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Success Strategies for Struggling Small to Medium Sized Colleges and Universities  – Changing Higher Ed Podcast 120 with Guest Rick Beyer

Success Strategies for Struggling Small to Medium-Sized Colleges and Universities:

Changing Higher Ed Podcast with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton 120 with Guest Rick Beyer

In this episode of Changing Higher Ed podcast, Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Rick Beyer discuss innovative approaches and success strategies for struggling small to medium-sized colleges and universities.
Rick shares his perspective on the use of shared services in Higher Education, and how it can drive innovation and efficiency, both strategically and tactically to strengthen smaller schools while enabling them to remain independent.

September 13, 2022
TCS Education System's Secret Sauce for Growth and Sustainability

TCS Education System’s Secret Sauce for Growth and Sustainability:

Changing Higher Ed Podcast 102 with Guest Dr. Michael Horowitz

In this podcast, Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Dr. Michael Horowitz discuss how TCS Education System’s forward-thinking approach to growth and sustainability has made a big impact on students, the community, and the medical education system.

With the recent addition of the Kansas Health Science Center (KHSC) and the related Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine, TCS Education System now has five colleges and universities across the United States. These schools serve students across the United States who can participate in TCS’s offerings, many of which are online because of the system’s investment early on into technology. Additionally, TCS’s institutions do offer some options for in-person classes. This also meant that as these new additions come online, TCS already has serves some students in Kansas.

February 6, 2022
Stakeholders Are Shaping a New M&A Model for Higher Education

Stakeholders Are Shaping a New M&A Model for Higher Education at PASSHE:

Changing Higher Ed Podcast 100 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Dan Greenstein

A new M&A model for Higher Education has taken shape with the Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) merger. PASSHE has 14 public universities, and most of its institutions teach to the undergrad and master’s level and are regional institutions. The system has one research institution.

These institutions primarily serve rural areas, which is an area that is changing, especially due to the growing inequality in the United States. As a result, the system has seen a 27% decline in enrollment over the past 11-12 years. It currently enrolls 89,000 degree-seeking students, which is a large drop from its previous high of 120,000 students.

December 17, 2021
Universities: 7 Reasons to be Thankful in 2020

Universities: 7 Reasons to be Thankful in 2020

Universities: 7 Reasons to be Thankful in 2020. The year 2020 has been one for the books. However, we’ve reached Thanksgiving—and that means it is the perfect time to flip the paradigm and focus on the good. This experiment that is known as the United States of America is not perfect; however, our nation is growing and every citizen shares the common goal of seeing our nation prosper (even though we may not agree on how to achieve that mark). So in honor of Thanksgiving, we want to suggest 7 different reasons (in no particular order) why we’re thankful for this year.

November 12, 2020
Creative Alliances Help Universities Thrive with Mark Scheinberg | Changing Higher Ed 055

Creative Alliances Help Universities Thrive:

with Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Mark Scheinberg | Changing Higher Ed Podcast 055

Creative partnerships and mergers and acquisitions are helping colleges and universities get out of financial crises while also serving students’ needs. One example of this type of partnership involves three higher education institutions — Goodwin University, Sacred Heart, and Paier College of Art—that are working with the University of Bridgeport to create a partnership.

August 26, 2020
How to Merge Two Universities | with Dr. Tony Allen | Changing Higher Ed Podcast 053

How to Merge Two Universities:

with Dr. Tony Allen | Changing Higher Ed Podcast 053

How to Merge Two Universities. Many higher ed institutions are struggling with finances due to COVID and other reasons, but few higher ed leaders are seriously contemplating a merger with or acquisition of or by another institution. These processes can be a win-win proposition, allowing for increased capacity, services, and efficiencies for students.

August 3, 2020
Creating Higher Ed Efficiencies Through Consortium

Creating Higher Ed Efficiencies Through Consortium:

with Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Dr. Michael Horowitz | Changing Higher Ed Podcast 047

Many higher education institutions are struggling with survival. While many leaders are beginning to consider closing the institution, there are other options available. Some of the most commonly talked about are mergers and acquisitions. However, forming or becoming part of a consortium can offer important support that can help an institution survive and even thrive.

June 9, 2020
Merging Higher Ed Institutions Part 2: A Smart Strategy?

Merging Higher Ed Institutions Part 2: A Smart Strategy?

Merging higher ed institutions part 2. The landscape in higher education continues to be rocked by change, including 1200+ closures (the majority of which were for-profits), mergers, and mega-mergers. These massive changes have been driven by changing demographics and a booming economy.

February 3, 2020
Merging Higher Ed Institutions Part 1- A Smart Strategy?

Merging Higher Education Institutions Part 1: A Smart Strategy?

In Merging Higher Education Institutions: A Smart Strategy? Part 1 I discuss the landscape in higher education that continues its transformation (def: is being rocked by change). Between 2014 and 2019, 129 private higher education institutions closed their doors, 18 merged with other privates, and 12 reorganized to consolidate administration. Among public higher education institutions, 11 closed their doors, 20 merged and 33 have acquired private higher education institutions. Additionally, 1,094 for-profit higher education institutions closed while others participated in mega-mergers, such as Purdue / Kaplan and Strayer / Capella.

January 31, 2020
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