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About the Episode: Amy Smith from StraighterLine discusses the organization's innovative approach to making higher education more accessible, affordable, and flexible. With a focus on serving a diverse range of learners, from high school students to working adults, StraighterLine offers online courses that help bridge gaps in traditional education systems. Amy explains how StraighterLine partners with institutions to enhance student retention, persistence, and graduation rates, emphasizing the importance of adapting to the learners' needs and the evolving educational landscape.

About the Show: The Higher Ed Geek Podcast explores the impact of edtech on the student experience by speaking with diverse leaders from institutions, companies, and nonprofit organizations. Each week we aim to provide an engaging, fun, and relevant dose of professional development that honors the wide range of work happening all across the higher ed ecosystem. Come geek out with us! The Higher Ed Geek Podcast is hosted by Dustin Ramsdell and is a proud member of the Enrollify Podcast Network.

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About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!  

Some of our favorites include Generation AI and  I Wanna Work There

Enrollify is made possible by Element451 —  the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com

Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:
Exciting news — Dustin will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we’d love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. 

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Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can’t wait to see you there!



About the Podcast

Dustin Ramsdell

Host

Dustin Ramsdell

Dustin Ramsdell is a Higher EdTech content creator and influencer who aims to drive meaningful conversations with top leaders in the field. His show, The Higher Ed Geek Podcast, explores all the nuances of higher education, with a focus on innovative technology and practices from his fellow professionals. Dustin also currently works as the Community Engagement Lead at Pathify. He loves craft beer, good pizza, and sustainability. Dustin lives happily in Delaware with his wife, Jenn, their daughter, Ellie.

Amy Smith

Interviewee

Amy Smith

Dr. Amy Smith is an educator, a strategist and a data-driven decision maker. Throughout her twenty-year long career, Amy has led transformations and initiatives for national and international organizations in higher education, event technology, engineering, publishing, and K-12 education. She has extensive experience and success in organizational development, change management, human capital management, training, process improvement, and program development. Amy currently serves as the Chief Learning Officer for StraighterLine, where she supports their mission to increase access, affordability and flexibility in the education sector.

The Higher Ed Geek

The Higher Ed Geek Podcast explores the impact of edtech on the student experience by speaking with diverse leaders from institutions, companies, and nonprofit organizations. Each week we aim to provide an engaging, fun, and relevant dose of professional development that honors the wide range of work happening all across the higher ed ecosystem. Come geek out with us! 

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