Episodes

In this podcast episode, Jason Hall shares his career journey from tech to higher ed, discussing both the challenges and joys along the way. He gives a shout-out to INTO Global, talks about the changing landscape for Pathways Providers post-COVID, and highlights the Globe Trotters United Facebook group and his famous visa appointment wait times spreadsheet. The episode delves into the topic of AI and cheating, covering how-to-cheat videos, false accusations against second-language learners, crafting effective AI prompts, and using AI tools to prevent cheating. Finally, the discussion turns to the impact of AI in admissions, addressing issues like overcoming language barriers for parents, replacing cumbersome chat flow spreadsheets, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) through AI, and emphasizing the continued need for human engagement in the admissions process.

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp EdUp International Episode 4, part 2 of a two-part episode. YOUR guest is ⁠June Sadowski-Devarez⁠, retired founder and President of International Education Training Services. YOUR guest host is ⁠Jesse Ruhl⁠, of SEVIS Training & Consulting LLC. YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠James Shafer⁠⁠⁠, Director of International Student Recruitment & Enrollment at ⁠⁠⁠Touro University⁠⁠⁠ YOUR sponsor is ⁠⁠⁠Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era In Higher Education!⁠⁠⁠ In this episode: J...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp Episode 3 is a two-part episode of EdUp International, YOUR guest is June Sadowski-Devarez, retired founder and President of International Education Training Services. YOUR special guest host is Jesse Ruhl, of SEVIS Training & Consulting Ltd (https://seviseducation.com). YOUR host is ⁠⁠James Shafer⁠⁠, Director of International Student Recruitment & Enrollment at ⁠⁠Touro University⁠⁠ YOUR sponsor is ⁠⁠Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era In Higher Education...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In Episode 2 of EdUp International, YOUR guest is ⁠Jim McLaughlin⁠, Assistant Vice President of Community Development, Outreach & Parternship at at ⁠IC3⁠ (International Career and College Counseling). YOUR special student guest is ⁠Nazokat Samandarova⁠, Touro University international student and future software engineer professional from Turkmenistan, here to tell us her story about the power of trained counseling. YOUR host is ⁠James Shafer⁠, Director of Inte...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this inaugural episode of #EdUp International, YOUR guest is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. LaNitra Berger⁠, President & Chair of the Board of Directors at ⁠NAFSA⁠⁠, & Associate Professor, History & Art History & Director of the African & African American Studies Program at ⁠George Mason University⁠ YOUR guest co-host is ⁠Benjamin Waxman⁠, CEO of ⁠International Education Advantage⁠ (INTEAD). YOUR host is ⁠James Shafer⁠, Director of International Student Recruitment & En...