EDUCAUSE Rising Voices
Episodes
Lessons from 2025, Plans for 2026
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the Rising Voices crew reflects on a turbulent year marked by rapid change and shifting workplace dynamics, emphasizing community and...
Cultivating an IT Talent Pipeline
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Chester, Vice Chancellor of IT at the University System of Georgia joins the episode to discuss developing diverse, resilient IT teams through lea...
ICYMI: Networking for Young Professionals
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Networking is an important part of building your higher education career, but it doesn't have to be a daunting task. Members of the EDUCAUSE Young Pro...
Recognizing Career Opportunities
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the young professionals share candid stories about career pivots, growth, and knowing when to move on. They discuss the tools needed ...
Getting Acclimated to Higher Ed: A Guide for New Professionals
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating higher education as a newcomer means learning to balance institutional culture, organizational politics, and constant change. This conversa...
Navigating Career Transitions
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we hear from professionals at different stages of their career journeys as they reflect on risk, resilience, and growth. They share a...
Fostering a Culture of Belonging
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the role of belonging in the workplace and how mentorship, identity, and self-advocacy shape professional growth. Hosted on Acas...
A Behind the Scenes Look at Mentorship in Practice
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mentoring is a powerful, evolving relationship that fosters growth for both the mentor and the mentee. This conversation delves into the practical asp...
Start with Storytelling: A Masterclass
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Storytelling is an essential skill for higher education professionals, enabling them to connect with colleagues, make complex ideas more accessible, a...
Mentorship Matters: Cultivating Mentor-Mentee Connections
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate National Mentoring Month, we discuss the transformative power of mentorship in higher education, exploring the qualities and impact of a ...
5 Keys to Collaborating with Young Professionals
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts and guests discuss five essential principles for effectively managing or collaborating with young professionals, including the ...
Fostering Brave Space: Reflections on Brené Brown's Dare to Lead
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the discussion centers around leadership insights from Brene Brown’s book Dare to Lead, exploring themes like authenticity, vulnera...
Unconventional Paths to IT Careers
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The higher education technology profession has become increasingly interdisciplinary, and many young professionals are entering technology roles from ...
Why Young Professionals Choose Higher Education Careers
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss some of the reasons young professionals gravitate toward a career in higher education.You can also watch the episode ...
Strategies for Navigating the EDUCAUSE Top 10
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Wes and Sarah speak to Susan Grajek from EDUCAUSE and Joseph Caudle from the University of Notre Dame about how young professionals can leverage...
Trailblazing a Modern Path to CIO
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Finding a path to a leadership role can be daunting. In this episode, hosts Sarah and Wes speak with two young professionals who have forged a path to...
Finding Flow: Harmonizing Life and Career
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Balancing work and life can be particularly challenging for higher education professionals now that many are working from home or in a hybrid environm...
The Holiday Recharge
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Sarah and Wes discuss how to disengage from work concerns when it's time for a long break and how to avoid vacation whiplash on your return. Hos...
Young Professionals’ Influence on Strategic Planning
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about strategic planning and the skills needed to traverse such a complex undertaking. Our guests include John O'Brien, EDUCA...
Debunking 5 Myths about Young Professionals
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss five misconceptions about young professionals and why some people have a skewed vision of younger generations. (Recorded l...
Networking for Young Professionals
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Networking is an important part of building your higher education career, but it doesn't have to be a daunting task. Members of the EDUCAUSE Young Pro...