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Why Mental Health Matters for Colleges and Universities

Changing Higher Ed Podcast 116 with Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Dr. June Parks

Historically, college has always been a time for stress and anxiety – but in December of last year, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a rare public health advisory addressing the nation’s youth mental health crisis. In this episode, Dr. June Parks joins Drumm McNaughton for an important discussion about what’s happening on campuses throughout America and how the mental health crisis is affecting institutions of higher education.

August 9, 2022

Engineering a Higher Ed Turnaround

Changing Higher Ed Podcast 106 with Guest Dr. Paul Alexander

In this Podcast, Paul Alexander shares his story and strategy for engineering a Higher Ed turnaround at Trinity College that can be a roadmap for struggling institutions.

April 4, 2022

Saving Sweet Briar College Through Transformational Change Management

with Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Meredith Woo | Changing Higher Ed Podcast 074

Sweet Briar College is a classic case of saving a college through transformational change management in higher education, as it redefines the purpose of higher education in the 21st century.

March 17, 2021

Higher Ed Stimulus, Accountability, Affordability, and Enrollment

with Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Ted Mitchell | Changing Higher Ed Podcast 072

March 3, 2021

Defining the Role of Academe in the Future of America

The Latest Higher Ed News from Dr. Drumm McNaughton

Defining the role of academe in the future of America needs to be addressed and defined by leaders in the Academy. A new administration took office this week—and this is one of the most important transitions in our country’s history. The national acrimony and strife that has been building since the 1980s came to a head this year, exploding into the streets, on campuses and into the headlines. The sharp political divide, Black Lives Matter, the takeover of the U.S. Capitol, the rise of innuendo and slander and divisiveness brings us to a basic question – what is the United States about?

January 22, 2021

COVID Psychological Impact on Higher Ed Institutions

with Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Tom Marrs | Changing Higher Ed 069

The COVID psychological impact on Higher Ed institutions is the topic of this Changing Higher Ed Podcast with host, Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest, Dr. Tom Marrs. Under discussion is crisis recovery for higher education institutions that will continue to remain challenging as the fallout from the pandemic, including increasing economic issues, continue to emerge. Dr. Tom Marrs, is a licensed psychologist and assistant director for client engagement at the Center for Executive Education at Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School.

January 20, 2021

Crisis Recovery for Higher Ed Institutions a Top Priority for 2021

with Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Barbara Mistick | Changing Higher Ed Podcast 068

Crisis recovery for higher education institutions remains at the top of the to-do list entering 2021. The coronavirus pandemic continues to change the nation’s higher education landscape, which includes 1700 private non-profit colleges. This podcast will feature Barbara Mistick, the president of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities.

January 13, 2021

Higher Ed Change Management Critical to Surviving 2020 and 2021's Recovery with Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Deb Maue | Changing Higher Ed 067

Higher Ed Change Management Critical to Surviving 2020 and 2021s Recovery

with Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Deb Maue | Changing Higher Ed Podcast 067

Higher education change management and crisis management was critical in 2020 as college and university leaders dealt with crises brought on by COVID, and will remain so for 2021. This podcast features Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Deb Maue, and looks back at 2020 and predicts what 2021 has in store for higher ed.

January 2, 2021

2020: A Year of Crises and Opportunities in Higher Education

The year 2020 has been a year of crises and opportunities in higher education. The year’s challenges have given higher ed institutions a chance to practice change management, as well as necessitated a sustained focus to build leadership capacity for higher ed and more targeted higher ed branding.

December 30, 2020

Higher Ed Reputation Management During Crisis

with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Bill Coletti | Changing Higher Ed 064

With the various factors (the pandemic, the recent election, social unrest, etc.) roiling the nation, reputation management and crisis management have never been more important in higher education. This podcast features Bill Coletti, the CEO of Kith. His company has worked with a number of institutions, including large universities who faced outcries due to sexual harassment challenges as well as institutions that are undertaking mergers.

November 12, 2020

University Crises Recovery and Change Management

COVID and In-Person Classes: A Lost Cause or Need for University Crises Recovery?

In-person classes have been shredded by COVID, and many are wondering if they are a lost cause for now or can applying university crises recovery and change management principles save them. Modern times have allowed humans to become comfortable with feeling like they can predict the future.

August 29, 2020

Will COVID Cause University Transformation? Maybe…

University transformation could be the silver lining of the pandemic. COVID has caused a massive disruption in higher ed, and many question whether it will transform or waste the opportunity.

We’re steadily moving toward the start of the new school year, yet something is off. Normally this time of the year has been marked by excitement—whether that’s because of the return of students, the start of the next phase of life for incoming freshmen, or the sense of camaraderie created by the impending football season

July 27, 2020

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