Best Dr Drumm Mcnaughton Podcasts (2025)

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#19 – Upsetting The Apple Cart with Laura Giles 23:29

2h ago23:29

23:29

Episode Notes In this episode, Samar chats with Laura Giles. A social worker with metaphysical facets. We learn about animism and the emerging field of Paranormal PTSD and the challenges that may come along with that. You won't want to miss this one! To learn more about Laura Giles and follow her progress: Click Here To keep up with her podcast "It…

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

2d 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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#18 – Getting to Know The Lord with Dr. Sonji Fatima Harold 20:16

7d ago20:16

20:16

Episode Notes In this episode, Samar speaks with Dr. Sonji Fatima Harold. They speak on topics that range from her traumatic childhood to her empowered adulthood. An inspirational leader, Dr. Sonji is a force to be reckoned with. To see more about what she offers: Click Here To purchase her book UNSTOPPABLE: Click Here For entry into my Basecamp Co…

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Shared Services and Consolidation Strategies for Small Colleges 33:26

9d 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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#17 – Eating An Elephant with Early Brunner 21:59

14d ago21:59

21:59

Episode Notes Early Brunner joins Samar this week to share their story and encourage you to get past the self-doubt that hurts your progress and live a life of an awesome eulogy! To know more about Early's nonprofit Recovery Demystified: Click Here! To support their work with a GoFundMe donation: Click Here! For entry into my Basecamp Community for…

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

16d ago28:24

28:24

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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#16 – Being Audacious with Steve Boland 22:45

21d ago22:45

22:45

Episode Notes To learn more about Steve Boland's Next in Nonprofits: Click Here For entry into my Basecamp Community for Startups ($20/month): Click Here Facebook Page for regular updates: https://www.facebook.com/SamarThinks Want to receive highlights, special freebies, and inspiration? Join my mailing list: Click Here If you have a story you want…

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

23d ago45:14

45:14

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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#15 – Changing My Higher Self with Drumm McNaughton 20:15

27d ago20:15

20:15

Episode Notes To check out the Changing Higher Ed Podcast: Click here (Spotify) To see a bio and information about Drumm's company "The Change Leader": Click Here For information about the teachings of "Paramahansa Yogananda": [Click Here](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paramahansa_Yogananda#:~:text=Paramahansa%20Yogananda%20(born%20Mukunda%20Lal,on…

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

1M ago31:36

31:36

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

1M ago37:43

37:43

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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#14 – Running Our Own Race with Katherine Pooser 19:05

1M ago19:05

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Episode Notes Katherine Pooser is a career fundraiser in many organizations. In this episode, she lends her considerable expertise to the conversation while seamlessly discussing her own struggles with Imposter Syndrome and self doubt. To Check out Katherine's Podcast "Asking for Good": Click Here To keep up with her articles and grow together, che…

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#13 – Idea Surgery with Wendie Veloz 23:18

1M ago23:18

23:18

Show Notes Wendie Veloz' website: Click Here To Pick up the FREE One Page Masterclass: Burnout Blueprint, check out: samarthinks.com/blueprint Facebook Page for regular updates: https://www.facebook.com/SamarThinks Want to receive highlights, special freebies, and inspiration? Join my mailing list: Click Here If you have a story you want to share (…

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

1M 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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#12 – Finding Realism in Web3 with Drew Simon 22:14

2M ago22:14

22:14

Show Notes HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME! In this episode, I create more work for myself by releasing an extra podcast (and on a Monday no less)! Drew Simon is an extraordinary podcast guest. He knows the ins and outs of cryptocurrency and uses that knowledge to help the people of Canada and beyond! To check out the Crypto Altruism Podcast at his website: C…

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#11 – Confidence is The Willingness To Try with Sarah Fader 18:47

2M ago18:47

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Show Notes For Sarah Fader updates: Click Here To Learn about Jon Kabat-Zinn: Click Here To Pick up the FREE One Page Masterclass: Burnout Blueprint, check out: samarthinks.com/blueprint Facebook Page for regular updates: https://www.facebook.com/SamarThinks Want to receive highlights, special freebies, and inspiration? Join my mailing list: Click …

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

2M 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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#10 – Go Wherever Makes You Curious 21:56

2M ago21:56

21:56

Episode Notes Tim Lyons is a sober person who founded and runs a nonprofit around helping sober-minded people find community and connection so that they can reach their goals (which includes sobriety). Tim's website: Click Here 7-day Guide: Click Here To Pick up the FREE One Page Masterclass: Burnout Blueprint, check out: samarthinks.com/blueprint …

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

2M ago32:47

32:47

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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#9 – Trusting The Process with Jae Carter 18:40

2M ago18:40

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Episode Notes In this episode, Samar has a conversation with Jae Carter; founder of Homeschool Yo Kids! A nonprofit focused on allowing parents to take charge of their children's education. Not sure if you're ready to homeschool your own kids? Check out a quick checklist! To head straight to the Facebook page, head to this LINK To Pick up the FREE …

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

2M 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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#8 – If It's To Be, It's Up To Me 22:14

2M ago22:14

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Episode Notes I have a chat with FORCE Magazine's Cindy Witteman to discuss her experiences during her meteoric rise from adversity to celebrity! Here are a few helpful links: FORCE Magazine - Link BOOK - Beyond The Smile LINK To Pick up the FREE One Page Masterclass: Burnout Blueprint, check out: samarthinks.com/blueprint Facebook Page for regular…

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

2M 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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#7 – Don't Beat Yourself Up 18:43

3M ago18:43

18:43

Episode Notes To Pick up the FREE One Page Masterclass: Burnout Blueprint, check out: samarthinks.com/blueprint Facebook Page for regular updates: https://www.facebook.com/SamarThinks Want to receive highlights, special freebies, and inspiration? Join my mailing list: https://dexterres.com/email-list If you have a story you want to share (short or …

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

3M 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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#6 – You're Asking The Right Questions 23:38

3M ago23:38

23:38

Episode Notes Want to be a model? Take the quiz at vie.samarthinks.com! To Pick up the FREE One Page Masterclass: Burnout Blueprint, check out: samarthinks.com/blueprint Facebook Page for regular updates: https://www.facebook.com/SamarThinks Want to receive highlights, special freebies, and inspiration? Join my mailing list: https://dexterres.com/e…

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

3M 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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#5 – Joey Chandler's Core Values 20:01

3M ago20:01

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Episode Notes To figure out their own core values: joeychandler.net/corevalues To Pick up the FREE Burnout Blueprint, check out: samarthinks.com/blueprint Facebook Page for regular updates: https://www.facebook.com/SamarThinks Want to receive highlights, special freebies, and inspiration? Join my mailing list: https://dexterres.com/email-list If yo…

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

3M 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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#4 – I Don't Necessarily Want To Be Enough 20:46

3M ago20:46

20:46

Episode Notes Facebook Page for regular updates: https://www.facebook.com/SamarThinks Want to receive highlights, special freebies, and inspiration? Join my mailing list: https://dexterres.com/email-list If you have a story you want to share (short or long, doesn't matter), I can read them on the air for you! Just send them in an email to: sortofsu…

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

3M 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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#3 – You Just Can't Think of Yourself That Way 18:18

4M ago18:18

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Episode Notes Simple Connections Ebook: https://samarkargbo.com/simpleconnections Facebook Page for regular updates: https://www.facebook.com/SamarThinks Want to receive highlights, special freebies, and inspiration? Join my mailing list: https://dexterres.com/email-list If you have a story you want to share (short or long, doesn't matter), I can r…

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The Hidden Enrollment Market in Workforce Education 37:34

4M 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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#2 – You Feel Like You're The Only Person Who Felt This Way 19:41

4M ago19:41

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Episode Notes Simple Connections Ebook: https://samarkargbo.com/simpleconnections Facebook Page for regular updates: https://www.facebook.com/SamarThinks Want to receive highlights, special freebies, and inspiration? Join my mailing list: https://dexterres.com/email-list If you have a story you want to share (short or long, doesn't matter), I can r…

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

4M 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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#1 – I Guess We're Doing This! 8:22

4M ago8:22

8:22

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

4M 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

4M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

6M ago1:05:32

1:05:32

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

6M 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

6M 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

6M 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

7M 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

7M 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

7M 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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