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August 2021 SAN Podcast - Professional Licensure Regulation - Reflections since 2019

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 19:03:21 -0300

A considerable amount of discussion and work has taken place since the 2019 federal rule requiring licensure disclosures came into effect. On this special episode, created by SAN's Professional Licensure Special Interest Team, hear experts reflect and discuss the 30,000' view of this important Title IV requirement. Join the State Authorization Network's Special Interest Team, Emily Woods and Erika Swain for conversation with experts Shari Miller of Institutional Compliance MATTERS, Cheryl Dowd of WCET's State Authorization Network and Jeannie Yockey-Fine, general counsel for NC-SARA and state regulation expert.

Click here to access a transcript of the conversation.

March 2021 SAN Podcast

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 21:24:08 -0300

As part of SAN's 10th Birthday Celebration, Russ Poulin and Megan Raymond return to discuss how a little-noticed federal regulation in 2010 created SAN. We also talk movies, musicals, and mountain biking.

You can find the transcript here. Thanks so much for listening.

February 2021 SAN Podcast with Nancy Spector

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 12:05:24 -0400

We were lucky to chat with Nancy Spector of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), who discussed nursing regulation and how her organization created a very helpful resource for institutions working on their professional licensure disclosures. Here is a great article she wrote on BON approval for RN programs and here is the transcript of the conversation.

Thanks to everyone who listens.

January 2021 SAN Podcast

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 14:00:49 -0400

This month, Jeannie Yockey-Fine, general counsel for NC-SARA, joined us for an informative discussion about she has seen state authorization develop over the years and from her previous roles as a regulator and representing institutions as outside counsel. We also touch on bowling, ducks, and video game soundtracks.

Here's the transcript as well.

Thanks for listening.

Decmber 2020 SAN Podcast: Lindsay McKenzie from Inside Higher Ed

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 11:37:27 -0400

We share a wide-ranging conversation with Lindsay McKenzie, who covers state authorization (and other regulatory beats) for Inside Higher Ed.

We discuss how she found her way to state authorization (the story will sound familiar to SAN members), how state authorization fits with other aspects of higher ed regulation, and how she cultivates her sources. We also touch on the Retraction Watch and the work of Ed Yong at the Atlantic. With our usual discussion of musicals at the end, there is truly something for everyone in this episode.

Here is the transcript, for those who are interested. Thanks again for listening.

August 2020 SAN Podcast: Yolanda Cunningham, Case Western Reserve University.

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 20:12:35 -0300

Are you new to state authorization compliance? If so, then this episode with Yolanda Cunningham is especially for you. (But veterans will enjoy, too.) We talk about tips for getting started, tips for keeping up the progress, and have a spirited discussion of classic musicals.

You can read the transcript here.

We hope you enjoy the conversation.

June 2020 Episode with Jonathan D. Becker of Virginia Commonwealth University

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 16:14:13 -0300

Jon Becker of Virginia Commonwealth University joins us for a lively discussion of education technology, regulation, and a helpful breakdown of common acronyms: OPM, LMS, CMS (oh my.)

We also thank our listeners in Utah, reflect on Dear Evan Hansen, and hear Jon's pitch for the connection between instructional design and NBC's Songland.

The transcript is also available.

Thanks for checking out the podcast.

May 2019 SAN Podcast with Emily Woods from the University of Kentucky

Tue, 19 May 2020 20:47:17 -0300

Emily Woods from the University of Kentucky chimed in with additional context and insights from the interviews she completed with leaders of two professional licensure compacts: the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) and the Nurse Licensure Compact.

We also dusted off the Regulation of the Month segment by highlighting an interesting regulation of the Washington board overseeing psychologists. And Cheryl is almost stumped on a musicals question.

You can also read the transcript here.

Thanks for listening.

April 2020 SAN Podcast: Katie Hoffman from the University of San Francisco

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 16:52:46 -0300

Katie Hoffman, project manager in the office of assessment and accreditation support at the University of San Francisco, joined us to discuss state-by-state approvals in the time of COVID, how her institution is transitioning quickly to online learning, and her perspective on assessment. And a question about musicals finally stumps Cheryl.

The transcript is also available.

March 2020 SAN Podcast: Angela Lee

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 16:39:43 -0300

We were thrilled that Angela Lee, Executive Director of the Higher Education Licensure Commission for the District of Columbia, joined us for a lively conversation. She gave great insights into what regulators look for from institutions in general. She also provided some information about her office's response to COVID-19. We pointed out a pre-professional educational requirements for aspiring dentists in New York and concluded with Cheryl's thoughts on the many roles of musicals.

More of a visual learner? Here is the transcript.

February 2020 SAN Podcast: Katherine Lee Carey

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 16:44:20 -0400

Katherine Lee Carey of Cooley LLP shared her wisdom and experience on how to talk to lawyers--both inside your university and to outside counsel. She provided practical tips on building bridges with university counsel and making sure state authorization is properly understood by institutional higher-ups. We also provided some news about the podcast and heard Cheryl and Kate's thoughts on soundtracks to musicals. A transcript of this conversation can be found at this link.

January 2020 SAN Podcast with Kimberly Foore

Sun, 02 Feb 2020 17:03:00 -0400

Special Guest: Kimberly Foore, West Virginia University

January Subject: Kimberly shared her insights on managing aspects and developing collaborations for out-of-state activity compliance as a remote employee at West Virginia University. She discussed her strategies for career development as well. We also talked about a Michigan Board of Social Work requirement and heard some of Cheryl's thoughts on upcoming musicals.

Here is the transcript.

October 2019 SAN Podcast: Alan Contreras

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 07:49:00 -0400

Special Guest: Alan Contreras, NC-SARA Consultant and former State regulator

Alan shares his previous experience as a regulator, member of the reciprocity development team, and SARA consultant. He brings a wealth of understanding about the legal focus of State oversight for institutions that under the purview of the State as well as SARA creation and implementation nuances.

Transcript is here.

Sept 2019 SAN Podcast: Dave Dannenberg, Director Academic Innovations & eLearning, University of Alaska - Anchorage

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 17:05:26 -0400

In this episode, we have fun talking to an active SAN member about the current situation for higher education in Alaska, managing out-of-state activity compliance, 2019 negotiated rulemaking ups and downs from the view point of a negotiator representing 4 year public institutions.

Special Guest: Dave Dannenberg, Director Academic Innovations & eLearning, University of Alaska - Anchorage

Transcript is here.

July 2019 SAN Podcast with Megan Raymond

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 17:01:43 -0400

WCET and SAN the interactions, the benefits of WCET, and the WCET Annual Meeting highlights for Nov, 2019.

We also talk about attention spans as they relate to musical theatre.

The transcript is here.

June 2019 SAN Podcast with Russ Poulin

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 17:00:00 -0400

What is the purpose and why should one care about higher education regulations? Special guest: Russ Poulin, Executive Director, WCET and Vice President for Technology Enhanced Education.

Some good legislative history, too.

This is the transcript.