Podcasts

Volt podcasts cover all angles of higher ed marketing & leadership. Higher Voltage covers the defining topics of the moment; Trusted Voices analyzes the intersection of leadership and communication; and Volt@ is our live-event series featuring conversations from conferences and other industry gatherings.

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Got Education? – Reframing the Value of Higher Ed

Grassroots efforts by institutions in Idaho and Utah are transforming the higher ed narrative.

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Grace under Pressure

Dr. Vann R. Newkirk Sr. joins Teresa and Erin to discuss why his vision for HBCUs goes beyond tradition, emphasizing innovative strategies and critical support to ensure their lasting impact.

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A Fall Semester of Institutional Resilience

Erin and Teresa talk about coping with hurricanes, resources for navigating election season and the importance of leadership vulnerability.

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Start small, start with one place.

Ready to level up your content game? Brian Piper joins host Kevin Tyler to share how universities can build trust, connect with audiences and thrive in a digital-first world.

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Leading with Humanity, Not Just Titles

Kevin McClure and Jorge Burmicky join the Trusted Voices Podcast to share why their report on presidential competencies are far more than a leadership checklist.

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All About the Benjamins

Finances, elections, and leadership: Erin and Teresa kick off Season 3 by looking ahead to the drivers of fall on campus.

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When Harvard Sneezes: Is Institutional Neutrality the Next Higher Ed Virus?

Season 2 closes with Teresa and Erin looking ahead at what may be a bananas-filled fall of politics, collegiate athletics and policy changes.

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A Crisis Beyond Higher Ed, It’s the Workforce Pipeline – Dr. Angel B. Pérez

NACAC’s CEO worries that a potential 700,000 more students could be lost from the higher education pipeline due to FAFSA complications.

Want High Student Satisfaction? Well, Who’s Going to Deliver It? – Eddie Francis

Brand stability and employment retention are necessary, but Eddie Francis fears higher ed doesn’t understand the concept.

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In a Word-Of-Mouth Business, No One Shares Average – Allen Adamson

Kevin and Allen discuss the importance of focusing on a clear and distinct mission, rather than diluting the institutional identity with multiple conflicting messages.

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Employers Need to Step Up, Provide More Internships – Brandon Busteed

Erin and Teresa welcome Brandon Busteed to discuss the potential impact of integrating learning and work.

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No One Asks What Students Actually Want – Catherine Friday

Kevin and Catherine delve into EY’s global findings of student dissatisfaction and how universities must deliver on the value proposition to remain competitive.

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Higher ed sucks. My institution is okay.

Erin and Teresa dive into the IHE’s annual president survey to determine if university presidents are being introspective enough about potential campus issues.

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CBE Prepares Students for an AI-Driven Future – Paul LeBlanc

Erin and Teresa welcome SNHU President Paul LeBlanc to discuss AI, competency-based education and preparing students for a changing workscape.

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It’s Time to Treat Social Media as an Adult – Jenny Li Fowler

Kevin Tyler welcomes MIT’s director of social media strategy to discuss her new book and social media’s impact on higher education marketing.