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Illumination by Modern Campus

A higher education podcast focused on the transformation of the higher ed landscape. Speaking with college and university leaders, this podcast talks about the trends, ideas and opportunities that are shaping the future of higher education, and provides best practices and advice that leaders can apply to their own institutions. 

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  1. 267

    Carmin Chan (Northern Arizona University) on Designing Online Education Around the Whole Learner

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Carmin Chan to discuss how institutions can use personalized, proactive support to better serve online learners and connect their educational experiences to career goals.

  2. 266

    Tom Morgan (Clark University) on Why Authenticity Wins in Student Recruitment

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Tom Morgan to discuss how authentic, personalized recruitment experiences and career-connected learning help students feel seen, explore their goals, and make more confident enrollment decisions.

  3. 265

    Amy Stevens (University of Maryland Global Campus) on Creating Curriculum That Keeps Pace With Change

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Amy Stevens to discuss how institutions can create more flexible, workforce-aligned academic programs and build lifelong learning relationships that help learners continually develop skills throughout their careers.

  4. 264

    Vanessa Marquez-Kramme (New York University) on Rethinking the Higher Ed Marketing Playbook

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Vanessa Marquez-Kramme to discuss how higher education marketers can make complex research and innovation more human and meaningful and rethink traditional storytelling to better demonstrate institutional value and relevance.

  5. 263

    Carrie Phillips (University of Arkansas at Little Rock) on The Two Degrees of Change Approach to Leading Higher Ed Forward

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Carrie Phillips to discuss how institutions can build a culture that embraces continuous change and how leaders can prepare today to act quickly when new opportunities emerge.

  6. 262

    Michelle Aarons (CAUCE & York University) on The Next Chapter for Continuing Education in Canada

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Michelle Aarons to discuss the evolving role of continuing education in workforce development within Canada and the importance of stronger partnerships between higher education, employers, and communities to build a lifelong learning ecosystem.

  7. 261

    Darren Cooke (University of California Berkeley) on Building Innovation Through Simplicity

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Darren Cooke to discuss how universities can build collaborative innovation ecosystems and translate research into meaningful real-world impact.

  8. 260

    Heather Pritchard (Muskingum University) on Modernizing Curriculum for Changing Learner Needs

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Heather Pritchard to discuss how institutions can build more flexible, learner-centered pathways through technology, streamlined curriculum processes, and cross-campus collaboration.

  9. 259

    Marriel Hardy (Coahoma Community College) on The Connection That Outlasts Graduation

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Marriel Hardy to discuss how community colleges can build lifelong relationships through a culture of belonging and the power of authentic storytelling.

  10. 258

    Suze Guillaume (Miami Dade College) on Personalized Engagement That Matters

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Suze Guillaume to discuss how trust-based advising strengthens student success and how institutions can balance technology with meaningful human connections to create more personalized student experiences.

  11. 257

    Laura Skandera Trombley (Southwestern University) on The Liberal Arts Advantage in a Changing World

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Laura Skandera Trombley to discuss how liberal arts institutions can foster lifelong learning and student belonging while preparing learners for evolving workforce demands.

  12. 256

    Frank Shushok (Roanoke College) on Why Higher Education Needs More On-Ramps and Off-Ramps

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Frank Shushok to discuss how institutions can create seamless on-ramps, off-ramps and return pathways that allow learners to enter, pause and re-engage with education as their personal, professional and financial circumstances evolve.

  13. 255

    Edwin Blanton (The University of Texas at San Antonio) on The Road From Classroom to Career

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Edwin Blanton to discuss how institutions can design education around career outcomes and embed experiential learning throughout the learner journey.

  14. 254

    Maddie Ludt (Mississippi State University) on The Partnership Playbook for Modern Higher Ed

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Maddie Ludt to discuss how institutions can transform partnership engagement into a scalable, data-driven strategy while creating connected learner-to-earner pathways that support enrollment, retention and lifelong learning.

  15. 253

    Steven Murphy (Ontario Tech University) on Going From Education Provider to Workforce Ecosystem Partner

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Steven Murphy to discuss how cross-institution collaboration and industry-aligned partnerships can transform workforce development and better align talent pipelines with evolving labor market demands.

  16. 252

    John Woods (University of Phoenix) on Turning Continuous Learning into a Strategic Advantage

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by John Woods to discuss how institutions can transition to continuous lifelong learning models and overcome leadership barriers to align education with workforce needs.

  17. 251

    Bruce Etter (UPCEA) on The Shift Toward Continuous Innovation in Higher Ed

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Bruce Etter to discuss the shift from reactive to continuous institutional change and the growing role of mastery-based learning in redefining how value is measured in higher education. 

  18. 250

    Zach Dane (NYC Department of Education) on What K 12 Teaches Us About the Future of Student Experience

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Zach Dane to discuss the growing expectation for personalized learning shaped in K 12 and the need for higher education to better align pathways to real-world outcomes and career readiness.

  19. 249

    Janet Spriggs (Forsyth Technical Community College) on Building Student Ready Institutions for a Changing World

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Janet Spriggs to discuss how institutions can remove systemic barriers to better support students and how aligning programs with workforce needs can drive equitable outcomes and long-term success.

  20. 248

    Errin Heyman (National University) on Confusion to Connection in Credentialing

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Errin Heyman to discuss the breakdown of today’s credentialing system and the need for connected, outcome-driven pathways that align education with workforce value.

  21. 247

    Yousif Asfour (American University of Beirut) on Alignment Drives Meaningful Transformation

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Yousif Asfour to discuss how institutional alignment and mindset shifts enable meaningful digital transformation that improves the end-to-end student experience.

  22. 246

    John Rainone (Mountain Gateway Community College) on The Shift to Student Centered Institutional Design

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by John Rainone to discuss how community colleges can redesign systems to remove barriers for students while building strategic employer partnerships that create clear pathways to workforce success.

  23. 245

    Eric Morris (American Public University System) on Transforming the End to End Learner Experience

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Eric Morris to discuss how institutions can reduce friction in the enrollment process while building deeper, long-term relationships that improve student retention and success.

  24. 244

    Phil Hill (On EdTech Newsletter) on When Program Viability Becomes Measurable

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Phil Hill to discuss the demographic cliff and new federal ROI regulations driving earnings-based program evaluation, and the leadership, data infrastructure and change management needed to respond effectively.

  25. 243

    Kristi Flack (Northeast Iowa Community College) on Tracking What Truly Matters in Student Success

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Kristi Flack to discuss the shift from tracking grades to tracking career outcomes and the operational systems required to support Workforce Pell learners from enrollment through employment. 

  26. 242

    Jess Lambrecht (University of Wisconsin Green Bay) on Age Friendly Higher Education as a Growth Strategy

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Jess Lambrecht to discuss how age friendly designation turns lifelong learning into a growth strategy and what institutions must change to support multi generational learners.

  27. 241

    Keith Paul (BrandSocket) on Aligning Marketing Strategy with Workforce Pell

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Keith Paul to discuss how institutions can leverage Workforce Pell as both a funding driver and marketing advantage to position short-term credentials and apprenticeships as trusted pathways to lasting career mobility.

  28. 240

    Christopher Davis and Tonya Troka (Cleary University) on Rethinking the Academic Value Chain

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Chris Davis and Tonya Troka to discuss how data-informed transfer and prior learning strategies expand learner mobility while preserving academic rigor and credential value.

  29. 239

    Joshua Chovanec (Louisiana Tech University) on Breaking the Myth of Slow-Moving Higher Education

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Joshua Chovanec to discuss how the long-standing perception of higher education as slow-moving masks the real drivers of change, and how intentional accountability turns complexity into momentum.

  30. 238

    Catherine Chandler-Crichlow (University of Toronto) on Rethinking Learning Pathways for Long-Term Value

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Catherine Chandler-Crichlow to discuss how institutions design stackable, flexible learning pathways while balancing learner needs with long-term institutional sustainability.

  31. 237

    Nicole Kempton (Imperial College London) on The Power of Global Alumni Ecosystems

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Nicole Kempton to discuss how global alumni networks strengthen career pathways and accelerate innovation through mentorship, industry collaboration, and applied learning

  32. 236

    Michael Avaltroni (Fairleigh Dickinson University) on Education Without Endpoints

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Michael Avaltroni to discuss the shift from time-bound degrees to lifelong learning ecosystems and the integration of flexible, career-aligned pathways that meet learners where they are.

  33. 235

    Leaders on How Higher Ed is at an Inflection Point

    On today's episode, leaders at the Modern Campus User Conference, discuss changes across the student lifecycle. This episode highlights the priorities, pressures and opportunities shaping how institutions serve modern learners.

  34. 234

    Meg O'Grady (National University) on Empowering Service Members Through Personalized Learning

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Meg O’Grady to discuss how authentic collaboration with employers shapes responsive program design while examining how microcredentials can evolve into stackable pathways that support long-term career mobility.

  35. 233

    Jo-Anne Clarke (University of Victoria) on Evolving Higher Education into a Lifelong Workforce Partner

    On this episode, Jo-Anne Clarke, Dean of the Division of Continuing Studies at the University of Victoria, discusses how authentic collaboration with employers shapes responsive program design while examining how microcredentials can evolve into stackable pathways that support long-term career mobility.

  36. 232

    Andrew Potter (University of Georgia) on Aligning Academic Pathways with Workforce Realities

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Andrew Potter to discuss  the need to embed real industry experiences into academic programs and the urgency of building a skills based learning ecosystem that keeps pace with rapid technological change.

  37. 231

    Jay Roberts (Warren Wilson College) on Reimagining Engagement with Experiential Learning

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Jay Roberts to discuss the role of experiential learning in creating relevance for students and the importance of collaborative environments that build belonging.

  38. 230

    Julia Denholm (Simon Fraser University) on Unlearning, Relearning, and Rebuilding in Higher Education

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Julia Denholm to discuss the shift from stated commitments to embodied practice and the importance of learning spaces that embrace discomfort as part of growth 

  39. 229

    Denise Jorgens (The University of Chicago) on Building Spaces That Inspire Shared Humanity

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Denise Jorgens to discuss how intentional community design strengthens global citizenship and how shared intercultural experiences sustain belonging across cultures and generations.

  40. 228

    Lisa Rochman (MacEwan University) on The Engine Behind Nimble Continuing Education

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Lisa Rochman to discuss how purpose-driven innovation and intelligent systems enable continuing education to stay agile and aligned with evolving learner and employer needs.

  41. 227

    Gregory Balmir (Florida Atlantic University) on How Inclusive Messaging Builds Belonging and Engagement

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Greg Balmir to discuss the importance of intentional inclusive language in student communication and how data-driven insights can transform messaging strategies in higher education.

  42. 226

    Christie Schultz (University of Regina) on Expanding Access Through Flexible Learning

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Christie Schultz to discuss how flexibility serves as a bridge to access in higher education and the role continuing education plays in supporting lifelong learning.

  43. 225

    Devin Purgason (Forsyth Technical Community College) on Why Enrollment is Just the Beginning of the Student Experience

    On this episode, Devin Purgason, Associate Vice President of Student Experience, Marketing and Outreach, Forsyth Technical Community College, discusses how enrollment can become the start of a lifelong student journey and how technology removes friction to meet modern expectations. 

  44. 224

    Greg Pillar (Gardner-Webb University) on Designing the Hidden Curriculum Out of Higher Ed

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Greg Pillar to discuss how clear, consistent communication and intentionally designed processes remove hidden barriers and strengthen student trust and belonging.

  45. 223

    Jill Loop (PennWest California) on Turning First Steps Into Lifelong Success for Every Learner

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Jill Loop to discuss how clearly defined next steps help admitted students feel supported and how personalized communication methods like texting strengthen engagement.

  46. 222

    Carola Weil (McGill University) on Addressing Canada’s Skills Gap with Innovative Learning Models

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Carola Weil to discuss the mutual value exchange between continuing education and corporate partners, and the cultural, structural, and market challenges that complicate collaboration.

  47. 221

    Darren Cooke (University of California Berkeley) on Going From Campus to Career with an Entrepreneurial Mindset

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Darren Cooke to discuss how entrepreneurship programs drive measurable ROI and why every student benefits from adopting an entrepreneurial mindset.

  48. 220

    Amrit Ahluwalia (Western University) on Building Systems of Belonging for Lifelong Learners

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Amrit Ahluwalia to discuss the critical shift from access to belonging and the redesign of orientation for adult learners.

  49. 219

    Suze Guillaume (Miami Dade College) on Creating a Campus Culture of Connection and Support

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Suze Guillaume to discuss the impact of early trust-building during orientation and the importance of humanizing communication to improve long-term student engagement.

  50. 218

    Kassie Burkholder (NAIT) on Building a Smarter Future Through Digital Transformation

    On today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Kassie Burkholder to discuss the role of continuing education divisions in driving digital transformation through agility and labor market alignment, and the institutional barriers that hinder innovation across higher education.

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A higher education podcast focused on the transformation of the higher ed landscape. Speaking with college and university leaders, this podcast talks about the trends, ideas and opportunities that are shaping the future of higher education, and provides best practices and advice that leaders can apply to their own institutions.

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