Changing Higher Ed

Podcast Summary Dr. Drumm McNaughton interviews Martha Larson, Energy Manager at Minnesota’s Carleton College, about how colleges and universities can reduce their operating costs through the use of green technologies.   Podcast Highlights Martha Larson explains that higher education institutions have a responsibility to act as role models by changing carbon-intense behaviors and modernizing energy technologies. Starting with a small study, Carleton College chose to fully transition from natural gas to renewable sources of energy including wind and geothermal. Their success has shown significant economic benefits to going green, both expected and unexpected.  The steps taken by Carleton College over the past two decades offer a replicable model for other schools to follow, with an emphasis on a two-pronged approach of reducing energy demand and decarbonizing the energy supply.  To read this podcast's show notes and related content, visit Carleton College Sustainability Model Reduced Operating Costs on The Change Leader's website.  About the Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton provides strategic planning and change management services that enable higher education institutions to drive innovation and reduce their operational expenditures. To find out more about his consulting services and read other thought leadership pieces, visit his consulting firm’s website. The Change Leader’s Social Media Links Dr. Drumm McNaughton on LinkedIn  Twitter: @thechangeldr  Email: podcast@changinghighered.com 

Podcast Summary Dr. Drumm McNaughton interviews Michael Petrilli, president of the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, about his new article discussing the downturn in college enrollment rates – and why that trend might be a good thing. Podcast Highlights Over the course of the global pandemic in the past two years, nearly one million students that might have enrolled in higher graduation under normal circumstances have failed to matriculate to post-secondary educational institutions. With nearly one million college students dropping out every year before the pandemic, many of those students who aren’t attending college due to the pandemic may have ultimately dropped out anyway. Far too many students are enrolling in college without the academic and non-cognitive skills they need to earn a degree. Higher education institutions and community colleges are partly responsible for high college dropout rates and must implement admissions standards that align with successful student outcomes. To read the full show notes, visit "Rethinking the Enrollment Decline in Higher Ed" on our website.  Resources Dr. Drumm McNaughton is an international consultant for higher ed institutions. To find out more about his services and read other thought leadership pieces, visit The Change Leader's website. The Change Leader’s Social Media Links LinkedIn: Dr. Drumm McNaughton Twitter: @thechangeldr  Email: podcast@changinghighered.com  Keywords: #higheredpodcast #enrollmentdecline #thechangeleader #changinghighered

Podcast Summary Dr. Drumm McNaughton interviews Dr. Paul Alexander, president of Trinity Bible College and Graduate School, about Trinity's turnaround, which is a roadmap for a higher education institution turnaround. Podcast Highlights Build coalitions. Make sure relationships are preeminent. Everything happens out of those bonds. Make sure you craft the narrative, know how to share it and ensure that others come along with you. Do they know the mission statement? Make sure board holds itself accountable, understands what it means to be a fiduciary and leads with integrity. Broaden the base, diversify. To read the full show notes, visit https://changinghighered.com/engineering-a-higher-ed-turnaround/ About the Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton is a Higher Education Consultant, CEO of  The Change Leader Consulting Firm, and an international leader in transformational change for Higher Education.  The Change Leader’s Social Media Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdrumm/ Twitter: @thechangeldr Email: podcast@changinghighered.com

Podcast Summary Dr. Drumm McNaughton interviews Dr. Ashley Finley, Vice President of Research and Senior Advisor to the President for the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), where they talk about the study "On the Same Page? Administrator and Faculty Views on What Shapes College Learning and Student Success." Podcast Highlights There's a difference between what faculty are teaching and what employers feel are the most valuable skills they need. Despite broad consensus on the importance of mindsets, most campus administrations regard the intentional development of these outcomes to be within the purview of student affairs rather than as part of the curriculum. Higher education should focus on moving mindsets into the curriculum. Some of the best campus practices include: increasing transparency for all stakeholders, establishing equity goals, elevating the importance of civic skills and global learning, and moving mindsets into the formal curriculum. You can read the full show notes on the Changing Higher Ed Podcast - Shaping College Curriculum for Student Workforce Success webpage. Resources Dr. Drumm McNaughton. consultant for higher ed institutions and CEO of The Change Leader. To find out more about his services and read other thought leadership pieces, visit his firm’s website, Changing Higher Ed.

Podcast Summary. Dr. Drumm McNaughton interviews Gerry Czarnecki, the recently retired chairman and longtime board member of National University System, about the changing role of the boards of trustees in higher education. Podcast Highlights Boards can no longer be rubber stamps. They need to ask difficult questions and analyze institutional data to help the institution make appropriate changes so it can survive and thrive. In creating an integration or merger between institutions, view decisions based on the most important factors: the students, the employees, and the institutional mission. Leaders need to spend time creating a Plan A and a Plan B. Plan A goes into effect when things are running smoothly. However, Plan B offers a way to move forward if something unexpected emerges and upends Plan A. To read the full show notes, visit https://changinghighered.com/board-evolution-catalyst-for-transformational-change-in-higher-ed/ About the Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton is a Higher Education Consultant, CEO of  The Change Leader Consulting Firm, and an international leader in transformational change for Higher Education.  The Change Leader’s Social Media Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdrumm/ Twitter: @thechangeldr Email: podcast@changinghighered.com

Podcast Summary Dr. Drumm McNaughton interviews Tom O’Reilly, president of Pine Manor College, about the College’s efforts to change course financially and, once the pandemic emerged, to merge with Boston College in a way that honors their tradition of serving first-generation students. Podcast Highlights Leaders need to spend time creating a Plan A and a Plan B. Plan A goes into effect when things are running smoothly. However, Plan B offers a way to move forward if something unexpected emerges and upends Plan A. In creating an integration or merger between institutions, view decisions based on the most important factors: the students, the employees, and the institutional mission. Look for ways to create meaningful support for first-generation students. These students’ families don’t understand higher education so additional support in relation to financial aid, academic support, and student capability are important. These types of support can be even more meaningful in helping these students succeed if programs are developed that extend into the students’ K-12 experience and continued through the first two years after college graduation. To read the full show notes, visit https://changinghighered.com/innovation-in-integration-pine-manor-boston-college/ Resources Dr. Drumm McNaughton provides governance consulting; strategic planning, implementation, and change management consulting, and accreditation consulting for higher ed institutions. 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

Podcast Summary Dr. Drumm McNaughton interviews Jim Bouse, Cirector for Enrollment Technology at the University of Oregon and former board chair of AACRAO, about using a holistic approach to enrollment management, especially in light of the enrollment cliff and the pandemic. Podcast Highlights Higher education is dealing with an accelerated rate of change because of the enrollment cliff and the pandemic. Therefore, it’s important for institutions to be clear about their purpose. Parents and students today are asking hard questions about the value of higher education. Is the cost worth it? How indebted will they be? Will a degree prepare students to be successful in a rapidly changing world? Strategic enrollment management requires a holistic approach where efforts are aligned across the institution. This creates a synergy that enables the institution to understand its mission, the type of student they are recruiting, the programs that it is offering, and the quality of the educational experience. To read the full show notes, visit https://changinghighered.com/holistic-approach-to-student-enrollment/ Resources Dr. Drumm McNaughton provides governance consulting; strategic planning, implementation, and change management consulting, and accreditation consulting for higher ed institutions. 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

Podcast Summary Dr. Drumm McNaughton interviews Dr. Michael Horowitz, founding president of TCS Education System, about the system’s expansion into healthcare and its use of technology to support student success. Podcast Highlights TCS has created its biggest project to date, the Kansas Health Science Center and its connected Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCOM). This effort is designed to prepare medical professionals to work in rural areas. The program will combine traditional medical training with technology, including telemedicine, in an innovative curriculum. TCS believes in radical cooperation. The system’s universities and colleges work together to create classes and programs. TCS plans to use AI in novel ways. For example, they will use this technology to analyze what the success factors are for learning and completing a program. AI also can help identify students who are facing other challenges, such as financial distress or issues with childcare, so TCS staff can help the student navigate these issues. To read the full show notes, visit https://changinghighered.com/tcs-education-system-growth-and-sustainability/https://changinghighered.com Resources Dr. Drumm McNaughton provides consulting for higher ed institutions. 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

Podcast Summary Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Deb Maue, Senior Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing at Aurora University, discuss what has happened in 2021 and predict trends in higher education for 2022. Podcast Highlights Higher education’s challenges in relation to enrollment cliff and funding were put on hold because of the federal stimulus funding. However, these still remain looming issues for higher education in the future. Many higher education institutions returned to traditional classroom offerings in 2021, although they continued to find ways to incorporate online learning as part of their offerings. Moving into 2022, institutions will increasingly need to find ways to innovate. However, accreditors and faculty members may impede progress in this area. To read the full show notes, visit https://changinghighered.com/higher-ed-2022-predictions-2021-year-in-review/ Resources Dr. Drumm McNaughton provides governance consulting; strategic planning, implementation, and change management consulting, and accreditation consulting for higher ed institutions. 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

Podcast Summary Dr. Drumm McNaughton interviews Dr. Stephen Standifird, President at Bradley University, about how the university’s turnaround mentality is transforming its programs, financial reporting, governance, and leadership. Podcast Highlights By being customer-centric and asking prospective students what they want, higher education leaders can begin to redesign programs that attract enrollment. The university hired a CFO that doesn’t have any higher education experience. This has proven beneficial because she brings a different perspective that helps the institution eliminate outdated processes and decisions. Bradley is encouraging innovation by changing decision-making processes. For example, the program review process beings with the president, provost, and CFO. In other ways, other processes are involving the deans more intentionally in the decision-making process. To read the full show notes, visit https://changinghighered.com/successful-turnaround-strategies-higher-ed-sustainability Resources Dr. Drumm McNaughton provides governance consulting; strategic planning, implementation, and change management consulting, and accreditation consulting for higher ed institutions. 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