Vygoverse Podcasts

The Champions Coffee Podcast

Catchup on the latest

Adam Klepetar | Berkshire Community College

In this episode of the Campus Changemakers Podcast, Ben Hallett sits down with Adam Klepetar, Vice President for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management at Berkshire Community College, to explore the power of community colleges, holistic student support, and the human side of student success. Adam shares how his own transformational college experience shaped a career dedicated to creating access and opportunity for students. Together, Ben and Adam discuss Berkshire’s remarkable recent growth, the impact of Massachusetts’ free community college initiative, and why investing in advising, mental health, and essential needs support is critical to improving student outcomes. The conversation also dives into leadership, student development theory, AI in higher education, and the importance of preserving human connection in an increasingly digital world. At the heart of the episode is a simple but powerful idea: higher education works best when students feel seen, supported, and connected to a community that believes in their potential.

Choose Your Podcast
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Broken Education Podcast
July 31, 2024
25
minutes

Joe Diamond | AllCampus

In this episode of the Broken Education Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani, sits down with Joe Diamond, the CEO of AllCampus. With over 20 years of experience in higher education, Joe has been instrumental in generating awareness and driving positive student outcomes.

Broken Education Podcast
Champions Coffee Podcast
July 31, 2024
22
minutes

Don Albert Klinger | Murdoch University

In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder Ben Hallet sits down with Don Albert Klinger, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Education at Murdoch University. Don plays a vital role in making higher education accessible and achieving high-quality outcomes for students, focusing on equity, diversity, inclusion, First Nations, and sustainability.

Champions Coffee Podcast
Broken Education Podcast
July 24, 2024
31
minutes

Reilly Davis | PeopleGrove

In this episode of the Broken Education Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani, sits down with Reilly Davis. Reilly is the Co-Founder of PeopleGrove, a company on a mission to connect every student and professional with the mentors, advisers, and networks needed to realize their full potential and find fulfilling careers.

Broken Education Podcast
Broken Education Podcast
July 17, 2024
28
minutes

Erin Mayhood | Mentor Collective

In this episode of the Broken Education Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani, sits down with Erin Mayhood. Erin is the CEO of Mentor Collective, a company dedicated to empowering individuals to realize their full potential through transformative mentorship.

Broken Education Podcast
Champions Coffee Podcast
July 25, 2024
25
minutes

Jennie Shaw | Unite Students

In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Ben Hallet and Chief Relationship Officer, Riley Batchelor sits down with Professor Jennie Shaw, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic) at the University of Adelaide. Professor Shaw has previously held leadership roles at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and the University of New England.

Champions Coffee Podcast