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The Modern Student Episode 1:  How the Modern Student is Shaping the Future of Education

How the Modern Student is Shaping the Future of Education

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About the Episode

In episode one of The Modern Student, Enrollify Founder Zach Busekrus and Jeff Dillon of Squiz, discuss the modern college student and how their relationship with technology is shaping the future of higher education. 

The modern student has always had technology as a part of their lives, and their education should be no exception. They come from a world of on-demand services, instant information and social media. Personalization in the user experience is something that is just expected from them at this point. 

This episode explores how institutions are currently, or should be, utilizing technology to better serve (and market to) the modern student. 

About the Series

The Modern Student is a special podcast series in collaboration with Squiz, exploring how technology is revolutionizing higher ed and engaging students. 

Squiz is a technology company that is revolutionizing the way higher ed builds digital experiences for its constituents. 

The Modern Student is hosted by Enrollify Founder, Zach Busekrus and Jeff Dillon, a senior consultant at Squiz. This series will explore:

  • Ep. 4: The Future of Tech in Higher Ed 

You can learn more about the incredible work Squiz is doing and explore their client case studies at Squiz.net or connect with Jeff directly via LinkedIn. 

 

About the Enrollify Podcast Network

The Modern Student is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!  

Our podcast network is growing by the month and we’ve got a plethora of marketing, admissions, and higher ed technology shows that are jam packed with stories, ideas, and frameworks all designed to empower you to be a better higher ed professional. Our shows feature a selection of the industry’s best as your hosts. Learn from Mickey Baines, Jeremy Teirs, Jaime Hunt, Corynn Myers, Jaime Gleason and many more. 

Learn more about The Enrollify Podcast Network at podcasts.enrollify.org. Our shows help higher ed marketers and admissions professionals find their next big idea — come and find yours! 

People in this episode

Host

Zach is the Founder of Enrollify. He thoroughly enjoys building new brands, developing and executing content marketing strategies, and hosting podcasts. When he's not working on Enrollify, he enjoys discussing life's quandaries over coffee (or a good bourbon) with friends, building Sponstayneous (his travel brand side hustle), trying out new HIIT workouts, and adventuring across the globe with his wife!

Interviewee

Jeff Dillon

Jeff Dillon is a digital strategist with more than 20 years of leadership experience in higher education technology.

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