Disrupt U

Your podcast for the future of Higher Education - Innovation in universities and colleges. 10 episode seasons, one episode each week. Dr. Dustin York and Erin Boswell bring unique insight, debate trends, and provide tactical advice for forward-thinking higher education staff and faculty. Questions to be featured on the show? DM us on Twitter @ProfDYork Season Three Co-Host: Erin Boswell Season Two Co-Host: Taylor Bell Season One Co-Host: Leshay Mathis

What's the Future of Marketing a University?

This week, Erin Boswell and Dr. York interview Joseph Lapin, VP of Marketing and Brand Strategy at Archer Education. What is the future of marketing universities? How about retention? Search "Dr. Dustin York" on Youtube to watch the video podcast under the Disrupt U playlist. Comment on Youtube or tweet @ProfDYork your "Hot Take" on higher education, and you could be featured on a future show.

01-24
46:33

Who's Getting a NeuralLink? A Deep Dive into Innovation with Bill O'Connor

This week, Erin Boswell and Dr. York interview Bill O'Connor, an innovation consultant who has worked with Google, Apple, Tesla, Nike, and more. How does he think about innovation in higher education?   Search "Dr. Dustin York" on Youtube to watch the video podcast under the Disrupt U playlist. Comment on Youtube or tweet @ProfDYork your "Hot Take" on higher education, and you could be featured on a future show.

11-11
41:18

AI is Changing Higher Education (w/ Capacity)

This week, Erin Boswell and Dr. York interview Sammie Stephens and Dave Costenaro of Capacity, an AI support automation platform. How is AI currently changing higher education, and what is coming in the future? Search "Dr. Dustin York" on Youtube to watch the video podcast under the Disrupt U playlist. Comment on Youtube or tweet @ProfDYork your "Hot Take" on higher education, and you could be featured on a future show.

10-28
47:08

Rising Endowments, Men Leaving College & Udemy IPO

This week, Dr. York moderates three rounds of trending higher education "hot topics" with Season 3 Co-Host, Erin Boswell and Season 2 Co-Host, Taylor Bell. They get into rising endowments, men leaving college, and Udemy going public.  Search "Dr. Dustin York" on Youtube to watch the video podcast under the Disrupt U playlist. Comment on Youtube or tweet @ProfDYork your "Hot Take" on higher education, and you could be featured on a future show.

10-12
33:52

Subscriptions in Higher Ed w/ Dr. Amy Smith

This week, Erin Boswell and Dr. Dustin York welcome Dr. Amy Smith, Chief Learning Officer at StraighterLine, on the podcast to discuss the role and future of subscriptions in higher education. Search "Dr. Dustin York" on Youtube to watch the video podcast under the Disrupt U playlist. Comment on Youtube or tweet @ProfDYork your "Hot Take" on higher education, and you could be featured on a future show.

10-04
39:10

Maryville University President, Dr. Mark Lombardi, Discusses What's Holding Back Higher Ed

This week, Erin Boswell and Dr. Dustin York welcome Dr. Mark Lombardi, President of Maryville University, on the podcast to discuss AI, inclusion, and what's holding back higher education.  Search "Dr. Dustin York" on Youtube to watch the video podcast under the Disrupt U playlist. Comment on Youtube or tweet @ProfDYork your "Hot Take" on higher education, and you could be featured on a future show.

09-27
49:07

Higher Ed Post-COVID

This week, Erin Boswell and Dr. Dustin York discuss higher education post-COVID. Although we're not through with this pandemic, what trends are we already seeing in education? Are you seeing other trends? Let us know... Search "Dr. Dustin York" on Youtube to watch the video podcast under the Disrupt U playlist. Comment on Youtube or tweet @ProfDYork your "Hot Take" on higher education, and you could be featured on a future show.

09-20
29:20

The Great Debate Show

This week, Erin Boswell and Dr. Dustin York duke it out in the Great Debate Show. The two hosts have a list of topics for which they disagree. Where do you stand? Let us know in the comments. Search "Dr. Dustin York" on Youtube to watch the video podcast under the Disrupt U playlist. Comment on Youtube or tweet @ProfDYork your "Hot Take" on higher education, and you could be featured on a future show.

09-13
25:20

Innovative Tech You Should be Following

This week, Erin Boswell and Dr. Dustin York discuss how some trending innovative technology can disrupt higher education. Which tech will win? Which tech will fail? Search "Dr. Dustin York" on Youtube to watch the video podcast under the Disrupt U playlist. Comment on Youtube or tweet @ProfDYork your "Hot Take" on higher education, and you could be featured on a future show. 

08-30
27:12

What Grinds Your Gears in Higher Education?

This week, Erin Boswell and Dr. Dustin York get into a speed round of topics that "Grind their Gears in Higher Ed". Some hot takes and some debate.  Want to be part of the conversation? Comment on the video version of the podcast:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OsdgDz7qSU&ab_channel=Dr.DustinYork Or Search "Dr. Dustin York" on Youtube

08-24
28:57

Remote Work - How Can We Make This Work, and Why We Shouldn't

This week, Erin Boswell and Dr. Dustin York get into remote work for higher education employees. Does remote work? Depends on your goals. Hear how the co-hosts agree and disagree. 

08-16
30:20

Hybrid: Yes/No? And a Dive Into Vaccinations

This week, Erin Boswell and Dr. Dustin York begin with hybrid for fall semester. What does it look like this year, and for the next 10 years? What are the hurdles? What are the opportunities? In the second half of the episode, the co-hosts discuss COVID-19 vaccination strategies. 

08-09
26:29

The Future ROI of College

Season Three is HERE! Season three cohost, Erin Boswell, introduces herself and her take on the future of higher education. Erin and Dr. Dustin York discuss what the ROI of college looks like moving forward. GenZ, Microcredentials, Liberal Arts, SKUs, oh my!

08-02
25:33

VP of Innovation @ Salesforce, Phil Komarny, Discusses the Future of Higher Ed

For the final episode of Season Two, Taylor Bell and Dr. Dustin York welcome Phil Komarny, VP of Innovation at Salesforce, onto the show to discuss the future of colleges, universities, but simply put...learning. 

07-02
42:45

Creating a Diverse Culture for Innovation

This week, Taylor Bell and Dr. Dustin York brainstorm ideas to foster a diverse culture on campuses that promote innovation and growth. 

06-21
21:20

How to Begin Digital Transformation at Your University

This week, Taylor Bell and Dr. Dustin York talk about how to start digital transformation at a university. Who is involved? What steps are taken? What is the culture? This podcast will leave you with tactical steps to consider. 

06-14
25:47

Modularization and Gamification of Learning

This week, Taylor Bell and Dr. Dustin York dive into the idea of modularized education. If the system was blown up, and you were to start from scratch, what would you do? Is there an opportunity for gamification? And not your traditional gamification of competing with other students.

06-07
18:22

What's the Future of College Admissions?

This week, Tayler Bell and Dr. Dustin York discuss changes heading to college admissions. Less 18 year olds, and more online options means what? Where does AI fit in? How about an increase of options?

05-24
22:54

OERs & Learning Tools

This week, Taylor Bell and Dr. Dustin York discuss the use of Open Educational Resources (OERs), simulators, Patreon and more. 

05-17
20:51

Pitching Innovative Student Life Ideas

This week, Taylor and Dustin go speed-pitch multiple ideas for innovative student life concepts. 

05-10
23:04

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