Just Jared Podcast

CPS

The Dean of the Northeastern University College of Professional Studies, Jared Auclair, is an accomplished scientist and researcher, globally renowned in the field of biotech. He is embedded in the Northeastern community with more than a decade of experience serving in a range of executive leadership roles prior to stepping in as Dean of CPS. He is also a husband, a father, and a minister. But if you ask him, he’ll tell you he’s “Just Jared.” Join Jared on his journey to share the amazing stories of the vibrant and diverse community that make up the college he leads. Listen in as he talks with students, faculty, alumni and other community and industry leaders who make up the incredible constellation  of CPS.

Episodes

  1. 19/11/2025

    Episode Nine: Higher Education Pathways: Northeastern and Roxbury Partnership

    This episode focuses on a successful and expanding educational partnership that created an “associates to masters” pathway, allowing RCC students a seamless transition to a bachelor’s degree and then a master’s degree at Northeastern. Guests: Francesca Grippa, Senior Associate Dean of Research Earlene Avalon, Teaching Professor and Academic Lead Hillel Sims, Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs at Roxbury Community College Daveen Blythe, Associate Dean of Professional Studies and Health Careers at Roxbury Community College

    43 min

  2. 26/09/2025

    Episode Eight: The Many Paths to Completing a Bachelor’s Degree

    Dean Jared Auclair sits down with two leaders in the Bachelor’s Completion space at the College of Professional Studies to explore the value of the bachelor’s degree and the changing face of today’s bachelor’s student (hint: they have some live experience under their belt and are already in the workforce). Guests: Erin Clair , Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs Chris Cook , Senior Director, Lowell Institute School

    49 min

  3. 27/08/2025

    7: Reimagining Higher Ed for the Future Workforce

    Jared talks with two academic voices from the College of Professional Studies to explore the evolving philosophy of education. Together, they dive into what’s needed to shape the future of higher education, especially in relation to workforce development, and how the college is leading that transformation. Guests: Sasha Goldman , Director of Supplemental Academic Support & Assistant Teaching Professor Constance Yowell , Senior Advisor to the Provost, Special Projects

  4. 27/08/2025

    6: Mental Health and the Importance of Applied Research

    Jared gets real with researchers and educators in the College of Professional Studies to discuss the importance of mental health during mental health awareness month. Revealing his own journey to identify personal mental health issues, Jared discusses the impact that evidence-based research can have on improving lives. Guests: Francesca Grippa, Senior Associate Dean of Research Kristen Lee, Teaching Professor Jennifer Madonna, Director of Field Experience & Licensure and Lecturer

  5. 27/08/2025

    5: The Power of the CPS Alumni Network

    Jared talks with two alumni about the impact of their CPS experience to help them realize their goals and equipped them to make a difference. Guests: Carmen Aliber (Double Husky) BS Organizational Communication, 2013 MS, Organizational Leadership/Human Resource Management, 2016 Puya Moghadam, BS Information Technology 2024

    39 min

  6. 26/08/2025

    4: The Power of Industry Collaboration in Higher Ed

    Jared invites ElevateBio Senior Vice President of Global Head of Government Affairs, Heidi Wagner for a virtual conversation about the growing importance of collaboration between higher education and industry to meet the needs of learners and the workforce.  Joining Jared for the episode: Heidi Wagner, Senior Vice President, Global Head of Government Affairs, ElevateBio

  7. 26/08/2025

    3: The Importance of Workforce and Economic Development

    Jared sits down with Amanda Welsh, Associate Dean Workforce and Economic Development and Chris Cook, Senior Director, Workforce and Economic Development to explore the vital importance of workforce and economic development and CPS’s role in advancing collaborative programing to connect learners with industry needs.  **Correction: at the 40:24 mark, Amanda mentions a statistic of 40% of the workforce moving at an annual basis. She meant to say 20% of the workforce. Joining Jared in this episode:  Amanda Welsh, Associate Dean Workforce and Economic Development Chris Cook, Senior Director, Workforce and Economic Development

  8. 26/08/2025

    2: Just Jared and the Future of A

    Jared discusses the impact of AI on the educational and industry landscape, as well as what CPS is doing to ensure learners are prepared to thrive in an increasingly dynamic workplace. Joining Jared for the episode: Uwe Hohgrawe, Associate Dean Global Network and Product Development Allison Ruda, Associate Dean Use-Inspired Research & Development

  9. 26/08/2025

    1: Just Jared and Five CPS Students

    Jared discusses life at CPS, the challenges of building community in a non-residential college experience, thoughts on the role of AI i, and the realities of balancing studies with other demands like family and work. It’s not easy, but nothing worth doing ever is.  Special Guests:  Valeria Garcia Niin, MPS Digital Media – Connect  Seniyah Hood, BS Interdisciplinary St  Randel Azcona, BS Management  Sinead Burnett, BS Digital Comm & Media  Yunzhuo Xiang, MPS Digital Media – Connect

  • 9 Episodes

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The Dean of the Northeastern University College of Professional Studies, Jared Auclair, is an accomplished scientist and researcher, globally renowned in the field of biotech. He is embedded in the Northeastern community with more than a decade of experience serving in a range of executive leadership roles prior to stepping in as Dean of CPS. He is also a husband, a father, and a minister. But if you ask him, he’ll tell you he’s “Just Jared.” Join Jared on his journey to share the amazing stories of the vibrant and diverse community that make up the college he leads. Listen in as he talks with students, faculty, alumni and other community and industry leaders who make up the incredible constellation  of CPS.

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