
Cooperatively Speaking
Welcome to Cooperatively Speaking®, a podcast by E&I Cooperative Services, the only member-owned, nonprofit procurement cooperative focused exclusively on education. Each episode, we discuss the topics most important to procurement and end-users at schools and universities. Find out more at www.eandi.org/podcast.
Episodes
58 episodes
Artificial Intelligence and the Battle for Data Privacy
AI is transforming higher education, but at what cost to student privacy? In this episode of Cooperatively Speaking, Matt Levine speaks with Chris Uthe, Chief Product Officer at BlackBeltHelp, about how colleges and universities can ha...
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Season 5
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Episode 19
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19:35

Title: Race, Gender, and Justice: The Crossroads of Title IX and Title VI
E&I Host: Dennis Hyde, Category Marketing Manager, E&I Cooperative Services Guest: Adrienne Meador Murray, VP for Equity, Compliance, and Civil Rights Services at D. Stafford & Associates T...
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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21:47

The Psychology of Color: How it Affects Students and Their Learning
E&I Host: David Manz, Business Partnerships Manager, Facilities Guests: Michelle Vincent, National Color & Design Manager, The Pittsburgh Paints CompanyIn this episode, David Manz welcomes Michelle Vincent, a Na...
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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33:45

Safeguarding K-12 Finances: Payment Fraud Prevention in the Digital Age
E&I Host: Sue Peters, E&I Vice President K-12 EngagementGuests: Rick Gay, Executive Director of Business Services, Fort Bend ISD and Emily Rosenberg, PaymentWorks Regional DirectorPayment fraud is an increasing ...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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22:40

Brand Under Fire: A New Playbook for Crisis Management on Campus in the Digital Age
E&I Host: Dennis Hyde, E&I Category Marketing ManagerGuest: Jeff Hunt, Partner at Legend LabsIn this episode of Cooperatively Speaking, E&I’s Dennis Hyde is joined by Jeff Hunt, founde...
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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16:50

Windows 10 Going End of Life: Time to Upgrade Students & Faculty to Windows 11
E&I Host: Dennis Hyde, E&I Category Marketing ManagerGuest: Erol Bal, HP Sales Navigator at B&HIn this episode of Cooperatively Speaking, E&I’s Dennis Hyde is joined by Erol Bal from B&...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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14:49

EdPro Educational Forums - E&I's Commitment to Member Development
E&I Host: Matt Levine, E&I Category Marketing ManagerGuest: Casey Laurienzo, E&I Vice President of Community Engagement & EducationFor over 90 years, E&I has championed the power of its membership, e...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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16:58

Navigating The Current Landscape & Why Members Should Lean on E&I; CEO Podcast Series Featuring Greg Shabram
E&I Host: Eric Frank, E&I CEOGuest: Greg Shabram, Chief Procurement Officer, University of OregonWith financial pressures mounting on educational institutions, how can procurement teams navigate today’s challeng...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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25:52

Supporting Student Wellness: DialCare’s Solutions for Education
E&I Host: Allison Lambert, E&I Category Marketing ManagerGuest: Becca Finnegan, DialCare Sales ManagerAs schools face ongoing challenges around student mental health, Becca Finnegan from DialCare offers...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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9:31

DOGE, the DOE, and the Higher Education Funding Cuts: Navigating Turbulent Waters to Ensure a Smooth Ride For your Campus
E&I Host: Matt Levine, E&I Category Marketing ManagerGuest: Ben Kennedy, Kennedy & Company Managing PartnerExplore the looming challenges in higher education as Ben Kennedy from Kennedy and Company jo...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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35:06

Navigating Duty of Care: How Anthony Travel Supports Safer Academic Travel
E&I Host:Dennis Hyde, E&I Category Marketing ManagerGuests:Jill Dawson, Director, Collegiate Travel Solutions, Anthony Travel Crystal Timmerman, Director, University Travel, Anthony Travel...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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28:44

RX for Campus Success: Student Health is a Priority
E&I Host: Allison Lambert, E&I Category Marketing ManagerGuest: Teresa Pugliese, VP of Sales, Geri-CareDiscover how Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals equips institutions with essential over-the-counter (OTC) pr...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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16:32

Mail Center Matters: Delivering a Superior Student Experience
E&I Host:Dennis Hyde, E&I Category Marketing ManagerGuestsChris Giles, Pitney Bowes VP of Enterprise SalesCampus mail centers are busier than ever, with package volumes increasing year after year. How ca...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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17:07

Oops, We Hired a Felon: HR Nightmares Education Edition
E&I Host: Matt Levine, E&I Category Marketing ManagerGuest: Alonzo Martinez, Associate General Counsel, HireRightWhat happens when hiring goes wrong? Matt Levine from E&I and Alonzo Martinez from HireRight b...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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23:18

Artificial Intelligence – the Good, the Bad, and the Future in Higher Education
E&I Host: Matt Levine, E&I Category Marketing ManagerGuest: Ken Anderson, AArete Manager for Higher Education; Tyler Higgins AArete Managing DirectorAI is revolutionizing higher education—bu...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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29:02

Copilot for Campus Security: Unlocking New Possibilities in Education
E&I Host: Matt Levine, E&I Category Marketing ManagerGuest: Corey Lee, Security CTO for Microsoft Education Discover how predictive analytics and AI empower educational institutions to anticipate cybe...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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31:57

Fortifying the Future: Cybersecurity Strategies for Stronger Institutions
E&I Host: David Manz, Business Partnerships Manager, Facilities & InteriorsGuest: Don Bryant, Cybersecurity Architect for the Public Sector, Cisco Join Cisco cybersecurity expert Don Bryant and E&I host...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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22:50

The Power of Partnerships
E&I Host: Matt Levine, Category Marketing Manager Guests: Bruce Hoeker, Executive Director, Association of Business Administrators of Christian Colleges; Joe Castelluccio, Director of Business Development at E&I <...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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20:18

Using Technology to Support Your Supplier Diversity Initiative
E&I Host: Titus Martin, Executive Director, Supplier Diversity Guest: Molly O'Brien, Senior Sales Executive, Supplier.ioHow can technology unlock the full potential of supplier diversity programs? In this episode o...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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17:19

Pain Points and Solutions for Traffic and Transportation on Campus
E&I Host:Dennis Hyde, E&I Category Marketing ManagerGuests:Lily Hammer, Senior Strategic Account Manager: Public Sector Group Purchasing, Enterprise MobilityRyan Benhoff, Strategic Sales Director:
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Season 4
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Episode 22
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17:21

Catering Management for Universities: Making Food Fun, Finding Ordering Efficiencies, Sustainable Practices, and Supporting Local Suppliers
E&I Host:Dennis Hyde, E&I Category Marketing ManagerGuest:Andrew Silbiger, CEO and Co-Founder of America To GoIn this latest Cooperatively Speaking podcast, Dennis Hyde connects with Andrew Silbiger...
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Season 4
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Episode 23
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24:36

Blazing New Trails in HR: Hiring in the Age of Legal Weed
E&I Host: Matt Levine, E&I Category Marketing ManagerGuests: Dr. Todd Simo, Chief Medical Officer and Managing Director of Transportation, HireRightAlonzo Martinez, Associate General Counsel, H...
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Season 4
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Episode 21
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22:31

Top Reasons Mental Health Support for Students Matters
E&I Host: Allison Lambert, E&I Category Marketing ManagerGuest: Dr. Srikant Devaraj, Syra Health Discover innovative ways to enhance student mental health with our latest podcast featur...
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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21:30

Transitioning Researchers to Secure Cloud Environments: A Best Practice Guide for Research Computing Teams
E&I Host:Dennis Hyde, E&I Category Marketing ManagerGuests: Dr. Jennie Wong, Global Industry Director for Education at Slalom Discover best practices for transitioning researchers to secure cloud enviro...
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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18:50

Frankly Speaking: E&I's Bold Investment in Educational Procurement Leadership
E&I Hosts:Matt Levine, Category Marketing Manager, E&IEric Frank, CEO, E&IJoin Matt Levine and E&I CEO Eric Frank in this Frankly Speaking podcast for a compelling conversation about E&I’s bol...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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23:37
