In this episode of the Campus Changemakers Podcast, Ben Hallett sits down with Dr. Shanna Jackson, President of Nashville State Community College, live from the Dream Conference 2026. With over 25 years in higher education, Dr. Jackson shares how Nashville State is transforming from an access-focused institution to one centered on completion and post-graduation success. From launching a bold Vision 2030 strategy to scaling student support through success coaches and data-driven decision-making, this conversation explores what it truly takes to improve outcomes at scale.
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Ben sits down with Ian Dunn from Coventry University Group. Ian has been with the University since 1992 and is currently the Provost. In 2016 he was awarded “Inspiring Leader” of the year in the Guardian Higher Education Awards.
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Ben sits down with Chris Shelley from the University of Greenwich. Chris is the Director of Student and Academic Services at the University, where he leads a range of services and functions that are crucial to the student experience. Previously, he was the Director of Student Services at King’s College London.
Ben sits down with David Whyte from Torrens University. David is currently the Head of Student Wellbeing & Diversity at the University. His role focuses on the well-being of students at every stage of their student journey, as well as building a strong, diverse and active student community and representation within the University
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Ben sits down with Christa Smith from the Sheridan Institute of Higher Education. Christa is currently the Director of Student Services at the Institute and is passionate about quality education for students of every age.
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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.
