Reimagining HigherEd

Dr. Joy Johnson, President and Vice Chancellor, Simon Fraser University

“We as educators have a lot to learn from them, and by more directly engaging them and involving them in some co-learning capacity, we will benefit, and the classroom environment will benefit, and learning will benefit.”
Join Dr. Joy Johnson, President and VC at Simon Fraser University, in conversation with Dr. Noreen Golfman, as they reflect on personal experiences in academia and the evolving challenges faced by university leaders.
Together they discuss the role of dialogue and productive disagreement in education; recognizing individual skills and capacities for authentic leadership; listening to students and embracing AI technology for better learning environments; and Joy’s advice to aspiring leaders - in particular future female leaders.

Prof Khaled Assaleh, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Ajman University

Prof Khaled Assaleh joins Prof Judyth Sachs for an engaging dive into his journey across academia, industry, and HE leadership - all sparked by an early interest in electronics.
Prof Assaleh speaks about his experience as an international student, and the importance of formal and informal support systems; the value of industry experience and how it's informed his teaching; whether traditional degrees are adequately preparing today's graduates; and how Ajman University is responding to key disruptions in higher education. Enjoy this new episode, with the second leader from a UAE university we've had on the podcast.

LIVE recording: AI & Academic Integrity - a Students First Symposium

Artificial intelligence is top of mind as new developments encourage daily use and integration into everyday life. How will post-secondary institutions forge a path to protect and grow academic integrity while finding ways to integrate the best of AI into teaching and learning environments?
Featuring Canadian and US experts and leaders, this session discusses AI’s impact on post-secondary education and the student experience, as well as what the future holds for higher education, academic integrity, and AI.
Your panelists:
Dr. Simon Bates, Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President (Teaching and Learning), The University of British Columbia
Dr. Tricia Bertram Gallant, Director, Academic Integrity Office & Triton Testing Center, UC San Diego
Dr. Julia Christensen Hughes, President & Vice Chancellor, Yorkville University
The discussion moderated by Dr. Noreen Golfman, Academic Advisory Board Member with Studiosity Canada, and Former Provost and Vice-President Academic at Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Dr. Jeff Keshen, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Regina

Join Dr. Jeff Keshen, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Regina, together with Dr. Noreen Golfman, as they delve into the complexities of academic leadership and the challenges faced in higher education. From personal growth and collaboration, to making history come alive for students and community outreach programs, discover valuable insights from this insightful conversation between the two renowned academic administrators.

Professor Helen Bartlett, President and VC, University of the Sunshine Coast

Gain valuable insights from Professor Helen Bartlett, esteemed President and VC at the University of the Sunshine Coast, as she sits down with Professor Judyth Sachs. In this episode - new cultures and environments have played a pivotal role in shaping Prof Bartlett’s expertise and fostering innovation in her life as an educator. Discover the essence of the PhD supervision role, the groundbreaking establishment of Australia's first nursing degrees, and scaffolding the learning experience for every student.

Professor Pascale Quester, VC and President, Swinburne University of Technology

Professor Pascale Quester, VC and President of Swinburne University of Technology, sits down with Professor Judyth Sachs, to discuss her alternative education at the Grand école; what she learnt teaching French to Americans in the Department of Romance Languages; authentic assessment to build resilient students; and the new role of educators as coaches of learning and curators of experiences.

LIVE recording: Integrity in the Age of AI - a Students First Symposium

Panel discussion held on 8th May 2024, 9:00 am AESTHow can the sector keep academic integrity, human experience, and learning at the heart of the student experience?This discussion explored the current challenges and opportunities facing the sector, how institutions are addressing these, and what factors need to be considered to uphold academic integrity on both an institutional and individual basis.
Your panel:
Prof Jennie Shaw, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic), the University of Adelaide
A/Prof Jason Lodge, Deputy Associate Dean (Academic) & Associate Professor of Educational Psychology, The University of Queensland
Dr Helen Gniel, Director, Higher Education Integrity Unit, Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA)
Chair: Prof Judyth Sachs, Chief Academic Officer Studiosity, former PVC Learning and Teaching at The University of Sydney, Deputy Vice Chancellor and Provost at Macquarie University.

Professor Renée Leon, VC and President, Charles Sturt University

Professor Renée Leon, Vice-Chancellor and President of Charles Sturt University, and Professor Judyth Sachs explore the parallels between universities and public service, and where higher education can learn from government. Renée shares insights from her first six months in role, why multidisciplinarity is the answer to complex problems, shared direction as key to a journey of change, and the one thing she would change for students to give them an experience reminiscent of her own.

Professor Mark Scott AO, Vice-Chancellor and President, The University of Sydney

This week, Professor Scott reflects on learning and leading. Hear what he would change to support student success (equitable accomodation and financial pressure, and helping students master AI for their own learning.) Diving into his own undergraduate journey, Judyth and Mark discuss the ingredients of a critical “transformational experience”, namely, students must become "more interested in their studies, make friends, have broadening experiences, and find mentors and guides and coaches who can chat to them along the way.”
As a leader, Prof Scott first asks us to consider the immense power of a blank page every morning. Anything but a linear career, Professor Mark Scott has held senior roles in Government, has been Managing Director of the ABC, senior editorial and journalist for major media, and alongside his current role as Vice-Chancellor and President at The University of Sydney, he is Chair of the Group of Eight universities.

Professor Rufus Black, Vice-Chancellor and President, University of Tasmania

"Higher education is life transformative, and in the world that we've got now it is vital that transformative opportunity is available to as many people as possible”
Professor Rufus Black, Vice-Chancellor and President at University of Tasmania, chats with Professor Judyth Sachs for a thought-provoking dialogue that explores the role of leaders in shaping a more conscious and inclusive society. They discuss UTAS' approach to embracing Indigenous knowledge systems and why this is critical to a sustainable future; the purpose of higher education beyond getting a job; making education accessible as a matter of social justice; and the importance of universities nurturing active citizens in society. Rufus gives his advice to students of today and why he has confidence this is the generation that could remake the world as we know it. Listen now.