Trusted Voices
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Trusted Voices explores the complex intersection of leadership and communication in higher education. Each episode, hosts Teresa Valerio Parrot and Erin Hennessy chat with university presidents, industry thought leaders—and each other—about the latest news in the industry and the challenges and opportunities facing those in the most visible roles in higher ed.
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Jan 29, 2025 • 1h 2min
S3. Ep. 08 - Being a Critical Friend
Teresa Valerio Parrot and Erin Hennessy invite Inside Higher Ed’s Sara Custer to reflect on her first year as editor-in-chief, exploring the evolving media landscape, the challenges facing higher education and the importance of fostering honest, impactful conversations between journalists and institutional leaders.
Jan 7, 2025 • 39min
S3. Ep. 07 - Higher Ed Has Always Been Political
Teresa Valerio Parrot and Erin Hennessy dive into the new year discussing enrollment trends, a new Department of Education, and the true role of crisis communicators as they look ahead to the topics that will shape higher education storylines in 2025.
Dec 8, 2024 • 30min
S3. Ep. 06 - Shifting Realities
Teresa Valerio Parrot and Erin Hennessy close out the fall semester by examining shifting trends in college presidencies and thought leadership, offering insights into the evolving challenges facing higher education.
Nov 24, 2024 • 56min
S3. Ep. 05 - Feet to the Fire
Dr. Belle S. Wheelan joins Teresa and Erin to discuss accreditation, the responsibilities and roles of accrediting bodies and the plans for higher ed under a second Trump administration.
Oct 26, 2024 • 43min
S3. Ep. 04 - Grace under Pressure
Teresa Valerio Parrot and Erin Hennessy welcome Dr. Vann R. Newkirk Sr., president of Wilberforce University, to discuss the critical need for resources, strategic federal support and innovative retention strategies — ever heard of a Chief Door Knocker? — to uplift HBCUs in today’s educational landscape.
Oct 16, 2024 • 32min
S3. Ep. 03 - A Fall Semester of Institutional Resilience
Erin and Teresa talk about natural disasters, offer resources for campuses navigating election season and disinformation, and highlight leaders willing to be vulnerable about the challenges they're facing.
Oct 2, 2024 • 1h 4min
S3. Ep.02 - Leading with Humanity, Not Just Titles
Kevin McClure and Jorge Burmicky join the Trusted Voices Podcast to share why their presidential competencies are far more than a leadership checklist.
Sep 18, 2024 • 33min
S3. Ep. 01 - All About the Benjamins
Finances, elections, and leadership: Erin and Teresa kick off Season 3 by looking ahead to the drivers of fall on campus.
Jun 6, 2024 • 38min
S2. Ep.11 - Is Institutional Neutrality the Next Higher Ed Virus?
Teresa Valerio Parrot and Erin Hennessy close season two with more fall predictions as Harvard University abstains from “official statements about public matters that do not directly affect the university’s core function.”
The duo also discuss their summer reading lists, with Erin leaning toward literary fiction and Teresa focusing on collegiate athletics.
May 1, 2024 • 53min
S2. Ep.10 - A Crisis Beyond Higher Ed, It’s the Workforce Pipeline
Dr. Angel B. Pérez, CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), joins hosts Teresa Valerio Parrot and Erin Hennessy to discuss the flawed rollout of the new FAFSA by the Department of Education and its impact on higher education. He worries that a potential 700,000 more students could be lost from the higher education pipeline due to FAFSA complications.
