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EPISODE · Sep 8, 2025 · 39 MIN

Schooled in Collaboration: The Power of Student-Teacher Partnerships in Podcasting

from Continuing Studies: Higher Ed Podcasting · host Jennifer-Lee Gunson & Neil McPhedran. HigherEdPods.com. Podium Podcast Co.

A student-teacher collaboration driving a podcast that answers real college questions and empowers students and families.Dr. Catherine Ross, professor of English at the University of Texas at Tyler and host of Ask Dr. Ross, shares her journey into podcasting and how she uses it to demystify higher education for students and parents alike. Alongside her co-host and producer, Ashley Worley, Dr. Ross tackles pressing questions about preparing for college, avoiding debt, and thriving academically while challenging common misconceptions about university life. They discuss the evolving role of podcasting in education, the power of storytelling to bridge gaps between high schools and universities, and the balance between embracing technology like AI and preserving essential writing skills. With insights on collaboration, mentorship, and the growing opportunities podcasting creates for students, this conversation offers both inspiration and practical takeaways for educators, learners, and aspiring podcasters.Episode Links:Catherine Ross Catherine Ross | LinkedInAshley Worley | LinkedIn Ask Dr. Ross Podcast - YouTube Connect with UsShare Feedback & Ask Questions: [email protected] More: Continuing Studies PodcastFollow: Continuing Studies LinkedIn PageJoin LinkedIn Group: University Podcasters NetworkConnect w/ Jen: LinkedIn or  [email protected] Connect w/ Neil:  LinkedIn or [email protected]:  @namcphedran / @podiumpodcastcoYoutubeHigherEdPodsChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (04:51) - Launching Ask Dr. Ross (07:04) - Ashley’s Role & Student Involvement (08:12) - Podcasting for Student Opportunities (10:17) - Breaking Down College Misconceptions (13:29) - Changing Majors & Discovering New Paths (16:22) - Why Podcasting Works for Education (19:13) - AI in Education (24:19) - Structuring Episodes Around Questions (26:04) - Homeschooling & College Prep (28:55) - Expanding Podcasting Across the University (31:28) - The Value of Student Podcast Roles (34:55) - Leveraging YouTube for Podcast Growth (36:29) - Conclusion

A student-teacher collaboration driving a podcast that answers real college questions and empowers students and families.Dr. Catherine Ross, professor of English at the University of Texas at Tyler and host of Ask Dr. Ross, shares her journey into podcasting and how she uses it to demystify higher education for students and parents alike. Alongside her co-host and producer, Ashley Worley, Dr. Ross tackles pressing questions about preparing for college, avoiding debt, and thriving academically while challenging common misconceptions about university life. They discuss the evolving role of podcasting in education, the power of storytelling to bridge gaps between high schools and universities, and the balance between embracing technology like AI and preserving essential writing skills. With insights on collaboration, mentorship, and the growing opportunities podcasting creates for students, this conversation offers both inspiration and practical takeaways for educators, learners, and aspiring podcasters.Episode Links:Catherine Ross Catherine Ross | LinkedInAshley Worley | LinkedIn Ask Dr. Ross Podcast - YouTube Connect with UsShare Feedback & Ask Questions: [email protected] More: Continuing Studies PodcastFollow: Continuing Studies LinkedIn PageJoin LinkedIn Group: University Podcasters NetworkConnect w/ Jen: LinkedIn or  [email protected] Connect w/ Neil:  LinkedIn or [email protected]:  @namcphedran / @podiumpodcastcoYoutubeHigherEdPodsChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (04:51) - Launching Ask Dr. Ross (07:04) - Ashley’s Role & Student Involvement (08:12) - Podcasting for Student Opportunities (10:17) - Breaking Down College Misconceptions (13:29) - Changing Majors & Discovering New Paths (16:22) - Why Podcasting Works for Education (19:13) - AI in Education (24:19) - Structuring Episodes Around Questions (26:04) - Homeschooling & College Prep (28:55) - Expanding Podcasting Across the University (31:28) - The Value of Student Podcast Roles (34:55) - Leveraging YouTube for Podcast Growth (36:29) - Conclusion

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