Please join John N. Gardner, Founder Executive Chair of the non-profit John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education (Gardner Institute) for a series of provocative conversations with leaders and influencers in higher education.
The Gardner Institute, a 22-year-old non-profit, has been at the forefront of innovation in higher education; our mission very clearly connects us to the broader societal efforts to increase social justice. The Gardner Institute connects with thousands of professionals in the higher education ecosystem; through a wide array of activities such as Transformative Conversations, the Teaching and Learning Academy, and the Socially Just Design Series, and through our work as an Intermediary for Scale supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. As a leader in the student success movement in higher education, we strive to provide support for institutions interested in social justice and institutional transformation.
Merrill Schwartz, Senior Fellow and Senior Consultant, Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges
Merrill Schwartz clarifies misconceptions on governing boards. She explains the evolving roles and responsibilities and membership of governing boards. Learn more about her experiences in building understanding, and the importance of learning on the job through opportunities such as internships.
August 8, 2023
Episode 76- Research for Student Engagement
Brent Drake, Senior Vice President for Operations and Research, Gardner Institute
Learn how data and research can be used to help underserved students. Brent Drake shares how this goal influences his work and research findings that can provide opportunities to build student engagement.
August 15, 2023
Episode 77-Social Science Impact in Education
Richard Arum, Professor of Sociology and Education, University of California- Irvine
Learning from his experience teaching in public schools, Richard Arum gained an interest in impacting education on a higher level. Listen to how social science is used to address education policy and reform.
August 22, 2023
Episode 78- A Student’s Perspective
JD Gardner, Student, Sewanee: The University of the South
Hear from an incoming student on his experience working towards college. As a student-athlete, JD Gardner learned leadership and skills to succeed. Listen to how he plans on using these skills in college and what influenced him in selecting an institution.
August 29, 2023
Episode 79- Balancing Teaching and Research
Michael Dennin, Vice Provost of Teaching and Learning and Dean, Division of Undergraduate Education, University of California-Irvine
Michael Dennin starts the conversation on balancing institutional focus between teaching and research. He shares ideas on teaching as a team effort by working to the strengths of faculty members.
September releases:
Jody Fournier
Tony Scinta
Beverly Kahn
Past Episodes:
January 18, 2022 Episode 1- Interrogating Reality: Who should be a college president?
Walter Kimbrough, President, Dillard University
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Full Episode is available to download here.
January 18, 2022 Episode 2- Lead with what you know best
Kurt Ewen, Vice-Chancellor Strategic, Planning and Institutional Effectiveness/Chief of Staff, Houston Community College
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The full episode is available to download here.
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February 8, 2022 Episode 4 - A Bold New Direction in College Financial Aid
Kirsten Turner, Vice President for Student Success, University of Kentucky
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The full episode is available to download here.
February 15, 2022 Episode 5 - Capturing the space between the notes
Freeman A. Hrabowski III, President, The University of Maryland, Baltimore County
The full episode is available to download here.
February 23, 2022 Episode 6- Innovation to ensure quality and protect students
Belle Wheelan, President, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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The full episode is available to download here.
March 8, 2022 Episode 7 - Leading from the Middle with Kimberly Koledoye
Kimberly Koledoye, Program Coordinator of Student Success, Professor of Learning Framework & Developmental English
Houston Community College
The full episode is available to download here
March 15, 2022 Episode 8 - A Kentucky Story with Aaron Thompson
Aaron Thompson, President, Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education
The full episode is available to download here
March 22, 2022 Episode 9 - “We must change the system; not the students” with Charlie Nelms
Charlie Nelms, President-in-Residence, United Negro College Fund
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The full episode is available to download here.
Mar 29, 2022 Episode 11- “What are you doing to change the world?” with Susan Winslow
Susan Winslow, President Macmillan Learning
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The full episode is available to download here.
April 5, 2022 Episode 11- Transforming the Dream of College
Tristan Denley, Deputy Commissioner for Academic Affairs and Innovation, Louisiana Board of Regents
The full episode is available to download here.
April 12, 2022 Episode 12 - Falling in Love with the Institution
Dan Friedman, Executive Director University 101, University of South Carolina
The full episode is available to download here.
April 19, 2022 Episode 13 -The Value of Higher Education
Peter Felten, Executive Director, Center for Engaged Learning, Elon University
The full episode is available to download here.
April 26, 2022 Episode 14 - Kurt Ewen Philosophy of an Authentic Leader
Kurt Ewen, Vice Chancellor Strategic, Planning and Institutional Effectiveness/Chief of Staff, Houston Community College
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May 3, 2022 Episode 15- Creating a Sense of Belonging
Leo Lambert, President Emeritus and Professor at Elon University
The full episode is available to download here.
May 10, 2022
Episode 16- Socially Just Design
Drew Koch, CEO, Gardner Institute
The full episode is available to download here
May 17, 2022
Episode 17 - Importance of Institutional Data
Casey Green, Founding Director The Campus Computing Project
May 24, 2022
Episode 18 -Arguing for Innovation
Susan Whealler Johnston, President and CEO , National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO)
June 7, 2022
Episode 19- Becoming an Innovator
Frank Dooley, Chancellor, Purdue Global
June 14, 2022
Episode 20- Wholeness, Authenticity, and Spirituality in Higher Education
Laura Rendón, Professor Emerita and Co-Director of the Center for Research and Policy in Education, University of Texas- San Antonio
June 21, 2022
Episode 21 - Power of Faculty Mentorship
Peter Nwosu, Provost and senior vice president of academic affairs and student success, Lehman College of The City University of New York
June 28, 2022
Episode 22 - Higher Education Collaborations: Innovation in Opportunity
Laura Latta, Executive Director, Tulsa Higher Education Consortium
July 5, 2022
Episode 23- Influential Guides
John Whiteley, Professor of Social Ecology, University Of California -Irvine
July 12, 2022
Episode 24- The Asset Mindset
Tina Gridiron, Vice President, ACT’s Center for Equity in Learning
July 19, 2022
Episode 25 - The Transfer Bias
Janet Marling, Executive Director, NISTS, University of North Georgia
July 26, 2022
Episode 26 - Pioneering Innovation
Lou Albert, Professor of Practice, Division of Educational Leadership and Innovation, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, Arizona State University
August 2, 2022
Episode 27- Innovation into Action
David Brightman, Senior Editor, Stylus Publishing
August 9, 2022
Episode 28- Critical Challenges in Postsecondary Education
Arthur Levine, President Emeritus and Senior Fellow, The Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation
August 16, 2022
Episode 29 - Funding Social Justice
William F.L. Moses, Managing Director, Kresge
August 23, 2022
Episode 30- Transforming Private Colleges
Hope Williams, President, North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU)
August 30, 2022
Episode 31- Leading Governing Boards
Henry Stoever, President, Association of Governing Boards of Colleges and Universities
September 6, 2022
Episode 32 - Imagining a Better Future
Brandon Smith, Associate Vice President, Gardner Institute
September 13, 2022
Episode 33- Becoming a Student-Ready College
Nicole McDonald, Assistant Vice Provost, Student Success, University of Houston
September 20, 2022
Episode 34- A Path Forward
Dan Greenstein, Chancellor, Pennsylvania’s State System Higher Education
September 27, 2022
Episode 35- The Third Space
Emily McIntosh, Director of Learning, Teaching and Student Experience at Middlesex University, London, UK
October 4, 2022
Episode 36- Global Perspective of Student Success
Barry O'Connor, President Emeritus, Cork Institute of Technology, Cork, Ireland
October 11, 2022
Episode 37- Promoting Student Persistence
Vincent Tinto, Distinguished University Professor Emeritus, Syracuse University
October 18, 2022
Episode 38- Student Employability
Phillip Gardner, Founding Director of the Michigan State University Collegiate Employment Institute, Michigan State University
November 1, 2022
Episode 40- Democracy in Higher Education
Jamie Merisotis, President and CEO, Lumina Foundation
November 8, 2022
Episode 41- Relationship-Rich Education
Isis Artze- Vega, College Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Valencia College
November 15, 2022
Episode 42- Deliberative Innovation
Merrick Furst, Distinguished Professor, Georgia Tech
November 25, 2022
Episode 44- Student Success in South Africa
Nthabiseng Ogude, Vice-President, Pan African University and Acting Director, University of Pretoria Pre-University Academy
December 6, 2022
Episode 45- Responsive Design in Education
Aaron Brower, Vice Provost, University of Wisconsin- Extended Campus
December 13, 2022
Episode 46- Advising for Success
Victoria McGillin, Vice-President, Gardner Institute
January 10, 2023
Episode 47- Rediscovery and Reflection
Kurt Ewen, Vice-Chancellor Strategic, Planning and Institutional Effectiveness/Chief of Staff, Houston Community College
January 17, 2023
Episode 48- Lifelong Mentorship
James Anderson, Former Chancellor and Professor of Psychology, Fayetteville State University (UNC)
January 24, 2023
Episode 49- Engaging American History
Ed Ayers, Executive Director of New American History and President Emeritus of University of Richmond
January 31, 2023
Episode 50- Innovative Tools in Higher Education
George Kuh, Chancellor's Professor Emeritus, Indiana University
February 7, 2023
Episode 51- An Interview with John Gardner
John Gardner, Founder and Executive Chair, Gardner Institute
February 14, 2023
Episode 52- Passion and a Plan
Catherine Andersen, Interim Provost, University of Baltimore
February 21, 2023
Episode 53- Transfer Advocacy
Rusty Monhollon, President and Executive Director, South Carolina Commission on Higher Education
February 28, 2023
Episode 54- Data for Change
Tim Renick, Executive Director, National Institute for Student Success, Georgia State University
March 7, 2023
Episode 55- Engaging Academic Support
Amanda Haney-Cech, Director of the Academic Resource Center, Marietta College
March 14, 2023
Episode 56- Cultivating Student Agency
Nancy Cable, Chancellor Emerita University of North Carolina Asheville, and Executive Director of The William R. Kenan Jr. Charitable Trust,
March 21, 2023
Episode 57- Yes to Innovation
Jim Hundrieser, Vice President, Consulting and Business Development, National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO)
March 28, 2023
Episode 58- Establishing Campus Culture
Dennis Pruitt, Vice President for Student Affairs and Vice Provost, University of South Carolina
April 4, 2023
Episode 59- Innovating for Native Students
Diane Reyna, Retired Instructor, Institute of American Indian Arts
April 11, 2023
Episode 60- Law and Liberal Arts
Michael Moffitt, Philip H. Knight Chair in Law, Faculty-in-Residence, Clark Honors College, University of Oregon
April 18, 2023
Episode 61- Innovations in Storytelling
Bill Goodykoontz, Media Critic, The Arizona Republic and USA Today Network and Adjunct Instructor, Arizona State University
April 25, 2023
Episode 62- Becoming the Example
Rolundus Rice, Chief Operating Officer Tuskegee University
May 2, 2023
Episode 63- Defining and Framing Higher Education
Thomas Parham, President, California State University, Dominguez Hills
May 9, 2023
Episode 64- The Postsecondary Value Commission
Jamey Rorison, Senior Program Officer, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
May 16, 2023
Episode 65- The Student Learning Imperative
Charles Schroeder, Former Vice Chancellor and Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, University of Missouri-Columbia
May 23, 2023
Episode 66- Equity in the Graduate Student Experience
Steve Desir, Director of Professional Learning & Development, University of Southern California
June 6, 2023
Episode 68- Student Success in Portugal
Manuel João Costa, Associate Professor and Pro-Rector for Educational Innovation and Student Affairs, University of Minho
June 13, 2023
Episode 69- The Community College Promise
Josh Wyner, Vice President, The Aspen Institute and Executive Director, The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program
June 27, 2023
Episode 71- Effective Teaching
Rebecca Mushtare, Associate Dean of Graduate Studies, SUNY Oswego
John Kane, Professor of Economics/ Director of the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, SUNY Oswego
July 25, 2023
Episode 74- Improvisation and Innovation
Laurie A. Carter, President, Lawrence University
Future Guests:
Podcast Audience:
College and University faculty, staff, administrators, leaders, and trustees from all sectors of higher education: two-year, four-year, private, public, not-for-profit, for-profit.
Foundation program officers
Accreditors who certify higher education quality and compliance, regionally, nationally, by discipline, by profession
Anyone who cares about equitable outcomes for students in higher education
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The views and opinions of the speakers in the podcast do not necessarily reflect those of the Gardner Institute.
Office Hours with John Gardner is produced by the John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education.
Executive Producer: Ethan Campbell
Voice Over Work: Kharynton Allen
Podcast Team consists of:
John Gardner, Founder, and Executive Chair, Gardner Institue
Casey Green, Founding Director, The Campus Computing Project
Monica Flippin Wynn, Senior Assistant Vice President, Gardner Insitute
Brandon Smith, Assistant Vice President, Gardner Institue
Katie Locke, Director of Marketing and Communication, Gardner Institute
Brittany Connor, Assistant Director of Marketing and Communication, Gardner Institute