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Changing Higher Ed

Dr. Drumm McNaughton
Higher Education
Artificial Intelligence
Covid-19
Curriculum Development
International Students
Anthology
Student Success
Mental Health
Kogod School Of Business
Transformative Change
Data Science
Ed Tech
Stetson University
Labor Market Demand
State Of Higher Education Report
Crisis Communication
American University
University Of Texas At El Paso
Educational Equity
Certificates

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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In this episode of the Changing Higher Ed podcast, Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Dr. Dan Predoehl, assistant dean of Extended Learning and director of the Emeritus Institute at Saddleback College, one of the nation's highest-performing community c... more

Institutional transformation in higher education is often described in broad terms. At Stevens Institute of Technology, Dr. Nariman Farvardin describes transformation in operational terms: disciplined strategic planning, academic realignment, and yea... more

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Higher education enters 2026 under conditions that are no longer hypothetical. In this 8th annual end-of-year episode of the Changing Higher Ed® podcast, Dr. Drumm McNaughton is joined by Tom Netting of TEN Government Strategies to review how the pre... more

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In this episode of the Changing Higher Ed® podcast, Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Dr. Ashley Finley, Vice President of Research and Senior Advisor to the President at the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), about the finding... more

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Dr. Nariman Farvardin
President of Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Institute of Technology
Episode: How Stevens Tech Became One of the Strongest Transformation Stories in Higher Education
Dr. Ashley Finley
Vice President of Research and Senior Advisor to the President for the Association of American Colleges and Universities
Association of American Colleges and Universities
Episode: Strategic Insights from the 2025 AAC&U Employer Survey: What Employers Want From Higher Education
David Maffei
Senior Vice President, General Manager, Americas at Staffbase
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Episode: Higher Education Communication Strategy Under Political Pressure and Crisis Risk
Erika Liodice
Executive Director of the Alliance for Innovation and Transformation
Alliance for Innovation and Transformation
Episode: Innovation in Higher Education: How Leaders Build the Capacity to Adapt
Maria Toyoda
President and CEO of WSC Senior College and University Commission
WSC Senior College and University Commission
Episode: Accreditation Trends and WASC Priorities for Student Success
David Gooblar
Associate professor of English and pedagogy expert
University of Iowa
Episode: The Real Cost of Overlooking Teaching Quality in Higher Ed
Dr. Sean Stevens
Chief research advisor at the Foundation for Individual Rights in Expression (FIRE)
Foundation for Individual Rights in Expression
Episode: Free Speech on College Campuses: Insights from FIRE's 2025 Report
Dr. Harrison Keller
President of the University of North Texas and former commissioner of higher education in Texas.
University of North Texas
Episode: Aligning Higher Education Strategy and Programs with Workforce Needs and Student Value
Dr. Colleen Leigh
Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management and Student Success at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, CUNY
Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, CUNY
Episode: Holistic Enrollment Strategy and Management: Filling the Enrollment Pipeline

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Dr. Drumm McNaughton
Host with extensive experience as an executive leader across academia and various sectors, specializing in higher education consultancy and management.

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

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Strategic Insights from the 2025 AAC&U Employer Survey: What Employers Want From Higher Education
Q: What should presidents take away from this report?
Presidents should focus on transparency around the skills and mindsets students are gaining, consider the types of experiences employers value beyond internships, and confront fears around institutional change that affects agility in career services.
Higher Education Communication Strategy Under Political Pressure and Crisis Risk
Q: What would you tell presidents about how to better communicate?
Successful institutions view communication as a means of connectivity across the entire institution to enhance collaboration.
The Real Cost of Overlooking Teaching Quality in Higher Ed
Q: What are three takeaways that boards and presidents need to keep in mind when thinking about student learning outcomes and how faculty pedagogy can impact those?
1. See teaching as a central factor for student success; 2. Move away from DEI as a specialization and instead focus on holistic student success; 3. Invest in better teaching to support marginalized students' success.
The Real Cost of Overlooking Teaching Quality in Higher Ed
Q: What can faculty do?
Read up on pedagogy and engage with accessible information on teaching methodologies to improve student engagement and outcomes.
The Real Cost of Overlooking Teaching Quality in Higher Ed
Q: What can administrators do to better student learning outcomes?
Hire more faculty to improve student-to-faculty ratios and invest in faculty development through teaching and learning centers.

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Focused on the transformative challenges and improvements within higher education, this podcast features expert discussions on vital topics impacting institutions today. Episodes cover a wide range of subjects including teaching quality, enrollment management, mental health initiatives, and the importance of aligning educational strategies with workforce needs. The insights provided by leaders in academia and related sectors aim to equip listeners with actionable knowledge and strategies for enhancing institutional success. Given the high-level expertise of the guests and the host, the content is particularly beneficial for those in leadership positions looking to stay informed about the latest developments in the field of education.

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2. Dr. Ashley Finley
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5. Maria Toyoda
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