About This Episode
Gordon Berridge is the senior associate director of the graduate admissions team at Bentley University.
With over 20 years of experience in the higher education field, he is one of the most respected members of the global student recruitment circle.
During our conversation, he shared his insights on;
1.The importance of travel and exploration in personal growth and development.
2.Information about the new STEM MBA courses at Bentley
3.Importance of choosing a university with a big alumnus
4.The changes in the definition of student recruitment and enrollment over the years.
If you are planning on focusing your student enrollment towards southeast Asian countries, this is the podcast for you.
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Host & Guest
Gordon Berridge
GuestGordon Berridge joined the Graduate Admission team at Bentley University in October 2013 and brings nearly 20 years of professional experience in higher education admissions. Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership roles across New England, including Director of Admission and Director of Recruitment, where he led strategic enrollment initiatives and strengthened student recruitment pipelines.
An alumnus of Bentley University’s McCallum Graduate School of Business, Gordon earned his M.B.A. with a concentration in leadership. He also holds a B.S. in Communication from Franklin Pierce University in Rindge, New Hampshire.
Key Highlights:
1. Nearly 20 years of higher education admission and recruitment experience
2. Graduate Admission team member at Bentley University since 2013
3. Former Director of Admission and Director of Recruitment at several New England institutions
4. M.B.A. in Leadership from Bentley University's McCallum Graduate School of Business
5. B.S. in Communication from Franklin Pierce University
Ashish Fernando
HostAshish Fernando
Founder & CEO, EDMO
Ashish Fernando is the visionary founder and CEO of EDMO, a revolutionary educational technology platform that's transforming how people learn and grow. With over 15 years of experience in education and technology, Ashish has dedicated his career to making quality education accessible to learners worldwide. Before founding EDMO, Ashish held leadership positions at several prominent EdTech companies and worked as an educational consultant for Fortune 500 companies. He holds an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business and a Master's in Computer Science from MIT. Ashish is a frequent speaker at educational conferences and has been featured in publications such as EdTech Magazine, Learning & Development Today, and TechCrunch. He's passionate about the intersection of technology and human potential, believing that the right tools can unlock extraordinary learning outcomes for everyone. Under his leadership, EDMO has grown to serve over 100,000 learners globally and has partnerships with leading educational institutions and corporations. Ashish continues to drive innovation in personalized learning, adaptive assessment, and educational analytics.
Key Achievements:
1. Founded EDMO in 2019, now serving 100,000+ learners globally
2. Named 'EdTech Innovator of the Year' by Learning Technology Awards 2023
3. Featured speaker at Global Education Summit 2024
4. Published researcher in educational technology and learning analytics
5. Advisor to multiple EdTech startups and educational initiatives
Show Notes
- 1 00:00 Introduction: Welcoming Gordon Berridge
- 2 00:43 Gordon's Background: A Decade at Bentley
- 3 02:02 Travel and Cultural Connections: Enriching Experiences
- 4 03:07 Ashish's Experience: Arriving in Boston as an International Student
- 5 11:00 Bentley's Community: A Home Away from Homet
- 6 17:05 Global Network: Bentley's Alumni Connections
- 7 26:42 New Program Announcement: Bentley's STEM MBA
Key Quotes
"It's that feeling of home away from home it's about creating that welcoming home environment while you're here."
"Everywhere I go, whenever I reach out to an alumni, they've never said no they're always so incredibly welcoming to me."
"Bentley University is going to be launching a STEM MBA international students more opportunities to be successful and continue to develop themselves."
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