Higher Ed AV PodcastEpisode 220What trends are we seeing in higher ed? What new products are our partners delivering to help us be successful? What does it mean for higher ed and the AV industry that an end-user organization like HETMA puts a booth on the InfoComm tradeshow floor? Check out what our esteemed guests say in part 2 of 2.Connect with Joe Way:Twitter: https://twitter.com/josiahwayLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josiahway

Higher Ed AV Podcast Episode 220 What trends are we seeing in higher ed? What new products are our partners delivering to help us be successful? What does it mean for higher ed and the AV industry that an end-user organization like HETMA puts a booth on the InfoComm tradeshow floor? Check out what our esteemed guests say in part 2 of 2. Connect with Joe Way: Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/josiahway" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/josiahway</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/josiahway" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/josiahway</a>

220: Live Interviews from the HETMA Show Floor Booth at InfoComm 2023 - Part 2

Higher Ed AV PodcastEpisode 219What trends are we seeing in higher ed? What new products are our partners delivering to help us be successful? What does it mean for higher ed and the AV industry that an end-user organization like HETMA puts a booth on the InfoComm tradeshow floor? Check out what our esteemed guests say in part 1 of 2.Connect with Joe Way:Twitter: https://twitter.com/josiahwayLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josiahway

Higher Ed AV Podcast Episode 219 What trends are we seeing in higher ed? What new products are our partners delivering to help us be successful? What does it mean for higher ed and the AV industry that an end-user organization like HETMA puts a booth on the InfoComm tradeshow floor? Check out what our esteemed guests say in part 1 of 2. Connect with Joe Way: Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/josiahway" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/josiahway</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/josiahway" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/josiahway</a>

219: Live Interviews from the HETMA Show Floor Booth at InfoComm 2023 - Part 1

Higher Ed AV PodcastEpisode 218Joe Way goes solo in a live stream to the HETMA Community channel to offer his refections on InfoComm 2023 and what it means for the higher ed vertical.Connect with Joe Way:Twitter: https://twitter.com/josiahwayLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josiahway

Higher Ed AV Podcast Episode 218 Joe Way goes solo in a live stream to the HETMA Community channel to offer his refections on InfoComm 2023 and what it means for the higher ed vertical. Connect with Joe Way: Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/josiahway" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/josiahway</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/josiahway" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/josiahway</a>

218: #InfoComm23 Post-Show Live

Amanda Babineaux

Higher Ed AV PodcastEpisode 217Mike Pedersen welcomes Amanda Babineaux, Digital Signage and Classroom Technology Training Specialist at South Texas College to the show.Connect with Amanda Babineaux:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-babineaux-01551aa7/Connect with Mike Pedersen:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ped1971LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-pedersen-cts-d-cts-i-7477191/

Higher Ed AV Podcast Episode 217 Mike Pedersen welcomes Amanda Babineaux, Digital Signage and Classroom Technology Training Specialist at South Texas College to the show. Connect with Amanda Babineaux: LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-babineaux-01551aa7/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-babineaux-01551aa7/</a> Connect with Mike Pedersen: Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ped1971" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/ped1971</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-pedersen-cts-d-cts-i-7477191/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-pedersen-cts-d-cts-i-7477191/</a>

217: Amanda Babineaux, Digital Signage and Classroom Technology Training Specialist at South Texas College

Chris Hewitt

Higher Ed AV PodcastEpisode 216Mike Pedersen welcomes Chris Hewitt, Manager of Classroom Technical Infrastructure at the University of Guelph to the show.Connect with Chris Hewitt:Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrishewitt79LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chewitt1/Connect with Mike Pedersen:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ped1971LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-pedersen-cts-d-cts-i-7477191/

Higher Ed AV Podcast Episode 216 Mike Pedersen welcomes Chris Hewitt, Manager of Classroom Technical Infrastructure at the University of Guelph to the show. Connect with Chris Hewitt: Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/chrishewitt79" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/chrishewitt79</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chewitt1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/chewitt1/</a> Connect with Mike Pedersen: Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ped1971" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/ped1971</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-pedersen-cts-d-cts-i-7477191/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-pedersen-cts-d-cts-i-7477191/</a>

216: Chris Hewitt, Manager, Classroom Technical Infrastructure, University of Guelph

Dave Labuskes

Higher Ed AV PodcastEpisode 215InfoComm is coming close! Dave Labuskes joins Joe Way for the annual tradition to preview the show. They discuss how to maximize the experience as well as what the presence of HETMA’s booth and programming means for the industry. Also check out the episode on AVIXA TV.Connect with Dave Labuskes:Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidLabuskesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidlabuskes/Learn More About AVIXA:Twitter: https://twitter.com/AVIXAWebsite: https://www.avixa.orgConnect with Joe Way:Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/josiahwayLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josiahway

Higher Ed AV Podcast Episode 215 InfoComm is coming close! Dave Labuskes joins Joe Way for the annual tradition to preview the show. They discuss how to maximize the experience as well as what the presence of HETMA’s booth and programming means for the industry. Also check out the episode on AVIXA TV. Connect with Dave Labuskes: Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/DavidLabuskes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/DavidLabuskes</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidlabuskes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidlabuskes/</a> Learn More About AVIXA: Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/AVIXA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/AVIXA</a> Website: <a href="https://www.avixa.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.avixa.org</a> Connect with Joe Way: Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/josiahway" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/josiahway</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/josiahway" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/josiahway</a>

215: Dave Labuskes, CEO of AVIXA, InfoComm 2023 Preview and HETMA Presence

Britt Yenser

Joe Way

Higher Ed AV PodcastEpisode 214And they’re back! They tried, they really tried to avoid speaking of the pandemic and hybrid learning, but this week in Part 4, here we are. It’s the reality of higher ed now. Joe and Britt breakdown wha their institutions are doing, how they see the future… and again, really whatever rabbit trails they find along the way. Also, be sure to check out the video on AVIXA TV!Connect with Joe Way:Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/josiahwayLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josiahwayConnect with Britt Yenser:Twitter: https://twitter.com/brAVe_britt_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/britt-yenser/

Higher Ed AV Podcast Episode 214 And they’re back! They tried, they really tried to avoid speaking of the pandemic and hybrid learning, but this week in Part 4, here we are. It’s the reality of higher ed now. Joe and Britt breakdown wha their institutions are doing, how they see the future… and again, really whatever rabbit trails they find along the way. Also, be sure to check out the video on AVIXA TV! Connect with Joe Way: Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/josiahway" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/josiahway</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/josiahway" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/josiahway</a> Connect with Britt Yenser: Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/brAVe_britt_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/brAVe_britt_</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/britt-yenser/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/britt-yenser/</a>

214: Joe Way and Britt Yenser Talk Higher Ed AV and Stuff, Part 4

Higher Ed AV PodcastEpisode 213And they’re back! This week in Part 3 Joe and Britt discuss having a mission and vision for your team… and again, really whatever rabbit trails they find along the way. Also, be sure to check out the video on AVIXA TV!Connect with Joe Way:Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/josiahwayLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josiahwayConnect with Britt Yenser:Twitter: https://twitter.com/brAVe_britt_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/britt-yenser/

Higher Ed AV Podcast Episode 213 And they’re back! This week in Part 3 Joe and Britt discuss having a mission and vision for your team… and again, really whatever rabbit trails they find along the way. Also, be sure to check out the video on AVIXA TV! Connect with Joe Way: Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/josiahway" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/josiahway</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/josiahway" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/josiahway</a> Connect with Britt Yenser: Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/brAVe_britt_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/brAVe_britt_</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/britt-yenser/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/britt-yenser/</a>

213: Joe Way and Britt Yenser Talk Higher Ed AV and Stuff, Part 3

Higher Ed AV PodcastEpisode 212And they’re back! This week in Part 2 of the Talking AV series, Joe Way and Britt Yenser talk leadership, a gruesome game of AV Clue, and again, really whatever rabbit trails they find along the way. Also, be sure to check out the video on AVIXA TV!Connect with Britt Yenser:Twitter: https://twitter.com/brAVe_britt_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/britt-yenser/Connect with Joe Way:Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/josiahwayLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josiahway

Higher Ed AV Podcast Episode 212 And they’re back! This week in Part 2 of the Talking AV series, Joe Way and Britt Yenser talk leadership, a gruesome game of AV Clue, and again, really whatever rabbit trails they find along the way. Also, be sure to check out the video on AVIXA TV! Connect with Britt Yenser: Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/brAVe_britt_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/brAVe_britt_</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/britt-yenser/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/britt-yenser/</a> Connect with Joe Way: Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/josiahway" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/josiahway</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/josiahway" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/josiahway</a>

212: Joe Way and Britt Yenser Talk Higher Ed AV and Stuff, Part 2

Higher Ed AV PodcastEpisode 211Ever wonder what the Higher Ed AV Podcast would be like if it were just two hosts talking AV? No, neither did we, but yet here we are. In this mini-series, Joe Way and Britt Yenser talk higher ed, the AV industry, and really whatever rabbit trails they find along the way. In this episode, they cover AI, Brave Space, imposter syndrome, and ten other topics weaved in between. Also, be sure to check out the video on AVIXA TV!Connect with Britt Yenser:Twitter: https://twitter.com/brAVe_britt_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/britt-yenser/Connect with Joe Way:Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/josiahwayLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josiahway

Higher Ed AV Podcast Episode 211 Ever wonder what the Higher Ed AV Podcast would be like if it were just two hosts talking AV? No, neither did we, but yet here we are. In this mini-series, Joe Way and Britt Yenser talk higher ed, the AV industry, and really whatever rabbit trails they find along the way. In this episode, they cover AI, Brave Space, imposter syndrome, and ten other topics weaved in between. Also, be sure to check out the video on AVIXA TV! Connect with Britt Yenser: Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/brAVe_britt_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/brAVe_britt_</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/britt-yenser/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/britt-yenser/</a> Connect with Joe Way: Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/josiahway" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/josiahway</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/josiahway" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/josiahway</a>

211: Joe Way and Britt Yenser Talk Higher Ed AV and Stuff, Part 1

Podcast dedicated to building the AV/IT tech manager community in higher education through discussions on classroom technology and audiovisual support.

I recently found the podcast and started at the beginning. I work in Higher Ed as an AV Engineer, PM, and control systems programmer. It’s refreshing to hear we have the same struggles as others and listen to their experiences.

Incredible!

Joe way has a lot of knowledge and he is sharing his knowledge with others. I love this podcast and recommend it to others.

Excellent

Higher Ed AV Podcast

Alin Vrancila

Alin Vrancila, Director of Educational Initiatives at Moody Bible Institute, joins the podcast. We discuss his new course design tool, Ready for Online, as well as give a shout out to Grain for Pain and ProducingU. We even try to find out who his all time favorite student is. This episode is sponsored by Sound Productions.

032: Alin Vrancila from Moody Bible Institute, Ready for Online, Grain for Pain, and ProducingU

Kari Martinez

In what ways do the women in AV have to sacrifice their femininity in order to thrive or even just survive in the industry? Do women have to be “one of the boys”? Are there resources available to find other women with similar life situations in order to support one another. Kari Martinez explored these issues in a groundbreaking “Girls/Women Lifestyle” survey. I welcome her to the show to explore the findings as well as discuss what we as an industry can do from here. Are we on the right track? What needs to change, and what changes can we make?You can view and download the full report here: https://www.thekarimartinez.com/girls-women-lifestyle-survey.Connect with Kari Martinez on Twitter at @thekarimartinez or on her website at https://www.thekarimartinez.com. Find her also on Instagram and LinkedIn.Looking for resources for women in the industry? Get involved with the AVIXA Women’s Council on Twitter at @AVIXAWomen or online at https://www.avixa.org/about-avixa/membership/committees-councils/avixa-women-s-council, SoundGirls on Twitter at @SoundGirlsOrg or online at https://twitter.com/soundgirlsorg, and Women in AV on Twitter at @WomenInAV or online at http://womeninav.com.

In what ways do the women in AV have to sacrifice their femininity in order to thrive or even just survive in the industry? Do women have to be “one of the boys”? Are there resources available to find other women with similar life situations in order to support one another. Kari Martinez explored these issues in a groundbreaking “Girls/Women Lifestyle” survey. I welcome her to the show to explore the findings as well as discuss what we as an industry can do from here. Are we on the right track? What needs to change, and what changes can we make? You can view and download the full report here: <a href="https://www.thekarimartinez.com/girls-women-lifestyle-survey" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thekarimartinez.com/girls-women-lifestyle-survey</a>. Connect with Kari Martinez on Twitter at @thekarimartinez or on her website at <a href="https://www.thekarimartinez.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thekarimartinez.com</a>. Find her also on Instagram and LinkedIn. Looking for resources for women in the industry? Get involved with the AVIXA Women’s Council on Twitter at @AVIXAWomen or online at <a href="https://www.avixa.org/about-avixa/membership/committees-councils/avixa-women-s-council" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.avixa.org/about-avixa/membership/committees-councils/avixa-women-s-council</a>, SoundGirls on Twitter at @SoundGirlsOrg or online at <a href="https://twitter.com/soundgirlsorg" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/soundgirlsorg</a>, and Women in AV on Twitter at @WomenInAV or online at <a href="http://womeninav.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://womeninav.com</a>.

063: Kari Martinez, Girls/Women in AV Lifestyle Survey Results

Dante AV

10-Minute Take: Dante AV. Audinate's (@Audinate) Senior Product Marketing Manager, Brad Price, joins us to discuss the big announcement.

024: 10-Minute Take: Dante AV by Audinate

Gary Kayye

That’s a wrap! The inaugural HETMA Virtual Conference closed with a bang. This week we bring you the audio recording of the “Ask Us Anything” AV Happy Hour moderated by Gary Kayye of rAVe Pubs. Along with the HETMA Steering Committee, we explore all the hot topics that came up during the week’s sessions including AV-over-IP (AVoIP), AV as a Service (AVaaS), eSports, managed services, and more. We answer listener questions and take a deep dive into the issues facing higher ed tech managers (aka “in-house integrators”). The episode closes with final conference take-aways and ideas for where HETMA goes from here.Check out all the sessions on the HETMA YouTube page (and subscribe) at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34BQqMs5DmI88ljYrb7OJw. Episodes posting daily. (Hey! Editing takes work!)Learn more and join the Higher Education Technology Managers Alliance (HETMA) online at https://www.HETMA.org. Connect on all social media channels: Twitter at @HETMA_org, Instagram at @HETMA_org, and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HETMA-Higher-Education-Technology-Managers-Alliance-2165716436980535/.Connect with Gary Kayye on Twitter at @gkayye and LinkedIn. Learn more about rAVe on Twitter at @ravepubs and online at https://www.ravepubs.com and https://theraveagency.com.Connect with the HETMA Steering Committee on LinkedIn and Twitter: BC Hatchett (@bchatchett); Craig Shibley (@craigshibley); Dean Wentworth (@deanwentworth); Donovan Monday (@dmondaywv); Jim Wellings (@hdtechie); Joe Way (@josiahway); Josh Kaufman (@avforaccess); Mike Pedersen (@ped1971); Scott Tiner (@stiner); and Tim Van Woeart (@tvanwoeart).HETMA is an advocacy organization focused on the higher education AV industry. The goal of HETMA is to raise awareness of technology issues unique to the higher education community by communicating with manufacturers, vendors, and higher education administrators on the needs and challenges that technology managers face. HETMA is also dedicated to providing educational and networking opportunities to our members so that we can empower and grow our influence as an industry.

That’s a wrap! The inaugural HETMA Virtual Conference closed with a bang. This week we bring you the audio recording of the “Ask Us Anything” AV Happy Hour moderated by Gary Kayye of rAVe Pubs. Along with the HETMA Steering Committee, we explore all the hot topics that came up during the week’s sessions including AV-over-IP (AVoIP), AV as a Service (AVaaS), eSports, managed services, and more. We answer listener questions and take a deep dive into the issues facing higher ed tech managers (aka “in-house integrators”). The episode closes with final conference take-aways and ideas for where HETMA goes from here. Check out all the sessions on the HETMA YouTube page (and subscribe) at: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34BQqMs5DmI88ljYrb7OJw" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34BQqMs5DmI88ljYrb7OJw</a>. Episodes posting daily. (Hey! Editing takes work!) Learn more and join the Higher Education Technology Managers Alliance (HETMA) online at <a href="https://www.HETMA.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.HETMA.org</a>. Connect on all social media channels: Twitter at @HETMA_org, Instagram at @HETMA_org, and Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HETMA-Higher-Education-Technology-Managers-Alliance-2165716436980535/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/HETMA-Higher-Education-Technology-Managers-Alliance-2165716436980535/</a>. Connect with Gary Kayye on Twitter at @gkayye and LinkedIn. Learn more about rAVe on Twitter at @ravepubs and online at <a href="https://www.ravepubs.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ravepubs.com</a> and <a href="https://theraveagency.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://theraveagency.com</a>. Connect with the HETMA Steering Committee on LinkedIn and Twitter: BC Hatchett (@bchatchett); Craig Shibley (@craigshibley); Dean Wentworth (@deanwentworth); Donovan Monday (@dmondaywv); Jim Wellings (@hdtechie); Joe Way (@josiahway); Josh Kaufman (@avforaccess); Mike Pedersen (@ped1971); Scott Tiner (@stiner); and Tim Van Woeart (@tvanwoeart). HETMA is an advocacy organization focused on the higher education AV industry. The goal of HETMA is to raise awareness of technology issues unique to the higher education community by communicating with manufacturers, vendors, and higher education administrators on the needs and challenges that technology managers face. HETMA is also dedicated to providing educational and networking opportunities to our members so that we can empower and grow our influence as an industry.

062: HETMA Virtual Conference Closing Session featuring Gary Kayye of rAVe and the HETMA Steering Committee

Joe talks to manufacturers and attendees of the largest trade show for the music industry to discuss what's new at NAMM 2019. Hear quick takes from: Allen &amp; Heath, Audinate, Blue Microphones, Bose, DPA Microphones, Nexus Institute of Creative Arts, Nord Keyboards, QSC (with the great Cory Schaeffer), Sennheiser, Shure, Solid State Logic, Soundmarker, Sound Productions, Yamaha, and Zoom Recorders.

023: NAMM 2019 Roundup

Frank Alaimo

Not many schools can stake claim to having a hospitality building equipped with a pro shop and professional chef’s kitchen, a library with a maker space, podcast and video production studios, and a Dolby Atmos theatre. Of course, most schools aren’t located in the entertainment capital of the world. Frank Alaimo, Senior Audiovisual Systems Specialist, at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, joins the show to discuss these one-of-kind installations. Hear how the team designs, supports, and oversees these high-profile projects while also managing day-to-day operations. Frank and I also reminisce about the 2019 NW/MET hosted at UNLV.Connect with Frank Alaimo on LinkedIn. Learn more about the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) on Twitter at @UNLV and online at: https://www.unlv.edu.

Not many schools can stake claim to having a hospitality building equipped with a pro shop and professional chef’s kitchen, a library with a maker space, podcast and video production studios, and a Dolby Atmos theatre. Of course, most schools aren’t located in the entertainment capital of the world. Frank Alaimo, Senior Audiovisual Systems Specialist, at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, joins the show to discuss these one-of-kind installations. Hear how the team designs, supports, and oversees these high-profile projects while also managing day-to-day operations. Frank and I also reminisce about the 2019 NW/MET hosted at UNLV. Connect with Frank Alaimo on LinkedIn. Learn more about the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) on Twitter at @UNLV and online at: <a href="https://www.unlv.edu" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.unlv.edu</a>.

072: Frank Alaimo, Senior Audiovisual Systems Specialist, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

James King

The most important thing we have in higher ed is our team. Hear James King, Audio Visual Speciality at Stockton University, discuss the importance of them investing in one another, even to the point where many of their current staff were former student workers.James started as an AV student worker at Stockton University, moved into IT, and finally back to AV. After a re-org, he and his team fall under IT once again. We discuss the AV-over-IP phenomenon and what we as AV tech managers need to know to be prepared in the future. We talk about bringing AV in-house and the move from programmable to configurable AV, as well as the multiple areas of AV expertise needed from IT to Audio to Video, design and programming. Oh, and a campus on the beach?!Connect with James King on Twitter at @AV_JamesKing on LinkedIn. Learn more about the Stockton University on Twitter at @Stockton_edu online at https://www.stockton.edu.

The most important thing we have in higher ed is our team. Hear James King, Audio Visual Speciality at Stockton University, discuss the importance of them investing in one another, even to the point where many of their current staff were former student workers. James started as an AV student worker at Stockton University, moved into IT, and finally back to AV. After a re-org, he and his team fall under IT once again. We discuss the AV-over-IP phenomenon and what we as AV tech managers need to know to be prepared in the future. We talk about bringing AV in-house and the move from programmable to configurable AV, as well as the multiple areas of AV expertise needed from IT to Audio to Video, design and programming. Oh, and a campus on the beach?! Connect with James King on Twitter at @AV_JamesKing on LinkedIn. Learn more about the Stockton University on Twitter at @Stockton_edu online at <a href="https://www.stockton.edu" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stockton.edu</a>.

060: James King, Audio Visual Specialist at Stockton University, talks AV-over-IP and Teamwork

Jesse House

Jesse House, Assistant Director, Digital Media, from the New Jersey Institute of Technology (@NJIT) joins the podcast to discuss AV at NJIT. Oh, and electro-acoustics? Check him out on instagram @instant_photons.

025: Jesse House from New Jersey Institute of Technology

What is the State of Higher Ed? The 2019 Higher Education Technology Managers Alliance Virtual (HETMA) Conference is happening this week. Co-Founders Joe Way of USC and BC Hatchett from Vanderbilt deliver the opening keynote address to discuss where we are as an AV vertical, as well as give a preview of the sessions to come. What issues are we facing today, and what do we need to be aware of in the near future? Joe and BC make predictions and take audience calls in exploring the topics to come. What do we need to know about AV-over-IP, AVaaS, eSports, vendor relations, accessibility, and more? Take a listen and register for the remainder of the week at https://www.hetma.org/#conference.Learn more about the Higher Education Technology Managers Alliance (HETMA) online at https://www.HETMA.org. Connect on all social media channels: Twitter at @HETMA_org, Instagram at @HETMA_org, and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HETMA-Higher-Education-Technology-Managers-Alliance-2165716436980535/.Connect with Joe Way on Twitter at @josiahway and on LinkedIn. Learn more about the University of Southern California on Twitter at @USC and online at https://www.usc.edu.Connect with BC Hatchett on Twitter at @bchatchett and on LinkedIn. Learn more about Vanderbilt University on Twitter at @VanderbiltU and online at https://www.vanderbilt.edu.

What is the State of Higher Ed? The 2019 Higher Education Technology Managers Alliance Virtual (HETMA) Conference is happening this week. Co-Founders Joe Way of USC and BC Hatchett from Vanderbilt deliver the opening keynote address to discuss where we are as an AV vertical, as well as give a preview of the sessions to come. What issues are we facing today, and what do we need to be aware of in the near future? Joe and BC make predictions and take audience calls in exploring the topics to come. What do we need to know about AV-over-IP, AVaaS, eSports, vendor relations, accessibility, and more? Take a listen and register for the remainder of the week at <a href="https://www.hetma.org/#conference" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hetma.org/#conference</a>. Learn more about the Higher Education Technology Managers Alliance (HETMA) online at <a href="https://www.HETMA.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.HETMA.org</a>. Connect on all social media channels: Twitter at @HETMA_org, Instagram at @HETMA_org, and Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HETMA-Higher-Education-Technology-Managers-Alliance-2165716436980535/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/HETMA-Higher-Education-Technology-Managers-Alliance-2165716436980535/</a>. Connect with Joe Way on Twitter at @josiahway and on LinkedIn. Learn more about the University of Southern California on Twitter at @USC and online at <a href="https://www.usc.edu" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.usc.edu</a>. Connect with BC Hatchett on Twitter at @bchatchett and on LinkedIn. Learn more about Vanderbilt University on Twitter at @VanderbiltU and online at <a href="https://www.vanderbilt.edu" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.vanderbilt.edu</a>.

061: HETMA Keynote Address with Co-Founders Joe Way from USC and BC Hatchett from Vanderbilt University

Jason Railton

Jason Railton from Notre Dame joins the podcast to discuss ND Studios and the AV oversight from classrooms to football games. Here how they categorize their classrooms into "Core" groupings.

028: Jason Railton, Manager of ND Studios at the University of Notre Dame, Audio Video Technologies

Kathy Dooley

AV in higher ed is more than just making sure our classrooms are functional, there is a human factor as well. How should we communicate with our teams, run meetings, deal with generational differences, and even have the hard conversations of performance management and disciplinary actions. Kathy Dooley joins the show to discuss.

064: Kathy Dooley of Midwestern University Joins the Show to Discuss Team Dynamics and Management Styles

Daniel Meakin

Daniel Meakin, Live Sound Lecturer and Events Management Module Leader at the Nexus Institute of Creative Arts in Coventry, UK, joins the podcast. Hear about servicing AV needs from both the end user and tech manager sides, the challenges of BYOD and their solution, and their unique rental method for ensuring top of the line equipment for the student body.

029: Daniel Meakin from the Nexus Institute of Creative Arts in Coventry, UK

Ian Taylor

Ian Taylor from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada, joins the podcast to discuss AV in the MedIT division. They deliver a unique user-friendly integrated AV experience.

016: Ian Taylor from Dalhousie University discusses MedIT and delivering content into the field.

Corey Moss

In August 2019 a good friend of the AV industry, Corey Moss, suffered a stroke. While he is on the road to recovery, we still miss his heart-felt input to the AV industry through Convergent AV and The AV Life Podcast. I felt that as I come back for Season 2, it would only be appropriate to dedicate the first episode as a tribute to his work. I am joined this week by many of the regulars on The AV Life podcast, and I attempt to do my best Corey, following his format and lighthearted camaraderie. This episode is filled with laughs, tears, trips down memory lane, and even "the firing range" (pew pew). Oh, and we even talk AV, getting great insights on digital readiness from a wide range of industry perspectives.Corey is still months away from full recovery, so we do encourage you to consider donating to Corey's Go Fund Me. And do check out Corey's great podcast and article content available at ConvergentAV.net. You can connect with Corey Moss on Twitter at @CBMoss and The AV Life podcast on Twitter at @The_AVLife. Check out Episode 45 of the Higher Ed AV Podcast to hear Corey's first appearance on our show.

In August 2019 a good friend of the AV industry, Corey Moss, suffered a stroke. While he is on the road to recovery, we still miss his heart-felt input to the AV industry through Convergent AV and The AV Life Podcast. I felt that as I come back for Season 2, it would only be appropriate to dedicate the first episode as a tribute to his work. I am joined this week by many of the regulars on The AV Life podcast, and I attempt to do my best Corey, following his format and lighthearted camaraderie. This episode is filled with laughs, tears, trips down memory lane, and even "the firing range" (pew pew). Oh, and we even talk AV, getting great insights on digital readiness from a wide range of industry perspectives. Corey is still months away from full recovery, so we do encourage you to consider donating to Corey's Go Fund Me. And do check out Corey's great podcast and article content available at <a href="http://ConvergentAV.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ConvergentAV.net</a>. You can connect with Corey Moss on Twitter at @CBMoss and The AV Life podcast on Twitter at @The_AVLife. Check out Episode 45 of the Higher Ed AV Podcast to hear Corey's first appearance on our show.

055: The "Higher Ed" AV Life - Corey Moss Tribute Episode

Chi Hang Lo

What is it like to go through a re-org and into a digital transformation? Chi Hang Lo, AVIT Solutions Architect at the University of Southern California (and my secret weapon) joins the show to discuss the new ITS vision. We discuss USC's AVoIP proof-of-concept currently underway and the pros and cons of the various current offerings, as well as our recent enterprise digital signage integration.Chi talks about vendor management and the process of working with departments and end users in a federated environment. What does good customer service look like, and how can being skilled in other areas, like IT and (real) architecture help serve our customers? How can being a current Master's student in Dr. Dre's and Jimmy Iovine's new Integrated Design, Business, and Technology program through the USC Iovine and Young Academy help inform how to design classrooms? Chi talks about the importance of truly understanding needs of the customer before creating the solution.

What is it like to go through a re-org and into a digital transformation? Chi Hang Lo, AVIT Solutions Architect at the University of Southern California (and my secret weapon) joins the show to discuss the new ITS vision. We discuss USC's AVoIP proof-of-concept currently underway and the pros and cons of the various current offerings, as well as our recent enterprise digital signage integration. Chi talks about vendor management and the process of working with departments and end users in a federated environment. What does good customer service look like, and how can being skilled in other areas, like IT and (real) architecture help serve our customers? How can being a current Master's student in Dr. Dre's and Jimmy Iovine's new Integrated Design, Business, and Technology program through the USC Iovine and Young Academy help inform how to design classrooms? Chi talks about the importance of truly understanding needs of the customer before creating the solution.

057: Chi Hang Lo, AVIT Solutions Architect at the University of Southern California

Adam Harvey

This week we welcome Adam Harvey to the show. We discuss the recent summer upgrades at the University of Hertfordshire, including an enterprise digital signage integration. Last time Adam was on we discussed his team's AV Awards win; this year they were finalists once again. Find out how they keep demonstrating quality customer service. Finally, we talk about the LTSGM conference for higher education technology managers being held at the University of Cambridge, November 13-15, 2019, ad the UK's premier opportunity to learn and share among peers.

056: Adam Harvey from University of Hertfordshire presents LTSMG Conference

Kevin Janhke

Kevin Jahnke is the Manager of Classroom Services at the University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee and has been with UWM for over 20 years in progressively responsible roles in addition to completion of both BA and MLIS degrees through UWM. In his current position he is responsible for technology oversight of 170 General Assignment Classrooms, 7 full time staff and 15 students. This position requires a combination of planning, purchasing, programming, and design as well as leadership responsibility for the team. Kevin is affiliated with CCUMC, UBTech and InfoComm (AVIXA) as a member of the Technology Manager’s Council as well as the UW-System Educational Media Technology Council and UW-System IT Management Council. Additionally, Kevin has completed the InfoComm (AVIXA) CTS and Crestron DMC-E certifications and attends industry events, workshops and conferences regularly.As for projects one of the bigger things that’s happening right now at UW-Milwaukee is a Shared Services initiative. This is a multi-year project that is transitioning local IT support to align with the central group. Kevin has mostly been involved in the classroom/meeting room support side of things and recently been taking on digital signage as a campus service. This project has significantly increased our foot print across campus and to offsite satellite locations as well as expanded out staff.On the more technical side we have several building and larger AV initiatives underway.25-30 small classroom updates this yearMost will be Crestron AV Framework Lubar Entrepreneurship and Welcome CenterSmall building with an  AV system that acts as a matrix throughout the buildingConnected Systems Institute – Partnership with Microsoft and Rockwell AutomationClassroom space with camera/micMultiple Microsoft Surface Pros being installedThis is a new technology on campusPlanning for a new Active Learning Room Use by Theatre DeptMultiple Crestron Air MediasCameras/micsKevin was recently interviewed for a couple of UBTECH articles on accessibility and AVaaS (my favorite topic!). Check out the article here: https://universitybusiness.com/3-models-for-enhancing-the-tech-aspects-of-accessibility and https://universitybusiness.com/considering-avaas-7-things-you-need-to-know/.Connect with Kevin Jahnke on Twitter at @kjjahnke and on LinkedIn. Learn more about the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee on Twitter at @UWM online at https://www.uwm.edu.

Kevin Jahnke is the Manager of Classroom Services at the University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee and has been with UWM for over 20 years in progressively responsible roles in addition to completion of both BA and MLIS degrees through UWM. In his current position he is responsible for technology oversight of 170 General Assignment Classrooms, 7 full time staff and 15 students. This position requires a combination of planning, purchasing, programming, and design as well as leadership responsibility for the team. Kevin is affiliated with CCUMC, UBTech and InfoComm (AVIXA) as a member of the Technology Manager’s Council as well as the UW-System Educational Media Technology Council and UW-System IT Management Council. Additionally, Kevin has completed the InfoComm (AVIXA) CTS and Crestron DMC-E certifications and attends industry events, workshops and conferences regularly. As for projects one of the bigger things that’s happening right now at UW-Milwaukee is a Shared Services initiative. This is a multi-year project that is transitioning local IT support to align with the central group. Kevin has mostly been involved in the classroom/meeting room support side of things and recently been taking on digital signage as a campus service. This project has significantly increased our foot print across campus and to offsite satellite locations as well as expanded out staff. On the more technical side we have several building and larger AV initiatives underway. 25-30 small classroom updates this year Most will be Crestron AV Framework Lubar Entrepreneurship and Welcome Center Small building with an AV system that acts as a matrix throughout the building Connected Systems Institute – Partnership with Microsoft and Rockwell Automation Classroom space with camera/mic Multiple Microsoft Surface Pros being installed This is a new technology on campus Planning for a new Active Learning Room Use by Theatre Dept Multiple Crestron Air Medias Cameras/mics Kevin was recently interviewed for a couple of UBTECH articles on accessibility and AVaaS (my favorite topic!). Check out the article here: <a href="https://universitybusiness.com/3-models-for-enhancing-the-tech-aspects-of-accessibility" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://universitybusiness.com/3-models-for-enhancing-the-tech-aspects-of-accessibility</a> and <a href="https://universitybusiness.com/considering-avaas-7-things-you-need-to-know/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://universitybusiness.com/considering-avaas-7-things-you-need-to-know/</a>. Connect with Kevin Jahnke on Twitter at @kjjahnke and on LinkedIn. Learn more about the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee on Twitter at @UWM online at <a href="https://www.uwm.edu" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.uwm.edu</a>.

071: Kevin Janhke, Manager of Classroom Services, at the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee

Nathan Paterson

Nathan Paterson, Audiovisual Architect at Australian National University in Canberra, AU, rejoins the show. Formerly at Abertay University in Scotland, Nathan discusses what it is like to transition from one role to another, including traveling across the globe to do so. What are some of the similarities? What are the differences? What type of learning curve exists when moving from one campus with its technologies and procedures to another? Hear him discuss how ANU seeks to ensure there are "no digital islands."

053: Nathan Paterson from Australian National University Returns to the Show

We've been teasing this for months, but now it's finally here! The HETMA Virtual Conference! On this episode, the  Higher Education Technology Managers Alliance steering committee members discuss the upcoming virtual conference and think tank, happening December 9-11, 2019. As technology managers it is important that we have an open forum to discuss the issues, challenges, and solutions necessary to be successful in our daily roles. This is the purpose of the HETMA Virtual Conference. Sign up for the free webinar-style conference at the HETMA website at http://www.hetma.org. We provide an overview of a few of the sessions as well as begin the dialogue that will continue into the conference. Topics include: The State of Higher Ed AV, AV-over-IP, Accessibility and Universal Design, AVaaS (AV as a Service), eSports, Vendor Relationships, Classroom Staffing and HR, and a AV Happy Hour "Ask Us Anything" Session.HETMA is an advocacy organization focused on the higher education AV industry. The goal of HETMA is to raise awareness of technology issues unique to the higher education community by communicating with manufacturers, vendors, and higher education administrators on the needs and challenges that technology managers face. HETMA is also dedicated to providing educational and networking opportunities to our members so that we can empower and grow our influence as an industry.Sign up for the HETMA Virtual Conference here: http://www.hetma.org/#conference. Connect with HETMA online at HETMA.org, on Twitter @HETMA_org, Instagram at @hetma_org, and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HETMA-Higher-Education-Technology-Managers-Alliance-2165716436980535. Connect with the HETMA Steering Committee on LinkedIn and Twitter: BC Hatchett (@bchatchett); Craig Shibley (@craigshibley); Dean Wentworth (@deanwentworth); Donovan Monday (@dmondaywv); Jim Wellings (@hdtechie); Joe Way (@josiahway); Josh Kaufman (@avforaccess); Mike Pedersen (@ped1971); Scott Tiner (@stiner); and Tim Van Woeart (@tvanwoeart).

We've been teasing this for months, but now it's finally here! The HETMA Virtual Conference! On this episode, the Higher Education Technology Managers Alliance steering committee members discuss the upcoming virtual conference and think tank, happening December 9-11, 2019. As technology managers it is important that we have an open forum to discuss the issues, challenges, and solutions necessary to be successful in our daily roles. This is the purpose of the HETMA Virtual Conference. Sign up for the free webinar-style conference at the HETMA website at <a href="http://www.hetma.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.hetma.org</a>. We provide an overview of a few of the sessions as well as begin the dialogue that will continue into the conference. Topics include: The State of Higher Ed AV, AV-over-IP, Accessibility and Universal Design, AVaaS (AV as a Service), eSports, Vendor Relationships, Classroom Staffing and HR, and a AV Happy Hour "Ask Us Anything" Session. HETMA is an advocacy organization focused on the higher education AV industry. The goal of HETMA is to raise awareness of technology issues unique to the higher education community by communicating with manufacturers, vendors, and higher education administrators on the needs and challenges that technology managers face. HETMA is also dedicated to providing educational and networking opportunities to our members so that we can empower and grow our influence as an industry. Sign up for the HETMA Virtual Conference here: <a href="http://www.hetma.org/#conference" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.hetma.org/#conference</a>. Connect with HETMA online at <a href="http://HETMA.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HETMA.org</a>, on Twitter @HETMA_org, Instagram at @hetma_org, and Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HETMA-Higher-Education-Technology-Managers-Alliance-2165716436980535" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/HETMA-Higher-Education-Technology-Managers-Alliance-2165716436980535</a>. Connect with the HETMA Steering Committee on LinkedIn and Twitter: BC Hatchett (@bchatchett); Craig Shibley (@craigshibley); Dean Wentworth (@deanwentworth); Donovan Monday (@dmondaywv); Jim Wellings (@hdtechie); Joe Way (@josiahway); Josh Kaufman (@avforaccess); Mike Pedersen (@ped1971); Scott Tiner (@stiner); and Tim Van Woeart (@tvanwoeart).

058: HETMA Virtual Conference Preview Episode

It's been a long couple weeks! 28 of us serving the higher ed vertical took a couple hours to just relax and reflect over a beverage of choice while discussing how COVID-19 is impacting our institutions. Take a listen to our conversation and see who joined me for a live podcast recording over a virtual happy hour.

075: Higher Ed Happy Hour

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