At Thomas Edison State University, staying ahead of the curve isn't just a goal — it's built into the curriculum. In this episode of Edison Sound Stage, course mentor Crystal Sands and David Schwager, Director of Assessment Development, explore how TESU is integrating AI literacy into its living curriculum, starting with SOS-1100: Fact, Fiction, or Fake? Information Literacy Today — a required course for every undergraduate student at the university. From hands-on assignments that challenge students to question everything AI produces, to a new one-credit elective, TES-1110: AI Unlocked, TESU is building a three-tiered framework that takes students from basic AI exposure all the way to real competency — no matter their field of study. It's a conversation about what it truly means to be AI literate, and why the students who learn to question AI may be the most valuable people in any room.

The United States is short roughly 150,000 nurses — and the gap is growing. In this episode of Edison Sound Stage, we sit down with Mark Baiada, founder and chairman of BAYADA Home Healthcare, to explore how a 50-year legacy of compassionate care is now reshaping how nurses are trained. Mark and his wife Ann — a retired registered nurse — co-founded BAYADA Education, a nonprofit launching an innovative accelerated BSN program in partnership with Thomas Edison State University (TESU) and Cooper University Healthcare. It's a model built to produce floor-ready nurses, faster — with intensive one-on-one clinical training, conditional job offers from Cooper before graduation and leadership development built in from day one.

In this episode of Coffee and Tea with the Student Trustee — a special series of Edison Sound Stage — Student Trustee Pamela Tucker sits down with Amy Immordino, an academic advisor at Thomas Edison State University who has quietly transformed the lives of hundreds of adult learners. From helping Pamela earn her associate degree in under six months to nominating her for the student trustee position, Amy's impact goes far beyond course planning. In this conversation, they explore what it really means to be seen, supported and guided through higher education as an adult learner.

"You will be 60 with or without a degree." These nine words changed everything for Pamela Tucker, who returned to college after several years and is now Thomas Edison State University's newest student trustee. In episode 18 of the Edison Sound Stage podcast, Pamela shares her journey from administrative professional to student leader—all while working full-time at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory. Drawing strength from her blue-collar parents' dreams and discovering she already had 33 transferable credits, Pamela proves it's never too late to pursue your education. She offers practical wisdom on balancing marriage, work, and coursework, finding support systems, and why starting with just one class can change your life. This conversation is essential for anyone who's ever thought "maybe I'm too old" or "it's been too long since I was in school."

Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing cybersecurity—but not always in the ways you'd expect. In this episode, and in recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we sit down with Dr. Henry Collier, Dean of the School of Science and Technology, to explore how AI is transforming both cyber attacks and defenses.

In honor of Military Appreciation Month and in recognition of Memorial Day, we celebrate the resilience and sacrifices made not just by our service members, but by the families who support them. In episode 16 of Edison Sound Stage, Maja Mendez, TESU’s Associate Director of Military and Veteran Recruitment and Outreach; Jonathan Sloan, BSBA ’22; and Sherri Hamm, BSOL ’22, MSHRM ’24, discuss the challenges and joys of being military spouses and dependents for a new appreciation of those who serve through their own commitment and responsibilities at home.

Today's schools are evolving at a pace unprecedented in history, shaped by forces distinct from those just a decade ago and forever altered by the recent global pandemic. Speaking to Edison Sound Stage, Dr. Scott Rocco, the New Jersey Association of School Administrators 2022 Superintendent of the Year and Superintendent of Schools for Hamilton Township School District, tackles some of the big questions about what it means to be an educational leader or administrator today, sharing his fresh perspectives about emerging issues, school law, visionary leadership, and the importance of diversity and inclusion in schools. This podcast has been produced by Thomas Edison State University.

Educational administrators are crucial to serving as agents of change while building equitable and just communities in schools. They must be able to articulate a clear vision, strategize, and drive purposeful and sustained change in educationally diverse environments. But if you are aspiring to a school administrator or supervisor position, are you ready to do that? In episode fourteen of Edison Sound Stage, a panel of today’s educational leaders discuss their experiences and insights for those seeking a successful transition into effective school leadership.