Podcasts - Trusted Voices

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.

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.

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.

Higher Ed Has Always Been Political
Teresa and Erin forecast 2025’s higher ed landscape, highlighting enrollment trends, crisis communication, and shifts under a potential new Department of Education.

Shifting Realities
Erin and Teresa unpack the challenges shaping higher education leadership, from media influence to strategic planning and global insights.

Feet to the Fire
Dr. Belle S. Wheelan joins Teresa and Erin to discuss accreditation, the responsibilities and roles of accrediting bodies and the plans for higher ed under a second Trump administration.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.