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In this episode of HETMA Presents… Chair to Chair, Erin Maher-Moran sits down with HETMA Regional Chair Jon Youse of Ivy Tech Community College for a thoughtful conversation about self-advocacy, career growth, and learning to speak up for yourself even when it does not come naturally. Framed around the monthly theme, “Need for Speed: Self-Advocating,” Jon shares his path into higher education technology, from college TV production and early AV work to managing campus technology in the community college environment. Along the way, he reflects on what it means to work in a setting where resources are limited, priorities are practical, and success often depends on doing the best you can with what you have.The conversation also highlights Jon’s work as HETMA’s Regional Chair, where he helps coordinate road shows that bring networking, professional connection, and industry engagement directly to higher ed professionals in their own regions. Erin and Jon talk about mentorship, patience, continuous learning, and the importance of documenting your accomplishments so others can better understand your value. It is a grounded and honest discussion about advancement that does not rely on bravado, but instead on preparation, consistency, and a willingness to raise your hand when opportunity appears.Topics DiscussedJon Youse’s path from college TV production into higher education AV and technologyThe realities of supporting technology in a community college settingWhy self-advocacy can feel uncomfortable for quieter professionalsAsking for the support and staffing needed when responsibilities expandHow being rifed during the pandemic changed Jon’s perspective on professional valueThe importance of documenting accomplishments before asking for advancementWhy higher ed professionals should take advantage of tuition benefits and continuing educationThe role mentorship plays in career growth and leadership developmentHow HETMA road shows create regional connection and communityJon’s long-term vision for more consistency and refresh planning in campus AV systemsConnect with Jon YouseEmail: regionalgroups@hetma.orgConnect with Erin Maher-MoranEmail: ErinMaherMoran@hetma.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-maher-moran/Join the conversation at community.hetma.orgThis show is a production of Higher Ed AV Media. Visit www.HigherEdAV.com for new content every day.

In this Chair to Chair conversation, Erin Maher-Moran welcomes Andy Vogel from The Ohio State University, HETMA’s Communications Chair, for a candid look at what it really takes to keep a fast growing professional community informed, connected, and genuinely engaged. Andy shares how his career started in the trenches of campus support, including managing high pressure student media workflows, before expanding into central AV support and eventually instructional design inside the College of Engineering. From there, the episode zooms out to the craft of communication in higher ed technology: why usability and peer proof often beat raw specs, how to explain tech value to non technical stakeholders, and why partnerships with teaching and learning centers can unlock real faculty adoption. Anchored to the month’s theme of leveling up, Andy reflects on building confidence through presenting, staying curious through ongoing learning, and using vulnerability and transparency as a practical leadership skill. Topics Discussed• Andy’s path from campus AV and classroom support into instructional design • How HETMA connections grew out of virtual conference involvement during 2020 • Why the Communications Chair role blends newsletters, partners, social, and storytelling • Translating technical features into value statements that resonate with end users • The outsized power of peer institutions, case studies, and social proof • Communicating technology investments through teaching impact, not shiny gear • Practical ways to get faculty into training, including partnering with teaching and learning centers • A real world lesson on requirements gathering and why people ask for one thing but mean another • Leveling up through presenting, starting virtual, then moving into in person formats • Authentic community storytelling through nuance, listening, and self critique Erin Maher MoranErinMaherMoran@hetma.orghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-maher-moran/ Andy Vogel, The Ohio State Universityvogel.234@osu.edu https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-vogel/Join the conversation at community.hetma.orgThis show is a production of Higher Ed AV Media. Visit www.HigherEdAV.com for new content every day.

Recorded live from the HETMA booth at ISE 2026, host Joe Way guides a rapid fire wrap up of what mattered most on the show floor and why this year felt like a turning point for higher ed AV on a global stage. The conversation keeps circling back to the same throughline: community, representation, and practical solutions that help campus teams do more with the same or do more with less. Along the way, the group calls out standout ideas and moments from key exhibitors including Crestron, Panasonic, Inogeni, ScreenBeam, Logitech, Biamp, Vizrt, Zoom, PlexusAV, Uniguest, Igloo Vision, Netgear, Epiphan, Diversified, Shure, CDW, XTEN-AV, and PSNI, plus broader show forces like AVIXA, ISE, Nexxt and SAVE. Expect a mix of product takeaways, industry direction, and a lot of booth energy as HETMA closes out the week and looks ahead to an even bigger return. Topics DiscussedWhy ISE 2026 felt like a global inflection point for HETMA and higher ed AV Booth based community building and what people were asking for in person Crestron booth approach and the idea of curated, role based tours Panasonic highlights and why projection and short throw still matter on campuses Inogeni, ScreenBeam, and Logitech as signals of where collaboration and capture are heading Biamp presenter lift and the push toward faster commissioning and auto tuning in learning spaces Vizrt plus Zoom and what lightweight broadcast style production could mean for education teams PlexusAV, IPMX, and the appeal of avoiding vendor lock in for AV over IP strategies Uniguest and the expansion of signage into emergency and campus wide communications Sustainability and SAVE: circular economy, manufacturing accountability, and what comes next Join the conversation at community.hetma.org. Host:Dr. Josiah Way LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josiahway/ X: @JosiahWay This show is a production of Higher Ed AV Media. Visit www.HigherEdAV.com for new content every day.

From the HETMA booth at ISE in Barcelona, this special episode flips the mic to the people who usually stay off camera. The plus ones. Spouses and friends who helped run booth life, kept the vibe light, and somehow learned just enough AV language to survive a week on the show floor. Erica Fleming hosts a roundtable with Amy Murphy, Andrea Myers, Jay Matz, and Jessi Taylor calling in from JFK on the way home. It is funny, honest, and weirdly insightful. They talk about how they explain their partners’ jobs to normal humans, what they tell attendees who walk up asking for beer, and what it feels like to be part of a community you are adjacent to but still proud of. Then it turns into travel talk, food talk, and a rapid fire tour of Barcelona highlights, with a side quest into what McDonald’s is doing differently in Spain and Portugal. Topics Discussed• Who the plus ones are and how they ended up running booth life at ISE • Trying to describe what AV people do without knowing anyone’s exact job title • Classroom tech and support work, from help desk to designing simulation spaces • What you say when someone walks up to the booth and just stares at you • A plain language attempt at AV over IP and spanning tree issues • HDMI vs HDBaseT vs ST2110, and why everyone chooses HDMI • Favorite Barcelona moments, including the Banksy Museum and city history • Sagrada Familia reactions and the insane craftsmanship at scale • Driving in Barcelona, fear levels, and two hour dinners • Fast food anthropology: McDonald’s, KFC, Starbucks, and the international menu surprises Connect with the GuestsErica FlemingAmy MurphyAndrea MyersJason Matz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-matz-1717836a/Jessi Taylor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessi-taylor-66407b145/This show is a production of Higher Ed AV Media. Visit www.HigherEdAV.com for fresh content every day!

PlaceOS stopped by the HETMA booth at ISE to talk about what a “smart campus” platform looks like when it goes beyond room control. Jonathan explains how PlaceOS connects AV, scheduling, Wi-Fi occupancy signals, and base building systems like HVAC so spaces can automate based on real context instead of manual touches. We also talk about why universities are a strong fit for this kind of integration work, since they often control both the rooms and the facilities systems that usually sit in separate silos. If you want to learn more, visit www.placeos.com or campus.placeos.com and connect with Jonathan on LinkedIn.

We talked with Christina De Bono from SAVe at ISE 2026 about sustainability work that ProAV teams can put into practice. The conversation covers SAVe a Second Life for reuse and end-of-life pathways, plus SAVe Certified as a structured program for building an actionable plan. We also dig into how the SAVe Ambassador network helps scale the work across regions and why higher ed AV teams can lead inside their institutions. If you are on-site in Barcelona, you can find SAVe in Congress Square at Booth CS204.

We talked with Henry Brown and Theo Penty from Igloo Vision at ISE 2026 about shared immersive spaces that deliver a VR-like experience without headsets. The conversation covers how Igloo rooms support group learning and collaboration, and why usability matters as much as the visuals for higher ed adoption. We also dig into Igloo Core Engine 2.0 and what changes when sessions, content, and room control are designed to be instructor-friendly. If you are on-site in Barcelona, you can experience Igloo Vision on the Fujifilm stand at 5B100.

We talked with Katie Watts from Vizrt at ISE 2026 about what they are showing for enterprise and education video workflows. The conversation covers Zoom-focused tools like InteractifAI for adding broadcast-style graphics and interactions to meetings, and CaptivAIte for AI-driven keying in Zoom rooms without a green screen. We also touch on TriCaster Vizion and how Vizrt’s live production stack scales from small teams to bigger campus productions. If you are on-site in Barcelona, Vizrt is at Stand 4Q500.

We talked with Ryan Willden from INOGENI at ISE 2026 about what they are showing for BYOM and hybrid room workflows. The conversation covers TOGGLE ROOMS for flexible laptop and room PC use, plus CAMTRACK as a voice-activated multi-camera switching approach. We also dig into IP2USB, including why bridging NDI and RTSP to USB matters for modern room designs and how Dante audio fits into that path. If you are on-site in Barcelona, INOGENI is at Booth 2W640.

In this conversation with Jay Lyons we catch up on the latest from Logitech. We dig into the Rally ecosystem, including Rally AI Camera Pro, and what campuses have been asking for around tracking, control, and room predictability. We also talk through the Rally Camera Streamline Kit and why camera control, not just camera placement, is often the real friction point in classrooms. If you are on-site in Barcelona, Logitech is in Hall 2 at Booth 2K100, with the Connected Classroom at Stand 2W100.

PlexusAV is at ISE 2026 making the case that AV over IP should be built on open standards, not proprietary lock-in. In our quick conversation with Jim Reinhart, we dig into why IPMX matters for higher ed, and how real interoperability changes the long-term support and refresh story. We also talk about practical migration paths, including gateways that let campuses connect existing HDBaseT rooms into an IPMX network without ripping everything out. If you are on-site in Barcelona, you can find PlexusAV in Hall 5, Booth 5J700.

PSNI Global Alliance is at ISE 2026 talking about the part of AV that often matters most in higher ed: consistent delivery and support, not just the hardware. In this conversation with Executive Director Chris Miller, we dig into why outcomes and user experience have to lead the discussion, especially as software and AI reshape expectations. He also explains how PSNI’s global network of vetted integrators is built around trust and a high membership bar, because quality is only as strong as the weakest link. If you are on-site in Barcelona, you can find PSNI at Booth 2W480.

XTEN-AV is at ISE 2026 showing how to speed up the parts of AV work that usually eat the most time: design, documentation, quoting, and keeping everything aligned when requirements change. In this quick conversation with co-founder Sahil Dhingra, we talk about why that matters for higher ed teams trying to standardize room types and deliver more projects with the same staffing. We also dig into XAVIA, XTEN-AV’s AI agent built to turn text or voice inputs into schematics and supporting documentation like rack elevations and cable schedules. If you are on-site in Barcelona, you can find XTEN-AV in Hall 1, Booth 1G800.