
The Higher Ed Podcast
Welcome to The Higher Ed Podcast, where we bring you the latest insights and strategies to help you stay ahead in the ever-changing landscape of education marketing and student acquisition. Our aim is to equip you with the tools and knowledge necessary to succeed in today's competitive higher education market.Our podcast covers a wide range of topics, from the latest trends and best practices in digital marketing, to student recruitment strategies and retention techniques. We feature interviews with industry experts, university administrators, and thought leaders who share their expertise and insights on what it takes to succeed in the higher education industry. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out in the field of education marketing, our podcast is designed to provide you with the resources and guidance you need to stay ahead of the curve and achieve your goals. Tune in to The Higher Ed Podcast and join us on this exciting journey towards success in education marketing and student acquisition!
Latest episodes

Jul 27, 2020 • 28min
Challenging Traditional Learning Boundaries (Part 1)
In part one of this Episode Kamaar and George have a discussion with Eric Evans, the President and CEO of DEXL. During this discussion, Eric describes how he is challenging the Traditional Learning Boundaries by using pedagogy, base learning, and data.Have Questions? Give us a text!Check out Engine Systems HERE.

Jul 27, 2020 • 31min
Challenging Traditional Learning Boundaries (Part 2)
In part two of this episode, Eric discusses his approach to next generation employee training. Furthermore, Eric speaks to the future of online learning which he believes will be more autonomous going forward.Have Questions? Give us a text!Check out Engine Systems HERE.

Jun 22, 2020 • 36min
The Time for Passive Recruiting Has Passed in Higher Education
In this episode George, Kamaar, have a discussion with Joe Sallustio EVP/COO of Claremont Lincoln University. Joe goes in depth about his background, AMA Higher Ed team of the year award, and Joe's perspective on the COVID Pandemic's impact on recruiting, Leadership, and Public Perception in the Higher Ed Space. Joe make poignant points in regard to Active vs Passive recruiting, the changes that will come with the chancellor and provost profile in the post-COVID era, and the subsequent changes of public perception in regard to the value and necessity of education.Have Questions? Give us a text!Check out Engine Systems HERE.

Jun 8, 2020 • 38min
HigherEd Needs An Elon Musk
In this episode, Kamaar and George have a discussion with Jason Pfaff who has served as Head of Learning Innovation at the Association of Talent Development. In addition, Jason has Deep Experience in Innovation Education Delivery. Moreover, Jason is an accomplished Operating Executive who has solved several significant issues in lead generation and branding functions. Jason goes into detail about the upcoming changes and future trends in admissions marketing. Furthermore, Jason and George have an epic dialogue about the need for automation versus the need for emotional connection and empathy when interacting with students. Finally, we discussed the Triad of Operational Improvement which consists of Analyzation, Creativity, and Student Experience.Have Questions? Give us a text!Check out Engine Systems HERE.

Apr 21, 2020 • 1h 2min
Hope is Not a Strategy: Strategies to Consider Now for the COVID-19 Year Ahead
In this special episode, Shane is joined by Sandy Sarge, Jason Lodon and Nichole Karpel for an exciting Higher Education Roundtable. This epsiode brings some heavy hitters that span all aspects of education. We will dive deep into the technologies needs to optimize remote operations, how to budget with contingency planning, the difference between online and remote learning, the importance of flipping the classroom through gamification and how to successfully navigate through COVID-19 and beyond. If you are an operator in Higher Education you can't miss this epsiode!Have Questions? Give us a text!Check out Engine Systems HERE.

Mar 24, 2020 • 23min
Teaching & Recruting Through COVID-19 Webinar Introduction
In this episode Shane is joined by Nawrass Aldabbagh, CEO Engine Systems and Kamaar Dejarnette, COO Engine Systems where they talk about how to their upcoming webinar series "Teaching & Recruiting Through COVID-19. They share about how they have refined this process over the years and finetuned it through this pandemic. They will give insight into what to expect on the upcoming webinars from a financial aid, career services, admission and education perspective. Everyone in EDU is going to want to tune in for this short episode to find out more about these webinars.Have Questions? Give us a text!Check out Engine Systems HERE.

Mar 9, 2020 • 29min
Organizational Growth and Leadership
In this episode Shane and Nikki England, President of Southern Careers Institute, talk about the difference between leadership and management. They will also dive into the difference in going from "Good to Great" as opposed to a turnaround situation. They will also speak to the collaboration with Engine Systems and how that has helped support their impressive growth. If you are an operator in education this is the podcast for you to tune into.Have Questions? Give us a text!Check out Engine Systems HERE.

Feb 17, 2020 • 34min
A "New School" Approach to Fiscal Budgeting
In this episode, Sandy Sarge discusses taking a "New School" Approach to fiscal budgeting. Highlighting the importance of collaboration within organizations. We talk about how to successfully collaborate throughout an organization to build successful and achievable budgets.Have Questions? Give us a text!Check out Engine Systems HERE.

Feb 4, 2020 • 34min
The 5 Pillars of Admissions Management
In this episode, Shane and Kamaar discuss each of the 5 Pillars of Admissions Management: Staffing, Lead Management, Performance Management, Employee Development, and Employee Engagement. If you're struggling with knowing the right type of people to recruit, if you're follow-up could use a game changing move, if your business could step up with accountability methods and employee development, then this is the episode for you!Have Questions? Give us a text!Check out Engine Systems HERE.