Life in Higher Ed
Welcome to Life in Higher Ed. We are senior higher education administrators and combined we have over 50 years of experience. We are here to talk about what goes on behind the scenes on college and university campuses. We surface the interesting, the confounding, and the seemingly absurd, and we do so with honesty and a sprinkling of humor. We want to help you not only survive but thrive and to know that you are not alone in your journey. If you are an administrator in higher ed or considering becoming an administrator, this podcast is for you!
Podcasting since 2023 • 23 episodes
Life in Higher Ed
Latest Episodes
In crisis and calm: building an essential partnership with your institution's legal counsel - Guilherme Costa
From navigating routine compliance challenges to managing full-blown institutional crises, discover how administrators cultivate strategic partnerships with their legal advisor that prove invaluable when the stakes are highest. Guilherne Costa ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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44:47
Beyond the application: the changing face of college admissions - Kent Barnds
With recent shifts in federal and state policies, legal rulings, and evolving demographics, how are institutions adapting their approaches to student recruitment and selection? This question is on the minds of educators, administrators, and fam...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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34:50
Resilience Redefined: Leading in Turbulent Times - Ralph Gigliotti
When chaos strikes, how do leaders step up, steady the ship, and guide their organizations toward resilience and renewal? This is on the minds of leaders across higher ed and beyond. Dr. Ralph Gigliotti, whose work focuses on helping leaders tr...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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33:49
Higher education and politics: finding your path in 2025 - Teresa Valerio Parrot
Things have become more complicated for higher education in 2025, with executive orders, grant terminations, funding reductions, and investigations. This isn't the first time higher education has faced a crisis; what's different this time, or i...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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34:20
DEI: Why is it being used to divide America? - Dr. Daryl G. Smith
In this episode, we delve into the attacks on DEI with Dr. Daryl G. Smith, author of Diversity's Promise for Higher Education. Dr. Smith discusses the complex dynamics of institutional capacity building and offers insights into mission advancem...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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43:32
