A Marcom Conundrum: CCOs vs. CMOs

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The Problem with Prestige

Matt Reed explains why community colleges and other non-exclusive institutions are the key to increasing college access and enabling social mobility.

By: Higher Voltage
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What We Learned From Our Conversation with Eric Hoover

Teresa and Erin discuss the potential value of a collective, collaborative campaign around the value of a higher education.

By: Trusted Voices Podcast
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Podcast Crossover: The College Board’s Trouble in Florida

Trusted Voices podcast hosts Teresa Valerio Parrot and Erin Hennessy join the show to discuss the College Board chaos in Florida and what the increasing politicization of higher education means for the future of the industry.

By: Higher Voltage + Trusted Voices
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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.

By: Higher Voltage
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Is the Supreme Court About to End Affirmative Action in Higher Ed?

Natasha Warikoo of Tufts University joins the show to discuss the potential end of race-conscious admissions.

By: Higher Voltage
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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.

By: Higher Voltage