuss the ingredients of a critical “transformational experience”, namely, students must become "more interested in their studies, make friends, have broadening experiences, and find mentors and guides and coaches who can...
Apr 24, 2024•41 min•Season 6Ep. 96
"Higher education is life transformative, and in the world that we've got now it is vital that transformative opportunity is available to as many people as possible” Professor Rufus Black, Vice-Chancellor and President at University of Tasmania, chats with Professor Judyth Sachs for a thought-provoking dialogue that explores the role of leaders in shaping a more conscious and inclusive society. They discuss UTAS' approach to embracing Indigenous knowledge systems and why this is critical to a su...
Apr 18, 2024•34 min•Season 6Ep. 95
Listen in to this conversation with Professor Cheryl de la Rey, Vice Chancellor at University of Canterbury, and Professor Judyth Sachs. They discuss Prof de la Rey's doctoral thesis and how it relates to her own lived experience; personal connection and cohort development for first years; a system-wide commitment to changing educational outcomes; and the driving force behind Cheryl’s longstanding career in higher education.
Apr 10, 2024•34 min•Season 6Ep. 94
Chemist at heart, Professor Steve Chapman - Vice-Chancellor and President at Edith Cowan University - sat down with Professor Judyth Sachs about integrity in a world of AI, the world’s largest Periodic Table of Elements, university culture, and the evolution of universities' ethos. Plus, with ECU one of the top ranked for student satisfaction, the two professors also dive into ‘sparking awe’ in students.
Apr 03, 2024•41 min•Season 6Ep. 93
In this popular episode from 2023, hear from Professor Patricia Davidson - Vice-Chancellor and President at University of Wollongong, and former Dean of the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. As a global advocate in health, it is perhaps no surprise Professor Davidson takes a human-centric approach - discussing with host Professor Judyth Sachs: student-centred dialogue, negotiated learning contracts, peer assessment, and the need for reciprocity and trust with the rise of large language models. So...
Mar 27, 2024•36 min•Season 6Ep. 92
One of our most-streamed episodes from 2023, dive into this captivating conversation with two remarkable leaders in education. Our special guest host Dr Noreen Golfman, former Provost and VP Memorial University, speaks with Ann Buller C.M., former President and CEO of Centennial College. The women discuss the transformative power of education, the essence of global citizenship, and the authentic leadership that shapes our world. We are thankful to have the advice of both leaders, as members of o...
Mar 21, 2024•47 min•Season 5Ep. 90
“We’re a bit in denial as academics…or a good part of us are still wanting to deliver the same old way we used to deliver. And the audience has just moved on. The audience is really learning in a different way.” From Mauritania to Dubai, and from IBM to higher education - join Professor Mohamed Salem Zein, President of University of Wollongong in Dubai, with host Prof Judyth Sachs, for a dynamic dialogue that explores the future of higher education from diverse global perspectives. They discuss ...
Mar 13, 2024•41 min•Season 5Ep. 89
This week we’re resharing a top 10 episode from the 2023 archives - a brilliant conversation between Professor Harlene Hayne, Vice-Chancellor at Curtin University, and host, Professor Judyth Sachs. Don't miss this enlightening discussion that emphasises the creation of a community of care for students and staff, and the opportunities for universities in shaping a fairer, more equitable society.
Mar 06, 2024•36 min•Season 5Ep. 88
In one of the most listened to episodes of 2023, Dr Tim Renick chats to Prof Sally Kift about accelerating change for student success. To all the leaders and educators who heard Tim give his keynote speech at Universities Australia yesterday, for those reading the Accord, and for leaders looking to next steps, make sure you listen to this interview for even more detail about the approach at Georgia State and via Tim's work at the NISS.
Feb 28, 2024•41 min•Season 5Ep. 87
“Our role as educators, needs to be to embrace the new technology. But in doing so, to educate students [on] its limitations, its risks, its social and ethical considerations. " Hear from Vice-Chancellor and President of RMIT University, Professor Alec Cameron, in conversation with host, Professor Judyth Sachs. Professor Cameron discusses his professional journey, transitioning from research into management and leadership; his views on the changes in higher education; and the challenges and oppo...
Feb 21, 2024•41 min•Season 5Ep. 86
Join Professor Andrew Parfitt, Vice-Chancellor and President of UTS, in a compelling discussion with your host Professor Judyth Sachs - listen in as Professor Parfitt delves into his early passion for science and engineering as well as diversity and inclusion in education. The conversation explores Professor Parfitt’s aspirations for positive changes at UTS and in the sector, particularly regarding the impending Accord, including financial stability for students. Be sure to add this one to your ...
Feb 14, 2024•37 min•Season 5Ep. 85
"The future of the world depends on us actually bringing the university into the community; into all of its aspects; and into our workplaces." Join Prof Duncan Bentley, Vice-Chancellor and President at Federation University, in conversation with Prof Judyth Sachs as they reflect on the accidental events that have shaped Duncan's ‘unorthodox’ career path. They discuss the purpose of regional universities and responding to local contexts; integrating work and university and bringing critical think...
Feb 07, 2024•36 min•Season 5Ep. 84
"And I really essentially kind of fell in love with the power of a university, in terms of its capacity to build a nation.” Prof Jan Thomas - Vice-Chancellor at Massey University and Chair of Universities New Zealand - talks to Prof Judyth Sachs about the pull to academia from vet science; resurfacing curiosity in undergraduates; shifts in the value of universities in the Global North; and how Māori culture and te reo (language) have shaped Jan's journey.
Jan 31, 2024•43 min•Season 5Ep. 83
On the podcast this week, Prof Geraldine Mackenzie, Vice-Chancellor at UniSQ shares insights and reflections from her 36 years in higher education, together with Prof Judyth Sachs. They discuss pivotal moments in Geraldine's career, rediscovering creativity, engendering the joy and pleasure of learning, how UniSQ supports the unique challenges of regional students and industry, and the multi-pronged issue of instilling students with self-belief.
Jan 24, 2024•32 min•Season 5Ep. 82
In this special episode, Dr Ant Bagshaw, Senior Advisor at L.E.K. Consulting, joins Jack Goodman, President of FOLA and Studiosity Founder. With Ant’s new book “Higher Imagination: A Future for Universities” as a springboard, the two discuss the pursuit of joy in universities, incentives, inefficiencies, public trust, resources, and equipping students with skills that last.
Jan 17, 2024•52 min•Season 5Ep. 81
Prof Barney Glover AO, Vice-Chancellor and President at Western Sydney University chats to Prof Judyth Sachs about micro-credentials, reinforcing and redefining the university, metrics for success, the relationship between higher education and industry, and how universities can stay economically relevant. Barney speaks to his own early education, career, what's lacking in leadership development, and what needs more focus today in the sector. At a university with a critical purpose in society, Ba...
Jan 10, 2024•41 min•Season 4Ep. 80
Australian National University Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Brian Schmidt AC FAA FRS, joins Professor Judyth Sachs to discuss immersive on-campus learning, finding balance in life and academia, and the role and future of universities in Australia. Prof Brian reflects on his own deep academic experience as a Harvard undergraduate, how he has modelled this for his own students, and his future plans (after he steps down from VC at the end of this year) to design the class he wish he coul...
Dec 14, 2023•40 min•Season 4Ep. 79
‘Can higher education learn to love its students again?’ In this week’s episode, Dr Paul LeBlanc - President of Southern New Hampshire University and regarded as one of most influential people in higher education - joins our CAO Professor Judyth Sachs for a captivating conversation about supported, personalised education at scale; why students need to matter not just belong, and AI-first models driving wellbeing, relationships, and connection.
Dec 06, 2023•47 min•Season 4Ep. 76
Don Kilburn, former CEO of University of Massachusetts Online and online learning expert, brings 30 years experience with him to this conversation with Studiosity’s Chief Academic Officer, Prof Judyth Sachs. They discuss grit and college basketball; underserved learners; and shifting focus from faculty and revenue, to mission and outcomes. Listen in as Don and Judyth discuss new educational systems and what it really means to serve students.
Nov 29, 2023•42 min•Season 4Ep. 75
Join Prof Scott Bowman AO, Vice-Chancellor at Charles Darwin University, in conversation with Prof Judyth Sachs, as they explore Scott’s enterprising journey to higher education leadership, and the people who have shaped it along the way. They discuss Scott’s early years and why university was never on his radar; how Scott came to keep a Jiminy Cricket in his office; importance of authenticity for students and aspiring senior leaders; how engagement helped to transform CQU; and Scott's advice to...
Nov 23, 2023•42 min•Season 4Ep. 74
Dr Arthur Levine, President Emeritus at Teachers College - Columbia University, chats to Prof Judyth Sachs, about reinventing universities. They discuss formative assessment in practice; why universities need to regain traction, look outward, and bind with community; and Arthur shares what he would change if he could redesign universities.
Nov 15, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 73
Join Dr. Jeff Keshen, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Regina, together with Dr. Noreen Golfman, as they delve into the complexities of academic leadership and the challenges faced in higher education. From personal growth and collaboration, to making history come alive for students and community outreach programs, discover valuable insights from this insightful conversation between the two renowned academic administrators.
Nov 09, 2023•38 min•Season 4Ep. 72
Join Prof Harlene Hayne, Vice-Chancellor at Curtin University, and Prof Judyth Sachs as they delve into Prof Hayne’s unexpected path into academia and leadership across the United States, New Zealand, and Australia. They discuss approaching work with joy; leveraging technology to support students at scale; The Wizard of Oz; and why all students should be offered a “Camelot period”. Don't miss this enlightening conversation that emphasises the creation of a community of care for students and staf...
Nov 01, 2023•36 min•Season 4Ep. 71
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) at La Trobe University, Jess Vanderlelie, speaks about trying to truly deliver personalisation at scale with the deep connection students require, investing in staff connection, rocky roads in first year, and transition pedagogy as a driver over the past decade. Jess and Jack reflect on Jess' personal drive for teaching and learning, why recognition of high-quality teaching is more important than ever post-2020, and ponder what the HE sector needs to get back to...
Oct 25, 2023•42 min•Season 4Ep. 70
Dr. Ainsley Carry, Ed.D., MBA, MSL, Vice-President, Students at The University of British Columbia joins Dr. Noreen Golfman, to discuss equity, diversity, and inclusion on campus; the consequences of higher education returning to where it was pre-pandemic; and why centring students in strategic planning is more important than ever. Ainsley shares the passion project he has been working on in recent years, and why he would tell his eighteen year old self to be wary of conventional wisdom. Tune in...
Oct 18, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 69
