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\\xa7\\xa0 Natural language models like GPT now draw upon neural networks with over 1.7 trillion parameters, enabling sophisticated outputs.
\\xa7\\xa0 Occasional "hallucinations" in AI outputs are a result of drawing upon mismatched patterns and will decrease with more data exposure.
\\xa7\\xa0 Proper data, training, and policy frameworks can mitigate risks of AI misuse in higher education.
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Piloting AI as a Faculty Productivity Tool
\\xa7\\xa0 AI-powered "design assistants" streamline course preparation, saving faculty significant time.
\\xa7\\xa0 94% of faculty in a pilot study reported substantial time savings using AI assistants.
\\xa7\\xa0 Faculty remain in control, reviewing and approving AI outputs before use.
\\xa7\\xa0 Time saved allows faculty to dedicate more energy to working directly with students.
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Developing a Proactive AI Policy Framework
\\xa7\\xa0 University leaders should craft clear AI policy frameworks defining supported tools, guardrails, and benefits to students.
\\xa7\\xa0 Gathering input from faculty senates, administrators, and trustees helps develop policies with broad support.
\\xa7\\xa0 The goal is to help faculty build practical, adoptable policies and frameworks.
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Empowering Staff and Administrators with AI
\\xa7\\xa0 AI can predict enrollment likelihood, target personalized communications, and boost yield.
\\xa7\\xa0 Demographic analysis helps universities understand the demand for new programs or facilities.
\\xa7\\xa0 AI chatbots provide 24/7 student assistance while machine learning optimizes campus operations.
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By embracing AI as a performance tool thoughtfully and transparently, with the student experience at the center, colleges and universities can significantly improve institutional performance and student outcomes. The synergies between human and computer intelligence pave the way for incredible advancements in the years ahead.
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About the Guest
Bruce Dahlgren is a seasoned technology executive with more than 30 years of leadership experience. As Chief Executive Officer at Anthology, Bruce leads our diverse team of higher education and technology experts to empower our clients with innovative solutions and services. He strongly believes in the importance of a company\\u2019s purpose and how organizations can serve the greater good.
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About the Host
Dr. Drumm McNaughton is the CEO of The Change Leader consulting firm and consultant to higher education institutions specializing in accreditation, governance, strategic planning, and mergers.\\xa0To learn more about his services and other thought leadership pieces, visit his firm\\u2019s website: https://changinghighered.com/.
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\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Change must be driven by a meaningful purpose owned by all stakeholders.
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Transformative change takes time, requires support, space for experimentation, and acceptance of mistakes as part of the learning process.
Aligning Change with Core Identity, Mission, and Legacy:
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Ensuring that the desired change aligns with the institution\'s core identity, mission, and legacy is vital for successful transformation.
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) serves as an excellent example of aligning change with core identity and mission.
The Role of Service Learning in Pedagogy and Research:
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Service learning plays a crucial role in transforming teacher preparation programs and enhancing both pedagogy and research.
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Partnerships between universities and high schools reveal a rich, reciprocal relationship where professors learn as much from teachers as teachers learn from them.
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Service learning enriches research, enabling professors to explore new ideas and change their conceptual frameworks within and across disciplines.
Rethinking Tenure and Promotion:
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 The traditional allocation of weight in tenure and promotion may need to be reconsidered to address changing demographics and challenges in higher education.
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Recognizing the importance of faculty engagement with the community and the potential for service learning to enhance both pedagogy and research.
Bridging the Gap Between High School and Higher Education:
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Collaborating with high school teachers to develop critical thinking skills and willingness to engage with novel problems among incoming students.
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Aligning with the findings from the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) studies on employer expectations for essential life skills.
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Learning from the example of Lucy Cavendish College, University of Cambridge, in bridging the gap between high school and higher education.
The Importance of External Facilitators in the Change Process:
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 The role of external facilitators in providing a neutral perspective, navigating institutional dynamics, and lending credibility to the change process.
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 The value of a presidential onboarding process conducted by an external facilitator for presidents appointed from outside the institution.
Three Key Takeaways for University Presidents and Boards:
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Understand change theory and the process of change, recognizing that change must be driven by a meaningful purpose owned by all stakeholders.
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Ensure that the change aligns with the institution\'s core identity, mission, and legacy.
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Navigate the challenges of establishing networks and building trust, whether appointed from within the institution or coming from the outside.
The insights shared in this two-part series serve as a valuable guide for university presidents, boards, and executive leadership seeking to drive meaningful change in higher education.
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About Our Podcast Guests
F. Joseph Merlino is the President of the 21st Century Partnership for STEM Education, and the co-author of a new book, New Era-New Urgency: The Case for Repurposing Education. For 35 years, he has served as the principal investigator or director of many National Science Foundation, U.S, Department of Education, and U.S. Agency for International Development projects. He was a co-PI on a six-year project to study transformative STEM change in six higher education institutions. Based on this past research, he has been working in Egypt for the past 12 years where he directs a $24M project to design five new undergraduate STEM teacher preparation programs involving 180 new courses in 5 universities. He oversaw the development of 21 new model Egyptian STEM high schools based on 11 Grand Challenges. He has a BA in Psychology from the University of Rochester and an MA in Education from Arcadia University.
Deborah Pomeroy, EdD, is an associate professor emeritus of science education at Arcadia University. After three years in scientific research, she shifted to a career in science education and taught high school science for 19 years in Fairbanks, AK. During that time, she received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching. Following her high school teaching career, she completed a doctorate at the Harvard Graduate School for Education. She then taught science education at Arcadia University for 14 years where she consulted for several school districts and directed multiple education reform projects K-16. Much of her work in higher education involved both helping facilitate the development of new curricula and facilitating and studying the impact of partnerships between professors and high school teachers. Later, in Egypt, she helped to lead a massive project to develop a new integrated STEM education curriculum funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development.
About the Host
Dr. Drumm McNaughton is a higher education consultant specializing in governance, accreditation, strategic planning, change management, and mergers. To learn more about his services and other thought leadership pieces, visit his firm\\u2019s website: https://changinghighered.com/.
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\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Integration: Overcoming the challenges posed by disciplinary silos and hierarchical systems to foster innovation and problem-solving.
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Addressing College Access and Equity: Ensuring access and equity while maintaining academic excellence in the face of shifting demographics and disparities in student preparedness.
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 In-State vs. Out-of-State Students: Navigating the financial benefits of admitting out-of-state students while fulfilling the responsibility to serve in-state students effectively.
Transformative Change in Higher Education:
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Adopting a goal-oriented approach that considers the unique context and quandaries of each institution.
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Engaging stakeholders at all levels, including top-down, middle-out, and bottom-up strategies, to ensure the sustainability of transformative initiatives.
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Confronting existing conceptions and practices by exposing educators to evidence that challenges their assumptions and beliefs.
Three Key Takeaways for University Presidents and Boards:
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Understand change theory and the process of change, recognizing that change must be driven by a meaningful purpose owned by all stakeholders.
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Ensure that the change aligns with the institution\'s core identity, mission, and legacy.
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Navigate the challenges of establishing networks and building trust, whether appointed from within the institution or coming from the outside.
Stay tuned for Part 2, where Drumm McNaughton, F. Joseph Merlino, and Deborah Pomeroy share examples, practical insights, and actionable strategies for addressing these challenges and driving transformative change in higher education.
Read the transcript on our website: https://changinghighered.com/four-quandaries-facing-higher-ed-presidents/
About Our Podcast Guests
F. Joseph Merlino is the President of the 21st Century Partnership for STEM Education and the co-author of a new book, New Era-New Urgency: The Case for Repurposing Education. For 35 years, he has served as the principal investigator or director of many National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Education, and U.S. Agency for International Development projects. He was a co-PI on a six-year project to study transformative STEM change in six higher education institutions. Based on this past research, he has been working in Egypt for the past 12 years, where he directs a $24M project to design five new undergraduate STEM teacher preparation programs involving 180 new courses in 5 universities. He oversaw the development of 21 new model Egyptian STEM high schools based on 11 Grand Challenges. He has a BA in Psychology from the University of Rochester and an MA in Education from Arcadia University.
Deborah Pomeroy, EdD, is an associate professor emeritus of science education at Arcadia University. After three years in scientific research, she shifted to a career in science education and taught high school science for 19 years in Fairbanks, AK. During that time, she received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching. Following her high school teaching career, she completed a doctorate at the Harvard Graduate School for Education. She then taught science education at Arcadia University for 14 years where she consulted for several school districts and directed multiple education reform projects K-16. Much of her work in higher education involved both helping facilitate the development of new curricula and facilitating and studying the impact of partnerships between professors and high school teachers. Later, in Egypt, she helped to lead a massive project to develop a new integrated STEM education curriculum funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development.
About the Host
Dr. Drumm McNaughton is a higher education consultant specializing in governance, accreditation, strategic planning, change management, and mergers. To learn more about his services and other thought leadership pieces, visit his firm\\u2019s website: https://changinghighered.com/.
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Cesar emphasizes the importance of stakeholder engagement, collaboration across disciplines, and creating job-ready graduates through practical learning experiences and internships.
Key Takeaways for Higher Ed Leaders:
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About Our Podcast Guest
Cesar Santalo, Dean of the College of Communication and Design, is an award-winning visual communications professional, artist, animator, and educator with over 20 years of experience. He has taught at prestigious institutions such as Miami Dade College, The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and the University of Miami, covering subjects ranging from traditional and digital drawing to project budgeting and advanced animation.\\xa0
Santalo\'s impressive portfolio includes collaborations with Telemundo/NBC Universal on the Quibi project, as well as roles at Univision, where he served as art director for corporate marketing, promotions, and digital content. His artistic contributions have graced live performances for the Latin Grammy\'s, Premio Lo Nuestro, and renowned artists like Calle 13, Carlos Vives, Cirque du Soleil, and Marc Anthony. Santalo\'s pursuit of a doctorate at St. Thomas University and his Six Sigma Green Belt certification demonstrate his commitment to continuous improvement.
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Dr. Drumm McNaughton is a higher education consultant specializing in governance, accreditation, strategic planning, change management, and mergers. To learn more about his services and other thought leadership pieces, visit his firm\\u2019s website: https://changinghighered.com/.
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Enhancing Enrollment and Support Strategies for Veteran Students:
Driving Veteran Academic and Social Success:
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Building Lasting Institutional Benefits Through Veteran Inclusion:
Implementing Actionable Steps for Institutional Growth:
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About Our Podcast Guest
\\xa0Cassie Sanchez oversees all of Warrior-Scholar Project\\u2019s (WSP) curricular efforts, including developing, implementing, and evaluating the curricula, plus training academic staff. Prior to her current role, she was a senior associate at Amherst College\\u2019s writing center. Additionally, she taught for Upward Bound and the Noonan Scholars program.
Dr. Sanchez has decades of experience developing courses and support structures for students in transition, including community college, first-generation, and low-income students. She holds a Ph.D. in education policy, research, and administration from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
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Embedding Career Readiness Skills into the Curriculum:
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Addressing Student Well-Being through Career Readiness:
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The episode highlights Villanova\'s innovative approach to preparing students for career success. By embedding career readiness into the curriculum, using strengths-based learning and career focus, leveraging tools like AI, and prioritizing student well-being, Villanova is setting an example for other institutions looking to empower their students for the future. The insights shared offer valuable guidance for higher education leaders seeking to enhance their career readiness initiatives.
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About Our Guest
Kevin Grubb serves as the Associate Vice Provost for Professional Development and Chief Career Officer at Villanova University. He spearheads the strategic vision for career and professional development, aiming for top-notch career outcomes for students and alumni. His role includes integrating support across various university sectors, contributing to Villanova\'s national acclaim in career services and professional development.
His leadership has earned recognition from prestigious organizations, including the National Association of Colleges & Employers and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Grubb, a respected figure in the field, has received accolades for his contributions to career services and college recruiting from several bodies, including LinkedIn and Strada Education Network.
He holds a BS in Psychology, an MA in Higher Education Administration, and a certificate in Leadership in Performance Coaching. Grubb is an Associate Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation and a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, demonstrating his commitment to professional excellence and leadership.
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Dr. Drumm McNaughton is a consultant to higher education institutions in governance, accreditation, strategy and change, and mergers. To learn more about his services and other thought leadership pieces, visit his firm\\u2019s website: https://changinghighered.com/.
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o\\xa0\\xa0 Overview of NYU\'s School for Professional Studies
o\\xa0\\xa0 Dr. Doug Harrison\'s role in expanding access to education
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Targeting the "Some College, No Degree" Demographic
o\\xa0\\xa0 The significance of this group in the U.S. education landscape
o\\xa0\\xa0 Strategies to support students with interrupted education
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Non-Traditional Pathways for Higher Education
o\\xa0\\xa0 Tailoring education for first-gen and low socioeconomic students
o\\xa0\\xa0 The importance of stackable degrees and flexible learning options
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Maximizing Transfer Credits
o\\xa0\\xa0 Addressing the challenge of diverse educational backgrounds
o\\xa0\\xa0 NYU\'s approach to curriculum design for broader credit acceptance
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Online Programs and Work-Life Balance
o\\xa0\\xa0 Expanding access through online degree programs
o\\xa0\\xa0 Catering to students with work or family commitments
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Associate Degrees at Elite Institutions
o\\xa0\\xa0 The role of associate degrees in NYU\'s educational offerings
o\\xa0\\xa0 Financial accessibility for Pell and TAP-eligible students
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Apprenticeship Degrees and Real-World Skills
o\\xa0\\xa0 Launching apprenticeship degrees to meet workforce demands
o\\xa0\\xa0 The benefits of integrating education with practical experience
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Strategies for Student Recruitment and Engagement
o\\xa0\\xa0 Digital marketing and SEO optimization for program visibility
o\\xa0\\xa0 Personalized outreach and understanding non-traditional student pathways
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Collaborative Efforts for Student Success
o\\xa0\\xa0 The creation of an equity and access inclusion network
o\\xa0\\xa0 Cross-school collaboration for seamless educational transitions
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Vision for the Future
o\\xa0\\xa0 NYU\'s commitment to education innovation and student inclusivity
o\\xa0\\xa0 Leadership\'s role in fostering a supportive learning environment
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Douglas Harrison leads the Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies at NYU\'s School of Professional Studies. Prior to NYU, Harrison founded the School of Cybersecurity and Information Technology at the University of Maryland Global Campus. He has published and presented widely on access and inclusion in online learning, assessment security, and academic integrity. He is a past director on the board of the International Center for Academic Integrity and currently serves on Turnitin\'s Customer Advisory Board for AI in higher education and for the Sounding Spirit Collaborative at Emory University\\u2019s Center for Digital Scholarship. His scholarship has been awarded the John Kluge Residential Fellowship at the Library of Congress and the NEA\\u2019s Award for Excellence in the Academy.
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\\xa7\\xa0 Enriched classrooms: Older adult learners bring unique perspectives and enthusiasm, fostering vibrant learning environments.
\\xa7\\xa0 Financial benefits: Engaging older adults, a significant philanthropic demographic, can lead to increased support and legacy gifts.
\\xa7\\xa0 Improved public perception: Universities demonstrate commitment to serving all age groups, strengthening community ties.
\\xa7\\xa0 Develop and share content: Collaborate with organizations like OASIS to fill curriculum gaps, benefiting both institutions and the community.
\\xa7\\xa0 Offer intergenerational learning: Explore tutoring programs or co-housing arrangements to create meaningful interactions between generations.
\\xa7\\xa0 License specialized curricula: Utilize expertise from organizations like OASIS to address the specific needs of older learners.
\\xa7\\xa0 Advocacy: Older adults can become powerful advocates for public funding if they feel connected to universities.
\\xa7\\xa0 Mentorship: Programs like OASIS\'s intergenerational tutoring demonstrate the potential for older adults to mentor youth, fostering community and support.
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This episode underscores the significance of integrating seniors into the higher education ecosystem, highlighting the mutual benefits of such engagements. Weiss\\u2019s leadership at The Oasis Institute exemplifies the potential for educational institutions to serve not just traditional student demographics but the broader community through innovative partnerships. For higher education leaders, the insights shared offer a compelling blueprint for fostering lifelong learning, enhancing civic engagement, and ultimately enriching the fabric of our communities.
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Paul Weiss came to The Oasis Institute in June 2017 to serve as the third President in the organization\\u2019s 40-year history. Paul has spent his career helping mission-based nonprofit organizations exceed their strategic objectives, enabling them to help more people improve the quality of their lives. Originally from St. Louis, Paul holds a Ph.D. in Educational Research and Psychology from Washington University and has more than 20 years of experience in education, social enterprise leadership, program development, strategic planning, organizational growth, and team building.
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\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 A reimagined approach to faculty roles allows educators at Unity to specialize in their strengths, moving away from traditional, all-encompassing expectations. This strategy has led to increased job satisfaction and teaching effectiveness, highlighting the benefits of aligning roles with individual talents.
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Unity has redefined majors as interdisciplinary, encouraging a collaborative and flexible academic structure. This innovation reflects a commitment to preparing students for the complexities of the global job market, emphasizing adaptability and broad-based knowledge.
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Implementing the RACI model streamlined Unity\'s decision-making processes, enhancing organizational efficiency. This shift illustrates the importance of clear roles and responsibilities in institutional governance.
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 The evolving landscape of higher education necessitates adaptive financial and governance models. Unity\'s approach serves as a case study in aligning institutional practices with contemporary challenges, ensuring sustainability and relevance.
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Unity\'s integration of AI and virtual reality, along with forming strategic partnerships, positions the university at the cutting edge of educational innovation. These initiatives bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world application, enriching the student experience.
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Dr. Khoury advocates for a higher education system that is responsive to student and societal needs, challenging outdated structures and fostering a culture of innovation and flexibility.
1. \\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Visionary Leadership: Unity\'s success underscores the impact of strategic, forward-thinking leadership in achieving institutional growth and financial health.
2. \\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Faculty Empowerment: Empowering faculty to focus on their strengths enhances educational quality and job satisfaction, benefiting the entire academic community.
3. \\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Innovative Academic and Governance Models: The necessity of revising academic and governance models to meet current and future challenges is critical for long-term success.\\xa0
This episode sheds light on the actionable strategies and leadership philosophies behind Unity Environmental University\'s success. For leaders in higher education, these insights provide a roadmap for embracing change, prioritizing innovation, and achieving sustainable growth.
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Be sure to listen to Part One of this Two-Part episode with Dr. Melik Khoury to get all the valuable and actionable insights.
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Dr. Melik Peter Khoury is the 11th President and CEO of Unity Environmental University headquartered in New Gloucester, Maine. He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA), from the University of Phoenix, an MBA from the University of Maine Orono, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Maine at Fort Kent. During his time as President, he has led efforts to transform Unity Environmental University into a sustainable, student-centric institution of higher education by focusing on three core principles \\u2013 affordability, accessibility, and flexibility. As a result, he has expanded its programs while growing its enrollment and national footprint exponentially.
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High Achievement Growth in Institutional Performance
Dr. Khoury\'s mindset for achieving those big successes are:
1. Never be the smartest person in the room.
2. Be willing to (metaphorically) take a punch in the face and not fall down.
3. Figure out what you\'re really trying to do.
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Building a Sustainable and Agile Enterprise Model
o\\xa0\\xa0 \\xa0delivers what potential students want.
o\\xa0\\xa0 delivers it in an adaptable model that lets students shift when they want or need.
o\\xa0\\xa0 does not compromise on the pedagogy or the experience based on the student type.
Creating Distinct Independent Sustainable Education Business Units (SEBUs)
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o\\xa0\\xa0 Distance Education\\xa0\\u2013 online learning
o\\xa0\\xa0 Hybrid Learning\\xa0\\u2013\\xa0in-person and online learning
o\\xa0\\xa0 Sustainable Ventures \\u2013 revenue-generating businesses that provide a real-world manifestation of our curriculum
o\\xa0\\xa0 Technical Institute for Environmental Professions\\xa0\\u2013 in-person and online learning offering associate degrees and certificates
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The Enterprise Model Non-traditional Org Structure
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Dr. Melik Peter Khoury is the 11th President and CEO of Unity Environmental University headquartered in New Gloucester, Maine. He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA), from the University of Phoenix, an MBA from the University of Maine Orono, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Maine at Fort Kent. During his time as President, he has led efforts to transform Unity Environmental University into a sustainable, student-centric institution of higher education by focusing on three core principles \\u2013 affordability, accessibility, and flexibility. As a result, he has expanded its programs while growing its enrollment and national footprint exponentially.
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\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Recent reports show a 6.9% decrease in graduate enrollment over the past decade, with engineering experiencing a 16.1% drop.
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 This decline is notably significant among underrepresented minority and domestic students.
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\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 A clear distinction between graduate admissions (reviewing applications and making enrollment decisions) and recruitment (actively attracting and engaging with prospective students).\\xa0
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Effective recruitment involves orchestrated communication and marketing to a diverse group of potential students.
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\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 SEM is a comprehensive process to achieve optimal recruitment, retention, and graduation rates.
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\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 An outline of various student types in the enrollment funnel: Potential Students, Prospective Students, Applicants, Admitted Students, and Enrolled Students.
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\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Establishing partnerships with community colleges, HBCUs, and other organizations can create seamless transitions for underrepresented students into graduate programs.
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\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Utilizing data to understand trends, gaps, and future directions is crucial.
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Dr. Justin Grimes is a distinguished educator deeply committed to equity, social justice, liberation, storytelling, service, and healing. Raised in the dynamic community of Little Rock, Arkansas, his experiences have profoundly influenced his dedication to extending grace, fostering understanding, and addressing issues of injustice.
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Federal Government\'s Role and Intentions:
Negotiated Rulemaking and State Authorization:
Three Key Takeaways for Higher Education Presidents and Boards
1.\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Explore Mergers and Acquisitions When Beneficial
If a school can benefit from merging with, being acquired by, or acquiring another institution in terms of its educational mission, community service, or finances, it should confidently consider such options.
2.\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Proceed with Caution and Strategic Partnership
It is crucial to choose partners carefully. Institutions should merge or acquire only if it leads to mutual benefits such as scale, management efficiency, or program diversity. Avoid merging failing institutions as it only leads to a larger failing entity.
3.\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Ensure Professionalism and Meticulous Planning
Mergers and acquisitions in higher education require sophisticated handling of legal, financing, and academic issues. Professional guidance is essential to navigate these complexities and to model successful institutional mergers.
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As we navigate these pivotal regulatory changes, it\'s clear that their impact goes beyond mere compliance. These shifts represent a transformative moment in higher education, prompting institutions to rethink their strategies around mergers and acquisitions. The implications are profound, potentially reshaping the very fabric of higher education as we know it. Institutions must not only adapt to these changes but also seize the opportunities they present for innovation and sustainable growth.
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About Our Podcast Guest
Michael Goldstein is the Managing Director of the Center for Higher Education Transformation at Titan Partners. Mike is a pioneer in the development of the legal environment in higher education and a counselor at the highest levels of legislation in higher education.
He initiated the New York City Urban Corps, the first major intern program for less affluent students, funded through the Federal Work Study Program. This led to similar nationwide initiatives, supported by the Ford Foundation.
In New York City government, Goldstein served as Assistant City Administrator and Director of University Relations, later joining the University of Illinois Chicago as Associate Vice Chancellor for Urban Affairs and Associate Professor of Urban Sciences. In 1978, he moved to Dow Lohnes law firm in Washington, DC, creating a new legal practice focusing on higher education.
By 2014, under his leadership, this practice, now part of Cooley LLP, was one of the largest and most respected in the U.S. Goldstein pioneered alternative postsecondary education delivery methods, including significant reforms for online learning. He\'s received numerous awards for his contributions to adult learning.
Goldstein, a Cornell University and New York University School of Law alumnus, also held a Loeb Fellowship at Harvard\'s Graduate School of Design.
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This episode offers a rich and comprehensive overview of the current state and future prospects of EdTech. The insights shared by Phil Hill are invaluable for higher education leaders seeking to navigate the rapidly changing landscape.
Understanding the trends, challenges, and opportunities discussed will be imperative for institutions aiming to stay ahead and mitigate risk in a technology-driven educational environment.
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Mary Papazian, PhD, is the executive vice president of AGB. She has served as president at San Jose State University, Southern Connecticut State University, and as interim president of the Business-Higher Education Forum. She has served as board chair of the Business-Higher Education Forum, the Coalition of Urban Serving Universities, and the Mountain West Athletic Conferences. She has been a board member of the American Association of Colleges and Universities, the NCAA, the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, and Haigazian University.
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\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 The specific case of Florida under Governor DeSantis\'s administration highlights legislative and administrative actions perceived as politically motivated attacks on academic freedom, faculty rights, and tenure.
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Conducting over 65 interviews with various stakeholders, including faculty, students, alumni, and former presidents, while noting challenges in engaging current administrators and political leaders.
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 The hostile takeover of New College is a model for potential future actions in other institutions.
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Academic administrators\' failure to contest or, in some cases, complicity in these attacks.
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Legislative actions are collectively seen as an effort to enforce a narrow political ideology.
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 The chilling effect of these actions on academic freedom and the higher education environment.
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 The emotional and professional toll on faculty and students, with significant faculty departures and declining academic standards.
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The critical nature of the current situation in higher education is a pivotal moment in the history of institutions. We are reminded that what\'s happening in Florida is not just an isolated issue but a warning sign of the potential nationwide impact of political interference in academia. Leaders in higher education are urged to recognize the severity of this crisis and respond with conviction and strength. It\'s a call to action for maintaining the integrity and freedom of our academic institutions against partisan politics, ensuring these values are upheld for future generations.
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Henry \\u201cHank\\u201d Reichman is the chair of the American Association of University of Professors\\u2019 Committee on Academic Freedom and Tenure and a professor emeritus of history at California State University, East Bay. Hank co-authored the AAUP report, "Political Interference and Academic Freedom in Florida\'s Public Higher Education System," released on\\xa0December 6, as co-chair of a special investigating committee.
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Dr. Drumm McNaughton, host of Changing Higher Ed\\xae, is a consultant to higher education institutions in governance, accreditation, strategy and change, and mergers. To learn more about his services and other thought leadership pieces, visit his firm\\u2019s website: https://changinghighered.com/.
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TEN Government Strategies CEO Tom Netting, a regular guest on the Changing Higher Ed\\xae podcast, provides updates on the latest coming out of Washington, D.C., and how these will impact institutions and students.
Having spent all of his professional career devoted to higher education policy oversight and implementation, Tom Netting has an extensive knowledge of the laws and regulations governing all aspects of higher education. His considerable background and experience have afforded him the opportunity to view the development and implementation of federal higher education and workforce development policy in their entirety \\u2013 including issues related to higher education and workforce development, health care, veteran affairs policies, and the procurement of federal appropriations.
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Terrence Cheng
Terrence Cheng is president of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) system, which oversees 12 community colleges, four state universities, and Charter Oak State College and serves more than 72,000 students.
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Thomas A. Parham
Thomas A. Parham, president of CSU Dominguez Hills since March 2018.
Dilcie Perez
Dilcie Perez is Deputy Vice Chancellor of Academic Student Affairs.
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\\xa7\\xa0\\xa0 \\xa0There\'s also an unprecedented amount of pushback on DEI when diversity and inclusion were once very much a part of higher ed. In Ohio, a very anti-DEI bill was introduced that would restrict what higher education could do on diversity issues. This change in focus is forcing presidents to juggle what can be taught in the classroom and their faculty, who are very much invested in DEI initiatives.
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\\xa7\\xa0\\xa0 \\xa0Divisions and political beliefs are also over-influencing boards, causing them to be more directive and engaged in operational issues than they should be. As a result, sound board governance has declined, with many boards going rogue. Politicized boards also are forcing presidents to translate policy into operations when this should be done in parallel and jointly by the board, while boards are sticking their noses into what can be taught, which should be decided by the president.
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\\xa7\\xa0\\xa0 \\xa0For example, at the University of Virginia, the board chair\\xa0recently told the president to announce her resignation at the next board meeting before board members were made aware of this decision. At Chapel Hill, the board refused to grant tenure to a distinguished journalist for political reasons. A similar situation occurred at Texas A&M.
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\\xa7\\xa0\\xa0 \\xa0Funding issues are mounting and will likely worsen, forcing presidents to make massive cuts to programs, negatively affecting faculty morale. Presidents are also more involved in fundraising than ever, complicating their leadership roles. Meanwhile, big-time intercollegiate athletic programs are forcing presidents to cobble together money to keep these expensive enterprises afloat.
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Dr. William E. \\u201cBrit\\u201d Kirwan is chancellor emeritus of the University System of Maryland (USM).\\xa0 He is a nationally recognized authority on critical issues facing higher education. He served as chancellor of the University System of Maryland (USM) for 13 years (2002-2015), president of the Ohio State University for four years (1998-2002), and president of the University of Maryland, College Park for 10 years (1988-1998). Prior to his presidency, he was a member of the University of Maryland mathematics faculty for 24 years.
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Dr. Kirwan is the past chair of, among other boards, the American Council for Higher Education, the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities, the American Association of Colleges & Universities, the Business Higher Education Forum, and the National Research Council Board on Higher Education and Workforce. He also served as the co-chair and chair of the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics from 2004 to 2016. Presently, he chairs a Statewide Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education, which has been asked to make recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly to enable Maryland schools to perform at the level of the world\\u2019s best school systems.
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Among Dr. Kirwan\'s many honors is the 2010 TIAA-CREF Theodore M. Hesburgh Award for Leadership Excellence. Considered one of the nation\'s top higher education honors, this award recognizes outstanding leadership in higher education and contributions to the greater good.\\xa0 In 2009, he received the Carnegie Corporation Leadership Award, which included a $500,000 grant to support USM academic priorities. Dr. Kirwan was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2002 and inducted into the Baltimore Sun\\u2019s Maryland Business and Civic Hall of Fame in 2017.
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\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Prospective students, particularly first-gen, need confidence in college success. Partnering with high schools to guide students through higher ed processes is crucial, preventing doubts upon college entry. Communicating the value of post-secondary degrees is vital.
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\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Implementation of such supports at the K-12 level, not just during campus tours, aids student progress tracking.
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\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Recognizing the weight of traditional family roles, higher ed leaders must convince both students and families to enroll.
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\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 The Community College of Denver holds an inclusive, outdoor graduation event, reflecting family importance. Flexible durations and guest participation foster inclusivity.
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\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Efficient student orientation is key; store relevant modules in the Learning Management System for anytime access.
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\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 AP, ACE, or IB courses may favor out-of-state prospects. Dual enrollment credit disparities can arise even within a state due to high school recommendations.
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\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Dual enrollment at high schools can lack the college experience. Transfer credit inconsistencies hinder student progression.
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\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Retaking courses during transfers, especially within the same state, impedes student advancement.
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\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 In a study, CCD students transferring between Denver universities faced redundant courses. Transparency, a task force, and aligned objectives addressed this.
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Dr. Marielena DeSanctis, an accomplished education leader with over 23 years of experience, is a passionate advocate for first-generation student success. Her unique journey, transitioning from K-12 to community college leadership, brings a deep understanding of bridging educational sectors. As President of the Community College of Denver, she pioneers critical partnerships between K-12 and higher education, while championing a family-centric approach to enrollment. Dr. DeSanctis\' innovative insights address key challenges, including equitable credit transfers and graduation formats. Her commitment to empowering students resonates through her roles in numerous educational organizations, reflecting a profound dedication to transforming lives through education.
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Dr. Drumm McNaughton, the host of Changing Higher Ed\\xae, is a consultant to higher ed institutions in governance, accreditation, strategy and change, and mergers. To learn more about his services and other thought leadership pieces, visit his firm\\u2019s website: https://changinghighered.com/.
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The Honorable Sethuraman Panchanathan is the 15th director of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), nominated by the President in 2019 and confirmed by the U.S. Senate in 2020. With over three decades of experience, he is a leader in science, engineering, and education. Before joining NSF, Panchanathan served as the executive vice president of the Arizona State University (ASU) Knowledge Enterprise, where he significantly advanced research innovation and strategic partnerships. His scientific contributions have earned him numerous awards, including Honorary Doctorates and the IEEE-USA Public Service Award.
Panchanathan\'s leadership extends to various interagency councils and committees, including the National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee. He is also known for his extensive publication record and mentorship of over 150 graduate students, postdocs, and research scientists.
Panchanathan is a fellow of multiple prestigious academies and societies, including the National Academy of Inventors and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He is married to Sarada "Soumya" Panchanathan, an academic pediatrician and informatician, and they have two adult children, Amritha and Roshan.
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\\xa7\\xa0 A driving force behind this rise in tuition is that some administrators and presidents prioritize rankings and performing well vis-\\xe0 a-vie their competitors. They know what colleges the other students are applying to and want to ensure their students have a similar or better college experience, including more physical and mental health services, nicer campus facilities, larger research departments, more public services for the community, and other ancillary services. There are also more administrators per student than before.
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\\xa7\\xa0 Another theory as to why tuition is so high is because state support has dropped from 50-70% of the tuition a student pays to around 12%. However, in 2017, Professor Douglas Webber of Temple University roughly found that for every $1,000 in state budget cuts, students pay an extra $300 \\u2013 $315 more per year in tuition and fees. This addresses only 30% of the problem.
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\\xa7\\xa0 Adding to the rising tuition costs, most administrators discuss expanding departments or hiring new faculty versus cost-cutting and reducing tuition\\u2014many plan to construct a new building once a year or every other year. Very few or no administrators say that one of their top five priorities is to adopt the Six Sigma approach, which involves constantly getting incrementally better over a very long period. This can include delivering the same quality education or same quality experience but with 2% fewer resources every single year. Higher ed leaders respond, \\u201cNo, we have a budgeting process, and each department has to fit within their budget.\\u201d John Katzman, who founded Princeton Review, says up to a third of overall university expenses could eventually be cut without damaging the education experience.
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\\xa7\\xa0 One solution to rising tuition costs would be that a large consortium of schools, e.g., PAC-12 schools or all Midwest liberal arts schools that happen to compete with one another, should announce they are not going to raise tuition by more than inflation each year for the next ten years. These savings could go back to the school departments to figure out how to do more with less every year.
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\\xa7\\xa0 Higher ed presidents need to know the average debt per student upon graduation and the degree to which they\'ve been able to pay it off in five or ten years. If they don\\u2019t, the first step is to figure out what that is. Boards need to establish the objective. If boards discover that 30%, 40%, or 50% of students ten years out cannot repay their debt, one objective can be for the president to improve that somehow.
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\\xa7\\xa0 Campuses must identify if certain types of students cannot pay, specific academic thresholds that make it unlikely for students to graduate, or more likely to take on more debt if they don\\u2019t cross them. Also, if there are certain areas of study where students are more or less successful when repaying their debts or not having debt. Then, institutions must establish a clear objective. For example, possible goals could include that within five years, graduates\\u2019 student debt delinquency rate will drop from 20% to 10%, the graduation rate will increase from 70% to 80%, or the debt upon graduation will decrease from $30k to $20k.
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\\xa7\\xa0 Cust-cutting must be included in prioritization. Most schools have an annual or semi-annual process whereby they look at objectives, whether it\'s new facilities for staff or a department, and then rank them in order. But cost-cutting is rarely ranked in the top five. Reducing tuition and cost-cutting doesn\'t have to be dramatic. It can be to freeze, maintain, or have budgets increase at inflation, minus 1%, every year and then force the department heads to figure out a way to work within that framework.
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\\xa7\\xa0 Bring in a consultant or have faculty figure out ways to increase revenue without raising tuition. Identify where the campus is getting other resources if they are selling their services to other areas, utilizing their facilities and research more efficiently, or partnering with other businesses.
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David E. Linton is an author and economist.\\xa0 A former adjunct professor at the University of Southern California\\u2019s Marshall School of Business, he taught Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management.\\xa0 His first book, Foundations of Investment Management, has become a mainstay among aspiring professionals who want to bridge the gap between an academic understanding and the practical application of investment management strategies.\\xa0
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Mr. Linton\\u2019s second book, Crushed, was researched and written after his tenure as a professor at USC.\\xa0 While wondering about the beautiful campuses of USC, University of Chicago, UT Austin, and several others, Mr. Linton couldn\\u2019t help but wonder: why are college campuses so nice?\\xa0 Why is college so expensive?\\xa0 How can I possibly afford to send my three kids to college?\\xa0 Is a college degree even worth it?\\xa0 And how can I balance what\\u2019s in the best interest of my kids without mortgaging their (and my) future?
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If you want to know the answers to these questions \\u2013 don\\u2019t do what Mr. Linton did, which is spend the next two years and ~2,000 hours researching the topic.\\xa0 Just read the book.\\xa0 It\\u2019s a better return on time.
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Mr. Linton works at a multinational technology firm managing corporate and customer cash when he\'s not teaching or researching.\\xa0 He is a seasoned economist and asset manager, previously working as the Director of Portfolio Construction and Manager Research at Pacific Life and a Vice President and Portfolio Manager at PIMCO.\\xa0 Mr. Linton is a CFA\\xae charter holder, has a BS in Business Administration from the University of Southern California, graduating magna cum laude, and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, graduating with honors.\\xa0 He enjoys reading with his oldest child, playing chess with his middle child, and wrestling with his youngest child.\\xa0 He thinks they enjoy those activities, too.
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\\xa7\\xa0 In addition to performing triage and internal assessments, higher ed institutions must reach out to all of their vendors and contractors and ask if they use MOVEit and, if they are, what they are doing to protect their data.
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\\xa7\\xa0 It is important to have a process in place for vetting third-party risk. EDUCAUSE\\u2019s HECVAT can help address this and future problems. It\\u2019s a standard set of questions that institutions can ask third-party vendors about security and privacy. Over 150 colleges and universities use HECVAT version 3.0\\u2019s questionnaire in their procurement process. Large vendors like Microsoft and Google have completed it.
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\\xa7\\xa0 HECVAT makes it easier for vendors since they don\\u2019t have to answer bespoke questionnaires from numerous institutions that might have their nuances and differences. It also allows the community of CISOs and cybersecurity privacy practitioners in higher ed to have a conversation around a grounded standardized set of questions.
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\\xa7\\xa0 The Federal Trade Commission\\u2019s Safeguards Rule, which changed the standards around safeguarding customer information, went into effect on December 9th, 2021. The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act that took effect in early June of 2023 required higher education institutions to meet the elements of those rule changes. There are nine elements.
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\\xa7\\xa0 The primary rule change is designating a CISO or a qualified individual responsible for protecting customer information or student financial aid data. The second is to perform a risk assessment at least annually by a third party or internally.
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\\xa7\\xa0 The third involves access review controls. Institutions must annually vet employees granted access to information and ensure more people haven\\u2019t been granted access. Institutions must know where all data resides and that all incoming data is identified. Institutions must ensure data is protected and encrypted when it\'s being stored and in use, ensure the coding or development of any software that interacts with the Department of Education\\u2019s data follows secure practices, ensure data that institutions should no longer have or that has aged out has been properly disposed of, and ensure change management has been implemented. Institutions must identify who has access to customer information and annually review their logs.
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\\xa7\\xa0 The fourth ensures that institutions annually validate that these controls are in place and working as intended. The fifth mandates that the individuals who interact with the Department of Education and use customer information are appropriately trained and aware of the risks involved. The sixth ensures institutions have a program and process to address and test for third-party risks. Seventh mandates having a prescriptive plan for responding to incidents, regularly testing and validating the plan to see if it\\u2019s working, and identifying the lessons learned. The ninth mandates that the CISO annually reports to the board or president.
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Brian Kelly supports the safeguarding of information assets across multiple verticals against
unauthorized use, disclosure, modification, damage, or loss by developing, implementing,
and maintaining methods to provide a secure and stable environment for clients\' data and\\xa0related systems.
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Cybersecurity Program Director at EDUCAUSE. Brian is also an Adjunct Professor at
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Brian has diverse experience in information security policy development, awareness training, and regulatory compliance. He provides thought leadership on information security issues across\\xa0industries and is a recognized leader in his field.
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Brian holds a bachelor\\u2019s degree from the University of Connecticut and a master\\u2019s degree from
Norwich University. He has served in various leadership roles on the local boards of the ISSA,
InfraGard, and HTCIA chapters. Brian is also a retired Air Force Cyber Operations Officer.
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About Our Podcast Guest Mike Goldstein
Michael Goldstein has a long history of close engagement with higher education.\\xa0 He was the founding Director of New York City Urban Corps, the nation\\u2019s first large-scale student intern program designed to support access for less affluent students through the use of the Federal Work-Study Program.\\xa0 He went on to lead a Ford Foundation-supported effort to establish similar programs in cities across the U.S.\\xa0 He returned to New York City government as Assistant City Administrator and Director of University Relations.\\xa0 From there, Mike joined the then-new University of Illinois Chicago campus as Associate Vice Chancellor for Urban Affairs and Associate Professor of Urban Sciences.\\xa0 In 1978 Mike joined the Washington, DC, law firm of Dow Lohnes to establish a new legal practice focusing broadly on issues confronting higher education.
By 2014 when his firm merged with the global law firm Cooley LLP, the higher education practice he headed was the largest and one of the highest regarded in the country.\\xa0 Mike has been a pioneer in developing alternative mechanisms and institutional structures for delivering high-quality postsecondary education, including helping to accomplish substantial regulatory reforms that made telecommunicated and then online learning broadly available.\\xa0 He is the recipient of the WCET Richard Jonsen Award, CAEL\\u2019s Morris Keeton Ward, the President\\u2019s Medal from Excelsior College, and USDLA\\u2019s Distance Learning Hall of Fame Award, as well as an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Fielding Graduate University for his contributions to the field of adult learning.\\xa0 He graduated from Cornell University and New York University School of Law and was a Loeb Fellow at Harvard\\u2019s Graduate School of Design.\\xa0 He and his spouse Jinny, an education and media consultant and former head of education for the Public Broadcasting Service, live in Washington, DC.
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Dr. Drumm McNaughton, the host of Changing Higher Ed\\xae, is a consultant to higher ed institutions in governance, accreditation, strategy and change, and mergers. To learn more about his services and other thought leadership pieces, visit his firm\\u2019s website, https://changinghighered.com/.
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About Our Podcast Guest Dan Nivern
Daniel is the Co-Founder & CEO of Virtual Internships, an ed-tech company that runs online internship programs across 18 career fields, bridging the gap between education and industry and helping learners from all backgrounds to gain global work experience.
Virtual Internships is one of the top 100 EdTech startups in Europe in the Holon IQ Europe EdTech list and was named the 23rd best remote company to work for in the world in 2022. Through partnerships with institutions including ASU, Aston University, Botho University, and Kaplan, Virtual Internships has supported thousands of students undertaking remote internships.
A graduate of Oxford University with a Master\\u2019s in Management and Chinese, Daniel has been featured on CNBC, BBC News, and Bloomberg for his work in developing global employability programs. He is also the founder of CRCC Asia, a company that has helped over 10,000 students to complete internships in Asia.
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Dr. Drumm McNaughton, the host of Changing Higher Ed\\xae, is a consultant to higher ed institutions in governance, accreditation, strategy and change, and mergers. To learn more about his services and other thought leadership pieces, visit his firm\\u2019s website, https://changinghighered.com/.
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Acclaimed author and freelance writer Jeffrey Scheuer is an information ecosystem expert. Top press professionals and elite educators have sought Scheuer\'s insight on media, politics, and \\u2014 most recently \\u2014 higher education. He\'s on a mission to illuminate for society what it means to think critically and live as an educated citizen in a thriving democracy. His new book "Inside the Liberal Arts: Critical Thinking and Citizenship" is the only book to systematically relate the liberal arts to thinking rationally and critically. In under 200 pages, "Inside the Liberal Arts" outlines the history, conceptual core, and critical democratic role of liberal education. Scheuer takes liberal arts educators, students, media, and consumers through an exploration of the role of higher education in democracy.
Scheuer writes mainly about politics, media, history, and education. His first book, The Sound Bite Society (1999) was named a Choice \\u201cOutstanding Academic Title.\\u201d He is also the author of The Big Picture: Why Democracies Need Journalistic Excellence (2007). He has published essays, articles, reviews and commentary in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and some two dozen other daily newspapers, and has also published in Dissent, The Fletcher Forum of World Affairs, Gettysburg Review, Potomac Review, Wilson Quarterly, Nieman Reports, Philosophy Now, Private Pilot, and elsewhere.
He lives in pre-Civil War houses that he renovated in New York and West Tisbury, MA.
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Matthew Frank, a Denver resident and avid music enthusiast, has one goal: to empower organizations with apps that delight and, simply put, \\u2018just work.\\u2019
After years of working for nonprofits and in higher education, Matthew became frustrated with the many disconnected legacy services that dominated those industries and fell backward into the world of SaaS technology. This led him to the Salesforce ecosystem, where he worked for multiple award-winning ISV partners focused on nonprofits, NGOs, associations, and higher ed.
After working in the US ecosystem, Matthew moved to the UK, where he continued to serve NGOs & EDUs in EMEA and ANZ before returning to the US in 2020. He is currently with Blackthorn.io, an award-winning Salesforce.org Partner that has seen exponential growth and success since its founding in 2015.
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About Our Podcast Guest Dr. Madeleine Atkins
\\xa0Madeleine\\u2019s background includes reading Law and History as an undergraduate at Cambridge, teaching in a large comprehensive school in Huntingdon, and completing a Ph.D. and post-doctoral research contracts at the University of Nottingham.
Following various senior positions at Newcastle University, including Pro-Vice-Chancellor, she was Vice-Chancellor of Coventry University between 2004 and 2013. Madeleine then joined the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) as its Chief Executive in January 2014, retaining that post until March 2018.
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Dr. Drumm McNaughton, host and consultant to higher ed institutions. To find out more about his services and read other thought leadership pieces, visit his firm\\u2019s website, https://changinghighered.com/.
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\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 \\u201cAttract\\u201d is about how the customer is looking for a solution to solve a problem. So, the institution has an opportunity to position itself as a solution provider. This comes down to identifying your communication strategy and rating the effectiveness of your website design, for example, how easy it is to find the right thing at the right time on the website to move forward. Your SEO strategy has to be dialed in, and the program mix has to be right for the learners you\'re trying to serve. This requires understanding who your learners are, what they like about the institution, and what needs to change. These are the core ways that you can define your target audience. Higher ed has spent too long trying to be Harvard that there\'s a fair number of institutions that have lost sight of what makes them unique, interesting, special, and valuable.
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 At \\u201cengage,\\u201d your prospective customers have been on your website and are starting to sift through it to find materials that meet their needs. The majority of students enroll in a post-secondary program because they have specific career outcomes in mind. How are you communicating those career outcomes from a program page perspective? Provide possible salaries that students can earn in their area and tee up relationships with employers. That kind of messaging and visibility will make a massive impact on the students likely to continue onto the next step, which is \\u201cconvert.\\u201d
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 At \\u201cconvert,\\u201d the individual decides they\\u2019ll go through the registration process. There are things that this student must do to adequately apply for the program. Have your enrollment management department and applications department go through an exercise to define every single step. For every single question that you ask these students, ask yourself at every stage, \\u201cIs this a piece of information we need? Or is this a piece of information we already have?\\u201d If you\'re coming from the noncredit or continuing ed world, simplify. How simple can or should you make it? How easy are you making it for that individual to provide exactly the information they need to share and no more? How easy are you making it for them to pay? Are you accepting multiple payment types? Are you legally allowed to take credit card payments?
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 At \\u201cretention,\\u201d you assume that the individual has completed the credential that they enrolled for. The involvement of faculty in the enrollment and retention process is critical. Most of the time, when alumni think back about their college experience, they remember the relationship that they had with a professor or multiple professors. But higher ed has unfortunately created an environment that does not necessarily reward faculty for their capacity to develop and maintain relationships with students. Some schools have, like Arizona State, with its vertical research track, vertical teaching track, and continuing education lifelong learning track. Create a situation where faculty members who are oriented to teaching and want that to be their profession can do that and can be rewarded for it.
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 \\u201cLoyalty\\u201d is executed on the back of retention. Loyalty is the exemplification of the relationship you\'ve developed with the individual by their tendency to make another purchase. In higher ed, the metrics for this are whether the individual returned for a post-baccalaureate certificate, enrolled in a professional certification workshop, came back for some kind of upskilling rescaling program, and meaningfully reengaged with the institution. \\u201cLoyalty\\u201d should not be based on fundraising. The higher ed fundraising model is broken since it essentially involves asking graduates to donate because they graduated. Higher ed needs to treat students like consumers and base their relationship with them on teaching and learning. Facilitate greater access to ongoing learning for alumni in the execution of that enrollment.
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 To \\u201cnurture\\u201d and \\u201cgrow,\\u201d higher ed needs to address the complexity of their back ends. Everyone has their own systems running, and it\'s very difficult for information to pass from system to system. Alumni who want to reenroll at their alma mater for ongoing education should not have to go through another 30-step registration process. Start by creating tighter relationships between continuing education, the main campus, and alumni relations. Create consistent and high-quality credentialing frameworks that clearly define what a badge is, what a competency is, what a micro-credential is, and what a certificate is. Then make the information that transfers between all these various systems seamless to create a more streamlined experience for students.
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\\xa0Amrit Ahluwalia is the Editor in Chief of The EvoLLLution, the online newspaper developed by Modern Campus to create a conversation hub focused on non-traditional higher education and the transforming postsecondary marketplace. Ahluwalia was part of the team that conceived of and launched The EvoLLLution.
The EvoLLLution, which launched in January 2012, serves over 2,000 contributors and attracts approximately 60,000 monthly visitors. The site publishes articles and interviews by some of the industry\\u2019s leading thinkers at every level\\u2014from presidents and provosts to deans and directors to educators and students to employers and government officials and everyone in between\\u2014from across the United States and around the world.
Ahluwalia works personally with every contributor at The EvoLLLution to produce the content that has supported the site\\u2019s rise to becoming the top resource for non-traditional higher education. He also serves as Senior Director for Content at Modern Campus, ensuring thought leadership assets align with industry trends. He regularly speaks on topics related to the changing higher education environment at conferences across Canada and the United States, and advises college and university leaders to help frame the strategic visions for their institutions.
Ahluwalia earned his BA (Honors) in Political Studies from Queen\\u2019s University and his MA in International Politics from McMaster University. He lives in London, Ontario.
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Elissa Sangster serves as CEO of Fort\\xe9 and brings to the role extensive knowledge of issues affecting women\'s abilities to seek, prepare for and attain business leadership positions, drawn from her prior experience as Assistant Dean and Director of the MBA Program at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin. There she oversaw all activities related to the full-time McCombs MBA program, including marketing, admissions, student services, and alumni relations. Before McCombs, Elissa was Assistant Director of the MBA Program at Texas A&M University\\u2019s Mays School of Business.
Elissa currently serves as Treasurer and Board Member for the Thirty Percent Coalition. She is the past Chair of the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) Annual Industry Conference and formerly served as Chair of MBA Student Services Professionals (MBA SSP). Elissa sits on the board of Fort\\xe9 as an ex-officio member. She enjoys reading, running, cooking, and Aggie football. She lives in San Antonio with her husband, Jeremy, and their daughter, Anna Leigh. Elissa received her MBA and her B.A. in English from Texas A&M University.
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Dr. Drumm McNaughton, host, and consultant to higher ed institutions. To learn more about his services and other thought leadership pieces, visit his firm\\u2019s website, https://changinghighered.com/.
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\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Should accreditors focus on licensure,
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 What the Department of Education needs to hold accreditors accountable for, and why,
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 What analyses should accreditors perform and make more transparent,
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Why accreditation should look at how effectively higher ed prepares graduates for licensed professions,
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Where public members of commissions can play a more critical role in accreditation processes, and
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 The polarization of higher ed and boards.
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\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Accreditation should lead conversations on the quality of adaptability, teamwork, the ability to work with new technology, and traversing multiple careers in one\'s lifetime. In addition, accreditation should pay more attention to licensing certification issues, performance, and employer satisfaction, and ensure students are prepared for more than one job by receiving repeated mentoring, internships, and counseling.
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Accreditation should evaluate how adjunct faculty are deployed and how they are supported and trained when assessing student learning employability skills.
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 A traditional faculty senate model that is separate from and often antagonistic to the administration can be a barrier to change. The Chamber of Commerce is working on creating an alternative model to get employers to sidestep higher education.
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Accreditors are not held accountable for internal effectiveness because the Higher Education Act doesn\\u2019t fully allow the Department of Education to make any substantial judgments on the efficacy of accreditors. However, accreditors are membership organizations, and the membership elects their Commission. Thus, accreditors should be held accountable by their Commission and their members.
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 None of the former regional accreditors have been able to maintain relationships with those associated with K-12 schools following the Department\\u2019s governance changes.
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 There\\u2019s a lack of transparency. For example, no compilation or analysis of institutions on probation exists. Higher ed needs more capacity and analysis of accreditors\\u2019 work so accreditors can learn from one another.
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Public members of the commissions can play a much more critical role in identifying if accreditation deals effectively enough with essential policy issues such as the $1.7 trillion in student debt, rising costs, the attrition rate, and the inadequate preparation of so-called inadequate preparation for jobs. In addition, public members on all accrediting boards should know what the public demands on accreditation.
\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 There likely won\\u2019t be room for the seven former regional accreditors in 15 or 20 years. Mergers will likely occur as a result.\\xa0
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Ralph A. Wolff is the founder and former president of The Quality Assurance Commons for Higher and Postsecondary Education, created in 2016 to ensure that graduates of academic and postsecondary programs have the requisite Essential Employability Qualities (EEQs) needed for the dynamically changing workforce. The QA Commons ran a national pilot and then worked with state higher education systems in Kentucky and Connecticut and individual institutions to improve employability outcomes. It also developed a successful faculty fellows program in Kentucky to build faculty advocates for connecting to workforce needs.
Previously, Wolff served as president of the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) from 1996-2013. WASC served over 1 million students at over 175 institutions in California, Hawaii, the Pacific Islands, and numerous international locations. He was a leading voice for innovation in accreditation and focused on learning outcomes, equity, and transparency in creating a national leader in accreditation.
He is a former member of the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI), which reviews accrediting agencies for federal recognition, and is a founding member of the University Quality Assurance Institutional Board (UQAIB) in Dubai. He also is a Fellow of the World Academy of Art and Science and a trustee of the World University Consortium.
He has served on multiple university boards and consults widely on innovation, quality assurance, accreditation reform, and how new technology platforms can transform student outcomes.
Wolff holds a JD degree with honors from George Washington University and a BA degree from Tufts University. He has recently moved to Sedona, AZ.
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Dr. Drumm McNaughton, host and consultant to higher ed institutions. To learn more about his services and other thought leadership pieces, visit his firm\\u2019s website, https://changinghighered.com/.
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Robyn Symon is a two-time Emmy award-winning Writer/Producer/Director/Editor.
Robyn joined PBS in 1991 after four years as a TV News Reporter in Texas. At PBS, Robyn produced documentaries, public affairs programs, and TV series, including \\u201cFlorida!\\u201d which also ran for six seasons on The Travel Channel, the PBS Pledge Special, \\u201cBoleros: Unforgettable Love Song\\u201d featuring top Latin musical stars and the series \\u201cVoices of Vision,\\u201d hosted by NPR\\u2019s Scott Simon focusing on the work of non-profit organizations throughout the world. She has produced national TV specials on Robin Williams and Michael Jackson and an investigative program on the opioid epidemic.
Robyn debuted in the indie film arena in 2007, producing, directing, and editing the feature documentary \\u201cTransformation: The Life & Legacy of Werner Erhard,\\u201d about the controversial pioneer of the self-help industry streaming on Netflix. Since then, Robyn has written, produced, and directed documentaries, including \\u201cHedy & Yumi: Crossing the Bridge,\\u201d about a holocaust couple turned relationship experts, \\u201cBehind the Blue Veil,\\u201d a documentary film about the nomadic Tuaregs caught in the middle the War on Terror and \\u201cDo No Harm\\u201d about the silent epidemic of suicide and burnout among medical students and physicians.
In addition to two Emmys, Robyn has been honored with numerous national awards for writing and producing, including 3 Telly awards, 2 NABJ awards, and honors by both the Associated Press and United Press International.
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Dr. Drumm McNaughton is the host of Changing Higher Ed\\xa0and a consultant to higher ed institutions. To find out more about his services and read other thought leadership pieces, visit his firm\\u2019s website, https://changinghighered.com/.
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Keywords: #RobynSymon #HigherEducation #StudyAbroadPrograms #ChangingHigherEd
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