In Your Element is where leadership meets real talk. It's the go-to podcast for everyday users and practitioners in the dynamic world of higher education.
Each episode is packed with practical tips, best practices, and real-world use cases from Element451 users. We bring in leading voices from the field – from savvy higher ed IT leaders to visionary college presidents – to share their experiences and insights. Our discussions are candid, sometimes diving into the challenges and other times celebrating the triumphs of working in higher ed.
Expect to hear about the latest trends, innovative strategies, and the impact of technology—especially AI—in personalizing student experiences throughout the entire student journey. We're not just talking theory here; it's about actionable insights that you can apply directly to your work.
Tune in, get inspired. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out in admissions, marketing, or student success, this podcast is your space to thrive in your element.
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In Your Element is where leadership meets real talk. It's the go-to podcast for everyday users and practitioners in the dynamic world of higher education.
Each episode is packed with practical tips, best practices, and real-world use cases from Element451 users. We bring in leading voices from the field – from savvy higher ed IT leaders to visionary college presidents – to share their experiences and insights. Our discussions are candid, sometimes diving into the challenges and other times celebrating the triumphs of working in higher ed.
Expect to hear about the latest trends, innovative strategies, and the impact of technology—especially AI—in personalizing student experiences throughout the entire student journey. We're not just talking theory here; it's about actionable insights that you can apply directly to your work.
Tune in, get inspired. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out in admissions, marketing, or student success, this podcast is your space to thrive in your element.
How Durham Tech Creates a Culture of Curiosity with Student Success
In Your Element
38 minutes 12 seconds
6 months ago
How Durham Tech Creates a Culture of Curiosity with Student Success
In this high-energy follow-up episode, Brendan Henkel sits back down with Abe Dones, VP of Student Services, and Jessica Vaughan, Director of Enrollment Management and CRM Strategy at Durham Tech, to unpack how their team is transforming student success from a one-time alert into a continuous, high-touch strategy. The duo shares how they’ve implemented the “Early Success System” using Element451 to blend human connection with smart automation—and the ripple effect it’s having across campus. Spoiler: it’s not just helping students, it’s inspiring staff to get curious and rethink their own workflows.
In Your Element
In Your Element is where leadership meets real talk. It's the go-to podcast for everyday users and practitioners in the dynamic world of higher education.
Each episode is packed with practical tips, best practices, and real-world use cases from Element451 users. We bring in leading voices from the field – from savvy higher ed IT leaders to visionary college presidents – to share their experiences and insights. Our discussions are candid, sometimes diving into the challenges and other times celebrating the triumphs of working in higher ed.
Expect to hear about the latest trends, innovative strategies, and the impact of technology—especially AI—in personalizing student experiences throughout the entire student journey. We're not just talking theory here; it's about actionable insights that you can apply directly to your work.
Tune in, get inspired. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out in admissions, marketing, or student success, this podcast is your space to thrive in your element.
