Friday 5 Live: Higher Education Podcast Innovative Educators

We are excited to welcome back Dr. La’Tonya “LT” Rease Miles to Friday 5 Live as we examine the hidden curriculum in higher education.In our conversation, we explore the harm caused by the assumption students “know how to college" and discuss strategies faculty and staff can take to address these implicit set of expectations that impact student success. Don’t miss out on this important conversation!

This year in our podcast series we want to explore the idea of engagement - how do we create opportunities for our students that are so meaningful they cannot be disengaged from learning, from our school communities, from their higher education journeys. In this episode, Dr. Shantell Strickland-Davis shares with us strategies faculty and staff can take to build community even before class begins! Shantell’s research, which has recently been published, will provide us with tips and insights into how we can foster a sense of community and connection in classrooms outside of the limits of the semester. Tune in to gain valuable perspectives and tools that will make a positive difference in our students' academic journey from day one!

Are you curious about the latest trends and developments in higher education? Join our panel of distinguished experts as they explore words that best encapsulate the year in higher education. Andrea Harris and Naomi Sigg share their insights and analysis of the trends that have defined higher education in the past year and a glimpse into what the future holds for 2024.

A fresh AI tool or application emerges almost daily in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape. But how can educators and professionals effectively leverage these tools in their work and teaching? Dive into this podcast episode with Jean Mandernach, a distinguished online teaching and learning expert. Jean guides us through the maze of AI tools, spotlighting her top recommendations and their ideal applications.

Approximately 40% of college students nationwide exit before obtaining a degree, with a quarter not making it past their first year. In our latest Friday 5 Live podcast episode, we discuss a recent study published in the journal Science with Dr. Chris Hulleman, exploring how educational institutions can cultivate a profound sense of belonging among students to combat these alarming dropout rates.

About one in five college students, or 22% of all undergraduate students, are parents. Most identify as women or students of color, particularly Black and Latina students. Although student parents often perform better academically than their non-parenting peers, they are less likely to graduate from college. September is designated as National Student-Parent Month. Join us for a timely discussion on how institutions can support their students who are parents to complete their college journeys successfully! Bianca Ramirez, a former student parent and the Founder & CEO of Student Parents Empowered, shares her insights into the needs and experiences of student parents.