Podcasts - Higher Voltage

Beyond the Search Cliff
The search cliff is here, and if institutions don’t rethink recruitment with AI, storytelling, and owned marketing channels, they risk falling behind in the race for students.

Community College — America’s Best-Kept Promise
Community colleges are redefining student success through innovation, hyper-personalization and a commitment to meeting the needs of diverse learners.

Finding Opportunity Amid Politicization
Kevin and Carri Twigg examine higher ed’s future in light of potential disruptions, a dismantled ED and shifts in institutional identity and collaboration.
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Shifting Landscapes – The Future of Study Abroad
Inclusive marketing and shifting demographics are reshaping the future of international education, as Kelly Holland of the AIFS explains.

Got Education? – Reframing the Value of Higher Ed
Grassroots efforts by institutions in Idaho and Utah are transforming the higher ed narrative.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Change and the Future of Higher Ed Marketing – Bennie F. Johnson
AMA CEO Bennie F. Johnson joins Kevin Tyler to discuss his vision for the organization and how higher ed marketers can embrace change for the best results.

You Can Only Tell a Story That Already Exists
Erin and Teresa welcome Higher Voltage’s Kevin Tyler to discuss institutional culture and climate as they explore the pivotal role of two-way communications in creating a sense of belonging.

Be Visible, Be Engaged, but Be Circumspect – Dr. Brit Kirwan
Dr. Kirwan explores the delicate tightrope of leadership communications and the need to protect higher ed’s most important tenet: free speech.

What’s Your Institution’s McDonald’s Order?
Dr. Marcus Collins joins Kevin Tyler to discuss institutional culture and how it correlates to a student’s desire to attend.

The End of Affirmative Action: What Happens Now?
Natasha Warikoo of Tufts University rejoins the show to discuss the recent SCOTUS decision ending race-conscious admissions in higher ed and what it means moving forward.