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    Change is coming to higher education like a freight train, but transforming higher education is challenging, full of risks and opportunities for educators, students, workers, and employers, alike. Big Beacon Radio, Transforming Higher Education, with Dave Goldberg, helps you explore and understand the latest news and views. Hear about the latest innovations from cutting edge innovators as higher education remakes itself, in the United States and around the globe. Join Dave as he speaks with top guests, innovators, thought leaders, and movers and shakers, on an equal footing from his own experiences as a higher education transformation pioneer. Transforming higher education is complex, and the world of higher education is changing quickly. Stay on top.
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    Episodes (106)

    The Next Generation of STEM : An Interview with Al Bunshaft

    The Next Generation of STEM : An Interview with Al Bunshaft
    In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Al Bunshaft, Senior Vice President of Dassault Systèmes’ Americas Corporation, former global vice president of IBM PLM, and a leading voice in corporate citizenship and STEM initiatives. Join Al and Dave as they explore why Dassault has chosen to focus on STEM education, delve into the concept of STEM 2.0 which emphasizes experiential learning and educator partnerships, and discuss the launch of the Dassault Systèmes Foundation, dedicated to transforming the future of education and research by harnessing the powerful learning and discovery capabilities of 3D technology and virtual universes.
    Big Beacon Radio
    en-usMay 01, 2017
    education
    business
    talk
    internet
    higher education

    Designing for Collaboration: An Interview with Alexandra Coso Strong

    Designing for Collaboration: An Interview with Alexandra Coso Strong
    In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Alexandra Coso Strong, assistant professor of systems design and engineering at Olin College of Engineering. Alexandra is currently co-designing/co-teaching a brand new Educational Design Studio course this semester that integrates systems thinking with educational theory/research and design. Join Alexandra and Dave as they explore faculty agency as it relates to educational change, delve into Olin's Educational Design Studio course, and discuss how to better prepare students for a collaborative design work environment.
    Big Beacon Radio
    en-usApril 24, 2017
    education
    business
    talk
    internet
    higher education

    Inspiring Transformational Leaders: An Interview with Kate Ebner

    Inspiring Transformational Leaders: An Interview with Kate Ebner
    In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Kate Ebner, renowned leadership coach, Founding Director of the Institute for Transformational Leadership at Georgetown University, and Founder of The Nebo Company, a leadership consultancy based in Washington, D.C. Kate specializes not only in how to create, live and lead from vision, but also how to make it real through effective implementation. Join Kate and Dave as they explore how leadership coaching can aid in educational transformation, and speak about Kate's firsthand experience in envisioning, leading and implementing major change while serving as a dean at Middlebury College.
    Big Beacon Radio
    en-usApril 17, 2017
    education
    business
    talk
    coaching
    internet

    The Importance of Mindset: An Interview with Olin College President Richard K. Miller

    The Importance of Mindset: An Interview with Olin College President Richard K. Miller
    In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Richard K. Miller, President of the Olin College of Engineering and recipient of the 2017 Brock International Prize in Education Laureate for his contributions to the reinvention of engineering education in the 21st century. Join Rick and Dave as they explore Olin's unique approach to engineering education and examine the importance of higher ed embracing the responsibility of shaping the mindset of graduates in addition to providing essential knowledge and skills.
    Big Beacon Radio
    en-usApril 10, 2017
    education
    business
    talk
    mindset
    internet

    Exploring Service Science and Cognitive Systems: An Interview with Jim Spohrer

    Exploring Service Science and Cognitive Systems: An Interview with Jim Spohrer
    In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Jim Spohrer, Director of Cognitive OpenTech, former Director of IBM Global University Programs and IBM’s Cognitive Systems Institute Group, and co-founder of IBM’s first Service Research group. Throughout his career, Jim has led the development of a new science of service systems, often known as service science, management and engineering. Join Jim and Dave as they explore service science, discuss how to better understand cognitive systems, and delve into how to build them, understand them, and work with these systems in the world of higher ed.
    Big Beacon Radio
    en-usApril 03, 2017
    education
    business
    talk
    ibm
    internet

    21st Century Liberal Arts: An Interview with Connecticut College President Katherine Bergeron

    21st Century Liberal Arts: An Interview with Connecticut College President Katherine Bergeron
    In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Katherine Bergeron, president of Connecticut College. Since taking up the presidency in January 2014, Katherine has initiated and carried through a massive college-wide curriculum overhaul designed to update the liberal arts for the complexities of the 21st century. Join Katherine and Dave as they discuss Connecticut's Connections curriculum, how they got the curriculum off the ground, the impact on students and faculty, as well as Katherine's global vision for the liberal arts.
    Big Beacon Radio
    en-usMarch 27, 2017
    education
    business
    talk
    internet
    higher education

    Crafting Your Narrative: An Interview with Olin College's Jonathan Adler

    Crafting Your Narrative: An Interview with Olin College's Jonathan Adler
    In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Jonathan Adler, Associate Professor of Psychology at the Olin College of Engineering, who specializes in identity development in adulthood and the relationships between identity and psychological well-being. College is a period of immense identity development for many people and as Olin’s President, Rick Miller, often says, undergraduate engineering programs need to produce people with particular mindsets, not just people who know certain content. Join Jonathan and Dave as they chat about personal identity, how it develops over time, and the importance of shaping that narrative during the formative college years.
    Big Beacon Radio
    en-usMarch 20, 2017
    education
    business
    talk
    internet
    higher education

    Higher Ed Transformation Down Under: An Interview with David Wright

    Higher Ed Transformation Down Under: An Interview with David Wright
    In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by David Wright, Managing Director of Australia's Higher Education Consulting Group and Executive Chairman of the Global Access Project, a social enterprise bringing together leading international specialists to help the higher ed sector provide students with a disability access to the full learning experience. Join David and Dave to discuss the challenges facing higher ed transformation in Australia, and explore how the strategies used in the Global Access Project can apply to all areas of learning.
    Big Beacon Radio
    en-usMarch 13, 2017
    education
    business
    talk
    internet
    higher education

    The Future of A.I. Coaching and Collaboration: An Interview with John Abele

    The Future of A.I. Coaching and Collaboration: An Interview with John Abele
    In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by John Abele, founder of The Kingbridge Centre and Institute of Toronto. Kingbridge is an innovative learning and meeting space where leaders and their teams can come to leverage the collective intelligence of their people. Join John and Dave as they delve into John's background in collaborative technology, explore how Kingbridge uses both human and artificial intelligence-aided coaching to inspire, and discuss what collaboration looks like in the digital age.
    Big Beacon Radio
    en-usMarch 06, 2017
    education
    business
    talk
    internet
    higher education

    A New Approach to Entrepreneurship: An Interview with Olin College's Lawrence Neeley

    A New Approach to Entrepreneurship: An Interview with Olin College's Lawrence Neeley
    In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Dr. Lawrence Neeley, Assistant Professor of Design and Entrepreneurship at Olin College. Join Lawrence and Dave to highlight the entrepreneurial approach of Olin's program, discuss how the course, Products and Markets, is structured differently than traditional entrepreneurship courses, and explore the difference between projects and experiments when educating young innovators.
    Big Beacon Radio
    en-usFebruary 27, 2017
    education
    business
    talk
    internet
    higher education

    Creating Project-Ready Engineers: An Interview with James Madison University's Kurt Paterson

    Creating Project-Ready Engineers: An Interview with James Madison University's Kurt Paterson
    In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Kurt Paterson, head of the engineering department at James Madison University. Join Kurt and Dave to explore James Madison's program, discuss the importance JMU places on getting students involved in projects early in their academic career, and delve into how JMU allows students to customize their learning and projects in a focused area of interest.
    Big Beacon Radio
    en-usFebruary 20, 2017
    education
    business
    talk
    internet
    higher education

    Incubators for Change: A Look Back at iFoundry with Karen Hyman

    Incubators for Change: A Look Back at iFoundry with Karen Hyman
    In this episode, host Dave Goldberg hops back in the time machine with former University of Illinois colleague, Karen Hyman, to discuss their work with the Illinois Foundry for Innovation in Engineering Education (iFoundry). Join Karen and Dave to recount the iFoundry story, explore what worked, what they learned, what the students took away, and what other programs can learn from an incubator like iFoundry.
    Big Beacon Radio
    en-usFebruary 13, 2017
    education
    business
    talk
    change
    internet

    Interdisciplinary Engineering and the Importance of Leadership: An Interview with University of Guelph's John Donald

    Interdisciplinary Engineering and the Importance of Leadership: An Interview with University of Guelph's John Donald
    In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by John Donald, Associate Professor and Graduate Attributes Coordinator of the School of Engineering at University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada. Join John and Dave to explore the interdisciplinary nature of Guelph's program, discuss the importance of students engaging in complementary studies along with their engineering courses, and delve into Guelph's graduate course on Engineering Leadership.
    Big Beacon Radio
    en-usFebruary 06, 2017
    education
    business
    talk
    internet
    higher education

    21st Century Medical Education: Penn State's University Park Regional Campus

    21st Century Medical Education: Penn State's University Park Regional Campus
    It's not only engineering education that's trying to adapt and create well-rounded 21st century students. Medical schools like Penn State College of Medicine's University Park Regional Campus are working to create an innovative curriculum to educate the doctors of the future. In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by University Park professor Mark B. Stephens, MD, and Medical Student Design Partners—Tom Laux and Jason Spicher. Join Mark, Tom, Jason, and Dave for a discussion of University Park's program, explore the role that students have in shaping their curriculum, and discover what engineering education can learn from medical schools.
    Big Beacon Radio
    en-usJanuary 30, 2017
    education
    business
    talk
    internet
    higher education

    A Holistic Approach to Engineering Education: An Interview with UTEC's Melanie Cornejo

    A Holistic Approach to Engineering Education: An Interview with UTEC's Melanie Cornejo
    In this episode, host Dave Goldberg welcomes Peru's Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología (UTEC) Provost, Melanie Cornejo. After opening its doors in 2012, UTEC and is graduating their first class this year. UTEC's mission includes the creation of local-global change leaders, learning to learn, and instilling joy and love of learning by taking a more holistic approach to engineering education. Join Melanie and Dave as they delve into the challenges and advantages of starting a new engineering school and explore UTEC's goals going forward.
    Big Beacon Radio
    en-usJanuary 23, 2017
    education
    business
    talk
    internet
    higher education

    Structured Collaboration in Language and Education: An Interview with Lorena A. Barba

    Structured Collaboration in Language and Education: An Interview with Lorena A. Barba
    In this episode, host Dave Goldberg welcomes Associate Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the George Washington University, Lorena A. Barba. Join Lorena and Dave as they delve into how computational thinking can be applied to education, discuss the use of technology for educational sharing of materials, curriculum, and practices, and explore their connections to Fernando Flores and his work on speech acts.
    Big Beacon Radio
    en-usJanuary 16, 2017
    education
    business
    talk
    internet
    higher education

    Changing the Method: An Interview with Robert J. Caveney

    Changing the Method: An Interview with Robert J. Caveney
    In this episode, host Dave Goldberg welcomes author, founder of schoolio.org, and inventor of the I‑o method—Robert J. Caveney. Join Robert and Dave for a discussion of Robert's books, SCHOOLING For Readiness And Drive and the forthcoming Methods for Working Together, and explore the importance of changing the method to create effective change in the world of K12 education.
    Big Beacon Radio
    en-usJanuary 09, 2017
    education
    business
    talk
    internet
    higher education

    Language and the Pursuit of Happiness: An Interview with Chalmers Brothers

    Language and the Pursuit of Happiness: An Interview with Chalmers Brothers
    In this episode, host Dave Goldberg welcomes renowned author, coach, and leadership development expert—Chalmers Brothers. Join Chalmers and Dave for a discussion of Chalmers's books, Language and the Pursuit of Happiness and Language and the Pursuit of Leadership Excellence, explore the importance of language in transforming culture, and discover how coaching can help unleash leaders in all areas of life.
    Big Beacon Radio
    en-usDecember 19, 2016
    education
    business
    talk
    coaching
    internet

    Change and the Importance of Shift Skills -Don't Call Them Soft Skills-

    Change and the Importance of Shift Skills -Don't Call Them Soft Skills-
    In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Big Beacon Radio program assistant Emma Schoenfelner to speak about the importance of shift skills (don't call them soft) in creating change. Shift skills include: noticing, listening, questioning, speech acts, story identification, telling, and reframing, vulnerability & authenticity. Join Emma and Dave to discuss why these skills are hardly soft, as well as how these tools can make a difference in transforming yourself and your organization.
    Big Beacon Radio
    en-usDecember 12, 2016
    education
    business
    talk
    leadership
    internet

    Exploring Crucial Obstacles to Change: An Interview with Dr. John Kotter

    Exploring Crucial Obstacles to Change: An Interview with Dr. John Kotter
    In this episode, host Dave Goldberg welcomes back renowned change leader, author, entrepreneur, and Harvard Business School professor emertitus—Dr. John Kotter. Join John and Dave for a discussion of John's latest book “That’s Not How We Do it Here!” which explores crucial obstacles to change, particularly in higher education and education more generally, as well as delve into how strategies for change have evolved with our ever-changing times.
    Big Beacon Radio
    en-usDecember 05, 2016
    education
    business
    talk
    internet
    higher education
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