Best Drumm McNaughton Podcasts (2021)

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Changing Higher Ed

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Student Loan Debt is Impacting Millennials Economic Wellbeing with Steve Ferguson and Jay Patel | Changing Higher Ed 070 23:33

26d ago23:33

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Student loan debt is impacting millennials’ a pressing topic as students graduate from higher education having significant debt. This podcast will feature Steve Ferguson and Jay Patel, who have developed a new way for students to pay off their debt in significantly less time than that currently takes. Drowning in Debt The cost of education has gone…

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COVID Psychological Impact on Higher Ed Institutions with Tom Marrs | Changing Higher Ed 066 34:13

1M ago34:13

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The COVID psychological impact on Higher Ed institutions is the topic of this Changing Higher Ed Podcast with host, Dr. Drumm Mc Naughton 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, con…

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Crisis Recovery for Higher Education Institutions a Top Priority for 2021 with Barbara Mistick| Changing Higher Ed 068 36:29

1M ago36:29

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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 National Association of Independent Colleges and Univ…

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Higher Ed Change Management Critical to Surviving 2020 and 2021's Recovery with Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Deb Maue | Changing Higher Ed 067 42:50

2M ago42:50

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Higher education change 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. Overcoming 2020’s Challenges through Change Management The ye…

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Strategic Board Leadership Creates New University Governance Paradigm with Henry Stoever | Changing Higher Ed 066 34:59

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Anticipating Changes to Higher Education Policy with Mike Goldstein | Changing Higher Ed 065 35:35

3M ago35:35

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The results of the U.S. presidential election suggest that there will be a significant transformation in the way the nation is governed, even though the political divide in government will continue. This should have significant repercussions for education. Mike Goldstein, a distinguished higher education consultant and attorney, offers his insights…

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Creating Positive University Reputation During Crises with Bill Coletti | Changing Higher Ed 064 33:57

4M ago33:57

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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. Over the past six months, most institutions have managed to pivot their operations to deal with the pandemic. However, there probably will be more merge…

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Driving Pandemic University Student Enrollment with Bill Conley and Bob Massa | Changing Higher Ed 063 32:55

4M ago32:55

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As higher education institutions deal with the fallout caused by the coronavirus pandemic, they also are facing a critical challenge in maintaining student enrollment. Many leaders were already worried about the enrollment cliff, but the pandemic has accelerated this issue. Many students are changing their initial decision about college through not…

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Predicting The Future University Business Model with Gerry Czarnecki| Changing Higher Ed 062 32:43

4M ago32:43

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COVID has accelerated the higher education model’s day of reckoning so it has come faster than anyone ever expected. Colleges and universities have been facing this day of reckoning for at least five years; leaders knew that change was coming and many were focused on strategic thinking about these impending changes. However, the pandemic has forced…

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New Online Regulations Create New Problems for Universities with Russ Poulin| Changing Higher Ed 061 28:38

4M ago28:38

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The implementation of some of the latest higher education regulations is in limbo, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. However, higher education institutions need to keep an eye on how decisions to move to online or digital courses will be governed by other regulations that are still in place. In addition, leaders need to analyze how the hiatus of …

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University Scholarship and Philanthropic Landscape Changes Due to the Pandemic with Keith Brown and Alania Cater | Changing Higher Ed 060 35:13

5M ago35:13

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The coronavirus pandemic’s tumultuous reach continues to upend higher education. This podcast looks at the disruption that has happened in the areas of scholarship, financial aid and fundraising. The podcast’s guests are Keith Brown and Alania Cater. Brown is the assistant director for special awards part in the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Of…

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Pandemic Influences University Presidential Searches with Dana Cohick | Changing Higher Ed 055 34:46

5M ago34:46

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As higher education institutions face the multitude of challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, many are also dealing with the challenges that go with a transition in leadership. The pandemic also has influenced these transitions, including the search process. This podcast features Dana Cohick, who is the president of RPA Inc. Executive Search,…

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Pandemic Changes Trajectory for New University Presidents with Dr. Sam Horn| Changing Higher Ed 058 29:20

5M ago29:20

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The coronavirus pandemic has tested higher education leaders in unprecedented ways—and has upended the glacial pace of change at many institutions. The pandemic also is bringing changes in leadership. Many presidents are retiring or have said they will stay on for one more year to help the institution to move through this. This turnover means that …

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How Universities Avoid Employee and Faculty Burnout with Dr. Tom Marrs | Changing Higher Ed 057 31:30

5M ago31:30

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Stress from the pandemic as well as other major societal issues is taking its toll on higher education institutions. The effects can be seen across college and university campuses as students, staff, faculty and leaders try to deal with rapidly changing circumstances. While students have access to counseling services, many higher education employee…

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Washington Update: Higher Education Policy and New Regulations with Tom Netting | Changing Higher Ed 056 32:46

6M ago32:46

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The coronavirus pandemic and the previous Negotiated Rulemaking from Spring 2019 are driving new changes in the current and future regulatory process regarding higher education. Federal policymakers continue to extend guidance and develop new regulations in response to the pandemic. In addition, several new guidelines are coming on line that will a…

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Creative Partnerships Help Universities Thrive with Dr. Mark Scheinberg | Changing Higher Ed 055 27:34

6M ago27:34

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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…

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How Bible Colleges are Navigating Today’s Epic Challenges with Dr. Philip Dearborn | Changing Higher Ed 054 32:46

7M ago32:46

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Christian colleges and universities face unique challenges, even without coronavirus, economic issues and racial unrest. One of the guiding lights in helping navigate those challenges is the Association for Biblical Higher Education, which serves as an accreditor and also offers a number of services. After long-time president Dr. Ralph Enlow retire…

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How to Merge Two Universities with Dr. Tony Allen | Changing Higher Ed 053 27:35

7M ago27:35

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Many higher ed institutions are struggling with finances due to COVID and other reasons, and some 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. One example of this process …

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Changing Racial Inequalities in Higher Education with Dr. Mary Wardell-Ghirarduzzi | Changing Higher Ed 052 46:31

7M ago46:31

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The world has become a place of open pain and suffering, as well as one in which people are more curious. People are asking questions about how we got here and where we are going next. While part of this is due to the coronavirus pandemic, another major part involves the explosion of long-simmering racial tensions. University of San Francisco Vice …

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Washington Update: University Regulations, COVID-19 Response, and New Stimulus Package with Tom Netting | Changing Higher Ed 051 37:04

8M ago37:04

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Federal policymakers are trying to figure out their next steps in relation to higher education in the wake of the pandemic. In addition, these policymakers are continuing in developing and implementing regulations. TEN Government Strategies CEO Tom Netting, a regular guest on this podcast, provides an update on new regulations that are coming on li…

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How Universities Use Crises to Innovate with Dr. Eric Boynton| Changing Higher Ed 050 35:21

8M ago35:21

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Higher education institutions are still reeling from dealing with the coronavirus pandemic during the spring term. However, now they are faced with the challenge of making critical decisions that also offer flexibility moving into the fall semester. Beloit College already is far ahead on this path. This edition of the podcast will feature Dr. Eric …

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Higher Education Governance in the Wake of the Pandemic with Dr. Gordon Gee | Changing Higher Ed 049 37:18

8M ago37:18

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The current coronavirus pandemic puts an intense spotlight on leadership, both at the administrative and board levels. While boards and leaders have found ways to work effectively in dealing with the immediacy of closing the campus as the pandemic began, now they have to find ways to work together to create a learning environment that engages stude…

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Helping Underrepresented Students Succeed with Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart | Changing Higher Ed 048 33:14

8M ago33:14

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The COVID-19 pandemic has put even more pressure on institutions that serve underrepresented populations. One such institution is Amarillo College in Amarillo, TX. This community college is redefining its efforts to reach and engage its student body, many of whom are non-traditional and underrepresented students. Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart is the coll…

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Creating Synergies and Efficiencies through Higher Education Consortium with Dr. Michael Horowitz | Changing Higher Ed 047 30:34

9M ago30:34

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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 consortiums can offer important support that can help an institution sur…

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How to Reengineer Higher Education post-COVID with Mike Goldstein | Changing Higher Ed 046 34:20

9M ago34:20

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The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the changes already facing higher education. These issues include financial, structural and enrollment. Mike Goldstein, one of the top higher education attorneys in the country, offers his insights on how higher education leaders can navigating these challenges. Fall-out from Remote Learning Goldstein sees m…

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How Historically Black Colleges and Universities are Navigating Coronavirus with Dr. Billy Hawkins | Changing Higher Ed 045 32:44

9M ago32:44

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Higher education leaders are in a difficult position as they navigate the coronavirus pandemic. They have had to make the difficult decision in closing campuses during the spring semester, and now they need to focus on bringing students back safely in the fall semester and moving forward in the “new normal.” Dr. Billy Hawkins has successfully led s…

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Driving Colleges and Universities to Innovate with Julie Lenzer| Changing Higher Ed 044 33:23

9M ago33:23

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Higher education will need to increasingly focus on innovation in both how it operates and how it educates students in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and the resultant recession. So what does that look like? This podcast focuses on taking innovation to the next level. Julie Lenzer serves as the University of Maryland’s chief innovation office…

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Raising Money for Universities during COVID with Scott Roberts and Tim Hill | Changing Higher Ed 043 36:47

10M ago36:47

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Raising Money for Universities during COVID with Scott Roberts and Tim Hill | Changing Higher Ed 043 Higher education fundraising is even more critical as colleges and universities navigate the unexpected and unpredictable financial situation caused by the current COVID-19 pandemic. During a time marked by physical separation, institutions and thei…

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P042: University Fundraising during Crisis Situations with Martin Leifeld | Changing Higher Ed 042 34:53

10M ago34:53

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This podcast explores fundraising in the time of COVID-19. Contrary to what many would think, the current situation could be an important time to visit with donors. During his 24 years of professional fundraising, Martin Leifeld and his teams raised a staggering $500 million dollars. He served as vice chancellor of advancement for the University of…

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University Finances during Crisis Situations with Dr. Rob Hartman | Changing Higher Ed 041 31:02

10M ago31:02

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The current pandemic is offering a wealth of learning for higher education. By taking that approach, institutions can better position themselves to survive through the challenges that will continue to ripple through the nation. This podcast features Rob Hartman, who is the chief financial officer of Columbia International University (CIU) in Columb…

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University Governance during Crisis Situations with Dr. Cathy Trower | Changing Higher Ed 040 34:54

10M ago34:54

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Dr. Cathy Trower offers insights in the board’s role during a major crisis, such as the current pandemic. She discusses the importance of a partnership between the president and board chair as well as the communication channels that need to be created in a time of crisis. The president of Trower & Trower has more than two decades of experiencing pr…

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Christian Higher Education: Past, Present and Future with Dr. Ralph Enlow, Jr. | Changing Higher Ed 039 34:51

11M ago34:51

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Christian higher education is facing numerous challenges. The Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) conducted a study in collaboration with the Barna Group in 2017 that focused on the marketplace, the dynamics facing member institutions as well as the perceptions of Christian higher education. The study identified a number of actions tha…

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The COVID-19 Pandemic Through the Lens of Long-time Higher Education Leader Dr. Gordon Gee | Changing Higher Ed 038 33:12

11M ago33:12

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Higher education already was facing major challenges, but an unprecedented black swan event – the COVID-19 pandemic—is testing the resiliency of colleges and universities across the country. Long-time education leader Dr. E. Gordon Gee offers the wisdom he has gained from serving as a university president for 40 years. Dr. Gee believes that serving…

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Innovation and Crises How Not to Waste an Opportunity with Dr. Bridget Burns | Changing Higher Ed 037 30:04

11M ago30:04

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Higher education traditionally does not move quickly when it comes to innovation. However, the current situation with the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing higher education institutions to do just that. Which is where the University Innovation Alliance (UIA) comes in. UIA, which is led by Dr. Bridget Burns, is a group of 11 universities that are committ…

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How To Lead Your University Through Crisis with Dr. Risa Dickson | Changing Higher Ed 036 32:31

11M ago32:31

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Palo Alto University (PAU) has faced several crises over the past few years that ended up serving the institution well in dealing the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Risa Dickson, the university’s interim vice president for academic affairs, said the institution is committed to putting the students first, followed by the faculty in order to move through thi…

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Helping Universities Survive Coronovirus with Dr. Scott Cowen | Changing Higher Ed 035 28:58

11M ago28:58

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Crises offer many common lessons once they are over. That’s the case now as higher education faces the latest crises, the COVID19 pandemic. This episode of Changing Higher Ed features Dr. Scott Cowen, the former president of Tulane University. Dr. Cowen, who is now a faculty member, as shares his insights of surviving a crisis, which in his case wa…

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Are You Prepared for the Upcoming Enrollment Cliff with Bill Conley | Changing Higher Ed 034 35:38

12M ago35:38

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This episode addresses the upcoming enrollment cliff that institutions of higher education are facing. Bill Conley is vice president for enrollment at Bucknell University, which is in an enviable position with a 30-percent admittance rate and a strong alumni base. The institution offers nationally recognized programs in arts, science, engineering a…

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How to Implement Effective Shared Governance with Philip Rous | Changing Higher Ed 033 37:55

12M ago37:55

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Dr. Philip Rous is provost and senior vice president for academic affairs of University of Maryland Baltimore County. He has been at UMBC for 29 years, both as a faculty member and administrator. He tries to facilitate the community as a whole to grow and expand. Founded in 1966, UMBC is a relatively young public research university that is buildin…

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Mergers and Alliances with Ricardo Azziz | Changing Higher Ed 031 32:37

1y ago32:37

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Academic Restructuring and Prioritization with Lori Varlotta | Changing Higher Ed 032 36:54

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Reflections on 2019 and Predictions for 2020 with Drumm McNaughton and Deb Maue | Changing Higher Ed 030 49:29

1y ago49:29

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2y ago32:00

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Episode Summary New market forces are leading to disruption in higher education and institutions. Not surprisingly, tremendous innovation in technology-enhanced education, including the ways that students are taught and learn, continues to emerge. Institutions like Drexel University are testing new models that allow them to individualize education …

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