Degrees of Impact Wed, 20 May 2026 05:05:50 -0400 http://www.nacu.edu en-us © 2026 NACU: Degrees of Impact All rights reserved. yes be5c500d-7d0e-5260-bcd0-c9ff0b1841c1 New American Colleges & Universities episodic false Degrees of Impact highlights the people and ideas driving innovation in higher education. Produced by the New American Colleges and Universities consortium, episodes provide practical insight by exploring higher ed’s challenges and opportunities as well as the industry's impact on local and global communities. [Formerly called Connect, Collaborate, Champion, Degrees of Impact brings you the same engaging conversations but with fewer syllables.]

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) higher education New American Colleges & Universities https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ur2e0tktfhggh8kwrjgqm2qgz7w3?.jpg Degrees of Impact http://www.nacu.edu Collaboration by Design: Lessons from York College Collaboration by Design: Lessons from York College In this episode, Seán Creighton sits down with Tamara Sniad, Executive Director of the Graham Center for Collaborative Innovation at York College of Pennsylvania, to explore what it takes to build a culture of collaboration across an institution. Tamara shares how intentional structures, relationships, and leadership practices can create stronger connections across campus and move ideas into action. She also offers practical advice for leaders seeking to foster collaboration, break down silos, and create environments where innovation and partnership can thrive.

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]]> In this episode, Seán Creighton sits down with Tamara Sniad, Executive Director of the Graham Center for Collaborative Innovation at York College of Pennsylvania, to explore what it takes to build a culture of collaboration across an institution. Tamara shares how intentional structures, relationships, and leadership practices can create stronger connections across campus and move ideas into action. She also offers practical advice for leaders seeking to foster collaboration, break down silos, and create environments where innovation and partnership can thrive.

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]]> New American Colleges & Universities Buzzsprout-19177895 Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400 1567 higher education, collaboration, campus culture, organizational culture, higher education leadership, innovation, cross-functional leadership, York College of Pennsylvania, Graham Center for Collaborative Innovation, Tamara Sniad, collaboration strategies 6 71 full false Climate Change and the Future of Higher Ed (Earth Day Revisit with Bryan Alexander) Climate Change and the Future of Higher Ed (Earth Day Revisit with Bryan Alexander) Earlier this year, we sat down with Bryan Alexander to discuss his latest book, Peak Higher Ed, where he explores the forces shaping the future of colleges and universities. One of the most urgent among them: climate change. In honor of Earth Day, we’re revisiting a powerful earlier conversation about his book Universities on Fire, which takes a deeper look at how climate change is already impacting higher education and what institutions can do about it. Host: Sean Creighton.

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]]> Earlier this year, we sat down with Bryan Alexander to discuss his latest book, Peak Higher Ed, where he explores the forces shaping the future of colleges and universities. One of the most urgent among them: climate change. In honor of Earth Day, we’re revisiting a powerful earlier conversation about his book Universities on Fire, which takes a deeper look at how climate change is already impacting higher education and what institutions can do about it. Host: Sean Creighton.

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]]> New American Colleges & Universities Buzzsprout-19020537 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 2393 climate change, higher education, Bryan Alexander, Universities on Fire, sustainability, future of higher education, campus sustainability, renewable energy, environmental impact, AI and climate, Earth Day, higher ed leadership 6 70 full false Higher Ed’s Inflection Point: Insights from Futurist Bryan Alexander Higher Ed’s Inflection Point: Insights from Futurist Bryan Alexander For more than a century, American higher education has operated on a simple premise: growth is good. More institutions, more students, more degrees -- all signals of progress. But what happens when that growth slows? In this episode, host Michelle Apuzzio is joined by futurist, researcher, and author Bryan Alexander to discuss his latest book, Peak Higher Ed. Together, they examine whether higher education has reached its high-water mark and what institutions must do to adapt in a fundamentally different era.

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]]> For more than a century, American higher education has operated on a simple premise: growth is good. More institutions, more students, more degrees -- all signals of progress. But what happens when that growth slows? In this episode, host Michelle Apuzzio is joined by futurist, researcher, and author Bryan Alexander to discuss his latest book, Peak Higher Ed. Together, they examine whether higher education has reached its high-water mark and what institutions must do to adapt in a fundamentally different era.

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]]> New American Colleges & Universities Buzzsprout-18861914 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400 3115 higher education, peak higher ed, Bryan Alexander, college enrollment, demographic cliff, demographic decline, AI in higher education, future of higher ed, higher ed trends, college value, NACU, Degrees of Impact podcast 6 69 full false The Mental Health Imperative: What Campus Leaders Need to Know Now The Mental Health Imperative: What Campus Leaders Need to Know Now Student mental health has emerged as one of the defining leadership challenges in higher education. In this episode, Seán Creighton speaks with Sarah Doherty, Vice President of Collegiate Solutions at Alera Group, a national leader at the intersection of student wellness, health insurance, and institutional strategy. Drawing on her work with campuses across the country, Sarah offers insight into today’s evolving mental health landscape, including what has changed, where institutions face pressure, and where progress is emerging. The conversation examines barriers to care and highlights how campus leaders are strengthening coordination and connection to ensure students feel supported and able to thrive.


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]]> Student mental health has emerged as one of the defining leadership challenges in higher education. In this episode, Seán Creighton speaks with Sarah Doherty, Vice President of Collegiate Solutions at Alera Group, a national leader at the intersection of student wellness, health insurance, and institutional strategy. Drawing on her work with campuses across the country, Sarah offers insight into today’s evolving mental health landscape, including what has changed, where institutions face pressure, and where progress is emerging. The conversation examines barriers to care and highlights how campus leaders are strengthening coordination and connection to ensure students feel supported and able to thrive.


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]]> NACU Buzzsprout-18712754 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500 2408 student mental health, higher education leadership, campus mental health, student wellbeing, Alera Group, Sarah Doherty, NACU, Degrees of Impact podcast, higher education podcast, college student support, student affairs leadership, campus wellness, highe 6 68 full false Designing Professional Communities That Actually Matter Designing Professional Communities That Actually Matter In this episode, we take a hard look at what real peer connection actually requires and why it’s so difficult to sustain. We're joined by Jackson Boyar, co-founder and CEO of RallyBoard, to explore a model that prioritizes intentional peer groups, shared responsibility, and human interaction over algorithm-driven noise. Together, we unpack what meaningful connection really looks like, how technology can help scale our efforts, and how leaders and participants should rethink engagement, value, and return on time. Hosted by Michelle Apuzzio.

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]]> In this episode, we take a hard look at what real peer connection actually requires and why it’s so difficult to sustain. We're joined by Jackson Boyar, co-founder and CEO of RallyBoard, to explore a model that prioritizes intentional peer groups, shared responsibility, and human interaction over algorithm-driven noise. Together, we unpack what meaningful connection really looks like, how technology can help scale our efforts, and how leaders and participants should rethink engagement, value, and return on time. Hosted by Michelle Apuzzio.

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]]> NACU Buzzsprout-18546879 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500 1871 professional associations, consortia, peer learning, learning communities, member engagement, professional development, higher education leadership, association leadership, community design, intentional communities, RallyBoard, networking beyond conferenc 6 67 full false Educating for the Common Good: Liberal Arts, Applied Learning, and Civic Purpose Educating for the Common Good: Liberal Arts, Applied Learning, and Civic Purpose We sit down with William G. (Jerry) Berberet, the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Ernest L. Boyer Award and the founding executive director of what is now the New American Colleges & Universities. Jerry reflects on his decades in academia, the enduring moral vision of Ernest Boyer, the role of leadership and innovation, and his compelling, purpose-driven vision for higher education -- an imperative every bit as vital today as it was thirty years ago. Host: Sean Creighton

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]]> We sit down with William G. (Jerry) Berberet, the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Ernest L. Boyer Award and the founding executive director of what is now the New American Colleges & Universities. Jerry reflects on his decades in academia, the enduring moral vision of Ernest Boyer, the role of leadership and innovation, and his compelling, purpose-driven vision for higher education -- an imperative every bit as vital today as it was thirty years ago. Host: Sean Creighton

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]]> New American Colleges & Universities Buzzsprout-18253815 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500 1804 higher education leadership, Ernest L. Boyer Award, Jerry Berberet, New American Colleges and Universities, NACU history, academic innovation, civic engagement, higher ed mission, institutional leadership, teaching and learning, moral purpose in education 6 66 full false Building on the Legacy of Florida’s Oldest Private College Building on the Legacy of Florida’s Oldest Private College Florida Southern College President Jeremy Martin reflects on his first year leading the state’s oldest private institution. He discusses accessibility, tradition, Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, student needs, and the launch of FSC’s new School of Architecture. Host: Michelle Apuzzio

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]]> Florida Southern College President Jeremy Martin reflects on his first year leading the state’s oldest private institution. He discusses accessibility, tradition, Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, student needs, and the launch of FSC’s new School of Architecture. Host: Michelle Apuzzio

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]]> New American Colleges & Universities Buzzsprout-18190688 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500 1602 Florida Southern College, Jeremy Martin, higher education leadership, student success, Frank Lloyd Wright, campus architecture, presidential leadership, NACU, innovation in higher education, School of Architecture 6 65 full false From Burnout to Balance: How Positive Education is Changing Teacher Preparation From Burnout to Balance: How Positive Education is Changing Teacher Preparation We talk with Kelly Smith, assistant professor of Education at Russell Sage College, about how Positive Education is transforming teacher preparation and classroom culture. Drawing from her years as a teacher and administrator, Kelly shares how these practices help educators foster well-being, both for their students and for themselves, and how Russell Sage became the first college to partner with the Center for Positive Education. Host: Michelle Apuzzio.

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]]> We talk with Kelly Smith, assistant professor of Education at Russell Sage College, about how Positive Education is transforming teacher preparation and classroom culture. Drawing from her years as a teacher and administrator, Kelly shares how these practices help educators foster well-being, both for their students and for themselves, and how Russell Sage became the first college to partner with the Center for Positive Education. Host: Michelle Apuzzio.

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]]> New American Colleges & Universities Buzzsprout-18029560 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1294 Positive Education, Teacher Preparation, Teacher Well-Being, Russell Sage College, Higher Education Innovation, Teacher Burnout, NACU Podcast, Degrees of Impact 6 64 full false Responsible AI in Higher Ed and Beyond Responsible AI in Higher Ed and Beyond Artificial intelligence has long been part of our world, but the rapid rise of generative AI has brought new urgency to questions of how we use it and how we use it responsibly. In this episode of Degrees of Impact, host Michelle Apuzzio speaks with Dr. Jeffrey Allan, assistant professor and director of the Institute for Responsible Technology at Nazareth University. Together, they explore the Institute’s work, the ethical dilemmas that come with AI-driven innovation, and what it means for both universities and businesses striving to harness AI productively. 

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]]> Artificial intelligence has long been part of our world, but the rapid rise of generative AI has brought new urgency to questions of how we use it and how we use it responsibly. In this episode of Degrees of Impact, host Michelle Apuzzio speaks with Dr. Jeffrey Allan, assistant professor and director of the Institute for Responsible Technology at Nazareth University. Together, they explore the Institute’s work, the ethical dilemmas that come with AI-driven innovation, and what it means for both universities and businesses striving to harness AI productively. 

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]]> https://nacu.edu/nacu-programs/podcast/ New American Colleges & Universities Buzzsprout-17868339 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1828 artificial intelligence, generative AI, responsible AI, higher education, technology and ethics, innovation, Nazareth University, Jeffrey Allan, Michelle Apuzzio, NACU, Institute for Responsible Technology, AI in business, AI in universities, ethical tech 6 63 full false Leading Through Change in Higher Education Leading Through Change in Higher Education In the season six premiere of the (renamed!) NACU podcast, Barry Dornfeld, principal at the Center for Applied Research (CFAR) unpacks why change in higher education is uniquely complex, the common missteps leaders make when driving transformation, and how institutions can emerge from disruption positioned for long-term success while staying true to their missions. Drawing on his background as an anthropologist and ethnographer, Barry shares practical strategies and powerful insights into the cultural dynamics that shape organizational change. Hosted by Michelle Apuzzio.

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]]> In the season six premiere of the (renamed!) NACU podcast, Barry Dornfeld, principal at the Center for Applied Research (CFAR) unpacks why change in higher education is uniquely complex, the common missteps leaders make when driving transformation, and how institutions can emerge from disruption positioned for long-term success while staying true to their missions. Drawing on his background as an anthropologist and ethnographer, Barry shares practical strategies and powerful insights into the cultural dynamics that shape organizational change. Hosted by Michelle Apuzzio.

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]]> https://nacu.edu/nacu-programs/podcast/ New American Colleges & Universities Buzzsprout-17658958 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400 2143 Higher Education Leadership, Organizational Change, Change Management, Institutional Strategy, Higher Ed Innovation, Leadership Development, CFAR, NACU Podcast, Cultural Dynamics in Organizations, Faculty and Administration 6 62 full false From Idea to Impact in 16 Weeks: Inside U of La Verne's Student-Run Businesses From Idea to Impact in 16 Weeks: Inside U of La Verne's Student-Run Businesses In this episode, host Michelle Apuzzio spotlights a powerful model of applied learning at the University of La Verne. The Integrated Business Program helps students launch real businesses that create authentic community impact, all within a single semester.

Michelle is joined by Program Director Rick Hasse and two standout students, Anthony Garrido and Malia Capistrano, who walk us through how they turned their ideas into functioning businesses in just 16 weeks. It’s the kind of purpose-driven, experiential learning that defines what it means to be part of a NACU institution—where professional preparation meets civic responsibility.

To learn more about Malia's business, go here.


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]]> In this episode, host Michelle Apuzzio spotlights a powerful model of applied learning at the University of La Verne. The Integrated Business Program helps students launch real businesses that create authentic community impact, all within a single semester.

Michelle is joined by Program Director Rick Hasse and two standout students, Anthony Garrido and Malia Capistrano, who walk us through how they turned their ideas into functioning businesses in just 16 weeks. It’s the kind of purpose-driven, experiential learning that defines what it means to be part of a NACU institution—where professional preparation meets civic responsibility.

To learn more about Malia's business, go here.


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]]> NACU Buzzsprout-17205099 Wed, 28 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1474 Student Entrepreneurship, Applied Learning, Civic Engagement, NACU Institutions, Integrated Business Program, University of La Verne, Experiential Education, Real-World Learning, Business Education, Student Innovation 5 61 full false Fast-Tracking Career Skills: Inside Hood College’s Skill Accelerator Badge Program Fast-Tracking Career Skills: Inside Hood College’s Skill Accelerator Badge Program In an evolving job market, professionals need flexible, targeted learning opportunities to stay current and to determine if graduate education is the right next step. In this episode of the NACU podcast, Michelle Apuzzio speaks with Marcy Taylor, Program Coordinator at Hood College, about their innovative Skill Accelerator Badge Program. Learn how this short-form credentialing initiative is helping individuals build job-ready skills, gain confidence, and position themselves for long-term success in the workforce.

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]]> In an evolving job market, professionals need flexible, targeted learning opportunities to stay current and to determine if graduate education is the right next step. In this episode of the NACU podcast, Michelle Apuzzio speaks with Marcy Taylor, Program Coordinator at Hood College, about their innovative Skill Accelerator Badge Program. Learn how this short-form credentialing initiative is helping individuals build job-ready skills, gain confidence, and position themselves for long-term success in the workforce.

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]]> New American Colleges & Universities Buzzsprout-17066643 Wed, 07 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400 963 Workforce Development, Microcredentials, Higher Ed Innovation, Skill Based Learning, Career Readiness, Adult Learners, Flexible Learning, Lifelong Learning, Graduate Education, Careers, NACU Podcast, Hood College, Badge Programs 5 60 full false The New ROI: Why Equity, Access, and Mobility Define Higher Ed’s Sustainable Future The New ROI: Why Equity, Access, and Mobility Define Higher Ed’s Sustainable Future Duwain Pinder, Partner at McKinsey & Company, explores some of the most pressing issues facing higher education today. He discusses innovation in the face of change, strategies for averting the demographic cliff, and why closing disparities is central to redefining ROI through the lens of equity. The conversation also connects these strategies to the sustainability challenges and pressures confronting institutions.

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]]> Duwain Pinder, Partner at McKinsey & Company, explores some of the most pressing issues facing higher education today. He discusses innovation in the face of change, strategies for averting the demographic cliff, and why closing disparities is central to redefining ROI through the lens of equity. The conversation also connects these strategies to the sustainability challenges and pressures confronting institutions.

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]]> NACU/Sean Creighton Buzzsprout-16974785 Wed, 23 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1829 Higher Education, Education Innovation, Demographic Cliff, ROI in Education, Equity in Education, College Sustainability, Duwain Pinder, McKinsey & Company, Education Strategy, Institutional Change, Student Success, Diversity and Inclusion, Educational Di 5 59 full false Universities on Fire: Today and Into the Future Universities on Fire: Today and Into the Future Futurist Bryan Alexander examines the impact of climate change on higher education in his award-winning book, Universities on Fire: Higher Education in the Climate Crisis. He discusses multiple possible futures—one driven by innovation in teaching, learning, and campus design, and another, more dire scenario, marked by widespread institutional closures and the potential loss of climate change research. This episode explores the spectrum between these extremes and highlights the crucial role students continually play in shaping the future.

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]]> Futurist Bryan Alexander examines the impact of climate change on higher education in his award-winning book, Universities on Fire: Higher Education in the Climate Crisis. He discusses multiple possible futures—one driven by innovation in teaching, learning, and campus design, and another, more dire scenario, marked by widespread institutional closures and the potential loss of climate change research. This episode explores the spectrum between these extremes and highlights the crucial role students continually play in shaping the future.

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]]> NACU Buzzsprout-16870600 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400 2346 higher education, future of higher ed, climate change, climate crisis, bryan alexander, universities on fire 5 58 full false Navigating AI in the Classroom: Teaching Students to Think Critically Navigating AI in the Classroom: Teaching Students to Think Critically With AI usage among students on the rise, how can educators ensure they’re fostering critical thinking rather than passive reliance? In this episode of the NACU podcast, we speak with Dr. Allison Seitchik, an associate professor of psychology at Merrimack College, who has been researching the ethical and effective integration of AI in education. Dr. Seitchik shares insights from her own learning journey, discusses the AI guide she developed, and offers practical advice for faculty navigating this rapidly evolving landscape. Access Dr. Seitchik's guide here. 

Access the Global AI Faculty Survey report from the Digital Education Council.

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]]> With AI usage among students on the rise, how can educators ensure they’re fostering critical thinking rather than passive reliance? In this episode of the NACU podcast, we speak with Dr. Allison Seitchik, an associate professor of psychology at Merrimack College, who has been researching the ethical and effective integration of AI in education. Dr. Seitchik shares insights from her own learning journey, discusses the AI guide she developed, and offers practical advice for faculty navigating this rapidly evolving landscape. Access Dr. Seitchik's guide here. 

Access the Global AI Faculty Survey report from the Digital Education Council.

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]]> NACU/Michelle Apuzzio Buzzsprout-16806300 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1537 AI in Education, Artificial Intelligence, Higher Education, Critical Thinking, EdTech, Teaching Strategies, Faculty Development, Student Learning, Digital Literacy, Curriculum Innovation, AI and Academia, Academic Integrity 5 57 full false The Future of Learning: Technology, AI, and the Evolving Workforce The Future of Learning: Technology, AI, and the Evolving Workforce In this episode, we sit down with Michael Horowitz, Chancellor of The Community Solution Education System, to explore how technology is shaping the future of education. Although The Community Solution institutions are geared toward graduate and professional education, the rapidly evolving job market brings about a fundamental truth: the most valuable trait for college graduates isn’t just expertise—it’s a willingness to learn and adapt as technology continues to reshape the workforce. 

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]]> In this episode, we sit down with Michael Horowitz, Chancellor of The Community Solution Education System, to explore how technology is shaping the future of education. Although The Community Solution institutions are geared toward graduate and professional education, the rapidly evolving job market brings about a fundamental truth: the most valuable trait for college graduates isn’t just expertise—it’s a willingness to learn and adapt as technology continues to reshape the workforce. 

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]]> NACU/Sean Creighton Buzzsprout-16710336 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0500 1595 higher education, lifelong learning, online learning, artificial intelligence, future of work, graduate education, career readiness, workforce development, adaptability 5 56 full false Improving Student Persistence by Expanding Peer Tutoring Improving Student Persistence by Expanding Peer Tutoring Improving student outcomes is a top priority for institutions, with student persistence—a student's determination to stay enrolled and work toward a degree or credential—being a key metric. In this episode, Samyr Qureshi, founder and CEO of Knack, a peer-to-peer tutoring platform, discusses how institutions can boost persistence rates by leveraging creating a network of peer tutors, ensuring students are connected to resources that keep them engaged and on track.

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]]> Improving student outcomes is a top priority for institutions, with student persistence—a student's determination to stay enrolled and work toward a degree or credential—being a key metric. In this episode, Samyr Qureshi, founder and CEO of Knack, a peer-to-peer tutoring platform, discusses how institutions can boost persistence rates by leveraging creating a network of peer tutors, ensuring students are connected to resources that keep them engaged and on track.

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]]> NACU/Samyr Qureshi Buzzsprout-16518634 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500 1808 student success, higher education, student persistence, peer tutoring, ed tech, academic support, student engagement, retention strategies, education innovation, knack tutoring, college success 5 55 full false Advancing Student Success: Insights from Drew Koch of the Gardner Institute Advancing Student Success: Insights from Drew Koch of the Gardner Institute We examine the important topic of student success with Drew Koch, the chief executive officer of the Gardner Institute which has been at the forefront of initiatives to improve student retention, equity, and academic outcomes for more than two decades. Drew discusses how the Gardner Institute works with institutions to assess, plan, and execute strategies that improve student success with measurable results and what institutions should think about as they work towards their own student success goals.


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]]> We examine the important topic of student success with Drew Koch, the chief executive officer of the Gardner Institute which has been at the forefront of initiatives to improve student retention, equity, and academic outcomes for more than two decades. Drew discusses how the Gardner Institute works with institutions to assess, plan, and execute strategies that improve student success with measurable results and what institutions should think about as they work towards their own student success goals.


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]]> NACU/Koch Buzzsprout-16270181 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500 2448 higher education, student success, gardner institute, drew koch 5 54 full false Leading with Love: Paul LeBlanc on Transforming Higher Ed and Reclaiming Boyer’s Legacy Leading with Love: Paul LeBlanc on Transforming Higher Ed and Reclaiming Boyer’s Legacy Paul LeBlanc, retired president of Southern New Hampshire University and the 2024 NACU Ernest Boyer Award recipient, shares his remarkable journey from a first-generation college student to leading the transformation of SNHU into the nation’s largest online university. In this episode, he reveals the “secret sauce” behind SNHU’s success and tackles pressing issues in higher education, including affordability, access, and the urgent need for upskilling and reskilling in an AI-driven workforce. LeBlanc reflects on the leadership qualities needed to navigate today’s challenges and emphasizes reclaiming Ernest Boyer’s legacy of truth and ethical action, even when it involves taking risks. This thought-provoking conversation explores how higher education can uphold social justice, revive the American Dream, and inspire institutions to lead with love—showing students that they truly matter.

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]]> Paul LeBlanc, retired president of Southern New Hampshire University and the 2024 NACU Ernest Boyer Award recipient, shares his remarkable journey from a first-generation college student to leading the transformation of SNHU into the nation’s largest online university. In this episode, he reveals the “secret sauce” behind SNHU’s success and tackles pressing issues in higher education, including affordability, access, and the urgent need for upskilling and reskilling in an AI-driven workforce. LeBlanc reflects on the leadership qualities needed to navigate today’s challenges and emphasizes reclaiming Ernest Boyer’s legacy of truth and ethical action, even when it involves taking risks. This thought-provoking conversation explores how higher education can uphold social justice, revive the American Dream, and inspire institutions to lead with love—showing students that they truly matter.

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]]> NACU/LeBlanc Buzzsprout-16269948 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500 2922 higher education, Ernest Boyer, Paul LeBlanc, Southern New Hampshire University, college affordability, college access 5 53 full false Political Science and Experiential Learning in a Divided Society Political Science and Experiential Learning in a Divided Society Chris Haynes, associate professor in International Affairs, National Security, and Political Science at the University of New Haven talks about the changing nature of political science, the increasing political divide, and the impact of experiential learning on student development. Dr. Haynes is an expert on immigration, political framing, presidential elections, race and ethnicity, and the impact the changing media landscape is having on politics and public opinion. He is also the co-author of the book Framing Immigrants: News Coverage, Public Opinion, and Policy; founder and director of the University’s Model United Nations program; and the primary liaison between the University and the Washington Internship Institute.

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]]> Chris Haynes, associate professor in International Affairs, National Security, and Political Science at the University of New Haven talks about the changing nature of political science, the increasing political divide, and the impact of experiential learning on student development. Dr. Haynes is an expert on immigration, political framing, presidential elections, race and ethnicity, and the impact the changing media landscape is having on politics and public opinion. He is also the co-author of the book Framing Immigrants: News Coverage, Public Opinion, and Policy; founder and director of the University’s Model United Nations program; and the primary liaison between the University and the Washington Internship Institute.

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]]> NACU/Haynes Buzzsprout-16179919 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500 1655 higher education, experiential learning, political science, U.S. politics, University of New Haven, Washington Internship Institute, college internships 5 52 full false Building Community and Confidence in First-Gen College Students Building Community and Confidence in First-Gen College Students Imposter syndrome and a lack of confidence in navigating college can happen to anybody, but it can especially be a problem for students who are the first in their families to attend college. These feelings can lead to poor academic performance and a lack of engagement with the campus community, making the path to graduation more challenging.  Our guest is Julie Carballo, Assistant Dean of Students for First-Generation and Military-Affiliated Initiatives at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois, which has nearly 40% first-generation students. We'll talk about how their Cardinal First program provides essential support from enrollment through graduation, how the campus community values and supports first-generation students, and tips on what other institutions can learn from the Cardinal First program. To stay up-to-date, follow them on Instagram @firstgencardinals.


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]]> Imposter syndrome and a lack of confidence in navigating college can happen to anybody, but it can especially be a problem for students who are the first in their families to attend college. These feelings can lead to poor academic performance and a lack of engagement with the campus community, making the path to graduation more challenging.  Our guest is Julie Carballo, Assistant Dean of Students for First-Generation and Military-Affiliated Initiatives at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois, which has nearly 40% first-generation students. We'll talk about how their Cardinal First program provides essential support from enrollment through graduation, how the campus community values and supports first-generation students, and tips on what other institutions can learn from the Cardinal First program. To stay up-to-date, follow them on Instagram @firstgencardinals.


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]]> NACU | Julie Carballo Buzzsprout-15990851 Wed, 30 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400 2522 first-generation college students, higher education, North Central College, student retention, student success 5 51 full false Navigating Tenure in Times of Change: Lessons from the Mitchell Hamline Merger Navigating Tenure in Times of Change: Lessons from the Mitchell Hamline Merger We discuss the story of how the Mitchell Hamline School of Law, born from the merger of two established institutions, undertook the complex process of rewriting its tenure code. As mergers in higher education become more common, the challenges of blending distinct cultures, policies, and faculty expectations are increasingly in the spotlight. Our guests are Linda Hanson, president emerita at Hamline University, and David Larson, law professor at the Mitchell Hamline School of Law and a Senior Fellow at the Dispute Resolution Institute. 


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]]> We discuss the story of how the Mitchell Hamline School of Law, born from the merger of two established institutions, undertook the complex process of rewriting its tenure code. As mergers in higher education become more common, the challenges of blending distinct cultures, policies, and faculty expectations are increasingly in the spotlight. Our guests are Linda Hanson, president emerita at Hamline University, and David Larson, law professor at the Mitchell Hamline School of Law and a Senior Fellow at the Dispute Resolution Institute. 


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]]> New American Colleges & Universities Buzzsprout-15821927 Wed, 02 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400 2607 higher education, tenure code, conflict resolution, law school, shared governance 5 50 full false Campus Kitchen: Feeding Today's College Students Campus Kitchen: Feeding Today's College Students The campus dining experience has evolved significantly over the last several years as institutions and their students are more focused on global and regional flavors, healthy options, and sustainability. This episode features a conversation with Mel Sweeney Fetzer, National Senior Vice President for Commercial Growth at Sodexo, which provides catering and facilities management to clients in 45 countries.


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]]> The campus dining experience has evolved significantly over the last several years as institutions and their students are more focused on global and regional flavors, healthy options, and sustainability. This episode features a conversation with Mel Sweeney Fetzer, National Senior Vice President for Commercial Growth at Sodexo, which provides catering and facilities management to clients in 45 countries.


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]]> NACU/ Mel Fetzer Buzzsprout-15283773 Wed, 26 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1342 higher education, campus dining, sodexo, food, eating, sustainability 4 49 full false The Story of Transformation at Merrimack College The Story of Transformation at Merrimack College Hidden among the headlines about struggling institutions, there are stories of colleges that are thriving. In this episode we talk with Chris Hopey, president of Merrimack College, which was once a small liberal arts college and is now poised to become a R2 doctoral degree-granting research institution.

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]]> Hidden among the headlines about struggling institutions, there are stories of colleges that are thriving. In this episode we talk with Chris Hopey, president of Merrimack College, which was once a small liberal arts college and is now poised to become a R2 doctoral degree-granting research institution.

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]]> NACU/Hopey Buzzsprout-15157199 Wed, 05 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400 2072 higher education leadership 4 48 full false Revisiting Traditions: Meaningful Activities for the Class of 2024 Revisiting Traditions: Meaningful Activities for the Class of 2024 The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically altered spring activities and college orientation for the class of 2020. Those young adults are this year's graduating college class. In this two-part episode, Liz Yates, dean of campus life at Moravian University, and Nicole Posluszny, assistant director for student engagement and leadership at Nazareth University, will talk about how their institutions planned special events to make up for the shortcomings of 2020.

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]]> The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically altered spring activities and college orientation for the class of 2020. Those young adults are this year's graduating college class. In this two-part episode, Liz Yates, dean of campus life at Moravian University, and Nicole Posluszny, assistant director for student engagement and leadership at Nazareth University, will talk about how their institutions planned special events to make up for the shortcomings of 2020.

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]]> New American Colleges & Universities Buzzsprout-15067329 Wed, 15 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1677 higher education, prom, casino night, student orientation, senior week activities, COVID-19, pandemic 4 47 full false Community Champions: Law Students Work with Those Facing Housing Instability Community Champions: Law Students Work with Those Facing Housing Instability Law students at St. Mary's University of San Antonio are gaining real-world experience by assisting renters who are facing evictions and homeowners struggling with title issues. In this episode, Genevieve Fajardo and Greg Zlotnick, both professors at St. Mary’s University, talk about how students move from the classroom to the community in a way that creates a winning combination for their education and the clients they serve.


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]]> Law students at St. Mary's University of San Antonio are gaining real-world experience by assisting renters who are facing evictions and homeowners struggling with title issues. In this episode, Genevieve Fajardo and Greg Zlotnick, both professors at St. Mary’s University, talk about how students move from the classroom to the community in a way that creates a winning combination for their education and the clients they serve.


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]]> NACU/St. Mary's Buzzsprout-14871547 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400 2150 higher education, law school, legal outreach, legal aid, legal clinics, San Antonio 4 46 full false Grant Funding Strategies for Colleges and Universities Grant Funding Strategies for Colleges and Universities Grant funding can provide resources that allow colleges and universities to achieve goals they otherwise couldn’t without external dollars. In this episode,  we delve into ways that institutions might leverage outside support to navigate the funding process. We’re joined by Jessica Gerrity, a senior vice president at McAllister & Quinn, a federal grant consulting and government relations firm in Washington, DC.


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]]> Grant funding can provide resources that allow colleges and universities to achieve goals they otherwise couldn’t without external dollars. In this episode,  we delve into ways that institutions might leverage outside support to navigate the funding process. We’re joined by Jessica Gerrity, a senior vice president at McAllister & Quinn, a federal grant consulting and government relations firm in Washington, DC.


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]]> NACU/Garrity Buzzsprout-14786808 Wed, 03 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400 1637 higher education, grant funding 4 45 full false College Honors Programs: What are the Benefits for Students? College Honors Programs: What are the Benefits for Students? College honors programs are different than the honors classes that high school students encounter. Forrest Clingerman, director of the Honors Program at Ohio Northern University, and Haley Brown, an honors student also at Ohio Northern University, discuss the ins and outs of college honors programs, including the benefits and experiences they offer, and who should and who shouldn’t consider enrolling in them.


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]]> College honors programs are different than the honors classes that high school students encounter. Forrest Clingerman, director of the Honors Program at Ohio Northern University, and Haley Brown, an honors student also at Ohio Northern University, discuss the ins and outs of college honors programs, including the benefits and experiences they offer, and who should and who shouldn’t consider enrolling in them.


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]]> NACU/Ohio Northern University Buzzsprout-14538978 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0500 1319 higher education, college, honors 4 44 full false How Does Sports Fandom Affect our Physical Health? How Does Sports Fandom Affect our Physical Health? Before you grab another plate of the nachos, listen to Aaron Mansfield, an assistant professor of sport management at Merrimack College, discuss his research into the connection between sports fandom and its effect on our physical health, especially in regard to the ways it shapes our eating habits. 


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]]> Before you grab another plate of the nachos, listen to Aaron Mansfield, an assistant professor of sport management at Merrimack College, discuss his research into the connection between sports fandom and its effect on our physical health, especially in regard to the ways it shapes our eating habits. 


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]]> NACU/Aaron Mansfield Buzzsprout-14450416 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0500 1604 football, sports, health, food, gameday, higher education, research 4 43 full false Building Diversity in Academia: Faculty Recruitment and Retention Building Diversity in Academia: Faculty Recruitment and Retention This episode dives into the critical conversation of cultivating faculty diversity, an action that benefits not just underrepresented populations but rather the entire campus community. Two distinguished Provosts, Tarshia Stanley of Wagner College and Leanne Neilson of California Lutheran University, will share their challenges, successes, and innovative approaches to recruiting and retaining faculty that better mirror their student demographics.

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]]> This episode dives into the critical conversation of cultivating faculty diversity, an action that benefits not just underrepresented populations but rather the entire campus community. Two distinguished Provosts, Tarshia Stanley of Wagner College and Leanne Neilson of California Lutheran University, will share their challenges, successes, and innovative approaches to recruiting and retaining faculty that better mirror their student demographics.

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]]> NACU/Leanne Neilson & Tarshia Stanley Buzzsprout-14236717 Wed, 10 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0500 2019 higher education, diversity, faculty, hiring, retention 4 42 full false From President to Professor: Navigating the Return to Faculty From President to Professor: Navigating the Return to Faculty In this episode, we talk with Lisa Jasinski whose book “Stepping Away: Returning to the Faculty After Senior Academic Leadership” looks at the benefits and challenges of transitioning from senior leadership to faculty, a scenario that is both unique to yet common in higher education.


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]]> In this episode, we talk with Lisa Jasinski whose book “Stepping Away: Returning to the Faculty After Senior Academic Leadership” looks at the benefits and challenges of transitioning from senior leadership to faculty, a scenario that is both unique to yet common in higher education.


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]]> Lisa Jasinski Buzzsprout-14133607 Wed, 13 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0500 1580 higher education leadership, career transitions 4 41 full false Uncorking the Student-Led Wine Experience Uncorking the Student-Led Wine Experience Wine-making is synonymous with the Willamette Valley in Oregon where Linfield University is located. Linfield recently the Acorn to Oak Wine Experience, a wine tasting room that affords real-world experience to students across different majors. In this episode, Acorn to Oak’s manager, Paul Johnson, talks about working with students in this college-owned business.


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]]> Wine-making is synonymous with the Willamette Valley in Oregon where Linfield University is located. Linfield recently the Acorn to Oak Wine Experience, a wine tasting room that affords real-world experience to students across different majors. In this episode, Acorn to Oak’s manager, Paul Johnson, talks about working with students in this college-owned business.


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]]> NACU/Paul Johnson Buzzsprout-14005877 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500 1634 higher education, student experience, wine, Willamette Valley, Oregon, Linfield, McMinnville, wine tasting 4 40 full false Going Green One Step at a Time Going Green One Step at a Time Colleges and universities are well-positioned to tackle challenges facing the world, but when the issue is as large as climate change, it can feel insurmountable. Matt Packey, associate vice president for sustainability and institutional planning at Queens University of Charlotte, joins us to discuss their efforts to move the needle on campus sustainability. While it’s a major undertaking, the institution is steadily implementing initiatives to shift the campus culture toward a greener future. 


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]]> Colleges and universities are well-positioned to tackle challenges facing the world, but when the issue is as large as climate change, it can feel insurmountable. Matt Packey, associate vice president for sustainability and institutional planning at Queens University of Charlotte, joins us to discuss their efforts to move the needle on campus sustainability. While it’s a major undertaking, the institution is steadily implementing initiatives to shift the campus culture toward a greener future. 


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]]> NACU/Matt Packey Buzzsprout-13972664 Wed, 15 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500 1192 sustainability, higher education, green, eco-conscious 4 39 full false Educating for Executive Function with Untapped Learning Educating for Executive Function with Untapped Learning Brandon Slade, founder and CEO of Untapped Learning, shares how his personal history led him to create a company that helps students with ADHD and dyslexia improve their executive functioning capabilities to achieve better success in school and college through research-backed strategies.


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]]> Brandon Slade, founder and CEO of Untapped Learning, shares how his personal history led him to create a company that helps students with ADHD and dyslexia improve their executive functioning capabilities to achieve better success in school and college through research-backed strategies.


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]]> NACU/ Brandon Slade Buzzsprout-13796239 Wed, 25 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1288 executive functioning, student support 4 38 full false Advice on Navigating the Upcoming FAFSA Changes Advice on Navigating the Upcoming FAFSA Changes The college admissions process can be a stressful journey, and with big changes coming to the FAFSA federal aid application, families might be feeling even more anxious this year. In this episode, Amy Staffier, assistant vice president of enrollment student services and director of financial aid at Simmons University in Boston, will help demystify the financial aid process. 


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]]> The college admissions process can be a stressful journey, and with big changes coming to the FAFSA federal aid application, families might be feeling even more anxious this year. In this episode, Amy Staffier, assistant vice president of enrollment student services and director of financial aid at Simmons University in Boston, will help demystify the financial aid process. 


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]]> NACU/Amy Staffier Buzzsprout-13724739 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1422 financial aid, higher education, FAFSA 4 37 full false Principles of Effective Collaboration Principles of Effective Collaboration To achieve an organization's goals, we often need to work with others who have different backgrounds and opinions from ours. What can we do to better learn how to collaborate with others? Our guest, Grayson James, author of  Full Contact Performance: The Internal Art of Organizational Collaboration, has coached business leaders to improve their collaborative business performance and facilitate organizational change. 



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]]> To achieve an organization's goals, we often need to work with others who have different backgrounds and opinions from ours. What can we do to better learn how to collaborate with others? Our guest, Grayson James, author of  Full Contact Performance: The Internal Art of Organizational Collaboration, has coached business leaders to improve their collaborative business performance and facilitate organizational change. 



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]]> New American Colleges & Universities/Grayson James Buzzsprout-13619037 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1918 higher education leadership, collaboration 4 36 full false Stopping the Next Mass Shooting Stopping the Next Mass Shooting Our guest is Dr. Jillian Peterson, a professor of criminology and criminal justice at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota, whose research engaged undergraduate students in creating the most comprehensive database of every mass shooter in America since 1966. With that research, Dr. Peterson has co-authored a book called The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic which offers more than 30 solutions on how we might approach the epidemic of violence in this country.

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]]> Our guest is Dr. Jillian Peterson, a professor of criminology and criminal justice at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota, whose research engaged undergraduate students in creating the most comprehensive database of every mass shooter in America since 1966. With that research, Dr. Peterson has co-authored a book called The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic which offers more than 30 solutions on how we might approach the epidemic of violence in this country.

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]]> NACU/Jillian Peterson Buzzsprout-13548150 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1103 higher education, society, mass shootings, undergraduate research 4 35 full false Majoring in a Mission Majoring in a Mission A desire to lift up others so they may go on to fulfill their personal life missions has driven a decades long career for Devorah Lieberman, president of the University of La Verne. Join us as she takes a moment to reflect on her work in higher education, contemplate what’s next in retirement, and share insight into what college presidents need to consider for the future.


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]]> A desire to lift up others so they may go on to fulfill their personal life missions has driven a decades long career for Devorah Lieberman, president of the University of La Verne. Join us as she takes a moment to reflect on her work in higher education, contemplate what’s next in retirement, and share insight into what college presidents need to consider for the future.


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]]> NACU/Devorah Lieberman Buzzsprout-13024894 Tue, 13 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400 2248 higher education leadership 3 34 full false Preparing Civic-Minded Professionals Preparing Civic-Minded Professionals Robert Alexander, political science professor and founding director of the Institute for Civics and Public Policy (ICAPP) at Ohio Northern University, talks about ICAPP’s work and the importance of civics education, both for students and throughout the community. 

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]]> Robert Alexander, political science professor and founding director of the Institute for Civics and Public Policy (ICAPP) at Ohio Northern University, talks about ICAPP’s work and the importance of civics education, both for students and throughout the community. 

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]]> NACU/Robert Alexander Buzzsprout-12551552 Tue, 25 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400 2012 higher education, civics education, political engagement 3 33 full false Serving the Public through a Student Internship Serving the Public through a Student Internship Work experience is integral to a student’s college experience. Student Jessica Taddeo talks about her time working as an intern with the National Organization for Women in Washington, DC, and how that has shaped her view for the future. 

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]]> Work experience is integral to a student’s college experience. Student Jessica Taddeo talks about her time working as an intern with the National Organization for Women in Washington, DC, and how that has shaped her view for the future. 

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]]> NACU/Jessica Taddeo Buzzsprout-12543406 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1372 internships, washington dc, national organization for women 3 32 full false Supporting Marginalized People: Lessons from a Community College Professor Supporting Marginalized People: Lessons from a Community College Professor Inspired by his TEDx Talk on how higher education is failing Black educators, Faheem Curtis-Khidr, a history professor at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio, discusses how higher education can support both Black faculty and students from underrepresented backgrounds. He also talks about connecting his research in Dayton to the classroom and his philosophy on teaching skillsets rather than just content. 

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]]> Inspired by his TEDx Talk on how higher education is failing Black educators, Faheem Curtis-Khidr, a history professor at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio, discusses how higher education can support both Black faculty and students from underrepresented backgrounds. He also talks about connecting his research in Dayton to the classroom and his philosophy on teaching skillsets rather than just content. 

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]]> NACU/Faheem Curtis-Khidr Buzzsprout-12339951 Tue, 28 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0500 2249 Black faculty, marginalized people, Dayton, higher education 3 31 full false Increasing Resources Through Better Relationship Building Increasing Resources Through Better Relationship Building Andrea Chapdelaine, president of Hood College, discusses how mutually beneficial relationships, partnerships, and collaborations can positively affect student support and campus-wide goals.

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]]> Andrea Chapdelaine, president of Hood College, discusses how mutually beneficial relationships, partnerships, and collaborations can positively affect student support and campus-wide goals.

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]]> New American Colleges & Universities Buzzsprout-12069144 Tue, 31 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0500 1868 3 30 full false Fostering Innovation to Solve Complex Problems Fostering Innovation to Solve Complex Problems Greg Jones, president of Belmont University and co-author of Navigating the Future: Traditioned Innovation for Wilder Seas (with Andrew P. Hogue), talks about his enjoyment of behind-the-scenes work that allows others to flourish, how he’s working to foster innovation in an established institution, and why cross-disciplinary collaboration in higher education is necessary to find creative solutions to complex problems.

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]]> Greg Jones, president of Belmont University and co-author of Navigating the Future: Traditioned Innovation for Wilder Seas (with Andrew P. Hogue), talks about his enjoyment of behind-the-scenes work that allows others to flourish, how he’s working to foster innovation in an established institution, and why cross-disciplinary collaboration in higher education is necessary to find creative solutions to complex problems.

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]]> NACU/Greg Jones Buzzsprout-11796755 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0500 1706 higher education, collaboration, innovation 3 29 full false Advancing DEI in the IT Profession Advancing DEI in the IT Profession University of Richmond Chief Information Officer, Keith “Mac” McIntosh, has more than 30 years of experience in information technology. In this episode, he talks passionately about advancing DEI in the IT profession and shares his perspective on remote work, cybersecurity, and data analytics in higher education’s operations and academics.

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]]> University of Richmond Chief Information Officer, Keith “Mac” McIntosh, has more than 30 years of experience in information technology. In this episode, he talks passionately about advancing DEI in the IT profession and shares his perspective on remote work, cybersecurity, and data analytics in higher education’s operations and academics.

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]]> NACU/Keith McIntosh Buzzsprout-11523948 Tue, 01 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0400 1987 DEI, information technology, remote work, cybersecurity, data analytics 3 28 full false A Long-Serving President's Keys to Success A Long-Serving President's Keys to Success Virginia Wesleyan University President Scott Miller has served as a college president for 32 years at four different institutions. The veteran president, who started his career as a sports writer, talks about differentiating one's campus in a congested marketplace, expanding into new markets, and how today's presidents can be successful master generalists.

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]]> Virginia Wesleyan University President Scott Miller has served as a college president for 32 years at four different institutions. The veteran president, who started his career as a sports writer, talks about differentiating one's campus in a congested marketplace, expanding into new markets, and how today's presidents can be successful master generalists.

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]]> NACU/Scott Miller Buzzsprout-11366688 Mon, 26 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1981 higher education leadership 3 27 full false What Do the Colleges of the Future Look Like? What Do the Colleges of the Future Look Like? Author and associate professor David Staley leverages his strategic foresight to discuss alternative universities such microcolleges and an institute for advanced play, as outlined in his 2019 book. He talks about the approach he thinks leaders need to incorporate into strategic planning and how the pandemic caused higher ed to realize that ‘going online’ was not the innovation everyone predicted it to be, but what could be the future of higher ed given the proliferation of remote work.

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]]> Author and associate professor David Staley leverages his strategic foresight to discuss alternative universities such microcolleges and an institute for advanced play, as outlined in his 2019 book. He talks about the approach he thinks leaders need to incorporate into strategic planning and how the pandemic caused higher ed to realize that ‘going online’ was not the innovation everyone predicted it to be, but what could be the future of higher ed given the proliferation of remote work.

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]]> NACU/David Staley Buzzsprout-10334552 Tue, 17 May 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1584 higher education future, strategic planning, alternative institutions 2 26 full false Why College is About More than Getting a Job Why College is About More than Getting a Job How do we balance personal freedom with responsibility to others? What is the shape of a meaningful life? Andrew Delbanco, president of The Teagle Foundation, talks about the importance of humanities in giving students the opportunity and skills to explore these questions and why that is essential for a democratic society.

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]]> How do we balance personal freedom with responsibility to others? What is the shape of a meaningful life? Andrew Delbanco, president of The Teagle Foundation, talks about the importance of humanities in giving students the opportunity and skills to explore these questions and why that is essential for a democratic society.

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]]> New American Colleges & Universities Buzzsprout-10478842 Tue, 26 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0400 2340 2 25 full false Supporting Civil Discourse and Purpose Supporting Civil Discourse and Purpose Michael Murray, president of the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations (AVDF), talks about how the organization balances its commitment to its historical areas of focus while addressing new issues affecting society. Dr. Murray specifically talks about AVDF’s work to promote civil discourse on campuses, including what approaches are successful, and the cultivation of purpose as it pertains to education. 

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]]> Michael Murray, president of the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations (AVDF), talks about how the organization balances its commitment to its historical areas of focus while addressing new issues affecting society. Dr. Murray specifically talks about AVDF’s work to promote civil discourse on campuses, including what approaches are successful, and the cultivation of purpose as it pertains to education. 

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]]> NACU/Michael Murray Buzzsprout-10334534 Tue, 29 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1765 philanthropy, higher education, civil discourse, finding purpose 2 24 full false Addressing Pivotal Issues in Higher Ed Today Addressing Pivotal Issues in Higher Ed Today NACU teams up again with David Finegold, president of Chatham University and creator of The Future of Higher Education podcast. In this episode, David speaks with legendary educational entrepreneur John Katzman, founder of the Princeton Review, 2U, and, most recently, Noodle. Katzman shares his perspective on three key issues in higher education: 1) strategies that small private and regional public institutions can use to thrive in the coming “birth dearth;” 2) ways to address college affordability and rethink pricing; and 3) a new non-profit start-up he is forming to disrupt the college admissions process.

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]]> NACU teams up again with David Finegold, president of Chatham University and creator of The Future of Higher Education podcast. In this episode, David speaks with legendary educational entrepreneur John Katzman, founder of the Princeton Review, 2U, and, most recently, Noodle. Katzman shares his perspective on three key issues in higher education: 1) strategies that small private and regional public institutions can use to thrive in the coming “birth dearth;” 2) ways to address college affordability and rethink pricing; and 3) a new non-profit start-up he is forming to disrupt the college admissions process.

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]]> New American Colleges & Universities Buzzsprout-10030366 Tue, 08 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0500 2721 higher education future, Katzman, college demographics, college pricing, college admissions 2 23 full false Honoring the Past While Educating for the Future Honoring the Past While Educating for the Future In the second of a two part series, Sean Creighton interviews David Finegold, president of Chatham University and creator of The Future of Higher Education podcast. David talks about how Chatham honors its past as a women’s college by maintaining structures and programs to advance women today. He also talks about Chatham’s new 400-acre campus that provides hands-on learning and modeling of sustainable approaches to energy, water and soil, food and agriculture, and air quality and climate.

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]]> In the second of a two part series, Sean Creighton interviews David Finegold, president of Chatham University and creator of The Future of Higher Education podcast. David talks about how Chatham honors its past as a women’s college by maintaining structures and programs to advance women today. He also talks about Chatham’s new 400-acre campus that provides hands-on learning and modeling of sustainable approaches to energy, water and soil, food and agriculture, and air quality and climate.

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]]> NACU/David Finegold Buzzsprout-9573503 Tue, 07 Dec 2021 07:00:00 -0500 1052 sustainability, colleges and universities 2 22 full false The Interviewer Becomes the Subject The Interviewer Becomes the Subject In the first of a two part series, the tables are turned. Chatham University President David Finegold interviews NACU President Sean Creighton. What was Sean doing before he came to NACU? What is his connection to the late Ernest Boyer? And why are they called the New American Colleges & Universities anyway?

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]]> In the first of a two part series, the tables are turned. Chatham University President David Finegold interviews NACU President Sean Creighton. What was Sean doing before he came to NACU? What is his connection to the late Ernest Boyer? And why are they called the New American Colleges & Universities anyway?

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]]> NACU/David Finegold Buzzsprout-9573489 Tue, 07 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0500 1399 higher education consortia 2 21 full false Saving Green in the Green Mountain State Saving Green in the Green Mountain State Three colleges in Vermont founded the Green Mountain Higher Education Consortium to collaborate on economic and educational initiatives. Corinna Noelke, the consortium’s executive director, talks with us about how this has led to more than $20 million in savings by consolidating services and contracts in finance, human resources, and information technology. 

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]]> Three colleges in Vermont founded the Green Mountain Higher Education Consortium to collaborate on economic and educational initiatives. Corinna Noelke, the consortium’s executive director, talks with us about how this has led to more than $20 million in savings by consolidating services and contracts in finance, human resources, and information technology. 

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]]> NACU/Corinna Noelke Buzzsprout-9537908 Mon, 15 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1500 higher education, collaboration, cost savings 2 20 full false Radical Cooperation in Higher Education Radical Cooperation in Higher Education Guest Michael Horowitz founded The Community Solution (TCS) Education System so that colleges could collaborate on non-student facing functions and, therefore, have more resources to focus on teaching and advising students. He talks about this 'radical cooperation' and the barriers and longstanding beliefs that make it so rare in higher education.

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]]> Guest Michael Horowitz founded The Community Solution (TCS) Education System so that colleges could collaborate on non-student facing functions and, therefore, have more resources to focus on teaching and advising students. He talks about this 'radical cooperation' and the barriers and longstanding beliefs that make it so rare in higher education.

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]]> NACU/Michael Horwitz Buzzsprout-9268940 Mon, 04 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0400 1596 higher education, collaboration, financial sustainability 2 19 full false Why Liberal Arts Matter for STEM Majors Why Liberal Arts Matter for STEM Majors Melinda Zook, history professor and director of Cornerstone Integrated Liberal Arts at Purdue University, initially set out to make sure that STEM majors were exposed to liberal arts courses. It resulted in a grant-funded program with a national reach. In this episode, she discusses the evolution of the program and its impact on undergraduate education.

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]]> Melinda Zook, history professor and director of Cornerstone Integrated Liberal Arts at Purdue University, initially set out to make sure that STEM majors were exposed to liberal arts courses. It resulted in a grant-funded program with a national reach. In this episode, she discusses the evolution of the program and its impact on undergraduate education.

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]]> New American Colleges & Universities Buzzsprout-9134946 Mon, 20 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0400 1186 2 18 full false Succeeding at Digital Transformation Succeeding at Digital Transformation Mac McIntosh, VP for Information Services and CIO at the University of Richmond, talks about technology’s role in supporting new ways of teaching, learning, and working. He also covers threats in higher education, such as ransomware, and why collaborative conversations are so important. 

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]]> Mac McIntosh, VP for Information Services and CIO at the University of Richmond, talks about technology’s role in supporting new ways of teaching, learning, and working. He also covers threats in higher education, such as ransomware, and why collaborative conversations are so important. 

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]]> New American Colleges & Universities Buzzsprout-9012316 Tue, 17 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0400 1337 2 17 full false Navigating Mergers & Acquisitions in Higher Ed Navigating Mergers & Acquisitions in Higher Ed Guest host David Staley of The Ohio State University and Dutcher LLC interviews Kevin Quigley, former president of Marlboro College, on mergers and acquisitions among colleges and universities. Quigley talks candidly about the merger process between Marlboro and Emerson College and gives advice on how to lead a campus through this process.

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]]> Guest host David Staley of The Ohio State University and Dutcher LLC interviews Kevin Quigley, former president of Marlboro College, on mergers and acquisitions among colleges and universities. Quigley talks candidly about the merger process between Marlboro and Emerson College and gives advice on how to lead a campus through this process.

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]]> Dutcher/Kevin Quigley Buzzsprout-8751396 Mon, 28 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0400 1404 higher education, mergers & acquisitions 1 16 full false Now is the Time for Collaboration Now is the Time for Collaboration The pandemic taught institutions that they can be flexible, and in fact, students and employees are better off when that happens. How can institutions continue providing a flexible, robust environment while maintaining financial strength? Dr. Jim Hundrieser, vice president for Consulting Services at the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO), talks about the present state and future of collaboration and what often holds institutions back from fully embracing it.

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]]> The pandemic taught institutions that they can be flexible, and in fact, students and employees are better off when that happens. How can institutions continue providing a flexible, robust environment while maintaining financial strength? Dr. Jim Hundrieser, vice president for Consulting Services at the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO), talks about the present state and future of collaboration and what often holds institutions back from fully embracing it.

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]]> New American Colleges & Universities / Jim Hundrieser Buzzsprout-8493435 Mon, 24 May 2021 05:00:00 -0400 1495 higher education, collaboration, pandemic, flexibility, financial sustainability 1 15 full false Oppression, Political Agency, and a Presidential Video Game Oppression, Political Agency, and a Presidential Video Game Join us for a conversation with Maeve Adams, associate professor of English and director of digital arts and humanities, at Manhattan College. Dr. Adams, a scholar of 19th century literature, talks about how students apply literature to today’s current events, especially as it relates to protesting oppression and understanding our roles as political agents.


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]]> Join us for a conversation with Maeve Adams, associate professor of English and director of digital arts and humanities, at Manhattan College. Dr. Adams, a scholar of 19th century literature, talks about how students apply literature to today’s current events, especially as it relates to protesting oppression and understanding our roles as political agents.


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]]> New American Colleges & Universities / Maeve Adams Buzzsprout-8303459 Mon, 10 May 2021 05:00:00 -0400 1507 higher education 1 14 full false Did the Pandemic Distract Colleges from the Demographic Cliff? Did the Pandemic Distract Colleges from the Demographic Cliff? In a continuation of episode 12, we ask Nathan Grawe if the COVID-19 pandemic has distracted campuses or given them a push to examine new ways of operating and educating that will ultimately help them to overcome the demographic shift? 


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]]> In a continuation of episode 12, we ask Nathan Grawe if the COVID-19 pandemic has distracted campuses or given them a push to examine new ways of operating and educating that will ultimately help them to overcome the demographic shift? 


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]]> New American Colleges & Universities / Nathan Grawe Buzzsprout-8303441 Mon, 26 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0400 833 Grawe, demographic shift, higher education, COVID 1 13 full false Strategies for the Looming Demographic Cliff Strategies for the Looming Demographic Cliff In the first of a two-part episode we talk with Nathan Grawe, economics professor at Carleton College and author of Demographics and the Demand for Higher Education (John Hopkins University Press, 2018) and The Agile College (John Hopkins University Press, 2021). We focus primarily on his new book which looks at institutional strategies and tactics to thrive in an environment of shifting demographics.


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]]> In the first of a two-part episode we talk with Nathan Grawe, economics professor at Carleton College and author of Demographics and the Demand for Higher Education (John Hopkins University Press, 2018) and The Agile College (John Hopkins University Press, 2021). We focus primarily on his new book which looks at institutional strategies and tactics to thrive in an environment of shifting demographics.


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]]> New American Colleges & Universities / Nathan Grawe Buzzsprout-8303427 Mon, 12 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0400 1250 Grawe, demographic shift, higher education 1 12 full false Reflections on Leadership and the Future with Mary Marcy Reflections on Leadership and the Future with Mary Marcy For two decades, Mary Marcy has been thinking, writing, and speaking about the future of higher education. Her latest book, The Small College Imperative, is a must read for campuses. In this episode, we talk about improvements and ongoing challenges in higher education, her work as a college president for a decade, and what comes next in her journey.

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]]> For two decades, Mary Marcy has been thinking, writing, and speaking about the future of higher education. Her latest book, The Small College Imperative, is a must read for campuses. In this episode, we talk about improvements and ongoing challenges in higher education, her work as a college president for a decade, and what comes next in her journey.

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]]> NACU | Mary Marcy Buzzsprout-8099209 Mon, 08 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0500 1561 higher education future, college president, Mary Marcy, Dominican 1 11 full false Universities on Fire Universities on Fire Bryan Alexander speaks widely and publishes frequently, with articles appearing in the Atlantic Monthly, Chronicle of Higher Education, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post to name a few. In our second episode with Bryan, we continue our conversation about the future of higher education and the book he is currently writing, Universities on Fire: Higher Education in the Age of Climate Crisis, due out in 2022.

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]]> Bryan Alexander speaks widely and publishes frequently, with articles appearing in the Atlantic Monthly, Chronicle of Higher Education, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post to name a few. In our second episode with Bryan, we continue our conversation about the future of higher education and the book he is currently writing, Universities on Fire: Higher Education in the Age of Climate Crisis, due out in 2022.

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]]> New American Colleges & Universities / Bryan Alexander Buzzsprout-6966935 Mon, 08 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0500 938 higher education future 1 10 full false A Futurist’s View of Higher Education A Futurist’s View of Higher Education Bryan Alexander is an internationally known futurist, researcher, writer, speaker, consultant, and teacher, working in the field of higher education’s future. In this first episode, we discuss how he became a higher ed futurist and his critically acclaimed book, Academia Next: The Futures of Higher Education, a must-read that hit the shelves in 2020.

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]]> Bryan Alexander is an internationally known futurist, researcher, writer, speaker, consultant, and teacher, working in the field of higher education’s future. In this first episode, we discuss how he became a higher ed futurist and his critically acclaimed book, Academia Next: The Futures of Higher Education, a must-read that hit the shelves in 2020.

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]]> New American Colleges & Universities / Bryan Alexander Buzzsprout-6966905 Mon, 11 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1603 higher education future 1 9 full false Citizen Professionalism Citizen Professionalism What is a citizen professional? How must higher education prepare professionals differently? Why do professionals need to see themselves as citizens working with citizens and not on citizens? These questions and more are addressed in this interview with Harry Boyte, the leading scholar on the subject of citizen professionalism. His writings can be found at Academic.edu.

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]]> What is a citizen professional? How must higher education prepare professionals differently? Why do professionals need to see themselves as citizens working with citizens and not on citizens? These questions and more are addressed in this interview with Harry Boyte, the leading scholar on the subject of citizen professionalism. His writings can be found at Academic.edu.

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]]> NACU/Harry Boyte Buzzsprout-5186407 Mon, 09 Nov 2020 14:00:00 -0500 1528 1 8 full false COVID’s Impact on Global Education COVID’s Impact on Global Education How has the pandemic as well as policy in the United States impacted global education for colleges and universities? What are new trends in delivering American education abroad? Karin Fischer, correspondent for The Chronicle of Higher Education and author of the weekly newsletter Latitudes, shares her perspective on global education in both a pre- and post-COVID era as well other topics of interest.

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]]> How has the pandemic as well as policy in the United States impacted global education for colleges and universities? What are new trends in delivering American education abroad? Karin Fischer, correspondent for The Chronicle of Higher Education and author of the weekly newsletter Latitudes, shares her perspective on global education in both a pre- and post-COVID era as well other topics of interest.

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]]> NACU | Karen Fischer Buzzsprout-5962756 Mon, 26 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0400 1178 1 7 full false Generation Z Entering the Higher Education Workforce Generation Z Entering the Higher Education Workforce Out of the seven generations alive today, four are in the workforce. Generation Z, the latest to enter the higher ed workforce, may bring about lasting changes. We asked Corey Seemiller, leading expert and author of numerous books on Generation Z, for her insight.

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]]> Out of the seven generations alive today, four are in the workforce. Generation Z, the latest to enter the higher ed workforce, may bring about lasting changes. We asked Corey Seemiller, leading expert and author of numerous books on Generation Z, for her insight.

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]]> NACU / Corey Seemiller Buzzsprout-4830896 Tue, 13 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0400 1533 higher education, Generation Z, Gen Z 1 6 full false The New Leadership Imperative: Tech Literacy The New Leadership Imperative: Tech Literacy While technologies are enabling disruption, do students understand how businesses are being transformed? We talked to Scott Allen, Reid Chair in Management at John Carroll University, about teaching students about the future of work and the importance of tech literacy. 

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]]> While technologies are enabling disruption, do students understand how businesses are being transformed? We talked to Scott Allen, Reid Chair in Management at John Carroll University, about teaching students about the future of work and the importance of tech literacy. 

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]]> NACU / Scott Allen Buzzsprout-4830848 Mon, 14 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0400 1354 higher education, tech literacy 1 5 full false COVID Will Change Everything COVID Will Change Everything We talked to Paul Friga about efficiencies, growth, and collaboration. As we hoped, Paul is provocative and offers strong guidance for higher education leaders about the future. Information and resources mentioned in the interview can be found at ABC Insights.

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]]> We talked to Paul Friga about efficiencies, growth, and collaboration. As we hoped, Paul is provocative and offers strong guidance for higher education leaders about the future. Information and resources mentioned in the interview can be found at ABC Insights.

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]]> NACU/Paul Friga Buzzsprout-5186377 Mon, 31 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0400 1522 1 4 full false My 15th and Final Year as a College President My 15th and Final Year as a College President After a very successful 15-year run as the president of Nazareth College in Rochester, NY, Daan Braveman has retired. We asked him to reflect on his tenure as a revered leader, including what he loves about Naz.

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]]> After a very successful 15-year run as the president of Nazareth College in Rochester, NY, Daan Braveman has retired. We asked him to reflect on his tenure as a revered leader, including what he loves about Naz.

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]]> NACU / Daan Braveman Buzzsprout-4830785 Mon, 10 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -0400 1083 higher education, college president, retirement, Nazareth College 1 3 full false My First Year as a First-Time College President My First Year as a First-Time College President The 2019-20 academic year turned into one of the most unique in the history of higher education. We connect with Dan Lugo, new president at Queens University of Charlotte, about his first year experience leading through a crisis and his advice to the next cohort of new presidents.

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]]> The 2019-20 academic year turned into one of the most unique in the history of higher education. We connect with Dan Lugo, new president at Queens University of Charlotte, about his first year experience leading through a crisis and his advice to the next cohort of new presidents.

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]]> NACU / Dan Lugo Buzzsprout-4830740 Mon, 10 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -0400 1449 higher education, college president 1 2 full false Risk Management in Returning to Work Risk Management in Returning to Work As higher education prepares to re-open for the fall, we spoke with Bob Bowman, director of Risk Management at The Wendy’s Company, about the mindset and approach needed for mitigating risk for returning to campus.

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]]> As higher education prepares to re-open for the fall, we spoke with Bob Bowman, director of Risk Management at The Wendy’s Company, about the mindset and approach needed for mitigating risk for returning to campus.

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