andrea gils & the opposite of dancing is sitting

Aug 30, 2018 | Communications, Digital Media, International Students, Marketing, Media Relations, Public Relations, Social Media

Andrea Gils is the marketing and communications manager at University of Kentucky’s International Center. Originally from Uruguay, her experience as an international student at Southeast Missouri State University is one reason she loves her job. Andrea works for different clients at the International Center similar to an agency setting. While on the show, Andrea discusses UK’s involvement in the “You’re Welcome Here” campaign for international students, and the group discusses how study abroad programs can help one better understand other cultures.

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Episode 127

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carla swank fox & the queen of natural disasters

Aug 23, 2018 | Academics, Communications, Digital Media, Faculty, Marketing

Carla Swank Fox is an adjunct faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN. She teaches in the College of Media and Entertainment in two different departments, Department of Media Arts and School of Journalism and Strategic Media. Her classes focus on writing as well as messaging for your audience. The team discusses the evolution of communication departments due to changes in the industry. She co-hosts The Carla and Crappy Show podcast, which will resume soon for college football season.

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Episode 126

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alan burns & the quest for a good mattress

Aug 16, 2018 | Academics, Communications, Digital Media, Graduate School, Web

Alan Burns is a research associate at the Social Research Science Center at Mississippi State University where he handles all of the communication for the center. The center conducts $10 million worth of research annually in social economic, political, and human resource issues. Right now Alan completed the planning phase of the SRSC’s annual report, which will be released in October. In 2012, Alan Burns obtained an internship at the media collaboration lab within the SRSC. And later he obtained a grad assistantship then took over the lab. The group talks about the accountability of students who are new to a work environment.

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Episode 125

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joseph didomizio & for the love of buffalo

Aug 2, 2018 | Development, Digital Media, Social Media, Web

Joseph DiDomizio is the director of digital communications in the Division of University Advancement at the University of Buffalo. We start the show with a great discussion about the amazing city of Buffalo, NY. We also discuss the work Joseph does, the growth and the change he has experienced in his office and some recent projects that he has been working on.

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Episode 123

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higher ed social & the first live show

Jul 26, 2018 | Digital Media, Live Show, Marketing, Podcasting

Ever wanted to start a podcast? Ever wanted to know what happens behind the scenes of Higher Ed Social? This episode is for you! Jackie and Lougan recorded the first live episode at the EduWeb Conference in San Diego, California. They discuss some questions that are frequently asked about creating podcasts at institutions. Unfortunately, we aren’t able to include questions from the audience, but we’re going to try! 

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Episode 122

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andy shaw & the mommy blogs

Jul 12, 2018 | Admissions, Communications, Digital Media, First Year Experience, Marketing, New Students, Social Media

Get ready for a VERY lively episode this week. Lougan and Jackie talked with the hilarious Andy Shaw, director of enrollment communications at York College of Pennsylvania. Andy loves his job because he makes stuff that get students to come to his college. He also teaches a class about comedy for freshmen to help them build confidence in public speaking. Andy is a new father, and that’s become a very important part of his life. He has an upcoming book titled The New Mom’s Guide to New Dads which helps new mom’s understand the minds of new dads. We talk about that and his experiences being a dad!

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Episode 120

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