Office Hours with John Gardner
We are searching for big ideas that inspire hope and action in higher education around institutional transformation and innovation to advance student success and more equitable student outcomes. Joining John Gardner are higher education leaders and other relevant persons of interest who will discuss innovation and strategies that improve higher education.The Gardner Institute, a 24-year-old non-profit, has been at the forefront of innovation in higher education; our mission very clearly connects us to the broader societal efforts to increase social justice.The Gardner Institute connects with thousands of professionals in the higher education ecosystem; through a wide array of activities such as Transformative Conversations, the Teaching and Learning Academy, and the Socially Just Design Series, and through our work as an Intermediary for Scale supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. As a leader in the student success movement in higher education, we strive to provide support for institutions interested in social justice and institutional transformation.
Office Hours with John Gardner
Episode 93- Getting to Yes with Nicole Poff
Nicole Poff currently serves as the Director of Academic Services and Assessment at United State University, an online institution committed to serving underserved student populations. In her present role, Nicole offers strategic support across multiple domains, including new program development, curriculum enhancements, assessment, faculty development, and student success initiatives. Her experience in various departments and roles within Higher Education provides her with a comprehensive perspective, enabling her to take a holistic approach to problem-solving that integrates insights from multiple areas and leverages data to prioritize student-centric decision-making.
As an educational consultant, she has navigated a variety of educational landscapes, aiding traditional campuses' transition into the digital realm, empowering K-12 school districts to create new offerings, co-creating innovative programs with colleges, and supporting universities in re-envisioning processes and expanding student services.
Recently, Nicole has embarked on an exciting new venture with Cloudline Solutions. As the Director of Learning Innovation, she collaborates on a passion project that seeks to revolutionize technology solutions in higher education. Breaking free from conventional Software as a Service (SaaS) limitations, Nicole and the team at Cloudline are charting toward custom-built solutions that promise to reshape the educational technology landscape.
Nicole resides in Kansas with her husband, Donnie, and 2 daughters, Kennedy and Reagan. Nicole is currently pursuing her PhD in Curriculum and Instruction at Kansas State University.
To contact Nicole, please email her at Nicole.poff@usuniversity.edu