The University Business Podcast

Hana Lahr from the Community College Research Center shows us how community colleges are boosting their completion rates by tailoring their operations around the part-time student balancing work, kids and finances.

Revamped focus on workforce outcomes and the rise of nontraditional students are shaking up how accreditors major our colleges and universities. 

With gift-giving increasingly vital, institutions are grappling with new developments in the kinds of gifts they receive—and from whom.

Step into the future of campus access and security as we explore the transformative power of mobile-based access credentials.
In this podcast, an expert in the field will reveal how institutions are enhancing security, improving the student experience, and reducing administrative burdens without complex IT overhauls. Discover how to create a flexible ecosystem that adapts to your campus infrastructure while meeting today's mobile-first expectations.
Key Takeaways:
Implementation strategies
Success stories
Improvements to security, campus life, and administrative processes
Ron ShafferIndustry Solutions Leader – EducationSaltor.shaffer@saltosystems.com

The student experience has undergone a profound transformation, driven by technological advances, shifting cultural norms, and a broader focus on sustainability and diversity.  
In this podcast, an expert in higher ed tech will share how modern learners differ from previous generations and offer practical insights into how universities can effectively support and engage with this new wave of students. Participants will also hear the ways in which technology, global connectivity, and evolving social dynamics are reshaping technology solutions for the evolving needs of students.  Key Takeaways: 
Old vs New Generational Changes: How characteristics of Gen Z and Gen Alpha differ from earlier generations and what that means for the campus experience  
Shifting Culture: How an increased focus on diversity and sustainability correlates with self-serve technology and expanded campus services that students have come to expect 
Integrated Technologies: Innovative solutions that integrate with campus systems to provide a streamlined student experience while simplifying operations 
Increase Campus Relevancy: How the storm of change can help card offices emerge stronger and more relevant than ever 
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To get adult learners to return, they often need to be reminded how beneficial a college degree can be for their entire family, one expert says. 

Colleges and universities may need to overhaul some foundational processes in order to unlock a new era of skills-based learning in higher ed, says Jeff Dinski, chief strategy and corporate development officer at Ellucian, on the "The University Business Podcast."

Paying for tuition has become an increasingly complex process, with 55% of U.S. students relying on three or more funding sources to cover their education costs. In fact, 74% of students report that managing their financial-related activities requires moderate to very high effort, according to the 2025 Student Financial Experience Report by TouchNet, and research and analytics company College Pulse. In this podcast, we will discuss these and other results from this year’s report along with actionable insights that will help institutions shift from complexity to convenience to better serve their students.
Simplify the financial journey for students and transform their experience by learning how to:
· Boost convenience by streamlining student services
· Adapt to student preferences with mobile-first payments
· Recognize and meet the unique financial challenges of international students
· Simplify financial processes by leveraging technology upgrades
Podcast Guests Melissa Medeiros Senior Manager, Product Management TouchNet melissa.medeiros@touchnet.com
[FULL REPORT] 2025 Student Financial Experience Report - Read Here
The Student Financial Experience Report offers insights into how students pay for tuition and other campus items, and use mobile technology to navigate their campus experience. Read the report to learn how students’ experiences with financial-related activities can impact their overall higher education journey.
https://go.touchnet.com/l/652093/2025-02-20/s73z2 
 

"We oftentimes don't think much about training with adults on social-emotional development, but we're not done growing," says Karen G. Foley, president and CEO of JPA Chicago.

The technologies that empower learning and living on college and university campuses have changed dramatically over the years. 
To better understand what's happening today and where we are going tomorrow, we need to zoom out and recognize the incredible technological journey we have been on—from the good, to the bad, to the simply incredible.  
In this podcast, Ron Shaffer, a trendspotter and expert in education technology, will begin by leading us through a look back on this journey. With the benefit of an historical perspective, listeners will glean some insights that we can apply to today’s campus technologies. We will then shift our gaze to the near future and explore some of the new and emerging tech that will be evolving life and learning on campus in the decade to come. 
Join the podcast as we: 
Examine the evolution of campus technologies and extract valuable insights from past implementations
Explore emerging technologies reshaping physical campus operations
Preview innovations that will transform campus life and learning in the coming decade
This podcast will help higher ed administrators and facilities leaders better evaluate and prepare for the next wave of campus technology integration. 
Ron Shaffer  Industry Solutions Leader - Education  Salto  r.shaffer@saltosystems.com