Best Dr Drumm Mcnaughton Podcasts (2025)

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Washington Update: July 2025 Reconciliation Bill’s Impact on Higher Ed 38:48

2d ago38:48

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Higher education leaders are facing the most sweeping set of federal regulatory and funding changes in over a decade. In this Washington Update episode of the Changing Higher Ed® podcast, Dr. Drumm McNaughton welcomes back frequent guest Tom Netting, president of TEN Government Strategies, to discuss the July 2025 budget reconciliation bill—federal…

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Building a Connected College by Aligning Strategy and Services 37:26

9d ago37:26

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Most colleges rely on more than 20 disconnected systems to support students, creating confusion, reducing engagement, and lowering graduation rates. In this episode of the Changing Higher Ed® podcast, Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Elliot Felix is the founder of brightspot Strategy (acquired by Buro Happold in 2020) and the author of The Connecte…

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Using AI to Fix Admissions and Enrollment Without Losing the Human Touch 38:22

16d ago38:22

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AI can change how colleges and universities approach enrollment, making it faster, fairer, and more aligned with student success. In this episode of Changing Higher Ed® podcast, Dr. Drumm McNaughton talks with Ashish Fernando, founder and CEO of EDMO and iSchoolConnect, about how institutions can use artificial intelligence to improve admissions, a…

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How Utah State Is Using a Connected Campus to Boost Student Engagement and Persistence 36:45

23d ago36:45

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Digital transformation in higher education often focuses on technology. But for Utah State University, the transformation has been about outcomes: improving retention, strengthening equity, and building scalable systems of support without overhauling infrastructure. In this episode of the Changing Higher Ed® podcast, Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks wit…

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Strategies to Help Adult Learners Re-Enroll and Graduate 37:53

30d ago37:53

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How Cross-Sector Partnerships Help Adult Learners Return, Persist, and Complete Degrees With over 41 million adults in the U.S. holding some college credit but no degree, colleges and universities are under pressure to implement effective adult learner enrollment strategies. In this episode of the Changing Higher Ed podcast, Dr. Drumm McNaughton sp…

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High Structure Course Design for Student Engagement, Retention, and Success 40:38

1M ago40:38

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Higher education leaders are searching for better ways to engage students, improve retention, and close equity gaps—especially in the wake of COVID-related learning disruptions. In this episode of the Changing Higher Ed® podcast, Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Dr. Justin Shaffer, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and Teaching Professor in …

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Shared Services and Consolidation Strategies for Small Colleges 33:26

1M ago33:26

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Shared services and consolidation strategies are helping struggling small colleges stabilize operations, reduce costs, and pursue sustainable growth—without compromising institutional identity or student outcomes. In this episode of the Changing Higher Ed® podcast, host Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Jason Duggan, CEO of Thesis Elements, about ho…

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Adding Leadership Development to Academic Curriculum Design in Higher Ed 28:24

2M ago28:24

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While higher education leaders often cite leadership development as a priority, few institutions treat it as a teachable, measurable skill. In this episode of Changing Higher Ed®, host Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Dr. Scott Cowen about why leadership education should be integrated into the academic curriculum—and how institutions can implement …

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When DEI Is Off the Table: How Higher Ed Leaders Can Still Drive Institutional Change 45:14

2M ago45:14

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Higher education’s approach to DEI is under fire—from political pressure, public skepticism, and internal fatigue. But abandoning DEI isn’t the only option. In this episode of Changing Higher Ed®, Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Columbia Law professor Susan Sturm about how higher ed institutions can continue to drive inclusive institutional change…

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Aligning Higher Ed with Workforce Needs and Nontraditional Learners 31:36

2M ago31:36

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Higher education is facing a growing disconnect between traditional academic pathways and the needs of today’s learners and employers. In this episode of the Changing Higher Ed® podcast, Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Kathleen deLaski, founder of Education Design Lab and author of Who Needs College Anymore?, about how institutions can realign aca…

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Confronting the Storm: Resistance to Change and Current Attacks on Higher Education 37:43

2M ago37:43

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Higher education faces increasing external pressures and diminishing public trust—creating an urgent need for institutional adaptation. In this episode of the Changing Higher Ed® podcast, Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Dr. Brian Rosenberg, former president of Macalister College and author of "Whatever It Is, I'm Against It," about why resistance …

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Strategic Affiliation in Higher Education: What Colleges Can Learn from The Colleges of Law and TCS Education System 32:12

3M ago32:12

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Strategic affiliation in higher education offers an alternative path for institutional sustainability—one that maintains mission and autonomy while accessing shared infrastructure and support. In this episode of the Changing Higher Ed® podcast, Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Dr. Matt Nehmer, President of The Colleges of Law, about his institution…

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Higher Education Strategic Planning That Drives Growth and Faculty Buy-In 34:20

3M ago34:20

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Strategic planning in higher education isn't just about setting goals—it's about building the kind of stakeholder engagement and leadership alignment that can drive lasting institutional change. In this episode of Changing Higher Ed® podcast, Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Dr. Andrew T. Hsu, President of the College of Charleston, about how a col…

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Capital Funding Strategies in Higher Education: How Universities Are Solving Infrastructure and Student Housing Challenges 32:47

3M ago32:47

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With state capital support on the decline and infrastructure aging out of usefulness, higher education leaders are under pressure to find new ways to fund capital projects—without compromising mission, control, or long-term sustainability. In this episode of Changing Higher Ed®, Dr. Drumm McNaughton explores creative capital funding strategies inst…

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What’s Fueling the Collapse in Public Trust in Higher Education 32:54

3M ago32:54

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Public confidence in colleges and universities has dropped dramatically—only a third of Americans say they trust higher education. In this episode, Dr. Drumm McNaughton talks with Dr. Courtney Brown, Vice President of Strategic Impact and Planning at Lumina Foundation, about Gallup–Lumina’s latest findings and what institutional leaders must do to …

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Using Faculty Satisfaction Data for Strategic Change in Higher Education 36:13

4M ago36:13

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Most institutions survey their faculty, but few turn that data into meaningful action. This episode explores how higher education leaders can use faculty satisfaction data to inform strategic planning, strengthen shared governance, retain talent, and lead institutional change. Dr. Drumm McNaughton is joined by Dr. R. Todd Benson, Executive Director…

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Short-Term Credentials: What College Leaders Should Know 36:14

4M ago36:14

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As short-term credentials gain traction, higher ed leaders face a critical question: Are these programs truly cost-effective and accessible—or just shorter? In this episode, Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Jinann Bitar, Director of Higher Ed Research and Data Analytics at Education Trust, about the cost-efficiency, accessibility, and policy implic…

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Washington Update: Dismantling the Department of Education and Redefining Oversight for Higher Ed 39:51

4M ago39:51

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Tom Netting, president of TEN Government Strategies and a trusted Washington insider, returns to provide a critical update on sweeping federal changes affecting higher education. In conversation with Drumm McNaughton, he breaks down the Trump administration’s executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, a move that’s already led to maj…

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Enrollment Marketing Strategy: How to Attract Students and Align Programs 37:12

4M ago37:12

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Enrollment marketing strategy is no longer optional—it’s essential for institutions looking to grow in a competitive, high-cost digital environment. In this episode, Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Max DesMarais, Director of Strategy at Vital, about how colleges and universities can use data, content strategy, and full-funnel marketing to improve …

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Higher Education Innovation That Builds Workforce-Ready Graduates 40:24

4M ago40:24

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80% of Champlain College graduates land jobs in their field of study—because the college designed its model to make students workforce ready. In this episode, Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Alex Hernandez, President of Champlain College, about how higher education institutions can build their innovation muscle to realign academic programs with wo…

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The Hidden Enrollment Market in Workforce Education 37:34

5M ago37:34

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There are 41.5 million Americans who left college without earning a degree—but many would return if given the right opportunity. In this episode, Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Alana Rose, Vice President of Academic Networks at InStride, about how workforce education and corporate partnerships can unlock a hidden enrollment market. The Workforce …

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Transforming College Advising: A New Approach to Student Success 42:22

5M ago42:22

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Higher education institutions continue to struggle with student retention, career readiness, and underemployment among graduates. Traditional college advising models focus heavily on selecting a major, yet many students graduate with empty degrees that fail to translate into meaningful careers. In this episode of Changing Higher Ed®, Dr. Drumm McNa…

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Top Risks in Higher Education and Why Leaders Must Have ERM Programs 40:58

5M ago40:58

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Justin Kollinger, Senior Risk Management Consultant at United Educators (UE), brings valuable perspective in helping colleges and universities develop strategic risk initiatives. As co-author of "Risk Management: An Accountability Guide for University and College Boards" and creator of UE's annual Top 10 Risks report, Kollinger works with instituti…

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The Layperson's Prescriptive to ADA Compliance in Higher Education 31:13

5M ago31:13

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New Federal ADA Regulation Deadlines Are Approaching – Is Your Institution Ready? Colleges and universities must now meet stricter ADA compliance requirements for websites and digital content or risk legal consequences, fines, and loss of federal funding. With the Department of Justice’s latest update to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities …

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The Glass Cliff in Higher Education: Challenges Faced by Women University Presidents 46:33

6M ago46:33

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According to recent ACE presidential survey data, women now constitute 33% of university presidencies, yet a troubling pattern has emerged: these leaders are often appointed during times of institutional crisis, creating what researchers call "the glass cliff" phenomenon. In this episode of Changing Higher Ed®, Dr. Lori Varlotta, former president o…

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Keys to Launching New College Programs that Build Enrollment 34:39

6M ago34:39

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Creating new colleges, new college programs, and growing enrollment is not an easy task in our current academic environment. Building enrollment for a brand-new academic program is one of higher education's toughest challenges. Yet, the University of Oklahoma's Polytechnic Institute (UOPI) successfully recruited its first class by flipping the trad…

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How Semester at Sea Improves Student Outcomes and Boosts Institutional Success 36:34

6M ago36:34

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According to the Consortium for Analysis of Student Success through International Education (CASSIE), students who participate in study abroad programs are 6.2 percentage points more likely to graduate within four years and 3.8 percentage points more likely to graduate within six years compared to their non-study abroad peers. Additionally, these s…

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Higher Ed Enrollment Crisis—Strategic Solutions and Expert Analysis 44:02

6M ago44:02

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Higher Education Enrollment Decline 2024-2040: You Can’t Recruit Your Way Out of a Declining Market The enrollment cliff is no longer a distant threat—it’s here, and institutions must act decisively to adapt. In this episode of Changing Higher Ed, Dr. Drumm McNaughton hosts Bill Conley and Bob Massa of Enrollment Intelligence Now to explore the dem…

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Censorship in Higher Education: A PEN America Perspective 33:29

7M ago33:29

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Exploring Academic Censorship and Its Impact on Free Speech in Universities This episode of Changing Higher Ed® podcast features Dr. Jeremy Young of PEN America, discussing the organization's efforts to combat censorship in higher education. PEN America's "Freedom to Learn" program actively opposes state legislative attempts to restrict academic fr…

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Higher Education 2025 Predictions and 2024 Year in Review 1:05:32

7M ago1:05:32

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In this 7th annual end-of-year episode of the Changing Higher Ed® podcast, Dr. Drumm McNaughton becomes the guest of our podcast as we welcome this year's guest host, Tom Netting, of TEN Government Strategies, to review McNaughton's higher ed predictions for 2024 and explore his higher education 2025 predictions. The discussion reveals how higher e…

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New Models for Consolidation in Higher Education 34:42

7M ago34:42

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Consolidating Higher Education: The Community Solution Model This episode of the Changing Higher Ed® podcast features Dr. Michael Horowitz, Chancellor of The Community Solution Education System (formerly TCS Education System), who discusses using innovative models for higher education consolidation as an additional category in or alternative to tra…

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Washington Update: Implications of the 2024 Elections on Higher Ed — Part 2 35:17

7M ago35:17

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Higher Education Policy in the 119th Congress Part 2 of this podcast continues with Tom Netting, president of TEN Government Strategies and our Washington Update expert, examining ways in which the outcome of the 2024 US elections will transform higher education. Drawing from over three decades of policy expertise, Netting provides an insider’s per…

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Washington Update: Implications of the 2024 Elections on Higher Ed — Part 1 28:48

8M ago28:48

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Higher Education Expert Analysis of Anticipated Federal Policy Changes Under the Incoming Administration Part 1 of this two-part podcast welcomes back Tom Netting, president of TEN Government Strategies and our Washington Update expert, to examine how the 2024 US elections will transform higher education. Drawing from over three decades of policy e…

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How Faculty Diversity Drives Enrollment: The PhD Project’s 90% Success Model 38:42

8M ago38:42

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Faculty Diversity: A Business Case for Higher Education Success When the PhD Project launched in 1994, you could count the number of diverse students at major business school recruiting events on one hand. Today, after 30 years of systemic change, the initiative has graduated over 1,700 faculty members of color with an extraordinary 90% completion …

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Understanding the Crisis of Confidence in Higher Education 34:17

8M ago34:17

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The Declining Trend in Public Confidence Higher Education has a reputation crisis. Public confidence in higher education is declining dramatically. In 2015, a Gallup poll revealed that the vast majority of Americans expressed a great deal of confidence in higher education, with only 10% reporting little to no confidence. By 2024, public confidence …

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What Americans Really Think of Higher Ed: Insights from New America's Varying Degrees 2024 35:18

8M ago35:18

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Despite media narratives of declining confidence in higher education, new survey data reveals 80% of Americans view college costs - not value - as the primary barrier to enrollment. While only 36% think higher education is "fine how it is," bipartisan support remains strong, with a majority of both Democrats and Republicans favoring increased gover…

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Accreditation NECHE Style: From Prescriptive to Nuanced 32:05

8M ago32:05

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Innovation in Higher Education Accreditation: How NECHE Leads Change Gone are the days of counting library books and checking boxes. With average presidential tenure plummeting to less than five years and a wave of institutional mergers reshaping American higher education, understanding the evolution from prescriptive to nuanced accreditation has b…

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Improving Public University Systems at Scale 37:27

9M ago37:27

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In this podcast, host Dr. Drumm McNaughton welcomes guest James R. Johnsen, the former President of the University of Alaska System, who is now a Vice President of Executive Search for Greenwood Asher & Associates. Johnsen discusses his new book, "Public University Systems: Leveraging Scale in Higher Education," which examines the importance of and…

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Effective University Mergers & Lessons in Stability from PASSHE 41:48

9M ago41:48

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In this episode of Changing Higher Ed, Dr. Drumm McNaughton interviews Dr. Daniel Greenstein, former Chancellor of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), to explore strategic efforts in guiding one of the largest transformations in U.S. higher education. Over his six-year tenure, Greenstein led PASSHE’s integration of six unive…

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STEM Enrollment Growth: Online Labs Drive Student Retention 28:51

9M ago28:51

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This episode features host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Dr. Caitlin Runne-Janczy, Chief Academic Officer for Scientific Interactive, a company that provides hands-on and virtual science lab experiments to students. Drumm and Cait focus on the growing demand for online science lab courses, particularly in STEM fields. Cait discusses the results of…

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Innovative Accreditation: Accelerated Degrees and Competency-Based Education 33:00

9M ago33:00

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Innovative Accreditation: Transforming Higher Education Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy and Dr. Selena M. Grace, leaders at the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), join Dr. Drumm McNaughton in the second of this two-part podcast to discuss groundbreaking innovations in higher education accreditation. They explore accelerated degrees, com…

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NWCCU Advances Higher Ed Accreditation: 3-Year Bachelor Degree and Institutional Collaboration 33:45

10M ago33:45

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The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) is pioneering new approaches to higher education accreditation that emphasize student success, institutional innovation through collaboration, and continuous improvement. In a recent conversation, NWCCU President Sonny Ramaswamy and Executive Vice President Selena Grace shared insights i…

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Strategies to Improve Student Retention Rates and Lower Acquisition Costs 36:35

10M ago36:35

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Improving Student Retention: A Proactive Approach Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Carey Dukes, Assistant Professor of Management at North Greenville University, about innovative strategies to improve student retention and readiness for college. Key Discussion Points: The current state of student retention in higher education The concept of "Academ…

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Impact of Enrollment Pressure on Admissions Teams and Students 32:49

10M ago32:49

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The Real Cost of Chasing Numbers: Balancing Enrollment Pressures and Student Success Teege Mettille, a veteran with over 20 years in higher education enrollment, discusses the growing challenges faced by admissions counselors and the potential impact on student engagement. Drawing from his book "The Admission Counselor Malaise," Mettille shares ins…

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University Governance: Strategic Insights from Brown's 250-Year Legacy 41:40

10M ago41:40

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Navigating the Future of University Governance: Lessons from 250 Years of Experience Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Lauren Zalaznick, author of Letters from the Corporation of Brown University: Lives of Usefulness and Reputation, discuss the evolution and future of university governance. Drawing from over 250 years of trustee resignation letters at Brown…

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Improving the Experience for Community College Transfer Students 33:50

11M ago33:50

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Navigating the Transfer Maze: Improving Community College Transfer Student Success Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Joshua Bay, an education reporter with The 74, dive deep into the critical challenges facing community college transfer students and explore innovative solutions to boost their success rates at four-year institutions. Key Discussion Points Th…

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Washington Update: Neg Reg, Clery Act, and Chevron Decision 42:14

11M ago42:14

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In this Washington Update, Tom Netting, President of TEN Government Strategies, provides a comprehensive overview of recent regulatory changes and challenges facing higher education institutions. This update covers a wide range of topics, including FAFSA, Title IX, FSA, IDR, SAVE, NC-SARA, NACIQI, PPA, TRIO, Clery Act, Gainful Employment, Title IV,…

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Enroll and Retain International Students: Lessons from I-House at UC Berkeley 36:45

11M ago36:45

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Fostering Global Understanding: The Role of International Houses in Higher Education The rising trend in international student enrollment, currently at its fastest rate in over 40 years, underscores the critical need for fostering global understanding in higher education. International Houses (I-Houses) have emerged as a powerful model for creating…

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Supporting and Attracting International Students: Strategies for U.S. Universities 36:12

11M ago36:12

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Caitlin Andersen, founder and principal consultant at Auxilium Education, discusses with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton the challenges and strategies for U.S. universities in attracting and supporting international students. They explore the changing landscape of international student recruitment, the value these students bring to campuses, and effectiv…

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AI Integration in Higher Ed Curriculums: How Kogod Did it in Six Months 37:20

11M ago37:20

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In this episode of the Changing Higher Ed podcast, Dr. Drumm McNaughton talks with David Marchick, Dean of American University's Kogod School of Business, and Angela Virtu, Professorial Lecturer in IT & Analytics at American University’s Kogod School of Business, about their rapid integration of artificial intelligence across the entire business cu…

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