In this episode of On Campus, Elizabeth Allan, PhD, Professor of Higher Education and Director of the Hazing Prevention Research Lab at the University of Maine and Founder of StopHazing and Meredith Stewart, MEd, Operations Manager for StopHazing break down the Stop Campus Hazing Act and what it means for colleges and universities as new federal requirements take effect. Signed into law in 2024, the legislation amends the Clery Act and introduces new expectations around campus hazing reportin...

In this episode of On Campus, we welcome Dr. Corey Seemiller, a leading researcher on Generation Z and co-author of "Generation Z Goes to College," for a candid conversation about what Gen Z students truly want from higher education. Drawing on years of national research and direct student voices, Dr. Seemiller challenges common assumptions—emphasizing that Gen Z is not simply an extension of previous generations, and that traditional practices in admissions, pedagogy, and campus life must ev...

In this episode of On Campus, we explore what high-quality online and blended learning looks like today with Director of Instruction Design, Dr. Rhiannon Pollard, from the University of Central Florida’s Center for Distributed Learning. As colleges and universities continue to expand hybrid and digital offerings, Dr. Pollard shares practical insights on course design, student engagement, faculty support, and the evolving expectations of learners who are balancing school with work, family, and...

In this Season 4 kickoff episode of On Campus, we set the stage for higher education in 2026 by exploring three defining trends shaping today’s campuses: how colleges and universities are marketing to Gen Z and today’s high school students, what the 21st-century classroom really looks like, and why AI has become the new normal across teaching, learning, and campus operations. From shifting enrollment and digital recruitment strategies to reimagined learning spaces, hybrid instruction, and the...

As Season 3 of On Campus comes to a close, this wrap-up episode offers a moment to reflect and look ahead. In this, we revisit key themes from the season: student engagement, community connection, professional development, and global learning, while highlighting major shifts that shaped higher education throughout 2025, including the growing role of AI, evolving career pathways, and renewed attention to student belonging. The episode also previews what’s planned for Season 4, with new topics,...

Unsure if the job listings you see on LinkedIn are ghost posts, spam, or how to investigate red flags as to why a role is open? Wondering how to stand out as a job applicant with AI analyzing resumes? Concerned about whether the compliance profession has a positive outlook? Unsure what a compliance profession really means or includes? In the third and final installment of the Professional Development trilogy, we speak with Matt Kelly, who provides insights into the power of networking, thin...

What does it mean for a university to truly be global? In this episode, we explore how international partnerships and global engagement enrich both universities and the communities they serve. My guest, Dr. Paulo Mussi Agusto, and I share our experience co-creating the American Academy – a unique collaboration between the Pontifical Catholic University in Parana, Brazil and Kent State University that blends liberal arts education with cross-cultural learning. We discuss why global engagement ...

Studying abroad offers life-changing opportunities for students, but international travel also comes with health risks that universities must address. In this episode, Dr. Wilbur Chen, infectious disease physician and vaccine researcher at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, joins us to discuss the role of travel medicine in higher education. From essential vaccines and preventive measures to equity in access for students, Dr. Chen explores how institutions can prepare students, fa...

An effective compliance program, as outlined in the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, incorporates seven key elements to prevent and detect organizational misconduct. First, organizations must establish clear standards and procedures to ensure legal and ethical conduct, supported by comprehensive training and communication to promote awareness. Second, high-level personnel must oversee the program, ensuring accountability, while specific individuals are responsible for its implementation. Finally, ...

In part two of our conversation with Dr. Lisa Piazza, we focus on the evolving landscape of undergraduate research and how campuses can broaden access to these formative experiences. Dr. Piazza discusses inclusive practices, faculty involvement across disciplines, and the exciting innovations reshaping undergraduate research today. From shifting institutional mindsets to embedding research in the undergraduate journey, this episode continues our season’s exploration of the engaged university—...