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Changing Higher Ed

Dr. Drumm McNaughton
Higher Education
Artificial Intelligence
Enrollment Management
Accreditation
Workforce Development
Student Success
Covid-19
Student Retention
Free Speech
International Students
Cybersecurity
Demographics
Semester At Sea
STEM Education
Innovation
Online Learning
Censorship
Academic Freedom
Lumina Foundation
Curriculum Development

Changing Higher Ed is dedicated to helping higher education leaders improve their institutions. We offer the latest in higher ed news and insights from top experts in higher education who share their perspectives on how you can grow your institution. Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton is a top higher education consultant, renowned leader, and pioneer in strategic management systems and leadership boards. H... more

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Civic preparedness in higher education can no longer be treated as an assumed byproduct of a college education. In this episode of the Changing Higher Ed® podcast, Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Raj Vinnakota, president of the Institute for Citize... more

International student enrollment in the United States reached record highs in 2024–2025, followed by a sharp and uneven decline heading into 2025–2026. While top-tier institutions continue to attract global talent, regional and private institutions a... more

Higher education's track record with technology change is uneven for a reason, and the reason is rarely the technology. It is whether leadership treats change management as a discipline that runs from planning through sustainment, or as a rollout ac... more

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Most institutions offer experiential learning. Few deliver it. The gap between the claim and the outcome is structural, and closing it requires more than a better course design.

In this episode of the Changing Higher Ed® podcast, Dr. Drumm McNaugh... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Toguchi
Chief Strategy Officer at Orchestrae, a division of Tectonic
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Episode: Higher Ed Technology Change Management and Digital Transformation
Chris Crittenden
Founder of Sandbox, a university for credit startup incubator
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President and CEO of Alliant University
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Episode: Inside Neg Reg and the 2026 Higher Ed Changes
Courtney Brown
Vice President of Impact and Planning for Lumina Foundation
Lumina Foundation
Episode: Aligning Education & Work: The 2026 Lumina-Gallup Employer Report
France Hoang
Founder and CEO of BoodleBox
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Episode: AI Can Fill The Vessel. Can Colleges Still Light The Fire?
Jeff Dinski
Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer at Ellucian
Ellucian
Episode: Students Are Acting Like Consumers. Higher Ed Needs to Catch Up
Dr. Stephen Pruitt
President of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
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Lynn Pasquerella
President of the American Association of Colleges and Universities
American Association of Colleges and Universities
Episode: How University Presidents Lead with Moral Courage Under Political Pressure

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Drumm McNaughton
Host of Changing Higher Ed

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Excellent Podcast

    Outstanding format for presenting change efforts being made to improve higher education.

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  • Informative and insightful. Professionally done.

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    Taylor
    3 years ago

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Excellent format for presenting change efforts in higher education.
Valuable guest mix with actionable outcomes for leaders.
Consistent focus on practical change management and governance in higher ed.
Thoughtful discussions that connect policy to practice in universities.

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International Enrollment Strategy: Taking Higher Education to the World
Q: What can institutions do to address the impact of visa restrictions and enrollment declines?
Emphasize neutral, inclusive campus environments, advocate for international students, promote their economic and educational contributions, and explore global delivery models such as international campuses to reach students where they are.
International Enrollment Strategy: Taking Higher Education to the World
Q: What is a typical day for a student at iHouse?
Students eat together in the dining hall, attend classes on campus, participate in cultural programming like coffee hours, and engage in intercultural conversations throughout the day.
International Enrollment Strategy: Taking Higher Education to the World
Q: What does iHouse actually do?
It functions as a residence that hosts UC Berkeley students, provides dining facilities, and runs programming to foster cross-cultural understanding and dialogue, including cultural hours and speakers.
2026 Title IV Changes and How Higher Education Can Adapt to the OBBBA
Q: So what are you doing? What does Project Evolve look like?
Project Evolve is a living, evolving framework focused on aligning student realities with federal policy shifts, accelerating implementation, and pursuing innovative financing and program delivery to sustain the institution long-term.
Building Workforce Readiness Through Real Startup Experience
Q: What role does AI play in Sandbox's assessment and teaching model?
AI is used to enable scalable, personalized assessment through AI-driven oral exams that probe 20 learning outcomes, while keeping the professor as the central expert, ensuring rigorous feedback without compromising the ambivalent nature of experiential learning.

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This show concentrates on strategic change, policy shifts, and innovation in higher education, with a strong emphasis on implementing technology, improving teaching and learning, and navigating regulatory and funding environments. Guests range from university leaders and policy experts to practitioners in edtech, data analytics, and workforce alignment, often sharing concrete programs, governance models, and ROI-driven stories. The standout is its focus on practical, system-wide transformation in colleges and universities, with episodes that pair real-world anecdotes with actionable takeaways for executives, faculty leaders, and administrators. Listeners are likely seeking strategic guidance, measurable outcomes, and a clearer path through ... more

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