Changing Higher Ed

In the conclusion of this two-part series, Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Dr. Belle Wheelan, president of the Southern Association of Colleges Commission on Colleges, discuss the tsunami of issues facing higher ed and accreditation today, including several hot-button issues, how she responds to criticisms of accreditation, recent SACSCOC standards, and what's ahead for accreditation. Podcast Highlights Student learning outcomes continue to be "a big deal." The desire for micro-credentialing by sources outside accredited colleges and universities is stronger than ever, and how—and even if—to proceed is still up in the air. In its current mid-cycle, SACSCOC is focusing on reviewing existing standards, shared governance, and DEI matters, and these will probably continue to be focus areas in coming years. To read the full show notes, visit: https://changinghighered.com/an-assessment-of-higher-ed-accreditation-and-sacscoc-part-2 #HigherEdAccreditation #HigherEducation #SACSCOC Resources Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton is a Higher Education Consultant. To find out more about his services and read other thought leadership pieces, visit his firm's website, https://changinghighered.com/. The Change Leader's Social Media Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdrumm/ Twitter: @thechangeldr Email: podcast@changinghighered.com

In the first of this two-part interview, Dr. Drumm McNaughton interviews Dr. Belle Wheelan, president of the Southern Association of Colleges Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), about the tsunami of issues facing higher ed and accreditation today, including three recent examples of undue political influence on governing boards. Podcast Highlights The current misunderstanding of accreditation likely stems from the larger issue of the overall decline of public support for higher ed in general. Governing boards—for both public and private institutions—have become increasingly politicized, but there are ways for presidents to address this. Recent case studies from Kentucky, South Carolina, and Florida underscore the negative impacts of undue political influence in higher ed. To read the full show notes, visit https://changinghighered.com/president-of-sacscoc-higher-ed-accreditation #HigherEducation #HigherEdAccreditation #HigherEducationGovernance Resources Dr. Drumm McNaughton, Higher Education Board Governance expert. To find out more about his services and read other thought leadership pieces, visit his firm's website, https://changinghighered.com/. The Change Leader's Social Media Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdrumm/ Twitter: @thechangeldr Email: podcast@changinghighered.com

Host, Dr. Drumm McNaughton is joined by Dr. Jana Mathews in discussion about the changing role of faculty in student mental health – how helicopter parents, social media, and the pandemic lockdowns shaped today's undergraduate students, along with three tips for faculty as they navigate this unprecedented landscape, and how Higher Ed Administration can support Faculty in this transformational role. Podcast Highlights It's important to remember that incoming college students are still maturing physically and intellectually, and they are not yet full-fledged adults. Faculty increasingly are put in the difficult position of being asked to engage with students and help them work through hard—and time-consuming—personal problems. Institutions often send mixed messages to faculty: to provide a holistic experience that helps students become critical thinkers and well-rounded citizens, and also to maintain strict personal and professional boundaries. To read the full show notes, visit: https://changinghighered.com/understanding-and-supporting-the-changing-role-of-faculty-in-student-mental-health #SharedGovernance #StudentMentalHealth #HigherEdFaculty Resources Dr. Drumm McNaughton, Higher Education Board Governance expert. To find out more about his services and read other thought leadership pieces, visit his firm's website, https://changinghighered.com/. The Change Leader's Social Media Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdrumm/ Twitter: @thechangeldr Email: podcast@changinghighered.com

Dr. Drumm McNaughton interviews Dr. Larry Large, long-time higher education administrator, president of LD Large Consulting, and president emeritus of Oglethorpe University about the most important disruptions facing higher ed today and how higher leaders can respond. Podcast Highlights The world of higher education has changed over the past thirty years in ways that affect virtually all areas of operation: demographics, student and institutional costs, governance, and more. Higher ed leaders must understand how these changes affect their institutions and educate all stakeholders—including the media—about the situation and how it's being handled. A focus on innovation and succession planning will be critical as academia navigates these uncharted waters. To read the full show notes, visit: https://changinghighered.com/top-6-disruptions-for-higher-ed-institutions/ #changinghighered #highereddisruption #higheredtransformation Resources Dr. Drumm McNaughton, Higher Education Board Governance expert. To find out more about his services and read other thought leadership pieces, visit his firm's website, https://changinghighered.com/. The Change Leader's Social Media Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdrumm/ Twitter: @thechangeldr Email: podcast@changinghighered.com

Dr. Drumm McNaughton interviews Chris Kuberski, president of Highland Community College in Illinois, about her tremendous strides in the last three years to overhaul the organizational culture at her institution in order to provide an exceptional student experience through exceptional faculty and staff experiences. Podcast Highlights Want to offer an exceptional student experience? First, do the hard—but lasting—work of uprooting the negative aspects of the institution's culture and reframing the positive aspects in ways that give faculty and staff a voice and a reason to shine. The CEO is in a unique position to set and enforce clear expectations. After all, what you permit, you promote. Changing an organization's culture can take several years, but there is a clear process for bringing faculty, staff, and administrators on board for the long term. To read the full show notes, visit: https://changinghighered.com/culture-the-secret-sauce-for-higher-ed-performance #HigherEdCulture #thechangeleader #highereducationperformance Resources Dr. Drumm McNaughton is a Higher Education Consultant with a focus on transformation. To find out more about his services and read other thought leadership pieces, visit his firm's website, https://changinghighered.com/. The Change Leader's Social Media Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdrumm/ Twitter: @thechangeldr Email: podcast@changinghighered.com

Dr. Drumm McNaughton interviews John A. White, a long-time leader in academia who most recently served as Chancellor of the University of Arkansas, about current trends in higher ed governance and governing boards that likely will erode operational efficiencies—and how a focus on alignment can help leaders succeed. Podcast Highlights The insertion of former politicians into higher ed executive roles has made an already highly politicized culture even more political and divisive. The responsibilities of governing boards have grown in recent years, even though many trustees are ill-prepared when they assume their roles. A constant focus on bringing board members into alignment with the organization's central goals can mitigate difficulties. Diversity on governing boards is as important as it is elsewhere in the institution. This includes making sure that trustees bring skill sets that complement the institution's needs. To read the full show notes, visit: https://changinghighered.com/alignment-issues-in-higher-ed-governance-governing-boards #changinghighered #thechangeleader #highereducationgovernance Resources Dr. Drumm McNaughton, Higher Education Board Governance expert. To find out more about his services and read other thought leadership pieces, visit his firm's website, https://changinghighered.com/. The Change Leader's Social Media Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdrumm/ Twitter: @thechangeldr Email: podcast@changinghighered.com

Dr. Drumm McNaughton interviews Jeff Spear, Principal at CFO Colleague, about the situation in higher education finance and how leaders can rethink finance in the face of current challenges. Podcast Highlights While the GI Bill and other government programs have achieved a great deal, the result has been discounts and tuition increases that render the price tag of a college education virtually meaningless—and unsustainable. The first step to addressing the many financial and other challenges facing higher education today is to acknowledge that "reality is your friend." Declining enrollments have hit smaller and nonselective institutions hardest, but by asking some critical questions about your institution's market position, leaders can determine which programs deserve special emphasis. To read the full show notes, visit: https://changinghighered.com/higher-ed-finance-adopting-a-new-mindset-to-stand-out-and-succeed/ #HigherEducation #TheChangeLeader #HigherEdFinance Resources Dr. Drumm McNaughton, Higher Education Board Governance expert. To find out more about his services and read other thought leadership pieces, visit his firm's website, https://changinghighered.com/. The Change Leader's Social Media Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdrumm/ Twitter: @thechangeldr Email: podcast@changinghighered.com

Dr. Drumm McNaughton interviews Dr. Daniel Aguilar, a higher ed consultant in social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion issues, on reframing higher ed's fragmented approach to diversity on campuses to better meet the needs of individual students while also boosting the university's return on investment. Podcast Highlights Social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion – JEDI is not mere buzzwords that help institutions fulfill their missions—they are foundational processes that directly impact an institution's bottom line if integrated through the campus culture. Furthermore, the integration of social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion into the cultural framework would enhance the institution's mission of teaching and learning. This integration could be achieved, at least in part, by identifying and incorporating student stories throughout the academic and leadership preparation framework. #ChangingHigherEd #JEDI #HigherEdROI To read the full "How JEDI Can Improve Higher Education ROI" show notes, visit: https://changinghighered.com/how-jedi-can-improve-higher-education-roi/ Resources Dr. Drumm McNaughton, Higher Education consultant. To find out more about his services and read other thought leadership pieces, visit his firm's website, https://changinghighered.com/. The Change Leader's Social Media Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdrumm/ Twitter: @thechangeldr Email: podcast@changinghighered.com

Dr. Drumm McNaughton interviews Phil Hill, a top expert on educational technology and online project management, to discuss the current—disrupted—state of the industry and the answers college and university presidents must come up with to survive the existential questions facing institutions today. Podcast Highlights Unlike their predecessor MOOCs, OPMs are here to stay. Now mainstream throughout higher education, OPMs are disrupting business as usual in several areas, including accreditation and regulation, institutional governance and marketing, and risk management. Case studies like 2U and Zovia can provide higher ed leaders with valuable lessons for navigating the OPM waters. To survive—much less, to thrive—as the OPM competition continues to soar, institutions need to take a hard look at their core competencies and strengths that could make them stand out and attract students. To read the full show notes, visit: https://changinghighered.com/higher-ed-opm-marketplace-transformation/ #HigherEdTransformation #HigherEdOPM #HigherEducation Resources Dr. Drumm McNaughton, Higher Education Board Governance expert. To find out more about his services and read other thought leadership pieces, visit his firm's website, https://changinghighered.com/. The Change Leader's Social Media Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdrumm/ Twitter: @thechangeldr Email: podcast@changinghighered.com

Dr. Drumm McNaughton interviews Ryan Craig, a Forbes journalist, author, Managing Director at Achieve Partners, and leader in the movement to establish an apprenticeship system for training and hiring employees. McNaughton and Craig discuss why traditional higher education will decline unless dramatic transformation is made to create workforce readiness. Podcast Highlights The gap between the traditional four-year degree and current workplace demands will continue to grow unless a drastic transformation is made. Alternative pathways to credentialing, such as apprenticeships, will increasingly supplement—and even surpass—higher ed's role of providing social and economic mobility. Major employers no longer list having a college degree among their required skills in job positions. To read the full show notes, visit: https://changinghighered.com/transform-higher-ed-to-create-workforce-readiness #StudentWorkforceReadiness #TheChangeLeader #HigherEdTransformation Resources Dr. Drumm McNaughton, Higher Education Board Governance expert. To find out more about his services and read other thought leadership pieces, visit his firm's website, https://changinghighered.com/. The Change Leader's Social Media Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdrumm/ Twitter: @thechangeldr Email: podcast@changinghighered.com