Podcasts
In FOCUS, our biweekly podcast, host Heather Richmond, Vice President, Marketing at TouchNet, talks with campus personnel and industry leaders about technology-driven issues facing today's higher learning institutions.
Jennifer McNeill, ONEcard Manager - University of Alberta
Heather and Jennifer discuss her university's efforts to transition to contactless commerce and credentials on campus.
John Fees, Cofounder & Managing Director - GradGuard
How can students protect tuition investments? Heather and John review their options.
Valarie Van Vlack, Treasurer - Texas State University
From business continuity to virtual queuing, Valarie describes her school's contactless efforts to serve students.
Lindsay Wayt, Director Analytics - NACUBO
Lindsay shares with Heather how analytics enable schools to better serve students.
Christine Blakney, Managing Director - Texas Tech University
Pre-COVID KPIs helped Texas Tech quickly respond to the virus. Christine discusses how her school continues to evaluate and adapt these indicators to make informed decisions as the need arises.
Troy Leach, SVP & Engagement Officer - PCI Security Standards Council
Troy details the four pillars of the Security Council's Strategic Framework and outlines the PCI DSS 4.0 Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards, expected to be released in 2021.
Jason Gross & Michael Fogarty - Adirondack
Heather talks to Jason and Michael about pandemic-related campus housing changes.
Stacy Hughes, CISO -
Global Payments
Heather and Stacy discuss advice and guidance on payment security concerns during the pandemic.
What is a podcast?
A podcast is a series of audio episodes focused on one topic or theme; ours explore the business issues facing higher education.
How to listen to FOCUS episodes
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