The Change Leader

📝 Is your institution considering or planning a merger? Post-merger integration requires thoughtful planning and execution for the long-term success of your merging institutions. Our latest article examines essential considerations for higher education leaders embarking on this challenging journey. Dr. Drumm McNaughton shares his insights and guidance on: → Building effective integration teams → Evaluating autonomy decisions → Managing technology and operations integration → Fostering cultural alignment → Meeting regulatory requirements → Engaging key stakeholders Get Drumm's practical guidance for your integration planning. Read the article and share your post-merger integration challenges and experiences, or reach out to us for one-on-one guidance and planning: https://lnkd.in/g2RXZj-K #HigherEducation #UniversityMergers #HigherEdLeadership #PostMergerIntegration

🎙 Is your public university system effectively leveraging its scale to serve students and stakeholders? Discover how to improve system-wide operations, governance, and collaboration in our latest podcast episode. Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Jim Johnsen, former President of the University of Alaska System and VP of Executive Search at Greenwood Asher & Associates, discuss strategies for enhancing public university systems and insights from Jim's new book "Public University Systems: Leveraging Scale in Higher Education." Gain insights on: • Optimizing system governance structures • Implementing effective change management • Aligning state, system, and institutional goals • Fostering cross-institutional collaboration • Improving operational efficiency at scale Walk away with actionable strategies for system improvement and transformation. 🎧 Listen now, read the extended show summary or transcript, and join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/gpKMfqYb #HigherEducation #UniversitySystems #HigherEdLeadership #HigherEducationPodcast #ChangingHigherEdPodcast

🎙 Are university mergers the future of institutional sustainability? In our latest Changing Higher Ed podcast episode, host Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Dr. Daniel Greenstein, former Chancellor of PASSHE, who led the integration of six universities into two larger institutions. Gain insights on strategies for creating student-focused mergers that prioritize community needs while addressing financial challenges and the enrollment cliff. What higher education leaders can gain from listening to this podcast: ✔ Strategic Change Management: How to use planning, stakeholder engagement, and governance to facilitate successful mergers.   ✔ Collaboration with Regulatory Bodies: Tips for working proactively with accreditors and the NCAA to ensure compliance and smooth transitions.   ✔ Maintaining Institutional Identity: How to keep each university’s brand and local relevance intact during large-scale changes.   ✔ The Power of Flexibility: Why adaptability and a long-term perspective are vital to achieving the goals of complex integrations. This episode is packed with actionable insights for university leaders facing the challenges of sustainability and growth. 🎧 Listen now, read the show summary, or explore the full transcript: https://lnkd.in/gV9Jw4SA #HigherEducation #UniversityMergers #InstitutionalGrowth #ChangingHigherEdPodcast #HigherEdSustainability #TheFutureOfHigherEducation

🎙 STEM Enrollment Growth: Online Labs Drive Student Retention Discover how higher education institutions are leveraging online science labs to drive enrollment growth and retention in STEM programs in our latest podcast episode. Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Dr. Caitlin Runne-Janczy, PhD, Chief Academic Officer of Science Interactive, discuss: → The dramatic 70% increase in online lab enrollment → Why 88% of students demand online lab options → How hands-on components ensure comparable learning outcomes → Strategies for safe and effective implementation → Solutions for reaching non-traditional STEM students 🎧 Listen now, read the extended show summary or transcript, and join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/gr_msVEy #HigherEducation #STEM #OnlineLearning #StudentRetention #ChangingHigherEdPodcast

🎙 Advancing Higher Ed Accreditation: Accelerated Degrees & Competency-Based Education Is your institution up to speed on emerging opportunities in accreditation and degree programs? Discover how accreditation is evolving to support accelerated degrees and competency-based education in our latest podcast episode. Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guests Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy and Dr. Selena Grace from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) continue the conversation from last week, discussing how accreditors are helping institutions adapt to changing student needs and workforce demands. Gain insights on: • Implementing three-year bachelor's degree programs • Evaluating competency-based education • Fostering innovation while maintaining educational quality • Aligning programs with workforce development needs Walk away with actionable takeaways and fresh perspectives. 🎧 Listen now, read the extended show summary or transcript, and join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/g__3Mf6g #Accreditation #CompetencyBasedEducation #HigherEducation #WorkforceDevelopment #ChangingHigherEdPodcast

🎙 How NWCCU is Driving Innovations in Higher Ed Accreditation Is your institution prepared for the future of accreditation? In part one of a two-part episode of the Changing Higher Ed podcast, Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy and Dr. Selena Grace of the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (#NWCCU). They discuss their innovative three-year bachelor’s degree pilot and how NWCCU is transforming accreditation to better serve students and institutions through collaboration. Hear about: ✔ NWCCU’s commitment to student success and equity. ✔ How accreditation innovations can help institutions improve quality and support student outcomes. ✔ Strategies for building stronger institutional relationships through NWCCU's portfolio model. 🎧 Listen now, read the transcript, and discover how these changes could impact your institution (in a positive way): https://lnkd.in/gFBNsbER #HigherEdAccreditation #InnovationInEducation #ThreeYearDegree #Accreditation #StudentSuccess #ChangingHigherEdPodcast

🎙 Is your institution investing heavily in recruitment while hemorrhaging tuition dollars through poor retention? If so, it's time to rethink your strategy. 59% of college students don't graduate in 4 years, and 30-35% transfer after freshman year. Is your institution effectively preparing students for success? Discover how to implement a proactive approach to student readiness, retention, and success in our latest Changing Higher Ed® podcast episode. Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest M. Carey Dukes, Assistant Professor of Management at North Greenville University, discuss strategies for addressing these challenges and preparing students for academic success. Gain insights on: →   Securing a higher ROI on student acquisition cost →   Implementing a pre-college readiness course →   Addressing the six key variables of student readiness →   Overcoming "Academic Armageddon" in the first year →   Improving long-term student outcomes 🎧 Listen now or read the transcript to learn how to boost your retention rates: https://lnkd.in/gbHWXa-M #StudentRetention #HigherEducation #CollegeReadiness #ChangingHigherEdPodcast #StudentAcquisitionCost

🎙 Is your institution balancing enrollment goals with meaningful student connections? Discover how to manage the challenges of enrollment pressure while maintaining the human touch in admissions in our latest podcast episode, "The Impact of Enrollment Pressure on Admissions Teams and Students." Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Teege Mettille, author of "The Admission Counselor Malaise: Addressing the staff morale crisis in college admissions," discuss strategies for supporting admissions teams and improving the student enrollment experience. Gain insights on: → The reason your admissions counselors are burning out and not "hitting the numbers" → Balancing data-driven recruitment with personal connections → Innovative approaches to hiring and training in admissions departments → Leveraging technology to enhance the admissions process → Improving yield rates while prioritizing student well-being You'll gain actionable takeaways and fresh perspectives for your institution. 🎧 Listen now, read the extended show summary or transcript, and join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/gRck2rmW #HigherEducation #AdmissionsStrategy #EnrollmentManagement #CollegeAdmissions #ChangingHigherEdPodcast

🎙  The Wisdom of Effective University Governance What can 250 years of trustee resignation letters teach us about leading higher education institutions in the 21st century? Discover the answer in our latest Changing Higher Ed podcast, where host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Lauren Zalaznick, author of "Letters from the Corporation of Brown University: Lives of Usefulness and Reputation," explore the evolution and the steadfast foundations of university governance. Gain insights on: → Navigating campus crises → Protecting academic freedom → Leveraging alumni involvement in governance → Adapting governance for the digital age Gain extra pearls of wisdom and some actionable strategies to strengthen your institution's leadership and governance practices. 🎧 Listen now, read the extended show summary or transcript, and join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/gUCjS3Vn #HigherEducation #UniversityGovernance #LeadershipDevelopment #ChangingHigherEdPodcast

🎙 Is your institution effectively supporting community college transfer students? Discover how to dramatically improve enrollment and success rates for this underserved student population in our latest Changing Higher Ed podcast episode. Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Joshua Bay, an education reporter with The 74 Media, discuss the challenges facing transfer students and explore innovative solutions for four-year institutions to tap into this important demographic. Gain insights on: 🎓 Adapting the guided pathways model for transfer students 🎓 Centralizing transfer policies at the state level 🎓 Creating a culture of belonging for diverse transfer populations 🎓 Maintaining diversity through community college partnerships Walk away with actionable takeaways and fresh perspectives to transform outcomes for transfer students at your institution. 🎧 Listen now, read the extended show summary or transcript, and join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/gBQ8KYhq #CommunityCollegeTransfer #HigherEducation #StudentSuccess #ChangingHigherEdPodcast