Cooperatively Speaking
Welcome to Cooperatively Speaking®, a podcast by E&I Cooperative Services, the only member-owned, nonprofit procurement cooperative focused exclusively on education. Each episode, we discuss the topics most important to procurement and end-users at schools and universities. Find out more at www.eandi.org/podcast.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 23 minutes
- Episodes
- 67
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Reimagining Higher Ed Cost Structures
In this episode of Cooperatively Speaking, Matt Levine is joined by Scott Nostaja from Segal to talk about the current state of higher education finances and the need for universities to determine ho…
Streamline Veterinary Procurement with Smarter, Tech-Driven Solutions from Patterson Vet
In this episode of Cooperatively Speaking Allison Lambert speaks with Grant Wicks, Director of Sales at Patterson Veterinary Supply, about how institutions can simplify procurement and elevate veteri…
Navigating Supplier Inclusion in a Changing Regulatory Environment: Supplier Inclusion Leadership Series
As the regulatory landscape continues to evolve, supplier inclusion is facing new scrutiny - and new urgency. In this insightful episode of Cooperatively Speaking, Titus Martin sits down with three …
Hey biomedical professional! When was the last time you checked what your samples breathe?
What if the biggest variable in your cell culture experiment isn't what your cells are doing, but what they’re sensing? In this eye-opening episode of Cooperatively Speaking, host Allison Lambert sit…
Copilot Part 3 – Productivity Gets Smarter
In the final episode of our three-part “Unlocking AI in Education” series, host Matt Levine reconnects with Microsoft’s Carlos Fernandez to explore how Copilot is transforming everyday productivity. …
Unlocking AI in Education: A Copilot Conversation; Part: 1 - The Power of Chat
In the first episode of our three-part series on Microsoft Copilot, host Matt Levine sits down with Carlos Fernandez, Director Specialist at Microsoft, to explore Copilot Chat - a transformative AI t…
Copilot Part 2 – Behind the Scenes with Agents
In Part 2 of our “Unlocking AI in Education” series, host Matt Levine and Microsoft’s Carlos Fernandez explore the next frontier in AI-enabled transformation: Copilot Agents. Unlike traditional chatb…
From Pen Testing to Protection: Ball State’s Cybersecurity Journey
What does it take to build a resilient cybersecurity strategy in higher education - especially with limited resources and rising threats?
Tobey Coffman, Chief Information Security Officer at Ball Stat…
Pregnancy Protections on Campus: Title IX, Title VII, the ADA, the PFWA, and Student-Athletes Protections
In this episode, Dennis Hyde sits down with legal counsel from the Higher Education Practice Group at Church Church Hittle + Antrim (CCHA) to discuss the legal landscape surrounding federal regulatio…
Artificial Intelligence and the Battle for Data Privacy
AI is transforming higher education, but at what cost to student privacy? In this episode of Cooperatively Speaking, Matt Levine speaks with Chris Uthe, Chief Product Officer at BlackBeltHelp, about …
Title: Race, Gender, and Justice: The Crossroads of Title IX and Title VI
E&I Host:
Dennis Hyde, Category Marketing Manager, E&I Cooperative Services
Guest:
Adrienne Meador Murray, VP for Equity, Compliance, and Civil Rights Services at D. Stafford & Associates
This podca…
The Psychology of Color: How it Affects Students and Their Learning
E&I Host: David Manz, Business Partnerships Manager, Facilities
Guests: Michelle Vincent, National Color & Design Manager, The Pittsburgh Paints Company
In this episode, David Manz welcomes Michelle V…
Safeguarding K-12 Finances: Payment Fraud Prevention in the Digital Age
E&I Host: Sue Peters, E&I Vice President K-12 Engagement
Guests: Rick Gay, Executive Director of Business Services, Fort Bend ISD and Emily Rosenberg, PaymentWorks Regional Director
Payment fraud is an…
Brand Under Fire: A New Playbook for Crisis Management on Campus in the Digital Age
E&I Host: Dennis Hyde, E&I Category Marketing Manager
Guest: Jeff Hunt, Partner at Legend Labs
In this episode of Cooperatively Speaking, E&I’s Dennis Hyde is joined by Jeff Hunt, founder of Legend Lab…
Windows 10 Going End of Life: Time to Upgrade Students & Faculty to Windows 11
E&I Host: Dennis Hyde, E&I Category Marketing Manager
Guest: Erol Bal, HP Sales Navigator at B&H
In this episode of Cooperatively Speaking, E&I’s Dennis Hyde is joined by Erol Bal from B&H. B&H sells …
Navigating The Current Landscape & Why Members Should Lean on E&I; CEO Podcast Series Featuring Greg Shabram
E&I Host: Eric Frank, E&I CEO
Guest: Greg Shabram, Chief Procurement Officer, University of Oregon
With financial pressures mounting on educational institutions, how can procurement teams navigate toda…
EdPro Educational Forums - E&I's Commitment to Member Development
E&I Host: Matt Levine, E&I Category Marketing Manager
Guest: Casey Laurienzo, E&I Vice President of Community Engagement & Education
For over 90 years, E&I has championed the power of its membership, e…
Supporting Student Wellness: DialCare’s Solutions for Education
E&I Host: Allison Lambert, E&I Category Marketing Manager
Guest: Becca Finnegan, DialCare Sales Manager
As schools face ongoing challenges around student mental health, Becca Finnegan from DialCare of…
DOGE, the DOE, and the Higher Education Funding Cuts: Navigating Turbulent Waters to Ensure a Smooth Ride For your Campus
E&I Host: Matt Levine, E&I Category Marketing Manager
Guest: Ben Kennedy, Kennedy & Company Managing Partner
Explore the looming challenges in higher education as Ben Kennedy from Kennedy and Company j…
Navigating Duty of Care: How Anthony Travel Supports Safer Academic Travel
E&I Host:
Dennis Hyde, E&I Category Marketing Manager
Guests:
Jill Dawson, Director, Collegiate Travel Solutions, Anthony Travel
Crystal Timmerman, Director, University Travel, Anthony Travel
Learn how A…