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LabChats

Summary: We’re bringing technology and higher ed leaders into the spotlight as we chat about all things higher ed tech. Sponsored by LabStats, the market-leading tool for monitoring and reporting on campus computer usage in higher education.

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 S2:E2 William Bork: Cooperating Across Universities for Student Success (Part 2) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:23:43

Continued conversation with William Bork who shares his experience with SEISMIC–a new way to approach foundational STEM courses. William discusses how multiple universities share data to better understand how decisions may affect student success metrics. Learn more: www.seismicproject.org

 S2:E1 William Bork - Consolidating Data Across Campuses (Part 1) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:19:19

We're kicking off Season 2 with William Bork who shares his experience with SEISMIC–a new way to approach foundational STEM courses. William talks about collecting data across multiple universities and the complexity of consolidating data from non-uniform data streams. This is part one of a two part series. Learn more: www.seismicproject.org 

 S1:E33 Season 1 recap. We will be back in mid-November with season 2! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:06:38

Episode 33 is a recap of some of the conversations we were able to have in season 1 of LabChats.  We look forward to returning in mid-November with season 2!

 S1:E32 What LabStats data is used for. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:21:59

In this episode of LabChats, we cover various things that can be done with data collected by LabStats customers.  We discuss hardware, software, student success, student satisfaction and how things have changed in the pandemic.  

 S1:E31 Christian Hayes: How a homegrown solution became a market-leading product. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:29:41

Christian Hayes joins LabChats to share the story of what prompted him to put together a homegrown solution to collect computer usage data and how he needed to completely redesign it to eventually evolve into what LabStats is today. 

 S1:E30 Alex Collins - The evolution of 3-D printing | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:34:54

Alex Collins shares the evolution of 3-D printing from the first printer he built in his home to what options are available on the market today.

 S1:E29 Michael Horn - Motivations for Choosing a College | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:31:34

Michael Horn discusses the 5 general motivations used by students when picking a college or university.  Which ones can the schools use to increase enrollment and provide better value to their students?

 S1:E28 Ben Hambelton - Skunkworks Part 2 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:30:22

We finish the conversation with Ben Hambelton sharing his experiences around working outside of normal channels to drive the progress of IT resources on campus.  We pick up on how to build adoption for new IT initiatives on campus.

 S1:E27 Ben Hambelton - Skunkworks of IT Part 1 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:29:09

Ben Hambleton, from Skunkworks of IT, joins us to talk about the evolution of IT from the 1970's to 2010's and how improving tech was used to improve teaching. Part 1 of a 2 part interview.

 S1:E26 Suddenly Online | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:22:37

Suddenly Online is an article outlining a study of 1,008 college students' experience beginning a semester onsite and finishing it online. What challenges did they face and how did they rate the experience? https://digitalpromise.org/suddenlyonline

 S1:E25 LabChats in Review | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:36:15

We revisit conversations with Ray Pastore, Joe Way, Joe May, Angela Neria, Missy Borter, Troy Taysom, and Andrew Comrie with clips from prior episodes.

 S1:E24 Adam Durfee - Bridging theory and practical application | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:30:39

Adam Durfee has founded and built a program using students to run a marketing agency hired by well-known businesses looking for a fresh perspective.  The results? 100% job placement, a self-funded program, and plans for growth in the future.

 S1:E23 Dr. Joe May - Enrolling in a job vs. enrolling in school | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:33:50

As Chancellor of Dallas College Dr. Joe May is a driving force behind bridging the gap between employer needs and training programs that connect the dots to create a pathway to a career.  We also discuss why consolidating seven campuses into one institution was a necessary move.

 S1:E22 Andrew Comrie - University budgets demystified | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:33:21

Andrew Comrie joins to discuss university budgets and what budgetary constraints are along with some of the common misconceptions about the flow of money on campus.  To read his book, you can download it for free.  https://www.openbookpublishers.com/product/1293

 S1:E21 Sky Kauweloa - Hosting eSports Competitions | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:30:44

Sky Kauweloa joins us to discuss hosting an on-site Overwatch competition at the University of Hawaii, and talks about how eSports is becoming part of the culture on college campuses. 

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