A New Higher Ed Business Model Targets Value Proposition:

with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Jaime Casap | Changing Higher Ed Podcast 091

Colleges and Universities need to focus on a new higher ed business model. Higher education needs to shift its approach to more effectively communicate the value proposition of lifelong learning. Education is a silver bullet and levels the playing field, especially in today’s world since—thanks to technology—learning opportunities are more

August 27, 2021

Higher Ed Innovation Brought on by the Pandemic:

with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Kim Hadley | Changing Higher Ed Podcast 090

The COVID crisis has caused greater uncertainty than the Great Recession, however, we have seen some impressive higher ed innovation brought on by the pandemic that otherwise may have never transpired. John Brown University is one of those impressive case studies in innovation, transformation, and risk planning, as well as

August 20, 2021

Prepare for Changes in Higher Ed Accreditation:

with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Dr. Cynthia Jackson-Hammond | Changing Higher Ed Podcast 089

Changing Higher Ed Podcast with Host Dr. Drumm Mc Naughton and Guest Dr. Cynthia Jackson-Hammond – Prepare for Changes in Higher Ed Accreditation Are you staying informed of the changes in higher ed accreditation and what those changes could mean to your institution and/or your strategic planning? Higher

August 11, 2021

The Wisdom of a Tuition Reset at St. John’s College:

with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Dr. Mark Roosevelt | Changing Higher Ed Podcast 088

The wisdom of a tuition reset at St. John’s College, which has a total of 850 students who attend its two campuses, located in Annapolis, MD and Santa Fe, NM is paying off. Will others follow their lead? Although this tuition reset has been a challenge in relation to higher

August 5, 2021

Grow Your Institution with Online Student Enrollment:

with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Tony Huffman | Changing Higher Ed Podcast 087

Changing Higher Ed Podcast with Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Tony Huffman Grow Your Institution with Online Student Enrollment Online student enrollment can’t be ignored if you want to grow your institution and prepare for the enrollment cliff. A large part of the transformation of higher education has been online.

August 3, 2021

Innovation in Mergers and Acquisitions With 3 Universities:

with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Dr. Danielle Wilken | Changing Higher Ed Podcast 086

Innovations in mergers and acquisitions took place when three universities’ plans took a scenic route through the process. The 2020 plan to merge the University of Bridgeport with three institutions – Goodwin University, Sacred Heart University and Paier College of Art – was considered an innovative model. However, as the

July 21, 2021

Higher Education Leaders Face New Mindset Challenges:

with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Dr. Philomena Mantella | Changing Higher Ed Podcast 085

Higher education leaders face new mindset challenges after working with the same approach for such a long period of time. While more federal money is being poured into higher education than ever before, there are concerns arising throughout the sector that higher education will attempt to revert to its previous

July 12, 2021

Higher Ed Must Transform to Stay Relevant:

with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Vickie Schray | Changing Higher Ed Podcast 084

Societal needs from higher education are in an accelerated transformation phase, and in order to stay relevant and in demand, colleges and universities must adjust to those changing needs. Before the pandemic hit, higher education experienced disruptions from numerous forces – demographic shifts of traditional students, course-taking patterns, and institutional

July 12, 2021

Evolutionary and Revolutionary Trends in Higher Education:

with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Mike Goldstein | Changing Higher Ed Podcast 083

Changing Higher Ed Podcast with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Mike Goldstein Evolutionary and Revolutionary Trends in Higher Education Change in higher education is rapidly accelerating as the world emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic. One way to think about these evolutionary and revolutionary trends in higher education is

June 30, 2021

Curriculum Innovation Through Higher Ed Partnerships:

with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Dr. Anthony Wutoh | Changing Higher Ed Podcast 082

Howard University has fostered curriculum innovation through creating partnerships with top industry leaders. The Washington, D.C. institution has created collaborative efforts with Google and Amazon, among others, that are supporting the preparation of students and ensuring that Howard’s programs and courses remain at the forefront of learning. Creating Partnerships for

June 23, 2021

Washington Update Focuses on Funding and Policy Changes:

with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Tom Netting | Changing Higher Ed Podcast 081

The Washington update, as U.S. policymakers continue to maintain a frenetic pace as the new administration passes the 100-day mark, has significant ramifications for higher education. These include additional federal relief funding and a focus on using these funds wisely. Accountability, student loan debt, and online education remain on the

June 3, 2021

Transforming Curriculum and Higher Ed’s Role in Workforce Success:

with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Dr. Ashley Finley | Changing Higher Ed Podcast 080

The Association of American Colleges & Universities’ (AAC&U) new study focuses on workforce success based on employer views through curriculum transformation. The study, “How College Contributes to Workforce Success: Employer Views on What Matters Most,” has been conducted since 2007, and highlights employers’ views on the skills college and university

May 25, 2021

What Grantmakers Want From Higher Ed:

with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Ken Knueven | Changing Higher Ed Podcast 079

Higher education grantmakers are rewarding innovative higher education institutions with grants, and technology innovation, a disruptive force for traditional industries, is now playing a key part of the ongoing and rapid transformation. A growing number of social entrepreneurs within traditional higher education are emerging, which is challenging higher education’s status

May 25, 2021

Market Research Drives College Transformation:

with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Dr. Dave Haney | Changing Higher Ed Podcast 078

Hiram College continues its transformation driven by market research, even as it undergoes change in its top leadership. The college had completed an academic prioritization process led by Dr. Lori Varlotta, the university’s former president. This process, which followed AAUP guidelines, worked with faculty to put together a strategic academic

May 4, 2021

How to Prevent Higher Education Cyber Attacks:

Changing Higher Ed Podcast 077 with Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Brian Kelly

Colleges and universities are scrambling to prevent higher education cyber attacks as online education becomes a target for criminals. Disruptions to higher education institutions due to cyber crimes, ransomware, and hacking are becoming more common as colleges and universities increasingly see their risk management programs being challenged by hackers. Ransomware

April 22, 2021

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