Changing Higher Ed

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

Dr. Drumm McNaughton interviews Dr. Ami Moyal, president of Israel's Afeka College of Engineering, about how he used the skills and insights from his years as CEO of a high-tech company to transform Afeka's curriculum and processes to better meet current and future industry demands with the implementation of a continuous improvement culture. Podcast Highlights Change must start from the inside, by convincing faculty and other stakeholders that "good enough" is not sustainable. Internal transformation must be guided by feedback from external partners and stakeholders, such as industry. Change does not happen in just a year or two, it is an ongoing process. A president must create a climate where innovation is rewarded and failure is accepted. To read the full show notes, visit: https://changinghighered.com/continuous-improvement-model-for-higher-ed/ #HigherEdChangeManagement #HigherEducation #HigherEdPodcast Resources Dr. Drumm McNaughton, a leading expert on change management in higher education, 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. Richard "Dick" Chait, a distinguished Fulbright Scholar and one of the top higher education management and governance experts, about the evolving roles, responsibilities, and key traits of effective board members and trustees. Podcast Highlights Governance in higher education has changed over time, and governance structures must continue to evolve for institutions to thrive. Significant differences exist between public and private governance structures, and each sector faces separate challenges. There has been a significant transfer of ideas from the corporate world into higher education, and trustees who migrate from large corporate entities should re-think their instincts and assumptions. To read the full show notes, visit: https://changinghighered.com/governance-challenges-in-higher-education/ #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 Amy Privette Perko, CEO of the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics, about the educational model of collegiate sports and the changing face of the NCAA. Podcast Highlights Two concurrent – but not directly connected – sets of major changes relating to the NCAA were made public in June and July of 2021, marking a period of transformational change in collegiate sports. The Supreme Court published its decision upholding a previous ruling against the NCAA, which bars the NCAA from placing any restrictions on educational benefits for student-athletes. Within a matter of days of the Supreme Court's ruling, the NCAA acted on a decision reached by its board of directors to lift previous restrictions on student-athletes eligibility to receive compensation for the use of their name, image, and likeness (NIL). Taken together, the recent changes portend that a sea change is imminent in collegiate athletics. To read the full show notes, visit: https://changinghighered.com/the-changing-face-of-collegiate-athletics-ncaa-knight-commission-and-title-ix #changinghighered #thechangeleader #higheredpodcast Resources Dr. Drumm McNaughton is an international consultant for higher education institutions and host of The Change Leader Podcast. To find out more about his services, visit his firm's website at: 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 Rick Beyer, Executive Chairman at Core Education Services, PBC, about new and innovative ways that smaller colleges and universities can leverage shared services and affiliations to survive and prosper in the future. Podcast Highlights The COVID-19 pandemic has compounded previously existing and systemic problems in higher education, which will require transformational changes. While large universities' economies of scale offer protections against declining enrollments and other issues – at least for now – smaller institutions that are already struggling to survive must act now. As the higher education industry enters what Beyer calls the "consolidation era," there will be more mergers of necessity and strategic mergers among colleges, as well as the emergence of new affiliations with shared services organizations. To read the full show notes, visit: https://changinghighered.com/success-strategies-struggling-small-medium-sized-colleges-universities/ #HigherEdPodcast #HigherEdConsultant #HigherEdStrategicPlanning Resources Dr. Drumm McNaughton is a consultant 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

In this episode of the podcast, two-time former president of the University of South Carolina, Harris Pastides, shares his experiences and beliefs about what it takes to lead an institution of higher education in the 21st century. Throughout his remarkable career, Pastides has led with a student-centered approach, a willingness to show his own humanity, and a commitment to making himself accessible and available to students and faculty alike. His leadership style transcends the skill sets that once defined a qualified, capable university president. By leaning into his own authenticity instead of following any kind of conventional playbook, he has cultivated meaningful relationships with thousands of students based on trust, compassion, openness, and shared values. Podcast Highlights As a first-generation student, Pastides' formative experiences broadened his perspective and led to a core belief in the fundamental sameness of human beings. His focus on the shared humanity among all individuals has been a hallmark of his student-centered leadership style. In times of tragedy, there is no playbook for how to lead. In the aftermath of a tragic incident on campus, Pastides responded with authentic humanity and compassion first, connecting deeply with a grieving campus community before spearheading initiatives and campaigns to protect all students and campus residents. Skills like financial management and strategic planning, while important, are not the only key qualifiers for leadership in higher education. Leaders of today and tomorrow must show their integrity and values to build trust-based relationships with their constituents over time. Pastides' human-centered, student-first approach to leadership has enabled the University of South Carolina to become number one among honors colleges in the United States, as well as the top-ranking institution in student freshmen experience. #HigherEdLeadership #HigherEdPodcast #TheChangeLeader To read the full show notes, visit: https://changinghighered.com/21st-century-leadership-in-higher-education-insights-for-success/ Resources Dr. Drumm McNaughton provides leadership 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

In this episode, Brandon Busteed explores the dramatic and positive shift taking place in people's perceptions of education technology and online learning. A recent poll showed that Americans have increasingly positive opinions about the quality of online education, with 47% saying that online learning is just as good as in-person education. Even more impressively, a growing percentage – 8%, up from 3% just one year ago – believes that the quality of online education is even better than in-person modalities. Podcast Highlights 55% of Americans say that online education is just as good or better than traditional in-person education. The COVID-19 pandemic forced educators to transition to online modalities faster than they would have otherwise, which has improved both the quality and accessibility of higher education. Positive opinions about the quality of online education are not restricted to students; these views were consistent across all groups. The transition to virtual learning environments benefits many students who learn differently, including those who are shy, reluctant to engage in classroom discussions, or need to review materials more than once to absorb new information. While leaders may perceive online education as a threat to their institutions, there is more opportunity than risk, and online education may enable institutions to deliver on their value propositions better than before. To read the full show notes, visit: https://changinghighered.com/changing-perceptions-quality-of-online-education #OnlineEducation #HigherEd #HigherEdConsulting #BrandonBusteed Resources Dr. Drumm McNaughton, Consultant 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

In this episode, Drumm McNaughton and Mike Goldstein, Managing Partner at Tyton Partners, discuss the emerging trend among colleges and universities to engage in very different kinds of partnerships than what we have seen in the past. As many schools struggle to generate sufficient revenue, mergers and acquisitions are becoming more common, especially among smaller schools. Goldstein explains how taking a wider and more creative approach when considering potential partners may enable dissimilar institutions and organizations to complement and enhance one another. Institutions of higher education can benefit from looking beyond traditional models of what works to find new possibilities for synergistic transactions in the form of mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships. Podcast Highlights Mergers between similar institutions may be hindered if those similarities include problems that created the need for a partnership in the first place. Schools may benefit most from partnering with different types of institutions whose strengths enhance and complement their own. While a small school may fear losing its identity by merging with a larger institution, leaders should remain focused on the primary goal of remaining operational to continue serving their students. Examples of creative mergers and partnerships between dissimilar institutions demonstrate how thinking outside of the box can lead to better outcomes. To read the full show notes, visit https://changinghighered.com/opportunities-higher-ed-partnerships-mergers/ 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 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 Keywords: #HigherEdPartnershipsandMergers #changinghighered #thechangeleader

In this podcast, Dr. June Parks, a licensed psychologist specializing in childhood trauma, discusses how the youth mental health crisis, has been exacerbated and accelerated by the pandemic. Parks explains why mental health challenges on college campuses affect all members of the community, how generational differences impact individuals' capacity to speak up about their own issues, and why mental health should be a primary concern for leaders in higher education. Podcast Highlights Student mental health issues directly impact persistence, and academic performance, and ripple throughout communities of higher education. Generational differences affect the willingness and ability of individuals to discuss mental health issues and may inhibit younger and older generations from relating to such issues – despite the possibility that they may have shared similar experiences. Leaders and board members of institutions must implement robust systems to support the mental wellness of students and adults on campus. Providing flexibility for faculty, staff, and other members of the campus community is one of many ways leaders can offer help. In addition to stressors that have long persisted in higher education, such as financial anxiety and the pressure to succeed, students today face unique challenges related to technology, the climate crisis, deep divisions within their communities, and numerous impacts of the global pandemic. To read the full show notes of this podcast, visit: https://changinghighered.com/mental-health-matters-colleges-universities/ Resources Dr. Drumm McNaughton is a consultant to Higher Education Institutions and CEO of The Change Leader, a Higher Education Consulting Firm dedicated to helping institutions of higher learning succeed. 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 Keywords: #HigherEducation #StudentMentalHealth #HigherEdPodcast

Dr. Drumm McNaughton interviews Artem Gulish and Katherine Peltier Campbell, colleagues at Georgetown University, and co-authors of a recent report The Uncertain Pathway from Youth to a Good Job. In this podcast, they discuss the hurdles young adults face transitioning from school to a good job. Younger generations are taking longer to land good jobs than previous generations. In this conversation, Gulish and Campbell discuss the causal factors and hurdles for young people and consider the additional disparities created by race, class, and gender. Podcast Highlights Graduating students take longer than previous generations to get what Gulish and Campbell define as "a good job," which enables them to pay back student loan debt and generate wealth over time. The causal factors that prevent young adults from getting good jobs until their 30s include the rising costs of higher education, disparities in access to valuable work experience while in school, and a division between career counseling and student mentorship at many institutions. Differences in gender, race, socio-economic status, and other factors cause some groups to find good jobs earlier than others. The onus is on institutions of higher education to fill the gaps that perpetuate inequality. To read the full show notes, visit: https://changinghighered.com/hurdles-landing-a-good-job-for-americas-youth/ Resources Dr. Drumm McNaughton is a consultant for higher ed institutions and CEO of The Change Leader Higher Education Consulting firm. 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 #HigherEducation #HigherEdConsulting #ChangingHigherEd