In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Ben Hallett sits down with Dr. Christopher Reber, President of Hudson County Community College, to explore what it takes to drive student success in one of the most diverse and high-need communities in the United States. With over four decades in higher education, Dr Reber shares how HCCC has transformed outcomes by removing barriers, scaling student support, and building a deeply student-centred culture. From tackling food and housing insecurity to doubling completion rates, this conversation highlights how equity-driven leadership can create real, generational impact. A powerful discussion on access, resilience, and what it truly means to meet students where they are.
Ben sits down with Belinda Tynan from RMIT. She is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) and Vice-President at the University. Belinda is the winner of the Australian Financial Review's Top 100 Women of Influence (Board and Management Category) in 2019.
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Ben sits down with Alice Wilby from University College Birmingham. She is the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Access, Participation and Student Experience) at the University. Alice joined the University in February 2020 having previously worked at the University of Oxford, Oxford Brookes University and the University of Wolverhampton.
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani sits down with Ben Lewis from Cardiff University. Ben is currently the Director of Student Life at the University.
Ben sits down with Emeritus Professor Beverley Oliver. Beverley was Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education and Alfred Deakin Professor at Deakin until December 2018 and led Deakin's ambitious Student Learning and Experience strategy.
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Ben sits down with Aaron Cornwall from the Australian Catholic University. Currently the Student Veteran Services Manager at the university, Aaron is on the ground developing and implementing support to student veterans completing tertiary study.
