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.
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Chris Baker-Brown sits down with Professor Alejandro Armellini, the Dean of Digital and Distributed Learning at the University of Portsmouth. Professor Armellini, a PFHEA ( Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy), FRSA ( Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts ), and National Teaching Fellow, has made significant contributions to the field of education through his roles in digital and distributed learning.
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.
In this episode of the Broken Education Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani, sits down with Professor Martin Betts, Founder of Hedx. With over 40 years of experience in academic and senior leadership roles, Professor Betts has significantly influenced the university sector globally.
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Chris Baker-Brown sits down with Esther Spring, the Organisational Learning Lead (Digital and Data Capabilities, Innovation and Sustainability) at The Open University. Esther is an accomplished leader in learning and development, with extensive experience in online learning, digital transformation, and sustainability.
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In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder Ben Hallet sits down with Neville Hiscox, the Chief Student Services Officer at Curtin University. With executive accountability for strategic leadership across a diverse portfolio, He is dedicated to driving organizational growth through people development and modern technology adoption.
