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President moves: End of the line for this president’s remarkable 25-year career

University Business

APRIL 18, 2025

Hired Shari Olsen – Northland Community and Technical College (Minn.) Shari Olson, Northland Community College Shari Olsen has been promoted to permanent president of Northland Community College, effective immediately. Stepping down Fred Keating – Rowan College of South Jersey (N.J.)

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The State of Public Trust in Higher Education: Insights from Gallup-Lumina Foundation: Changing Higher Ed® podcast 255 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Dr. Courtney Brown

The Change Leader, Inc.

APRIL 15, 2025

April 15, 2025 · Episode 255 The State of Public Trust in Higher Education: Insights from Gallup-Lumina Foundation 33 Min · By The Change Leader, Inc. GallupLumina data shows why trust in higher ed is decliningand what colleges must do to regain credibility, relevance, and workforce alignment. Make value transparent.

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President moves: This state flagship finds its next president amid heap of retirements

University Business

AUGUST 23, 2024

Barbara Altmann, Franklin and Marshall College’s first female president, announced she would be retiring in July 2025. She will have served the liberal arts college for seven years when she steps down. Sherilyn Emberton – Huntington University (Ind.) Read University Business’ coverage here.

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Capital Funding Strategies in Higher Education: How Universities Are Solving Infrastructure and Student Housing Challenges: Changing Higher Ed podcast 256 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Brent Miller of HED

The Change Leader, Inc.

APRIL 22, 2025

April 22, 2025 · Episode 256 Capital Funding Strategies in Higher Education: How Universities Are Solving Infrastructure and Student Housing Challenges 33 Min · By The Change Leader, Inc. They actually had a university that was part of General Motors that they would be training people on how to engineer automobiles.

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ELEVATE program: Achievement Strategies from Illinois Tech: Changing Higher Education Podcast 166 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Raj Echambadi

The Change Leader, Inc.

AUGUST 2, 2023

For example, after learning that students were concerned about affordability, Illinois Tech partnered with the local community college system, the City Colleges of Chicago, to create an innovative program. It’s atypical for most university presidents. Drumm McNaughton 02:03 Well, thank you. Raj Echambadi Yes.

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Enrollment Marketing Strategy: How to Attract Students and Align Programs: Changing Higher Ed podcast 251 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Max DesMarais

The Change Leader, Inc.

MARCH 18, 2025

March 18, 2025 · Episode 251 Enrollment Marketing Strategy: How to Attract Students and Align Programs 37 Min · By The Change Leader, Inc. Enrollment marketing strategy has become a critical priority for colleges and universities facing shrinking applicant pools, rising digital ad costs, and intense program competition.

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The State of Higher Education Part 2: Changing Higher Education Podcast 160 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Courtney Brown

The Change Leader, Inc.

JUNE 20, 2023

This half, we’re getting to the findings of the report and what university presidents, boards, and cabinet members can do to start attracting and retaining those 40 million students who have stopped out. That’s one example of what university presidents can do. He understood their communities. Who’s leaving?

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The Hidden Enrollment Market in Workforce Education: Changing Higher Ed podcast 249 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Alana Rose

The Change Leader, Inc.

MARCH 4, 2025

March 4, 2025 · Episode 249 The Hidden Enrollment Market in Workforce Education 38 Min · By The Change Leader, Inc. million Americans left college without earning a degreebut many would return if given the right opportunity. A good friend of mine , Russell Lowery-Hart, was the president at Amarillo College.

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President moves: Announcing a flurry of hires before the year’s end

University Business

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Hired Kimo Ah Yun – Marquette University (Wisc.) Following the death of Marquette University President Michael Lovell this past summer, Kimo Ah Yun has served in the interim. He is the second layperson (behind Lovell) and first person of color to lead the Jesuit university.

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President moves: Holloway from Rutgers out, and these 2 provosts climb the ladder

University Business

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The Trinity College Innovation Hub also establishes a networking and training facility to better connect the institution with corporate partners and a nearby community college. Kent Trachte – Lycoming College (Penn.) Stepping down David Harris – Union College (N.Y.)

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Using Faculty Satisfaction Data for Strategic Change in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed podcast 254 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Dr. R. Todd Benson

The Change Leader, Inc.

APRIL 8, 2025

April 8, 2025 · Episode 254 Using Faculty Satisfaction Data for Strategic Change in Higher Education 36 Min · By The Change Leader, Inc. These examples suggest that shared ownership and clearly defined communication strategies can support plan implementation and follow-through. It’s up to everyone. Not a small question.

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Strategic Considerations for College Leaders Exploring Short-Term Credentials: Changing Higher Ed podcast 253 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Jinann Bitar

The Change Leader, Inc.

APRIL 1, 2025

April 1, 2025 · Episode 253 Strategic Considerations for College Leaders Exploring Short-Term Credentials 38 Min · By The Change Leader, Inc. For college presidents and boards navigating financial pressures, workforce alignment, and the post-enrollment cliff reality, this conversation offers timely, data-informed insights.

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Improving Higher Ed Enrollment Management

The Change Leader, Inc.

JUNE 22, 2017

The popular conception of college students is a vestige of a bygone era, wrote Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities President and Michigan State University President Emeritus Peter McPherson in a Washington Post op-ed. Clarify the end result and work your way back to enrollment.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The California State University system has announced a direct admissions pilot program to begin in 2025. Enrollment will begin in fall 2025. States and systems of higher ed are moving away from this old guard college application process to really simplifying the on-ramp into college, Odle said.

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Confronting the Storm: Resistance to Change and Current Attacks on Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed podcast 259 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Dr. Brian Rosenberg

The Change Leader, Inc.

MAY 13, 2025

May 13, 2025 · Episode 259 Confronting the Storm: Resistance to Change and Current Attacks on Higher Education 37 Min · By The Change Leader, Inc. Why is higher ed under attackand how can presidents and boards lead through it without losing purpose, mission, or public trust? Be honest and authentic with your community.

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University Leadership Central

President moves: End of the line for this president’s remarkable 25-year career

The State of Public Trust in Higher Education: Insights from Gallup-Lumina Foundation: Changing Higher Ed® podcast 255 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Dr. Courtney Brown

Trending Sources

President moves: This state flagship finds its next president amid heap of retirements

Capital Funding Strategies in Higher Education: How Universities Are Solving Infrastructure and Student Housing Challenges: Changing Higher Ed podcast 256 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Brent Miller of HED

ELEVATE program: Achievement Strategies from Illinois Tech: Changing Higher Education Podcast 166 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Raj Echambadi

Enrollment Marketing Strategy: How to Attract Students and Align Programs: Changing Higher Ed podcast 251 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Max DesMarais

The State of Higher Education Part 2: Changing Higher Education Podcast 160 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Courtney Brown

The Hidden Enrollment Market in Workforce Education: Changing Higher Ed podcast 249 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Alana Rose

President moves: Announcing a flurry of hires before the year’s end

President moves: Holloway from Rutgers out, and these 2 provosts climb the ladder

Using Faculty Satisfaction Data for Strategic Change in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed podcast 254 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Dr. R. Todd Benson

Strategic Considerations for College Leaders Exploring Short-Term Credentials: Changing Higher Ed podcast 253 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Jinann Bitar

Improving Higher Ed Enrollment Management

A Year in Review

Confronting the Storm: Resistance to Change and Current Attacks on Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed podcast 259 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Dr. Brian Rosenberg

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