Podcasts - Trusted Voices

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How to Stop Dying from Burnout

Todd Henry breaks on how higher ed leaders can protect their energy, prune distractions, and lead with clarity, authenticity, and creative courage.

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Will Trump’s ‘Compact’ End Autonomy in Higher Ed?

A crossover episode exploring how the Trump Administration’s higher ed compact could reshape governance, autonomy, and accountability across the industry.

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UNC on the Hot Seat, and a Positive Public Opinion Poll

Teresa and Erin discuss the lawsuit against UNC, Vanderbilt’s poll that shows rising confidence in higher education, the increasing compliance struggle, and more.

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Why St. Francis University is Leaving DI Athletics

Saint Francis University’s decision to drop Division I athletics wasn’t just about sports — it was about mission, students, and trust.

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‘Let’s Get Back to The Work’: Starting the Year with Hope and Focus

As higher ed adjusts to a new normal of volatility, Teresa and Erin open Season 4 of Trusted Voices with a call to action: Keep your eye on the big picture and roll up your sleeves to get the work done.

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End of Semester Reflections

As the industry faces political pressure and policy upheaval, the Trusted Voices podcast ends its third season with a rallying cry: lead boldly, rest fiercely, and never stop fighting for higher ed.

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Will This Dumpster Fire Burn Itself Out?

When the sector’s on fire, real leadership means staying calm, not compliant.

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Harvard Says No

With Harvard pushing back, the rest of higher ed must choose to fall in line or take a stand against the Trump Administration.

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Choose Your Damning Wisely

Speaking out on high-profile issues like executive orders and policy changes is a delicate task—but in higher ed leadership, silence can be just as damning as saying the wrong thing.

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Funding Cuts and Uncertain Futures

The economic impact of higher ed goes far beyond the classroom—these institutions are job providers, research centers and essential pillars of their communities.

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Being a Critical Friend

Sara Custer, editor-in-chief of Inside Higher Ed, joins Erin and Teresa to discuss the current state of the higher ed sector, including the role of media and early impacts of the Trump administration.

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