Mindset in Motion (MIM)

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Mindset in Motion (MIM) is a podcast made for university and college educators, career counselors, and leaders invested in supporting students and recent graduates with the tools and resources to thrive in their hopeful careers. Tune in to hear about the groundbreaking research, insights, and stories shaping experiential learning delivery excellence - all on one platform. MIM is brought to you by Symplicity's Mindset, is funded in part by Canada's Future Skills Program, and hosted and produced by Director of Mindset, Bill Heinrich. Symplicity is a two-decade-long leader in technological innovation and deployment supporting higher education partners to deliver on the promise of student career readiness. Mindset connects big ideas to repeatable educational practices, guiding informed decision making, and learning experiences that support student success. 

  1. 6H AGO

    Transforming Experiential Learning in a Business School w/ Dr. Sarah King and Dr. Shane Saunderson

    Dr. Shane Saunderson, Assistant Professor of Information Systems Dr. Sarah King, the Manager, Academic Experiential Education Both from the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University.  Our guests talk about Experiential Learning, AI, and transforming institutions-- one building and one teaching method at a time. Learn how they bridge the space between classroom and business environments Hear how they help faculty who are transitioning to project-based methods Explore opportunities to integrate AI in scaled up Experiential Learning Dr. Sarah King is the Manager, Academic Experiential Learning at the DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University, where she and her team lead large-scale, high-quality experiential learning for 4,000+ students annually. A senior leader in experiential and work-integrated learning, she holds a PhD in Educational Studies from the University of New Brunswick and has worked nationally to advance community-engaged learning and sustained investment in experiential education. Dr. Shane Saunderson is an expert in the design and psychology of interactions with social machines. He is an Assistant Professor at McMaster University researching the social implications of increasingly humanlike technologies through the Research on Artificial Persons (RAP) Lab. Shane also lectures on digital transformation, design thinking, and emerging technologies with Schulich Executive Education at York University. He has spent over a decade consulting for Fortune 500 clients on digital strategy, disruptive innovation, and technology projects. Shane has helped found several startups, has chaired numerous industry boards, is a prolific technology writer, and frequently gives talks on robotics, AI, design thinking, and the future of technology in society. He is a former Vanier scholar who holds a PhD in robotics with a specialization in psychology from the University of Toronto, a MBA in technology and innovation from the Ted Rogers School of Management, and a B. Eng. from McGill University.

    55 min

  2. JAN 6

    Scaling Change at NorQuest College

    Back for a new year of podcasts with Allison Reaves and Sarah Erickson from NorQuest College in Alberta! Listen for strategies to make friends, build coalitions, and scale up experiential and career education!  Alison Reaves is the Vice Dean, Student and Academic Strategy (SAS) at NorQuest College. Alison loves supporting students to be successful- whatever that means to them. As Vice Dean, SAS, Alison supports 11 departments in their work to provide meaningful and holistic support for students from their start at NorQuest College until after graduation. Alison was previously the Academic Program Manager for the Work-Integrated Learning and Career Education Centre at NorQuest College and brings over 10 years of experience in career development, supporting university and college students, and engaging industry. Prior to joining NorQuest College, Alison was the Associate Director for Business Career Services at Appalachian State University in North Carolina. Sarah Erickson is the Academic Program Manager for the Work-Integrated Learning and Career Education Centre at NorQuest College in Edmonton, Alberta. After 10 years in the human services sector, Sarah joined NorQuest to champion initiatives that foster inclusive, equitable pathways to career success for learners. She leads a team advancing student career development through career services and work-integrated learning experiences, such as co-op, practicums, and community service learning. Sarah holds a Master of Education from the University of Calgary, specializing in Educational Neuroscience and Transdisciplinary Leadership.

    46 min

  3. 12/01/2025

    Mentored Research Experiences and Their Impact on Black Students in STEM with Dr. Kawana Johnson

    Mentoring is a combination of collaboration in your org with empathetic interaction that help socialize leaners to your field and organization. Not all scientists know how they became good at their fields, so they may not know how to help a student in their early career. Balancing structure and autonomy for mentors is a key feature of the mentoring program. Alignment with high impact practices keeps this program accountable to teaching standards Dr. Kawana Johnson serves as the Mentoring Director at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (MagLab) at Florida State University, where she holds a Research Faculty appointment. In this capacity, Dr. Johnson brings extensive expertise in the development, implementation, and oversight of mentoring programs and initiatives. She also brings extensive knowledge in program design and management, with a particular emphasis on experiential learning and its role in career and workforce development. Dr. Johnson earned her Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction, with a specialization in Career and Workforce Education, from the University of South Florida.

    35 min

  4. 12/01/2025

    Access and Quality for Underserved Students in High Impact Practices with Dr. Kevin Wenger

    Kevin Wenger is a recent graduate from the Higher Education program at Indiana University and was a Project Associate for the National Survey of Student Engagement. In this article he explores first-year students’ experiences with high-impact practices, stemming from his doctoral dissertation which focused on the first-year experience as a foundation for student success.  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-wenger-67819860/    Mentions  Alsarhan, A. (2024). High-Impact Practices: Evaluating Impact on Adult Learners’ Retention. Experiential Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, 7(4 - December). https://doi.org/10.46787/elthe.v7i4 - December.4059  https://journals.calstate.edu/elthe/article/view/4059

    24 min

  5. 12/01/2025

    More IS Better: Experiential Learning Increases the Odds of Graduation at Middle Tennessee State University

    The authors talk about their study where they find that when students take more than one experiential learning courses, their odds of graduation increase! Dr. Anita Carol Swayze is the Director of Experiential Learning and a faculty member in the Experiential Learning (EXL) Scholars Program at MTSU. She has served more than thirty years in higher education as both administrator and educator developing and sharing best practices for incorporating experiential learning into the academic curriculum. Dr. Jim Rost is the lead faculty member for the Ed.D. in Assessment, Learning, and Student Success Higher Education concentration at MTSU. His areas of research include doctoral student self-efficacy towards program completion, online andragogy and quantitative research methods. Dr. Janet McCormick is Professor of Communication and Director of the Master of Arts in Liberal Arts (MALA) program at Middle Tennessee State University. Since 1987, she has engaged students worldwide through award-winning, experiential teaching practices—both online and on-ground—and is widely recognized for her contributions to faculty mentoring, curriculum innovation, and the advancement of experiential learning in higher education. Read the article: https://journals.calstate.edu/elthe/article/view/3561 Rost, J., Swayze, A. C., & Janet McCormick. (2023). Increased Graduation Rates in Students Who Take One or More Experiential Learning Classes during Their Undergraduate Program of Study. Experiential Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, 6(2 - September). https://doi.org/10.46787/elthe.v6i2.3561   Show Notes The Assessment institute (Annual Conference) https://assessmentinstitute.indianapolis.iu.edu/index.html  This paper follows a previous publication: https://journals.calstate.edu/elthe/article/view/3561

    34 min

  6. 11/18/2025

    Finding Skills in your Degrees with Marianna Savoca and Melanie Booth

    (This episode was recorded in front of a live Zoom audience on Nov. 5th, 2025!  Enjoy the recording!) From the rise of alternative credentials and AI integration to evolving career preparation strategies, this interactive discussion unpacks the trends that are redefining what it means to teach, learn, and succeed in today's educational landscape. Dr. Marianna Savoca, the Associate Vice President for Career Readiness and Experiential Education at Stony Brook University Dr. Melanie Booth, the Principal at Nectary Solutions and a consultant with the HLC Credential Lab where she’s running the new Innovation Center Design Camp, one of many initiatives in her portfolio

    52 min

  7. 10/23/2025

    Top Down or Grassroots? How to grow Experiential Learning on your Campus?

    Grow your EL from the faculty and other educators Secure top-down support, make it a both/and process Focus on student access and equity Build connections and maintain strong networks and relationships Tell good stories! Let feedback among networks drive toward an ecosystem of Experiential Learning Emily Carpenter is the Associate Vice President for Experiential Impact at Nazareth University. In this role, she oversees the Center for Life’s Work (which includes career design, academic internships, community engagement, and international education/study abroad offices), and the Office of Research, Scholarship & Innovation.  Prior to launching the Center for Life’s Work, she led Nazareth’s internship program and was an assistant professor in the School of Management. She has a doctorate from Northeastern University where her research was focused on rural college student career development.  Mike Stefancic, M.Ed. is Director of Academic Success in Boise State University’s School of Public Service, leading efforts to integrate advising, experiential and career learning across student degrees. With over a decade in service-learning, faculty development, and partnerships, he has facilitated workshops on reflection, course design, community engagement, and risk management. Formerly an environmental educator nationwide, he continues to consult on experiential program design for higher education. Recognized for civic engagement and volunteerism at the university and state levels, Mike is committed to bridging academia and experiential learning to prepare students for impactful public service careers.

    46 min

  8. 09/02/2025

    Your How-To Guide for High-Impact-Practices

    High-Impact Practices (HIPs) are transformative pedagogical strategies that have been widely recognized for their effectiveness in enhancing student learning, engagement, retention, and success across various educational settings (Kuh, 2008). The professional community of educators, researchers, and practitioners, convening annually at the Assessment Institute at Indiana University-Indianapolis to explore the multifaceted dimensions of HIPs, emphasizes evidence-based assessment, program quality, equitable access, and student success. As members of this community for a decade, we have offered regular opportunities for faculty professional development to ease the resource burden of teaching with HIPs. We have worked on interdisciplinary teams of faculty and administrators from our own institutions and from across the country. This guide is the result of that sustained effort in the area of faculty development.   Guests Dr. Sara Evans from Kennesaw State University  Dr. Jocelyn Evans from the University of West Florida

    40 min
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Mindset in Motion (MIM) is a podcast made for university and college educators, career counselors, and leaders invested in supporting students and recent graduates with the tools and resources to thrive in their hopeful careers. Tune in to hear about the groundbreaking research, insights, and stories shaping experiential learning delivery excellence - all on one platform. MIM is brought to you by Symplicity's Mindset, is funded in part by Canada's Future Skills Program, and hosted and produced by Director of Mindset, Bill Heinrich. Symplicity is a two-decade-long leader in technological innovation and deployment supporting higher education partners to deliver on the promise of student career readiness. Mindset connects big ideas to repeatable educational practices, guiding informed decision making, and learning experiences that support student success. 

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