Engaged By Design

Engaged By Design

Hosted by: Dr. Michael Cottam and Dr. Vernon Smith

Exploring innovation trends in learning, design, leadership, and change management in higher education. Experienced, successful leaders who have been there, done that, and own the t-shirt share perspectives and...

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Leading from the Middle: Leadership Lessons with Dr. Michelle Loyet (Part 2)

Description Leadership often happens in the middle—not at the very top. In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Michelle Loyet, we explore how to lead effectively without relying on positional authority. Michelle...
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From Anthropology to Agile: Leadership Lessons with Dr. Michelle Loyet (Part 1)

Episode 22 What if your academic background could become your greatest leadership strength? In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Dr. Michelle Loyet—known as the “Shenanigans Wrangler” in the book MACRO...
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Dr. Cali Morrison: Competency-Based Learning and the Future of Work (Part 3)

Episode 21 Episode Title Competency-Based Learning and the Future of Work — with Dr. Calli Morrison (Part 3 of 3) Episode Summary In the final part of our three-part series, Dr. Cali Morrison dives into the world of...
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Dr. Cali Morrison: Driving Innovation with Data and Transparency (Part 2)

Episode 20 Episode Summary In this second part of our three-part series, Dr. Cali Morrison takes us inside two major projects that shaped the future of higher education: Transparency by Design and the Predictive...
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Dr. Cali Morrison: Finding a Path into Higher Education (Part 1)

Episode 19 EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of the Engaged By Design Podcast, Dr. Vernon Smith and Dr. Michael Cottam kick off a three-part conversation with Dr. Cali Morrison, Senior Director of Workforce Education...
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Dr. Jennifer Brock on AI, Innovation, and Prior Learning Credit (Part 2)

Episode 18 In part two of our conversation, Dr. Jennifer Brock discusses program innovation, credit for prior learning, and how AI is reshaping course design and student success at scale.  In this second episode with...
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The Leadership Journey of Dr. Jennifer Brock: From Theater to Science (Part 1)

Episode 17 Dr. Jennifer Brock shares her journey from theater to sciences, her path into teaching, and the transformative power of dual enrollment in shaping student identity and confidence. In this episode of the...
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Calbright’s Dr. Shannon McCarty on Innovation, AI, and Authenticity (Part 2)

Episode 16 In part two of our conversation with Dr. Shannon McCarty, Vice President of Learning and Instruction at Calbright College, we shift from Calbright’s mission to the challenges and lessons of leading...
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Inside Calbright College: Innovating for Access with Dr. Shannon McCarty (Part 1)

Episode 15  In part 1 of this conversation, Vernon Smith and Michael Cottam reconnect with their longtime colleague and friend, Dr. Shannon McCarty, Vice President of Learning and Instruction at Calbright...
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The ABCs of Murmuration with Dr. Kathy Hagler & Robin Graham (Part 2)

Episode 14 In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Kathy Hagler and Robin Graham, we delve into the Four Path Journey, the conscious habits of thriving, and the “flock logic” that transforms individuals into leaderful...
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The ABCs of Murmuration with Dr. Kathy Hagler & Robin Graham (Part 1)

Episode 13 In this first of a two-part conversation, we explore the wisdom of nature with Dr. Kathy Hagler and Robin Graham, co-authors of The ABCs of Murmuration. Discover how the synchronized flight of starlings...
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MyPurpose: How to Align Your Life and Leadership with Jarred Truschke

Episode 12 In this episode, Michael and Vernon talk with longtime friend and colleague Jarred Truschke—designer, instructional leader, and the creator of MyPurpose, a journal and AI-powered app that helps people align...
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