In Your Element
In Your Element is where leadership meets real talk. It's the go-to podcast for everyday users and practitioners in the dynamic world of higher education.
Each episode is packed with practical tips, best practices, and real-world use cases from Element451 users. We bring in leading voices from the field – from savvy higher ed IT leaders to visionary college presidents – to share their experiences and insights. Our discussions are candid, sometimes diving into the challenges and other times celebrating the triumphs of working in higher ed.
Expect to hear about the latest trends, innovative strategies, and the impact of technology—especially AI—in personalizing student experiences throughout the entire student journey. We're not just talking theory here; it's about actionable insights that you can apply directly to your work.
Tune in, get inspired. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out in admissions, marketing, or student success, this podcast is your space to thrive in your element.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 53
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Ep. 13: Fostering Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Amidst Polarization and a Pandemic with Marcus R. Langford
On Episode 13 of the In Your Element podcast, Marcus R. Langford, Dean of Students at the University of Oregon, sits down with hosts Erin Newton and Ardis Kadiu to chat about the biggest challenges f…
Ep. 12: Personalization in the Age of Information Overload — Lenell Hahn on Breaking Down Student Barriers
This fast-paced show drops listeners into a compelling conversation about higher education. In Your Element asks innovative leaders about the challenges, wins, and future of everything from meeting e…
Ep. 11: Andrew Flagel’s Level Playing Field — Stackable Credits, Outside Partnerships, and a True Digital Transformation
This fast-paced show drops listeners into a compelling conversation about higher education. In Your Element asks innovative leaders about the challenges, wins, and future of everything from meeting e…
Ep. 10: What You Don’t “Get” About Student Engagement — Colum Cronin’s Advice for Student Success Professionals
This fast-paced show drops listeners into a compelling conversation about higher education. In Your Element asks innovative leaders about the challenges, wins, and future of everything from meeting e…
Ep. 9: Education in the Workforce — Why Schools Need Corporate Partnerships with Ray Lutzky
This fast-paced show drops listeners into a compelling conversation about higher education. In Your Element asks innovative leaders about the challenges, wins, and future of everything from meeting e…
Ep. 8: The Evolution of Campus Life — Digital Student Engagement in Graduate Schools and Beyond with Christina Ferrari
This fast-paced show drops listeners into a compelling conversation about higher education. In Your Element asks innovative leaders about the challenges, wins, and future of everything from meeting e…
Ep. 7: The Power of Experience-Based Recruitment — Why Nik Higgins Believes Peer to Peer Connection Can Solve the Struggle for Recruitment
This fast-paced show drops listeners into a compelling conversation about higher education. In Your Element asks innovative leaders about the challenges, wins, and future of everything from meeting e…
Ep. 6: Digital Connection for Gen Z: The Importance of Developing Relationships Before Stepping Foot on Campus with ZeeMee’s Vanessa Didyk
This fast-paced show drops listeners into a compelling conversation about higher education. In Your Element asks innovative leaders about the challenges, wins, and future of everything from meeting e…
Ep. 5: Best and Worst Pandemic Predictions for Higher Ed from Josh Moody — School Closures, a Test-Optional Future, and the Rise of Credential Programs
This fast-paced show drops listeners into a compelling conversation about higher education. In Your Element asks innovative leaders about the challenges, wins, and future of everything from meeting e…
Ep. 4: Building and Retaining Student, Staff and Faculty Engagement Upon Returning to Campus with CSU East Bay President Cathy Sandeen
This fast-paced show drops listeners into a compelling conversation about higher education. In Your Element asks innovative leaders about the challenges, wins, and future of everything from meeting e…
Ep. 3: Innovation is Turning Colleges Into Tech Companies — and Why Cliff Holekamp Believes That’s a Good Thing
This fast-paced show drops listeners into a compelling conversation about higher education. In Your Element asks innovative leaders about the challenges, wins, and future of everything from meeting e…
Ep. 2: In Your Element with Eric Stoller and Guest Melanie Gottlieb — Interim Executive Director of AACRAO
This fast-paced show drops listeners into a compelling conversation about higher education. In Your Element asks innovative leaders about the challenges, wins, and future of everything from meeting e…
Ep. 1: In Your Element with Eric Stoller and Guest Mordecai Brownlee — President of Community College of Aurora
This fast-paced show drops listeners into a compelling conversation about higher education. In Your Element asks innovative leaders about the challenges, wins, and future of everything from meeting e…