The Connected College Podcast with Elliot Felix https://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast en Copyright 2025. All rights reserved. The Connected College Podcast provides leadership strategies for student success. Join Elliot Felix for insightful interviews with higher ed innovators along with the stories, stats, and strategies he's learned as a consultant to 100+ institutions. Let's create better connected colleges and universities where students find belonging, feel supported, and connect their courses to rewarding careers. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/59c7078c-400d-11ed-985d-27a015951e05/image/205e85b8ba7960cc8f90382bf4ebf434.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress The Connected College Podcast with Elliot Felix https://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast no episodic Conversations with Students and Experts on Finding Your Place, People, and Path Elliot Felix The Connected College Podcast provides leadership strategies for student success. Join Elliot Felix for insightful interviews with higher ed innovators along with the stories, stats, and strategies he's learned as a consultant to 100+ institutions. Let's create better connected colleges and universities where students find belonging, feel supported, and connect their courses to rewarding careers. The Connected College Podcast provides leadership strategies for student success.

Join Elliot Felix for insightful interviews with higher ed innovators along with the stories, stats, and strategies he's learned as a consultant to 100+ institutions.

Let's create better connected colleges and universities where students find belonging, feel supported, and connect their courses to rewarding careers.

]]> Elliot Felix elliot@connectedcollege.org Scott Carlson and Ned Laff on Hacking Colleges vs. Connecting Them https://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast-collection/ep113-scott-carlson-and-ned-laff-on-hacking-colleges-vs-connecting-them Should we *hack* colleges so students link their courses, clubs, and careers on their own? Or should we *connect* colleges with strategy that breaks down silos so that students succeed? What role do culture, policies, and technology play in how easy or hard they are to navigate? When you want to make progress, where do you start – is it top-down or bottom up? In this special episode, Elliot discusses this with Scott Carlson and Ned Laff, authors of Hacking College. Episode Highlights include: [07:08] Holistic Student Success - Ned Laff explains why success should be measured ethically, intellectually, and marketably rather than just by salary. [15:10] Co-location for Engagement - Elliot Felix shares how moving academic advising into the library significantly increased student traffic and resource usage. [20:41] Policy as Scar Tissue - A look into how excessive bureaucracy and rules can stifle institutional agility and prevent meaningful collaboration. [24:43] The Audit and Map Exercise - A simple strategy for institutional leaders to visualize their services and identify opportunities for consolidation. [33:14] Hacking the Major - A creative "hack" for students to bypass departmental restrictions by declaring and then dropping a major to access specific courses. Wed, 13 May 2026 21:53:00 -0000 Scott Carlson and Ned Laff on Hacking Colleges vs. Connecting Them full 113 Elliot Felix Should we *hack* colleges so students link their courses, clubs, and careers on their own? Or should we *connect* colleges with strategy that breaks down silos so that students succeed? Should we *hack* colleges so students link their courses, clubs, and careers on their own? Or should we *connect* colleges with strategy that breaks down silos so that students succeed? What role do culture, policies, and technology play in how easy or hard they are to navigate? When you want to make progress, where do you start – is it top-down or bottom up? In this special episode, Elliot discusses this with Scott Carlson and Ned Laff, authors of Hacking College. Episode Highlights include: [07:08] Holistic Student Success - Ned Laff explains why success should be measured ethically, intellectually, and marketably rather than just by salary. [15:10] Co-location for Engagement - Elliot Felix shares how moving academic advising into the library significantly increased student traffic and resource usage. [20:41] Policy as Scar Tissue - A look into how excessive bureaucracy and rules can stifle institutional agility and prevent meaningful collaboration. [24:43] The Audit and Map Exercise - A simple strategy for institutional leaders to visualize their services and identify opportunities for consolidation. [33:14] Hacking the Major - A creative "hack" for students to bypass departmental restrictions by declaring and then dropping a major to access specific courses. Should we *hack* colleges so students link their courses, clubs, and careers on their own? Or should we *connect* colleges with strategy that breaks down silos so that students succeed? What role do culture, policies, and technology play in how easy or hard they are to navigate? When you want to make progress, where do you start – is it top-down or bottom up? In this special episode, Elliot discusses this with Scott Carlson and Ned Laff, authors of Hacking College.

Episode Highlights include:

[07:08] Holistic Student Success - Ned Laff explains why success should be measured ethically, intellectually, and marketably rather than just by salary.

[15:10] Co-location for Engagement - Elliot Felix shares how moving academic advising into the library significantly increased student traffic and resource usage.

[20:41] Policy as Scar Tissue - A look into how excessive bureaucracy and rules can stifle institutional agility and prevent meaningful collaboration.

[24:43] The Audit and Map Exercise - A simple strategy for institutional leaders to visualize their services and identify opportunities for consolidation.

[33:14] Hacking the Major - A creative "hack" for students to bypass departmental restrictions by declaring and then dropping a major to access specific courses.

]]> 2487 no Francesca Schuler on Building EQ Habits for Student Success https://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast-collection/ep112-francesca-schuler-on-building-eq-habits-for-student-success How can you build the skills and habits around empathy and emotional intelligence to elevate students' EQ so that they can be effective, inspiring leaders and people who can just get stuff done and move things forward? What are the habits and norms from phones and social media that we all have to unlearn to do this? How does this help students show up differently in school, work, and life? We talk through these questions with Francesca Schuler, Executive Director of Dialogue Vanderbilt. Episode Highlights include: [04:49] The High IQ vs. High EQ Balance - Francesca explains how leadership is defined by the ability to navigate diverse opinions and why elite students need to balance their intelligence with emotional dialogue habits. [10:14] Unlearning Digital Communication Habits - A look at how technology and social media have trained us to react with "hot takes" and performative emojis instead of engaging in authentic, nuanced conversation. [12:12] Listening to Learn vs. Listening to Win - Schuler breaks down practical daily habits, such as asking with curiosity and assuming goodwill, to overcome the polarization currently seen in society. [14:45] The Power of Tech-Free Spaces - The success of the "Vandy Speakeasy" program illustrates how creating a "third place" without phones can foster deep, two-hour-long multi-generational conversations. [26:58] Rebranding "Soft Skills" as "Essential Skills" - A final call to action to treat emotional intelligence as a critical, non-optional requirement for success in both the classroom and the professional workplace. Tue, 05 May 2026 01:20:00 -0000 Francesca Schuler on Building EQ Habits for Student Success full 112 Elliot Felix Building EQ so students can be effective, inspiring leaders and people who can just get stuff done and move things forward How can you build the skills and habits around empathy and emotional intelligence to elevate students' EQ so that they can be effective, inspiring leaders and people who can just get stuff done and move things forward? What are the habits and norms from phones and social media that we all have to unlearn to do this? How does this help students show up differently in school, work, and life? We talk through these questions with Francesca Schuler, Executive Director of Dialogue Vanderbilt. Episode Highlights include: [04:49] The High IQ vs. High EQ Balance - Francesca explains how leadership is defined by the ability to navigate diverse opinions and why elite students need to balance their intelligence with emotional dialogue habits. [10:14] Unlearning Digital Communication Habits - A look at how technology and social media have trained us to react with "hot takes" and performative emojis instead of engaging in authentic, nuanced conversation. [12:12] Listening to Learn vs. Listening to Win - Schuler breaks down practical daily habits, such as asking with curiosity and assuming goodwill, to overcome the polarization currently seen in society. [14:45] The Power of Tech-Free Spaces - The success of the "Vandy Speakeasy" program illustrates how creating a "third place" without phones can foster deep, two-hour-long multi-generational conversations. [26:58] Rebranding "Soft Skills" as "Essential Skills" - A final call to action to treat emotional intelligence as a critical, non-optional requirement for success in both the classroom and the professional workplace. How can you build the skills and habits around empathy and emotional intelligence to elevate students' EQ so that they can be effective, inspiring leaders and people who can just get stuff done and move things forward? What are the habits and norms from phones and social media that we all have to unlearn to do this? How does this help students show up differently in school, work, and life? We talk through these questions with Francesca Schuler, Executive Director of Dialogue Vanderbilt.

Episode Highlights include:

[04:49] The High IQ vs. High EQ Balance - Francesca explains how leadership is defined by the ability to navigate diverse opinions and why elite students need to balance their intelligence with emotional dialogue habits.

[10:14] Unlearning Digital Communication Habits - A look at how technology and social media have trained us to react with "hot takes" and performative emojis instead of engaging in authentic, nuanced conversation.

[12:12] Listening to Learn vs. Listening to Win - Schuler breaks down practical daily habits, such as asking with curiosity and assuming goodwill, to overcome the polarization currently seen in society.

[14:45] The Power of Tech-Free Spaces - The success of the "Vandy Speakeasy" program illustrates how creating a "third place" without phones can foster deep, two-hour-long multi-generational conversations.

[26:58] Rebranding "Soft Skills" as "Essential Skills" - A final call to action to treat emotional intelligence as a critical, non-optional requirement for success in both the classroom and the professional workplace.

]]> 1916 no Courtney Brown on Perception vs. Reality on the Value of Higher Ed https://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast-collection/ep111-courtney-brown-on-perception-vs-reality-on-the-value-of-higher-ed How wide is the gap between what the media says about the value of a degree and what students are actually experiencing? In this episode, Elliot talks through this with Courtney Brown, Vice President of Strategic Impact at the Lumina Foundation, to deconstruct their recent "Reality Check" research conducted with Gallup. By comparing hard data against public perception for three pillars of the student experience – belonging, career readiness, and affordability – we explore how institutions better communicate value and increase actual value through high-impact strategies like work-integrated learning. Episode Highlights include: [03:52] Defining Success as Economic Prosperity - Courtney Brown explains why Lumina Foundation views student success through the lens of credentials that lead to good jobs and stronger communities. [05:58] The Attainment Milestone - Discover how the U.S. moved from 38% to 55% degree attainment since 2009 and what the 75% goal for 2040 looks like. [09:56] The Confidence Crisis - Courtney breaks down the alarming drop in public confidence in higher ed and identifies the three primary reasons behind the shift. [11:38] Myth Busting Campus Politics - Despite headlines about polarization, data reveals that over 70% of students feel free to share their opinions regardless of political affiliation. [20:00] Career Readiness & Work-Integrated Learning - A discussion on why 90% of students feel they are learning the right skills and how institutions can better bridge the gap to the workforce. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:01:00 -0000 Courtney Brown on Perception vs. Reality on the Value of Higher Ed full 111 Elliot Felix Comparing Perception vs. Reality on the Value of Higher Ed in the Lumina/Gallup "Reality Check" Report How wide is the gap between what the media says about the value of a degree and what students are actually experiencing? In this episode, Elliot talks through this with Courtney Brown, Vice President of Strategic Impact at the Lumina Foundation, to deconstruct their recent "Reality Check" research conducted with Gallup. By comparing hard data against public perception for three pillars of the student experience – belonging, career readiness, and affordability – we explore how institutions better communicate value and increase actual value through high-impact strategies like work-integrated learning. Episode Highlights include: [03:52] Defining Success as Economic Prosperity - Courtney Brown explains why Lumina Foundation views student success through the lens of credentials that lead to good jobs and stronger communities. [05:58] The Attainment Milestone - Discover how the U.S. moved from 38% to 55% degree attainment since 2009 and what the 75% goal for 2040 looks like. [09:56] The Confidence Crisis - Courtney breaks down the alarming drop in public confidence in higher ed and identifies the three primary reasons behind the shift. [11:38] Myth Busting Campus Politics - Despite headlines about polarization, data reveals that over 70% of students feel free to share their opinions regardless of political affiliation. [20:00] Career Readiness & Work-Integrated Learning - A discussion on why 90% of students feel they are learning the right skills and how institutions can better bridge the gap to the workforce. How wide is the gap between what the media says about the value of a degree and what students are actually experiencing? In this episode, Elliot talks through this with Courtney Brown, Vice President of Strategic Impact at the Lumina Foundation, to deconstruct their recent "Reality Check" research conducted with Gallup. By comparing hard data against public perception for three pillars of the student experience – belonging, career readiness, and affordability – we explore how institutions better communicate value and increase actual value through high-impact strategies like work-integrated learning.

Episode Highlights include:

[03:52] Defining Success as Economic Prosperity - Courtney Brown explains why Lumina Foundation views student success through the lens of credentials that lead to good jobs and stronger communities.

[05:58] The Attainment Milestone - Discover how the U.S. moved from 38% to 55% degree attainment since 2009 and what the 75% goal for 2040 looks like.

[09:56] The Confidence Crisis - Courtney breaks down the alarming drop in public confidence in higher ed and identifies the three primary reasons behind the shift.

[11:38] Myth Busting Campus Politics - Despite headlines about polarization, data reveals that over 70% of students feel free to share their opinions regardless of political affiliation.

[20:00] Career Readiness & Work-Integrated Learning - A discussion on why 90% of students feel they are learning the right skills and how institutions can better bridge the gap to the workforce.

]]> 1736 no Susan McCahan on Integrating Experiential Learning Opportunities https://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast-collection/ep110-susan-mccahan-on-integrating-experiential-learning-opportunities How can you make a variety of experiential learning opportunities accessible to all students? How might student projects make an impact internally with the institution as client and externally for companies and community groups? What barriers might you (and students) encounter and how can you get over, around, or through them? We talk through these with Susan McCahan, Vice Provost for Innovations in Undergraduate Education at the University of Toronto. Episode Highlights include:  [03:54] Defining the Experiential Learning Menu – Susan McCahan defines experiential learning broadly at the University of Toronto, ranging from traditional co-ops and internships to undergraduate research and specialized work-study roles. [05:24] Data-Driven Student Success – The Vice Provost’s office utilizes work-study students to analyze institutional data, identifying key correlations between co-curricular involvement and higher student retention rates. [11:46] Navigating Intellectual Property – To reduce friction for partners and faculty, the university provides clear resources on IP ownership, distinguishing between corporate-owned placement work and student-owned course projects. [18:07] Building Professional Confidence – Engaging with community clients, such as designing solutions for a local women's shelter, shifts student focus from simple grade attainment to understanding the real-world impact of their professional identity. [25:35] Addressing Accessibility Barriers – The university is focused on creating a "smooth handoff" for students with disabilities and financial constraints to ensure experiential opportunities are inclusive and frictionless Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:01:00 -0000 Susan McCahan on Integrating Experiential Learning Opportunities full 110 Elliot Felix Experiential learning opportunities, barriers, and benefits How can you make a variety of experiential learning opportunities accessible to all students? How might student projects make an impact internally with the institution as client and externally for companies and community groups? What barriers might you (and students) encounter and how can you get over, around, or through them? We talk through these with Susan McCahan, Vice Provost for Innovations in Undergraduate Education at the University of Toronto. Episode Highlights include:  [03:54] Defining the Experiential Learning Menu – Susan McCahan defines experiential learning broadly at the University of Toronto, ranging from traditional co-ops and internships to undergraduate research and specialized work-study roles. [05:24] Data-Driven Student Success – The Vice Provost’s office utilizes work-study students to analyze institutional data, identifying key correlations between co-curricular involvement and higher student retention rates. [11:46] Navigating Intellectual Property – To reduce friction for partners and faculty, the university provides clear resources on IP ownership, distinguishing between corporate-owned placement work and student-owned course projects. [18:07] Building Professional Confidence – Engaging with community clients, such as designing solutions for a local women's shelter, shifts student focus from simple grade attainment to understanding the real-world impact of their professional identity. [25:35] Addressing Accessibility Barriers – The university is focused on creating a "smooth handoff" for students with disabilities and financial constraints to ensure experiential opportunities are inclusive and frictionless How can you make a variety of experiential learning opportunities accessible to all students? How might student projects make an impact internally with the institution as client and externally for companies and community groups? What barriers might you (and students) encounter and how can you get over, around, or through them? We talk through these with Susan McCahan, Vice Provost for Innovations in Undergraduate Education at the University of Toronto.

Episode Highlights include: 

[03:54] Defining the Experiential Learning Menu – Susan McCahan defines experiential learning broadly at the University of Toronto, ranging from traditional co-ops and internships to undergraduate research and specialized work-study roles.

[05:24] Data-Driven Student Success – The Vice Provost’s office utilizes work-study students to analyze institutional data, identifying key correlations between co-curricular involvement and higher student retention rates.

[11:46] Navigating Intellectual Property – To reduce friction for partners and faculty, the university provides clear resources on IP ownership, distinguishing between corporate-owned placement work and student-owned course projects.

[18:07] Building Professional Confidence – Engaging with community clients, such as designing solutions for a local women's shelter, shifts student focus from simple grade attainment to understanding the real-world impact of their professional identity.

[25:35] Addressing Accessibility Barriers – The university is focused on creating a "smooth handoff" for students with disabilities and financial constraints to ensure experiential opportunities are inclusive and frictionless

]]> 1845 no Mike Nietzel and Chuck Ambrose on Votes of No Confidence https://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast-collection/ep109-mike-nietzel-and-chuck-ambrose-on-no-confidence-votes What causes the tensions that lead to votes of No Confidence? What are the impacts of these disconnects on student success? What can institutions do to proactively avoid these through orientation, education, communication, org design, and more? We discuss these questions with Mike Nietzel and Chuck Ambrose, authors of No Confidence: When College Faculty Turn Against Their Presidents. Available here on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0iKrGHka Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:35:00 -0000 Mike Nietzel and Chuck Ambrose on Votes of No Confidence full 109 Elliot Felix Causes, impacts, and preventions for votes of No Confidence What causes the tensions that lead to votes of No Confidence? What are the impacts of these disconnects on student success? What can institutions do to proactively avoid these through orientation, education, communication, org design, and more? We discuss these questions with Mike Nietzel and Chuck Ambrose, authors of No Confidence: When College Faculty Turn Against Their Presidents. Available here on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0iKrGHka What causes the tensions that lead to votes of No Confidence? What are the impacts of these disconnects on student success? What can institutions do to proactively avoid these through orientation, education, communication, org design, and more? We discuss these questions with Mike Nietzel and Chuck Ambrose, authors of No Confidence: When College Faculty Turn Against Their Presidents. Available here on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0iKrGHka

]]> 1864 Amanda Figueroa and Bonnie Becker on Community–Based Assessment https://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast#collabassessment How can you tackle student success challenges with a bias toward action and practical solutions? How can you do this collaboratively as a community of practice? Along the way, how do you build a continuous improvement culture and sustain your initiatives and innovations in the long term?We discuss these questions with two inspirational leaders from the University of Washington Tacoma: Bonnie Becker, the Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Success and Amanda Figueroa, Associate Vice Chancellor for Social Mobility. References from this episode: UW Tacoma Student Success 2022-2025 Culminating Report You Are a Data Person by Amelia Parnell College Social–Emotional Crossroads Inventory (C-SECI) by Patton Garriott et al. A Critical Cultural Wealth Model of First-Generation and Economically Marginalized College Students’ Academic and Career Development by Patton Garriott et al. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:01:00 -0000 Bonnie Becker and Amanda Figueroa on Community– Based Assessment full 108 Elliot Felix How Collaborative Assessment Fosters Student Success How can you tackle student success challenges with a bias toward action and practical solutions? How can you do this collaboratively as a community of practice? Along the way, how do you build a continuous improvement culture and sustain your initiatives and innovations in the long term?We discuss these questions with two inspirational leaders from the University of Washington Tacoma: Bonnie Becker, the Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Success and Amanda Figueroa, Associate Vice Chancellor for Social Mobility. References from this episode: UW Tacoma Student Success 2022-2025 Culminating Report You Are a Data Person by Amelia Parnell College Social–Emotional Crossroads Inventory (C-SECI) by Patton Garriott et al. A Critical Cultural Wealth Model of First-Generation and Economically Marginalized College Students’ Academic and Career Development by Patton Garriott et al. How can you tackle student success challenges with a bias toward action and practical solutions? How can you do this collaboratively as a community of practice? Along the way, how do you build a continuous improvement culture and sustain your initiatives and innovations in the long term?We discuss these questions with two inspirational leaders from the University of Washington Tacoma: Bonnie Becker, the Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Success and Amanda Figueroa, Associate Vice Chancellor for Social Mobility.


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]]> 1961 no Sasha Thackaberry-Voinovich on AI as a Practice to Enable Student Success https://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast#aipractice How can you make AI a practice in your institution so that it's not just something you use but something you are? How can you embed it in your curriculum, culture, and operations? How does doing this enable responsiveness, personalization, standardization, scalability, and more. We discuss these questions and more with Sasha Thackaberry-Voinovich, Co-Founder and President of Newstate University. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:02:00 -0000 Sasha Thackaberry-Voinovich on AI as a Practice to Enable Student Success full 107 Elliot Felix How to embed AI in your curriculum, culture, and operations How can you make AI a practice in your institution so that it's not just something you use but something you are? How can you embed it in your curriculum, culture, and operations? How does doing this enable responsiveness, personalization, standardization, scalability, and more. We discuss these questions and more with Sasha Thackaberry-Voinovich, Co-Founder and President of Newstate University. How can you make AI a practice in your institution so that it's not just something you use but something you are? How can you embed it in your curriculum, culture, and operations? How does doing this enable responsiveness, personalization, standardization, scalability, and more. We discuss these questions and more with Sasha Thackaberry-Voinovich, Co-Founder and President of Newstate University.

]]> 2181 no Maggie Lewis on Integrating Career Development Into the First Year Experience https://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast#fyecareer How can you embed career discovery and development into your first year experience? How can you get advisors, faculty and employers engaged in experiential learning activities? How is AI changing the curriculum and career development and placement? We talk through these with Maggie Lewis, Vice Dean for Student Success at Temple University’s Klein College of Media and Communication and Interim AVP for Enrollment Management for Temple University. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:01:00 -0000 Maggie Lewis on Integrating Career Developing Into the First Year Experience full 106 Elliot Felix Embedding career discovery and development into the first year experience How can you embed career discovery and development into your first year experience? How can you get advisors, faculty and employers engaged in experiential learning activities? How is AI changing the curriculum and career development and placement? We talk through these with Maggie Lewis, Vice Dean for Student Success at Temple University’s Klein College of Media and Communication and Interim AVP for Enrollment Management for Temple University. How can you embed career discovery and development into your first year experience? How can you get advisors, faculty and employers engaged in experiential learning activities? How is AI changing the curriculum and career development and placement? We talk through these with Maggie Lewis, Vice Dean for Student Success at Temple University’s Klein College of Media and Communication and Interim AVP for Enrollment Management for Temple University.

]]> 1689 no Champlain College Retreat Interview with Provost Monique Taylor https://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast#champlain What does it look like for an institution to be truly connected? How can design thinking help us define problems and create solutions together during times of seismic change? How can leadership move from managing risk to green-lighting progress to create a transformative campus experience? We dive into these questions in a special bonus episode where Champlain College Provost Monique Taylor interviews Elliot Felix at their annual college retreat. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:01:00 -0000 Champlain College Retreat Interview with Provost Monique Taylor full 105 Elliot Felix Explore what it means for a college to be truly connected? What does it look like for an institution to be truly connected? How can design thinking help us define problems and create solutions together during times of seismic change? How can leadership move from managing risk to green-lighting progress to create a transformative campus experience? We dive into these questions in a special bonus episode where Champlain College Provost Monique Taylor interviews Elliot Felix at their annual college retreat. What does it look like for an institution to be truly connected? How can design thinking help us define problems and create solutions together during times of seismic change? How can leadership move from managing risk to green-lighting progress to create a transformative campus experience? We dive into these questions in a special bonus episode where Champlain College Provost Monique Taylor interviews Elliot Felix at their annual college retreat.

]]> 3436 Jeremy Anderson on the Metrics that Matter in Mergers & Acquisitions https://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast#manda What are the best metrics to measure the student journey? How can you use these to structure mergers and acquisitions, consolidations, and partnerships among institutions? How can you manage the change process to create a positive impact on the student journey? We dive into these questions as Jeremy Anderson shares his personal experience with assessment, technology, and M&A and in higher ed. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:01:00 -0000 Jeremy Anderson on the Metrics that Matter in Mergers & Acquisitions full 104 Elliot Felix Assessing the student journey to inform and improve mergers and acquisitions in higher ed What are the best metrics to measure the student journey? How can you use these to structure mergers and acquisitions, consolidations, and partnerships among institutions? How can you manage the change process to create a positive impact on the student journey? We dive into these questions as Jeremy Anderson shares his personal experience with assessment, technology, and M&A and in higher ed. What are the best metrics to measure the student journey? How can you use these to structure mergers and acquisitions, consolidations, and partnerships among institutions? How can you manage the change process to create a positive impact on the student journey? We dive into these questions as Jeremy Anderson shares his personal experience with assessment, technology, and M&A and in higher ed.

]]> 2035 no Mark Milliron and Angela Baldasare on Student Success for “ANDers” https://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast#anders How can you support and develop students who lead complicated lives because they are students AND parents, students AND employees, or students AND deployed? What changes do you need to make to your programs, processes, practices, and partnerships to make this happen? We talk through student success for ANDers with Mark Milliron (President) and Angela Baldasare (SVP Research, Strategy, and Planning) at National University Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:22:00 -0000 Mark Milliron and Angela Baldasare on Student Success for “ANDers” full 103 Elliot Felix Supporting adult learners who lead complicated lives How can you support and develop students who lead complicated lives because they are students AND parents, students AND employees, or students AND deployed? What changes do you need to make to your programs, processes, practices, and partnerships to make this happen? We talk through student success for ANDers with Mark Milliron (President) and Angela Baldasare (SVP Research, Strategy, and Planning) at National University How can you support and develop students who lead complicated lives because they are students AND parents, students AND employees, or students AND deployed? What changes do you need to make to your programs, processes, practices, and partnerships to make this happen? We talk through student success for ANDers with Mark Milliron (President) and Angela Baldasare (SVP Research, Strategy, and Planning) at National University

]]> 2154 no Catherine Wehlberg on Master Planning Your Academic Programs https://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast#acadplan How can you create a long-term plan for your academic programs as you would your campus? How can you differentiate your programs and better communicate their value? How can you prioritize among them as you gather feedback and adapt? We dive into these questions with Catherine Wehlberg, President of Athens State University and author of the book Academic Master Planning: Guiding Strategic Innovation for Academic Leadership Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:01:00 -0000 Catherine Wehlberg on Master Planning Your Academic Programs full 102 Elliot Felix cCreating a long-term plan for your academic programs as you would your campus How can you create a long-term plan for your academic programs as you would your campus? How can you differentiate your programs and better communicate their value? How can you prioritize among them as you gather feedback and adapt? We dive into these questions with Catherine Wehlberg, President of Athens State University and author of the book Academic Master Planning: Guiding Strategic Innovation for Academic Leadership How can you create a long-term plan for your academic programs as you would your campus? How can you differentiate your programs and better communicate their value? How can you prioritize among them as you gather feedback and adapt? We dive into these questions with Catherine Wehlberg, President of Athens State University and author of the book Academic Master Planning: Guiding Strategic Innovation for Academic Leadership

]]> 1984 no Michael Baston on Partnering for Wraparound Support https://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast#wraparound How can colleges and universities work with corporate and community partners to provide the kind of wraparound support like transportation, childcare, and housing that enables student success? How can programs go beyond the credential to create real economic opportunity? We answer these and along the way, we dive into how to make the case and fundraise, communications, governing boards, and measuring success with Michael Baston, President of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C). Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:16:00 -0000 Michael Baston on Partnering for Wraparound Support full 101 Elliot Felix How colleges and universities can work with corporate and community partners to provide the kind of wraparound support that enables student success How can colleges and universities work with corporate and community partners to provide the kind of wraparound support like transportation, childcare, and housing that enables student success? How can programs go beyond the credential to create real economic opportunity? We answer these and along the way, we dive into how to make the case and fundraise, communications, governing boards, and measuring success with Michael Baston, President of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C). How can colleges and universities work with corporate and community partners to provide the kind of wraparound support like transportation, childcare, and housing that enables student success? How can programs go beyond the credential to create real economic opportunity? We answer these and along the way, we dive into how to make the case and fundraise, communications, governing boards, and measuring success with Michael Baston, President of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C).

]]> 2051 no Brian Rosenberg on Overcoming Resistance to Experiential Learning https://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast#change How can you make experiential learning not just something your college does but part of who you are? As you move from doing it ad hoc to integrating at scale, how can you overcome resistance to change? What's the right mix of communications, incentives, and training? On a special 100th episode, we dive into these questions with Brian Rosenberg, author of "Whatever It Is, I'm Against It", Visiting Professor at Harvard Graduate School of Education, and former President of Macalester College. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:49:00 -0000 Brian Rosenberg on Overcoming Resistance to Experiential Learning full 100 Elliot Felix Overcoming resistance to experiential learning with the right communications, incentives, and training How can you make experiential learning not just something your college does but part of who you are? As you move from doing it ad hoc to integrating at scale, how can you overcome resistance to change? What's the right mix of communications, incentives, and training? On a special 100th episode, we dive into these questions with Brian Rosenberg, author of "Whatever It Is, I'm Against It", Visiting Professor at Harvard Graduate School of Education, and former President of Macalester College. How can you make experiential learning not just something your college does but part of who you are? As you move from doing it ad hoc to integrating at scale, how can you overcome resistance to change? What's the right mix of communications, incentives, and training? On a special 100th episode, we dive into these questions with Brian Rosenberg, author of "Whatever It Is, I'm Against It", Visiting Professor at Harvard Graduate School of Education, and former President of Macalester College.

]]> 2032 no Dr. Christopher Holstege on How Mental Health is More than Counseling https://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast#mentalhealth What if instead of hearing "mental health crisis" and defaulting to "more counseling" we also thought about sleep, nutrition, music, exercise, time outdoors, and time with friends? What if every student learned time management to make this possible? What can we do to make these opportunities and support services more accessible? We dive into this with Dr. Christopher Holstege, Senior Associate Vice President of Student Health & Wellness at the University of Virginia. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:10:00 -0000 Dr. Christopher Holstege on How Mental Health is More than Counseling full 99 Elliot Felix Learn about a holistic and proactive approach to mental health so that students succeed What if instead of hearing "mental health crisis" and defaulting to "more counseling" we also thought about sleep, nutrition, music, exercise, time outdoors, and time with friends? What if every student learned time management to make this possible? What can we do to make these opportunities and support services more accessible? We dive into this with Dr. Christopher Holstege, Senior Associate Vice President of Student Health & Wellness at the University of Virginia. What if instead of hearing "mental health crisis" and defaulting to "more counseling" we also thought about sleep, nutrition, music, exercise, time outdoors, and time with friends? What if every student learned time management to make this possible? What can we do to make these opportunities and support services more accessible? We dive into this with Dr. Christopher Holstege, Senior Associate Vice President of Student Health & Wellness at the University of Virginia.

]]> 1409 no Lisa Leander on Community as the Curriculum for Student Success https://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast#commcurr  What if building community is as important as the curriculum? What is the toolkit for getting beyond the "Ick" of networking to create real communities where students, faculty, and staff belong? We dive into this with Lisa Leander, founder of the WIBE Network (Where Imagination Builds Excellence). We talk through the ingredients in her secret sauce and what this means for folks that focused on community and belonging to enable student success. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:01:00 -0000 Lisa Leander on Community as the Curriculum for Student Success full 98 Elliot Felix Learn the secret sauce for community-building  What if building community is as important as the curriculum? What is the toolkit for getting beyond the "Ick" of networking to create real communities where students, faculty, and staff belong? We dive into this with Lisa Leander, founder of the WIBE Network (Where Imagination Builds Excellence). We talk through the ingredients in her secret sauce and what this means for folks that focused on community and belonging to enable student success.  What if building community is as important as the curriculum? What is the toolkit for getting beyond the "Ick" of networking to create real communities where students, faculty, and staff belong? We dive into this with Lisa Leander, founder of the WIBE Network (Where Imagination Builds Excellence). We talk through the ingredients in her secret sauce and what this means for folks that focused on community and belonging to enable student success.

]]> 1934 no Brandee Popaden-Smith on Integrating Working and Learning Experiences http://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast#asuwil How can you continuously increase and communicate the value of higher education by integrating work experience within it? We dive into this question with Brandee Popaden-Smith, Senior Director at Arizona State University's University College. We talk through their two answers: integrating experiential learning with corporate and community partners in the curriculum at scale and redesigning student employment to provide real structure, skills, and supervision. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 06:01:00 -0000 Brandee Popaden-Smith on Integrating Working and Learning Experiences full 97 Elliot Felix How ASU is integrating experiential learning at scale and redesigning student employment How can you continuously increase and communicate the value of higher education by integrating work experience within it? We dive into this question with Brandee Popaden-Smith, Senior Director at Arizona State University's University College. We talk through their two answers: integrating experiential learning with corporate and community partners in the curriculum at scale and redesigning student employment to provide real structure, skills, and supervision. How can you continuously increase and communicate the value of higher education by integrating work experience within it? We dive into this question with Brandee Popaden-Smith, Senior Director at Arizona State University's University College. We talk through their two answers: integrating experiential learning with corporate and community partners in the curriculum at scale and redesigning student employment to provide real structure, skills, and supervision.

]]> 1938 no Lora Strigens on Connecting Campus Spaces to Institutional Strategy http://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast#strategicspace  How can campus spaces advance institutional strategy? How can better data and better stakeholder engagement help you make better decisions about where, how, and when to invest in campus facilities and their operations? How can your campus create more meaningful, memorable experiences? We discuss these questions with Lora Strigens, Vice President for Planning and Strategy at Marquette University who brings a unique perspective leading both capital planning and strategic planning. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:28:00 -0000 Lora Strigens on Connecting Campus Spaces to Institutional Strategy full 96 Elliot Felix Using campus space to advance institutional strategy  How can campus spaces advance institutional strategy? How can better data and better stakeholder engagement help you make better decisions about where, how, and when to invest in campus facilities and their operations? How can your campus create more meaningful, memorable experiences? We discuss these questions with Lora Strigens, Vice President for Planning and Strategy at Marquette University who brings a unique perspective leading both capital planning and strategic planning.  How can campus spaces advance institutional strategy? How can better data and better stakeholder engagement help you make better decisions about where, how, and when to invest in campus facilities and their operations? How can your campus create more meaningful, memorable experiences? We discuss these questions with Lora Strigens, Vice President for Planning and Strategy at Marquette University who brings a unique perspective leading both capital planning and strategic planning.

]]> 1647 no Peggy McCready on How Tech Data Enables Student Success http://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast#techdata How can technology not only help students create, collaborate, and communicate but also provide valuable data about what they need? How can institutions curb the digital sprawl, redundant systems, and siloed data that stem from their decentralized structures? How can your strategy help you prioritize and combine communications, training, and support.? We dive into this with Peggy McCready, an AVP for Information Technology at Colorado State University. Tue, 11 Nov 2025 01:56:00 -0000 Peggy McCready on How Tech Data Enables Student Success full 95 Elliot Felix How data from technology usage reveals students' needs How can technology not only help students create, collaborate, and communicate but also provide valuable data about what they need? How can institutions curb the digital sprawl, redundant systems, and siloed data that stem from their decentralized structures? How can your strategy help you prioritize and combine communications, training, and support.? We dive into this with Peggy McCready, an AVP for Information Technology at Colorado State University. How can technology not only help students create, collaborate, and communicate but also provide valuable data about what they need? How can institutions curb the digital sprawl, redundant systems, and siloed data that stem from their decentralized structures? How can your strategy help you prioritize and combine communications, training, and support.? We dive into this with Peggy McCready, an AVP for Information Technology at Colorado State University.

]]> 1833 no Ben Wildavsky on What Skills and Relationships Lead to Career Success http://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast#careerarts How can broad education + targeted skills + social capital lead to success in college and beyond? How can students combine getting an education and getting a job, especially in the age of AI? How can students play the short game (i.e., targeted skills) and the long game (i.e., broad education) as they think about the careers they want to have and the lives they want to lead? We discuss these questions and more with Ben Wildavsky, Author of The Career Arts. Tue, 04 Nov 2025 06:01:00 -0000 Ben Wildavsky on What Skills and Relationships Lead to Career Success full 94 Elliot Felix Combining broad education, targeted skills, and social capital to enable student success How can broad education + targeted skills + social capital lead to success in college and beyond? How can students combine getting an education and getting a job, especially in the age of AI? How can students play the short game (i.e., targeted skills) and the long game (i.e., broad education) as they think about the careers they want to have and the lives they want to lead? We discuss these questions and more with Ben Wildavsky, Author of The Career Arts. How can broad education + targeted skills + social capital lead to success in college and beyond? How can students combine getting an education and getting a job, especially in the age of AI? How can students play the short game (i.e., targeted skills) and the long game (i.e., broad education) as they think about the careers they want to have and the lives they want to lead? We discuss these questions and more with Ben Wildavsky, Author of The Career Arts.

]]> 1781 no Dana Stephenson on How to Integrate Work into Learning http://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast#riipen How can you solve the "need a job to get experience but need experience to get a job" conundrum? How can you help students find their purpose so they are more motivated, engaged, and resilient learners? Can you do this all in a way that levels the playing field for students and employers alike? We dive into these questions with Dana Stephenson, Co-founder and CEO of Riipen, an experiential learning marketplace that connects colleges and universities to companies through projects that build students' skills and relationships and help companies find talent, get ideas, and make progress. Tue, 28 Oct 2025 05:01:00 -0000 Dana Stephenson on How to Integrate Work into Learning full 93 Elliot Felix Integrating work into learning to engage students and level the playing field How can you solve the "need a job to get experience but need experience to get a job" conundrum? How can you help students find their purpose so they are more motivated, engaged, and resilient learners? Can you do this all in a way that levels the playing field for students and employers alike? We dive into these questions with Dana Stephenson, Co-founder and CEO of Riipen, an experiential learning marketplace that connects colleges and universities to companies through projects that build students' skills and relationships and help companies find talent, get ideas, and make progress. How can you solve the "need a job to get experience but need experience to get a job" conundrum? How can you help students find their purpose so they are more motivated, engaged, and resilient learners? Can you do this all in a way that levels the playing field for students and employers alike? We dive into these questions with Dana Stephenson, Co-founder and CEO of Riipen, an experiential learning marketplace that connects colleges and universities to companies through projects that build students' skills and relationships and help companies find talent, get ideas, and make progress.

]]> 1669 no Laura Hassner (and students!) on How to Be a Changemaker http://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast#changemaker How can the right combination of curiosity, collaboration, community, and classes equip students to be changemakers? How can you expand the definition of and participation in entrepreneurship and what are the outcomes? How is AI changing education and work to prepare students for change? We dive into these questions with Cornell Suhartono, current Berkeley student, Samiha Singh former student and now a McKinsey consultant, and Laura Paxton Hassner Executive Director of the Berkeley Changemaker® program. Tue, 21 Oct 2025 05:01:00 -0000 Laura Hassner (and students!) on How to Be a Changemaker full 92 Elliot Felix Broadening access to entrepreneurship to develop changemakers How can the right combination of curiosity, collaboration, community, and classes equip students to be changemakers? How can you expand the definition of and participation in entrepreneurship and what are the outcomes? How is AI changing education and work to prepare students for change? We dive into these questions with Cornell Suhartono, current Berkeley student, Samiha Singh former student and now a McKinsey consultant, and Laura Paxton Hassner Executive Director of the Berkeley Changemaker® program. How can the right combination of curiosity, collaboration, community, and classes equip students to be changemakers? How can you expand the definition of and participation in entrepreneurship and what are the outcomes? How is AI changing education and work to prepare students for change? We dive into these questions with Cornell Suhartono, current Berkeley student, Samiha Singh former student and now a McKinsey consultant, and Laura Paxton Hassner Executive Director of the Berkeley Changemaker® program.

]]> 1930 no Kevin McClure on How a Caring University Enables Student Success http://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast#caring How can colleges and universities improve the employee experience and in turn increase student success? What do institutions need to do differently in terms of strategic planning, professional growth, and leadership development? How can institutions take on the tough decisions and conversations that come with cuts and consolidations? We dive into these questions with Kevin McClure, author of The Caring University as well as a faculty member and department head at UNC Wilmington. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:01:00 -0000 Kevin McClure on How a Caring University Enables Student Success full 91 Elliot Felix How improving employee experiences drives student success How can colleges and universities improve the employee experience and in turn increase student success? What do institutions need to do differently in terms of strategic planning, professional growth, and leadership development? How can institutions take on the tough decisions and conversations that come with cuts and consolidations? We dive into these questions with Kevin McClure, author of The Caring University as well as a faculty member and department head at UNC Wilmington. How can colleges and universities improve the employee experience and in turn increase student success? What do institutions need to do differently in terms of strategic planning, professional growth, and leadership development? How can institutions take on the tough decisions and conversations that come with cuts and consolidations? We dive into these questions with Kevin McClure, author of The Caring University as well as a faculty member and department head at UNC Wilmington.

]]> 2116 James Vasquez on Using Technology to Make Connections http://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast#techconnect What's the role of technology in student success? How are online and hybrid learning and ubiquitous connectivity changing experiences? How do you make decisions about what's in the enterprise tech stack while leveraging personal devices? How can you use data to connect coursework, co-curriculars, and more to a career path? We dive into these questions with James Vasquez Associate Dean for Strategy and Operations at the USC Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 02:07:00 -0000 James Vasquez on Using Technology to Make Connections full 89 Elliot Felix How technology is changnig the student experience What's the role of technology in student success? How are online and hybrid learning and ubiquitous connectivity changing experiences? How do you make decisions about what's in the enterprise tech stack while leveraging personal devices? How can you use data to connect coursework, co-curriculars, and more to a career path? We dive into these questions with James Vasquez Associate Dean for Strategy and Operations at the USC Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism. What's the role of technology in student success? How are online and hybrid learning and ubiquitous connectivity changing experiences? How do you make decisions about what's in the enterprise tech stack while leveraging personal devices? How can you use data to connect coursework, co-curriculars, and more to a career path? We dive into these questions with James Vasquez Associate Dean for Strategy and Operations at the USC Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism.

]]> 1855 Risa Dickson on Connecting with Companies and Communities for Student Success http://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast#community What role can engaging companies in your community play in enabling student success? How can experiential learning help students not just learn skills but ways to apply new ways of thinking and working? How can students learn to work with people with different perspectives and backgrounds? What does this say about the future of higher ed? We discuss all this with Risa Dickson, President at University of La Verne. Fri, 03 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000 Risa Dickson on Connecting with Companies and Communities for Student Success full 89 Elliot Felix How engaging companies and community groups drives shared success What role can engaging companies in your community play in enabling student success? How can experiential learning help students not just learn skills but ways to apply new ways of thinking and working? How can students learn to work with people with different perspectives and backgrounds? What does this say about the future of higher ed? We discuss all this with Risa Dickson, President at University of La Verne. What role can engaging companies in your community play in enabling student success? How can experiential learning help students not just learn skills but ways to apply new ways of thinking and working? How can students learn to work with people with different perspectives and backgrounds? What does this say about the future of higher ed? We discuss all this with Risa Dickson, President at University of La Verne.

]]> 1562 no Nick Bayer on the Power of Experiential Learning http://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast#saxbys How can experiential learning help students grow personally and professionally? What industry partnerships best enable that growth in a learn and earn model? How do real stakes with real people and real metrics drive success? We dive into these questions with Nick Bayer, Founder and CEO of Saxbys, where they've turned running campus coffee shops into a platform for experiential learning – with measurable learning outcomes. Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:30:00 -0000 Nick Bayer on the Power of Experiential Learning full 88 Elliot Felix How campus coffee shops create experiential learning opportunities How can experiential learning help students grow personally and professionally? What industry partnerships best enable that growth in a learn and earn model? How do real stakes with real people and real metrics drive success? We dive into these questions with Nick Bayer, Founder and CEO of Saxbys, where they've turned running campus coffee shops into a platform for experiential learning – with measurable learning outcomes. How can experiential learning help students grow personally and professionally? What industry partnerships best enable that growth in a learn and earn model? How do real stakes with real people and real metrics drive success? We dive into these questions with Nick Bayer, Founder and CEO of Saxbys, where they've turned running campus coffee shops into a platform for experiential learning – with measurable learning outcomes.

]]> 2132 Steve Charles on Board Governance to Make Hard Decisions http://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast#gov How can colleges and universities be intentional about their governance so they are prepared to make decisions they've never made before, with higher stakes, in less time? How can boards strike the right balance between hindsight, oversight, and foresight? How can they create meaningful metrics on outcomes and the processes to achieve them? We dig into these questions with Steve Charles, Founder of the IMMX Group and higher ed board member (Note that Steve's views are his own. He's not speaking on behalf of any institution.) Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:34:00 -0000 full 87 Elliot Felix How can colleges and universities be intentional about their governance so they are prepared to make decisions they've never made before, with higher stakes, in less time? How can boards strike the right balance between hindsight, oversight, and foresight? How can they create meaningful metrics on outcomes and the processes to achieve them? We dig into these questions with Steve Charles, Founder of the IMMX Group and higher ed board member (Note that Steve's views are his own. He's not speaking on behalf of any institution.) How can colleges and universities be intentional about their governance so they are prepared to make decisions they've never made before, with higher stakes, in less time? How can boards strike the right balance between hindsight, oversight, and foresight? How can they create meaningful metrics on outcomes and the processes to achieve them? We dig into these questions with Steve Charles, Founder of the IMMX Group and higher ed board member (Note that Steve's views are his own. He's not speaking on behalf of any institution.)

]]> 1395 no James Sparkman on How Public-Private Partnerships Transform Higher Ed http://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast#p3edu How can public-private partnerships transform higher ed? What can institutions and industry partner on? Why are partnerships on the rise? What the best ways to identify, structure, and manage partnerships? What should you be on the lookout for as you partner in the future; for example as you look to partner on AI? We dive into these questions and more with James Sparkman, founder of the P3EDU Conference (www.p3edu.com) and partner at Alpha Education. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 01:18:00 -0000 James Sparkman on How Public-Private Partnerships Transform Higher Ed full 86 Elliot Felix Learn why and how institutions and industry can partner on infrastructure, administration, and academics How can public-private partnerships transform higher ed? What can institutions and industry partner on? Why are partnerships on the rise? What the best ways to identify, structure, and manage partnerships? What should you be on the lookout for as you partner in the future; for example as you look to partner on AI? We dive into these questions and more with James Sparkman, founder of the P3EDU Conference (www.p3edu.com) and partner at Alpha Education. How can public-private partnerships transform higher ed? What can institutions and industry partner on? Why are partnerships on the rise? What the best ways to identify, structure, and manage partnerships? What should you be on the lookout for as you partner in the future; for example as you look to partner on AI? We dive into these questions and more with James Sparkman, founder of the P3EDU Conference (www.p3edu.com) and partner at Alpha Education.

]]> 1764 no Mary Ryan on How Entrepreneurship Enables Student Success https://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast#entre  What role can entrepreneurship can play in student success? How can colleges and universities embed entrepreneurial skills into their culture and curriculum? What are the events and programs to run? How can the right spaces support these efforts? We dive into these questions with Mary Ryan the Vice Provost for Research and Enterprise at Imperial College London and here all about their Enterprise Lab and global entrepreneurship ecosystem. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 14:49:00 -0000 Mary Ryan on How Entrepreneurship Enables Student Success full 85 Elliot Felix Learn how entrepreneurship builds mindsets and skills that drive student success  What role can entrepreneurship can play in student success? How can colleges and universities embed entrepreneurial skills into their culture and curriculum? What are the events and programs to run? How can the right spaces support these efforts? We dive into these questions with Mary Ryan the Vice Provost for Research and Enterprise at Imperial College London and here all about their Enterprise Lab and global entrepreneurship ecosystem.  What role can entrepreneurship can play in student success? How can colleges and universities embed entrepreneurial skills into their culture and curriculum? What are the events and programs to run? How can the right spaces support these efforts? We dive into these questions with Mary Ryan the Vice Provost for Research and Enterprise at Imperial College London and here all about their Enterprise Lab and global entrepreneurship ecosystem.

]]> 1938 no Jaime Hunt on How Marketing Moves the Needle on Retention https://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast#marketing  What role can marketing play in student success? How can it can increase alignment within the institution, improve awareness among students, and destigmatize or normalize getting help? How can it bust silos and build a connection to the brand? We dive into these topics with Jaime Hunt, former CMO at higher ed institutions and now consulting with institutions at Solve Higher Ed, host of the "Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO," and the author of Heart Over Hype. Tue, 26 Aug 2025 05:01:00 -0000 Jaime Hunt on How Marketing Moves the Needle on Retention full 84 Elliot Felix Learn how marketing contributes to student success  What role can marketing play in student success? How can it can increase alignment within the institution, improve awareness among students, and destigmatize or normalize getting help? How can it bust silos and build a connection to the brand? We dive into these topics with Jaime Hunt, former CMO at higher ed institutions and now consulting with institutions at Solve Higher Ed, host of the "Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO," and the author of Heart Over Hype.  What role can marketing play in student success? How can it can increase alignment within the institution, improve awareness among students, and destigmatize or normalize getting help? How can it bust silos and build a connection to the brand? We dive into these topics with Jaime Hunt, former CMO at higher ed institutions and now consulting with institutions at Solve Higher Ed, host of the "Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO," and the author of Heart Over Hype.

]]> 2058 no Julia Michaels on Equitable and Effective Teaching https://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast#ueru How can you implement evidenced-based practices for more engaging and equitable teaching and learning across research universities? What systems and process within them need to change? How can universities collaborate with peer institutions and with employers to get better outcomes? We discuss these questions with Julia Michaels, Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships at UERU, the Association for Undergraduate Education at Research Universities. Tue, 19 Aug 2025 01:01:00 -0000 Julia Michaels on Equitable and Effective Teaching full 83 Elliot Felix How research universities can implement evidence-based practices to improve STEM instruction How can you implement evidenced-based practices for more engaging and equitable teaching and learning across research universities? What systems and process within them need to change? How can universities collaborate with peer institutions and with employers to get better outcomes? We discuss these questions with Julia Michaels, Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships at UERU, the Association for Undergraduate Education at Research Universities. How can you implement evidenced-based practices for more engaging and equitable teaching and learning across research universities? What systems and process within them need to change? How can universities collaborate with peer institutions and with employers to get better outcomes? We discuss these questions with Julia Michaels, Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships at UERU, the Association for Undergraduate Education at Research Universities.

]]> 1971 no Erin Mayhood on Mentoring for Student Success https://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast#mentoring What role can mentoring play in student success? What are the surprising attributes that make for a good match? How can mentors connect students to other support on campus and online? How can data inform effective mentoring, reporting, and retention? How can working with a partner bring expertise, consistency, and scale? We dive into these fascinating questions and more with Erin Mayhood, CEO of Mentor Collective. Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:59:00 -0000 Erin Mayhood on Mentoring for Student Success full 82 Elliot Felix Learn how mentoring programs drive student success What role can mentoring play in student success? What are the surprising attributes that make for a good match? How can mentors connect students to other support on campus and online? How can data inform effective mentoring, reporting, and retention? How can working with a partner bring expertise, consistency, and scale? We dive into these fascinating questions and more with Erin Mayhood, CEO of Mentor Collective. What role can mentoring play in student success? What are the surprising attributes that make for a good match? How can mentors connect students to other support on campus and online? How can data inform effective mentoring, reporting, and retention? How can working with a partner bring expertise, consistency, and scale? We dive into these fascinating questions and more with Erin Mayhood, CEO of Mentor Collective.

]]> 1671 no Greg Pillar on Rewiring the Academy by Leading with Hope https://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast#hope How can you get beyond the doom and gloom headlines to talk through how institutions can be more hopeful about their futures? How to build trust in those futures? What role can pilot programs and projects can play? We discuss these with Greg Pillar, Assistant Provost for Academic Affairs at Gardner-Webb University and author of the white paper “Rewiring the Academy: Leading with Hope in an Age of Chaos” and the "Field Notes from the Academic Edge" Newsletter. Wed, 06 Aug 2025 01:49:00 -0000 Greg Pillar on Rewiring the Academy by Leading with Hope full 81 Elliot Felix How can you get beyond the doom and gloom headlines to talk through how institutions can be more hopeful about their futures? How can you get beyond the doom and gloom headlines to talk through how institutions can be more hopeful about their futures? How to build trust in those futures? What role can pilot programs and projects can play? We discuss these with Greg Pillar, Assistant Provost for Academic Affairs at Gardner-Webb University and author of the white paper “Rewiring the Academy: Leading with Hope in an Age of Chaos” and the "Field Notes from the Academic Edge" Newsletter. How can you get beyond the doom and gloom headlines to talk through how institutions can be more hopeful about their futures? How to build trust in those futures? What role can pilot programs and projects can play? We discuss these with Greg Pillar, Assistant Provost for Academic Affairs at Gardner-Webb University and author of the white paper “Rewiring the Academy: Leading with Hope in an Age of Chaos” and the "Field Notes from the Academic Edge" Newsletter.

]]> 1666 no Radka Newton, Jean Mutton, and Michael Doherty on Redesigning Higher Ed https://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast#hcd How can you transform higher education through human-centered design? How can you listen to people and gather insights that inform and inspire changes to programs and policies? What role can design play in helping institutions get real results to improve their student experience? We dive into these questions with the Radka Newton, Michael Doherty, and Jean Mutton, co-editors of the great book Transforming Higher Education with Human Centered Design. Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:31:00 -0000 Radka Newton, Jean Mutton, and Michael Doherty on Redesigning Higher Ed full 80 Elliot Felix Transforming Higher Education with Human Centered Design How can you transform higher education through human-centered design? How can you listen to people and gather insights that inform and inspire changes to programs and policies? What role can design play in helping institutions get real results to improve their student experience? We dive into these questions with the Radka Newton, Michael Doherty, and Jean Mutton, co-editors of the great book Transforming Higher Education with Human Centered Design. How can you transform higher education through human-centered design? How can you listen to people and gather insights that inform and inspire changes to programs and policies? What role can design play in helping institutions get real results to improve their student experience? We dive into these questions with the Radka Newton, Michael Doherty, and Jean Mutton, co-editors of the great book Transforming Higher Education with Human Centered Design.

]]> 2054 no Chase Williams on Digital Hubs to Advance Institutional Strategy https://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast#digitalhub How can you go from disparate technology systems and student services to a unified, personalized, and interactive digital hub to better support students? How can these bring together the services and information students need to drive engagement and retention while saving time and reducing costs? What is the role of AI in supporting students? We dive into these questions and the digital transformation needed to make it all happen with Chase Williams, CEO and co-founder of Pathify. Tue, 15 Jul 2025 01:38:00 -0000 Chase Williams on Digital Hubs to Advance Institutional Strategy full 79 Elliot Felix How digital hubs drive student success How can you go from disparate technology systems and student services to a unified, personalized, and interactive digital hub to better support students? How can these bring together the services and information students need to drive engagement and retention while saving time and reducing costs? What is the role of AI in supporting students? We dive into these questions and the digital transformation needed to make it all happen with Chase Williams, CEO and co-founder of Pathify. How can you go from disparate technology systems and student services to a unified, personalized, and interactive digital hub to better support students? How can these bring together the services and information students need to drive engagement and retention while saving time and reducing costs? What is the role of AI in supporting students? We dive into these questions and the digital transformation needed to make it all happen with Chase Williams, CEO and co-founder of Pathify.

]]> 1661 no Jeff Doyle on Unconventional Ways to Predict Student Success https://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast#predict How can you use the data you already have (but aren't looking at) to predict student success? How can you create incentives to drive the adoption of high-impact practices? How can you build caring, mentoring relationships that increase student success? We dive into these questions with Jeff Doyle, Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life at Southwestern University and prolific blogger/poster of "Deep Thoughts on Higher Ed." Tue, 01 Jul 2025 11:41:00 -0000 Jeff Doyle on Unconventional Ways to Predict Student Success full 78 Elliot Felix Learn how to use the data you already have to predict retention and more How can you use the data you already have (but aren't looking at) to predict student success? How can you create incentives to drive the adoption of high-impact practices? How can you build caring, mentoring relationships that increase student success? We dive into these questions with Jeff Doyle, Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life at Southwestern University and prolific blogger/poster of "Deep Thoughts on Higher Ed." How can you use the data you already have (but aren't looking at) to predict student success? How can you create incentives to drive the adoption of high-impact practices? How can you build caring, mentoring relationships that increase student success? We dive into these questions with Jeff Doyle, Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life at Southwestern University and prolific blogger/poster of "Deep Thoughts on Higher Ed."

]]> 1734 no Melvin Hines on Combining AI and People to Support Students https://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast#ana How can you combine people and an AI-powered virtual assistant to provide wraparound student support? How can you do this in way that makes things easier for the staff and faculty supporting students rather than adding more platforms and passwords? What are the right student success measures for institutions and how to you tie detailed data to the big picture? We dive into these and other questions with Melvin Hines, co-founder and CEO of Upswing. Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:36:00 -0000 Melvin Hines on Combining AI and People to Support Students full 77 Elliot Felix Explore how to provide wraparound student support with AI, staff, and faculty working together How can you combine people and an AI-powered virtual assistant to provide wraparound student support? How can you do this in way that makes things easier for the staff and faculty supporting students rather than adding more platforms and passwords? What are the right student success measures for institutions and how to you tie detailed data to the big picture? We dive into these and other questions with Melvin Hines, co-founder and CEO of Upswing. How can you combine people and an AI-powered virtual assistant to provide wraparound student support? How can you do this in way that makes things easier for the staff and faculty supporting students rather than adding more platforms and passwords? What are the right student success measures for institutions and how to you tie detailed data to the big picture? We dive into these and other questions with Melvin Hines, co-founder and CEO of Upswing.

]]> 2056 no Brad Fuster on Redesigning Gen Ed by Embedding AI into Experiential Learning https://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast#gened What are the competencies employers want and students need? How can you redesign your general education curriculum to deliver on those? As you do, how might you integrate AI, foster experiential learning, and engage with industry? We talk about all this and more (like a 90 credit hour degree!) with Brad Fuster, Provost at San Francisco Bay University where they are really reimagining what a university can and should be. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 05:01:00 -0000 Brad Fuster on Redesigning Gen Ed by Embedding AI into Experiential Learning full 76 Elliot Felix Learn how SF Bay University redesigned their gen ed curriculum by engaging industry, embedding AI, and fostering experiential learning What are the competencies employers want and students need? How can you redesign your general education curriculum to deliver on those? As you do, how might you integrate AI, foster experiential learning, and engage with industry? We talk about all this and more (like a 90 credit hour degree!) with Brad Fuster, Provost at San Francisco Bay University where they are really reimagining what a university can and should be. What are the competencies employers want and students need? How can you redesign your general education curriculum to deliver on those? As you do, how might you integrate AI, foster experiential learning, and engage with industry? We talk about all this and more (like a 90 credit hour degree!) with Brad Fuster, Provost at San Francisco Bay University where they are really reimagining what a university can and should be.

]]> 1629 no Julia Allworth on the Secret Sauce for Experiential Learning https://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast#explearn How can you reimagine student employment as experiential learning? What projects can students work on to learn and grow while helping their university? What skills and relationships can they build along the way? We dive into these questions with Julia Allworth who founded and leads University of Toronto's Innovation Hub which trains students in design thinking and deploys them as consultants on projects improve the student experience. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:01:00 -0000 Julia Allworth on the Secret Sauce for Experiential Learning full 75 Elliot Felix Training students to act as consultants improving their university and themselves How can you reimagine student employment as experiential learning? What projects can students work on to learn and grow while helping their university? What skills and relationships can they build along the way? We dive into these questions with Julia Allworth who founded and leads University of Toronto's Innovation Hub which trains students in design thinking and deploys them as consultants on projects improve the student experience. How can you reimagine student employment as experiential learning? What projects can students work on to learn and grow while helping their university? What skills and relationships can they build along the way? We dive into these questions with Julia Allworth who founded and leads University of Toronto's Innovation Hub which trains students in design thinking and deploys them as consultants on projects improve the student experience.

]]> 1767 no Josh Pierce on How Course Sharing Enables Access and Differentiation https://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast#coursesharing How can institutions collaborate to share courses? How does this enable focus and differentiation? What do you have to change from mindset to culture to operations to make it happen? We dive into these questions with Josh Pierce co-founder of course sharing platform Acadeum. Along the way, we use the analogy of travel to think about the student journey – and see what can be learned from the travel industry itself. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 05:01:00 -0000 Josh Pierce on How Course Sharing Enables Access and Differentiation full 74 Elliot Felix Explore how sharing courses across institutions increases access, focus and differentiation How can institutions collaborate to share courses? How does this enable focus and differentiation? What do you have to change from mindset to culture to operations to make it happen? We dive into these questions with Josh Pierce co-founder of course sharing platform Acadeum. Along the way, we use the analogy of travel to think about the student journey – and see what can be learned from the travel industry itself. How can institutions collaborate to share courses? How does this enable focus and differentiation? What do you have to change from mindset to culture to operations to make it happen? We dive into these questions with Josh Pierce co-founder of course sharing platform Acadeum. Along the way, we use the analogy of travel to think about the student journey – and see what can be learned from the travel industry itself.

]]> 1801 no Suzanne Rivera on a President's Role in Student Success https://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast#meaning How does an unconventional path to the presidency offer new perspectives? How can colleges and universities equip students to lead lives of meaning and purpose? How can leaders balance tradition and innovation to create living learning communities? How can students own their experiences and belong? We dive into these questions with Suzanne Rivera, President of Macalester College! Tue, 27 May 2025 05:01:00 -0000 Suzanne Rivera on a President's Role in Student Success full 73 Elliot Felix How college presidents can enable student success so student can lead meaningful, rewarding lives How does an unconventional path to the presidency offer new perspectives? How can colleges and universities equip students to lead lives of meaning and purpose? How can leaders balance tradition and innovation to create living learning communities? How can students own their experiences and belong? We dive into these questions with Suzanne Rivera, President of Macalester College! How does an unconventional path to the presidency offer new perspectives? How can colleges and universities equip students to lead lives of meaning and purpose? How can leaders balance tradition and innovation to create living learning communities? How can students own their experiences and belong? We dive into these questions with Suzanne Rivera, President of Macalester College!

]]> 1537 no Sarah Holtan on Honors Colleges as Living Learning Communities http://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast#honorscollege How can you create and operate an Honors College to make a big place feel small? How do you get the scale right to balance quantity and quality? How can you balance giving people what they want versus what's good for their growth and development? We dive into these questions with Sarah Holtan, Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences at Carroll University and Host of The Get Down to College Business Podcast. Tue, 13 May 2025 01:35:00 -0000 Sarah Holtan on Honors Colleges as Living Learning Communities full 72 Elliot Felix How to create and operate honors colleges as effective, inspiring living learning communities How can you create and operate an Honors College to make a big place feel small? How do you get the scale right to balance quantity and quality? How can you balance giving people what they want versus what's good for their growth and development? We dive into these questions with Sarah Holtan, Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences at Carroll University and Host of The Get Down to College Business Podcast. How can you create and operate an Honors College to make a big place feel small? How do you get the scale right to balance quantity and quality? How can you balance giving people what they want versus what's good for their growth and development? We dive into these questions with Sarah Holtan, Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences at Carroll University and Host of The Get Down to College Business Podcast.

]]> 1909 no The Connected College Audiobook Preview! http://elliotfelix.com/podcast#audiobookintro Instead of silos and separations, we need colleges and universities where all students feel a sense of belonging, courses lead to rewarding careers, students have the support to succeed, and everyone works together to make this happen, To learn how, listen to the introduction to The Connected College in this free preview of the audiobook. It's an encouraging, evidenced-based playbook for busting silos so that students succeed. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:35:00 -0000 The Connected College Audiobook Preview! bonus 71 Elliot Felix Listen to this free preview of the audiobook of The Connected College, an encouraging, evidenced-based playbook for busting silos so that students succeed. Instead of silos and separations, we need colleges and universities where all students feel a sense of belonging, courses lead to rewarding careers, students have the support to succeed, and everyone works together to make this happen, To learn how, listen to the introduction to The Connected College in this free preview of the audiobook. It's an encouraging, evidenced-based playbook for busting silos so that students succeed. Instead of silos and separations, we need colleges and universities where all students feel a sense of belonging, courses lead to rewarding careers, students have the support to succeed, and everyone works together to make this happen, To learn how, listen to the introduction to The Connected College in this free preview of the audiobook. It's an encouraging, evidenced-based playbook for busting silos so that students succeed.

]]> 2048 no Bonus Episode: The Connected College Keynote http://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast#ajcukeynote What are the big ideas in The Connected College? What are the barriers to collaboration for student success and how do you get over or around them? I recently had the chance to give a keynote talk at the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities where I answered these questions and more. I talked about strategy, structure, and culture as barriers and went through case studies on how to address each while responding to trends reshaping higher ed. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0000 Bonus Episode: The Connected College Keynote bonus 70 Elliot Felix How to get over, around, and through barriers to collaboration to increase student success What are the big ideas in The Connected College? What are the barriers to collaboration for student success and how do you get over or around them? I recently had the chance to give a keynote talk at the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities where I answered these questions and more. I talked about strategy, structure, and culture as barriers and went through case studies on how to address each while responding to trends reshaping higher ed. What are the big ideas in The Connected College? What are the barriers to collaboration for student success and how do you get over or around them? I recently had the chance to give a keynote talk at the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities where I answered these questions and more. I talked about strategy, structure, and culture as barriers and went through case studies on how to address each while responding to trends reshaping higher ed.

]]> 2284 no Shaun Carver on Bringing People Together for a Better World http://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast#international How can you bring people from different countries and cultures together to create a better world? What are the evidence-based practices to promote interaction, strengthen communities, and take risks? How can you improve empathy, understanding, and communication? We dive into these questions with Shaun Carver, Executive Director of International House at the University of California Berkeley. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0000 Shaun Carver on Bringing People Together for a Better World full 69 Elliot Felix How can you bring people from different countries and cultures together to create a better world? How can you bring people from different countries and cultures together to create a better world? What are the evidence-based practices to promote interaction, strengthen communities, and take risks? How can you improve empathy, understanding, and communication? We dive into these questions with Shaun Carver, Executive Director of International House at the University of California Berkeley. How can you bring people from different countries and cultures together to create a better world? What are the evidence-based practices to promote interaction, strengthen communities, and take risks? How can you improve empathy, understanding, and communication? We dive into these questions with Shaun Carver, Executive Director of International House at the University of California Berkeley.

]]> 1866 no Joe Sallustio on Data and Analytics for Student Success http://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast#dataanalytics How do you define student success? What role can technology play in student success? What data do you need to understand the student journey and make better decisions? What can colleges and universities learn from other industries? We discuss these questions and more with Joe Sallustio, VP of Industry Engagement at Ellucian and Host of the EdUp Experience podcast. Sat, 12 Apr 2025 00:45:00 -0000 Joe Sallustio on Data and Analytics for Student Success full Elliot Felix Using data analytics to understand the student journey and enable student success How do you define student success? What role can technology play in student success? What data do you need to understand the student journey and make better decisions? What can colleges and universities learn from other industries? We discuss these questions and more with Joe Sallustio, VP of Industry Engagement at Ellucian and Host of the EdUp Experience podcast. How do you define student success? What role can technology play in student success? What data do you need to understand the student journey and make better decisions? What can colleges and universities learn from other industries? We discuss these questions and more with Joe Sallustio, VP of Industry Engagement at Ellucian and Host of the EdUp Experience podcast.

]]> 1909 no Terry Brown on Redesigning Policies and Processes for Student Success http://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast#scale Who are your students, what are their needs, and how are they changing? How can you redesign your policies and processes to increase students success at scale? We dive into these questions with Terry Brown, VP of Academic Innovation at AASCU, the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 04:01:00 -0000 Terry Brown on Redesigning Policies and Processes for Student Success full 67 Elliot Felix Increasing student success at scale by redesigning policies and processes Who are your students, what are their needs, and how are they changing? How can you redesign your policies and processes to increase students success at scale? We dive into these questions with Terry Brown, VP of Academic Innovation at AASCU, the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. Who are your students, what are their needs, and how are they changing? How can you redesign your policies and processes to increase students success at scale? We dive into these questions with Terry Brown, VP of Academic Innovation at AASCU, the American Association of State Colleges and Universities.

]]> 1687 no Melissa Erazik on Listening to Students to Inform Decision-Making http://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast#studentvoice How can you capture students' voices? What are the success stories that spark change? How can you act on this information and inspiration? We discuss these questions with Melissa Ezarik, Editor at Inside Higher Ed leading their Student Voice surveys and Student Success News Hub. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 04:01:00 -0000 full 66 Elliot Felix Listening to students and learning success stories to inform and inspire How can you capture students' voices? What are the success stories that spark change? How can you act on this information and inspiration? We discuss these questions with Melissa Ezarik, Editor at Inside Higher Ed leading their Student Voice surveys and Student Success News Hub. How can you capture students' voices? What are the success stories that spark change? How can you act on this information and inspiration? We discuss these questions with Melissa Ezarik, Editor at Inside Higher Ed leading their Student Voice surveys and Student Success News Hub.

]]> 1601 no Drumm McNaughton on Boards Balancing Oversight, Insight & Foresight https://www.elliotfelix.com/podcast#governance What are the forces changing how college and university boards work? What does good governance in higher education look like? How can boards effectively balance oversight, insight, and foresight? We dive into these questions with board governance consultant and host of the Changing Higher Ed Podcast, Drumm McNaughton, sharing insights and examples. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0000 full 65 Elliot Felix How college and university boards balance oversight, insight, and foresight What are the forces changing how college and university boards work? What does good governance in higher education look like? How can boards effectively balance oversight, insight, and foresight? We dive into these questions with board governance consultant and host of the Changing Higher Ed Podcast, Drumm McNaughton, sharing insights and examples. What are the forces changing how college and university boards work? What does good governance in higher education look like? How can boards effectively balance oversight, insight, and foresight? We dive into these questions with board governance consultant and host of the Changing Higher Ed Podcast, Drumm McNaughton, sharing insights and examples.

]]> 1745 no Karen Weaver on Changes to College Athletics and Student Athlete Success What are the forces reshaping college athletics? How can institutions respond? How can they better support student athletes to enable their success? We discuss these questions and more with professor and podcast host Karen Weaver from the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education and the "Trustees and Presidents: A Podcast for University Leaders On College Athletics." Tue, 25 Feb 2025 01:56:00 -0000 full 64 Elliot Felix A conversation with professor and podcast host Karen Weaver on the forces reshaping college athletics, how institutions can respond, and how to support student athletes to enable their success. What are the forces reshaping college athletics? How can institutions respond? How can they better support student athletes to enable their success? We discuss these questions and more with professor and podcast host Karen Weaver from the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education and the "Trustees and Presidents: A Podcast for University Leaders On College Athletics." What are the forces reshaping college athletics? How can institutions respond? How can they better support student athletes to enable their success? We discuss these questions and more with professor and podcast host Karen Weaver from the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education and the "Trustees and Presidents: A Podcast for University Leaders On College Athletics."

]]> 1428 no Tom Ellett on How Continuous Feedback Improves Student Experience How can you build a culture the that thrives on feedback? What advisory boards should you consider to regularly hear from students, parents, counselors, and employers? How can you move beyond listening to co-creating that builds ownership? We dive into these questions with Tom Ellett, Chief Experience Officer (CXO) at Quinnipiac University. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full 1 15 Elliot Felix How can you build a culture the that thrives on feedback? What advisory boards should you consider to regularly hear from students, parents, counselors, and employers? How can you move beyond listening to co-creating that builds ownership? We dive into these questions with Tom Ellett, Chief Experience Officer (CXO) at Quinnipiac University. How can you build a culture the that thrives on feedback? What advisory boards should you consider to regularly hear from students, parents, counselors, and employers? How can you move beyond listening to co-creating that builds ownership? We dive into these questions with Tom Ellett, Chief Experience Officer (CXO) at Quinnipiac University.

]]> 1591 Sukhwant Jhaj on How Design Creates Hope and Inspires Change How can design inspire change? What are the tools and techiques of design that college and university leaders can use to increase student success? How can this help instiutions shift from an access mindset to a success mindset? We dive into these questions with Sukhwant Jhaj, VP of Academic Innovation and Dean, University, at Arizona State University. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full 1 14 Elliot Felix How can design inspire change? What are the tools and techiques of design that college and university leaders can use to increase student success? How can this help instiutions shift from an access mindset to a success mindset? We dive into these questions with Sukhwant Jhaj, VP of Academic Innovation and Dean, University, at Arizona State University. How can design inspire change? What are the tools and techiques of design that college and university leaders can use to increase student success? How can this help instiutions shift from an access mindset to a success mindset? We dive into these questions with Sukhwant Jhaj, VP of Academic Innovation and Dean, University, at Arizona State University.

]]> 2156 Nancy Felix on High Touch and High Tech Advancement How can advancement combine "high tech" and "high touch" to identify, engage, and partner with supporters? How can you create a culture of giving and what facilitates or inhibits that? We discuss these questions with Nancy Felix, Associate Dean for Advancement & Strategic Initiatives at Carnegie Mellon University's Mellon College of Science. Mon, 20 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full 1 13 Elliot Felix How can advancement combine "high tech" and "high touch" to identify, engage, and partner with supporters? How can you create a culture of giving and what facilitates or inhibits that? We discuss these questions with Nancy Felix, Associate Dean for Advancement & Strategic Initiatives at Carnegie Mellon University's Mellon College of Science. How can advancement combine "high tech" and "high touch" to identify, engage, and partner with supporters? How can you create a culture of giving and what facilitates or inhibits that? We discuss these questions with Nancy Felix, Associate Dean for Advancement & Strategic Initiatives at Carnegie Mellon University's Mellon College of Science.

]]> 1862 Julia Lang on How Gen AI is Transforming Coursework and Careers How is generative AI transforming admissions, curriculum-development, and feedback and evaluation in higher education? How is it enhancing accessibility and inclusivity? What are the emerging AI skills and fluencies for students and faculty to learn? We delve into these questions and inspiring examples with Julia Lang, Professor of Practice at Tulane University. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 14:01:00 -0000 full 1 12 Elliot Felix How is generative AI transforming admissions, curriculum-development, and feedback and evaluation in higher education? How is it enhancing accessibility and inclusivity? What are the emerging AI skills and fluencies for students and faculty to learn? We delve into these questions and inspiring examples with Julia Lang, Professor of Practice at Tulane University. How is generative AI transforming admissions, curriculum-development, and feedback and evaluation in higher education? How is it enhancing accessibility and inclusivity? What are the emerging AI skills and fluencies for students and faculty to learn? We delve into these questions and inspiring examples with Julia Lang, Professor of Practice at Tulane University.

]]> 2329 Bob Lasher on Advancement that Raises Awareness and Inspires Action What are the forces transforming advancement in higher education? How can colleges and universities adapt? Who can they partner with? How can they cultivate the next generation of donors as well as the next generation of advancement professionals? We dive into these questions with Bob Lasher, Senior Vice President of Advancement at Dartmouth College. Mon, 06 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full 1 11 Elliot Felix What are the forces transforming advancement in higher education? How can colleges and universities adapt? Who can they partner with? How can they cultivate the next generation of donors as well as the next generation of advancement professionals? We dive into these questions with Bob Lasher, Senior Vice President of Advancement at Dartmouth College. What are the forces transforming advancement in higher education? How can colleges and universities adapt? Who can they partner with? How can they cultivate the next generation of donors as well as the next generation of advancement professionals? We dive into these questions with Bob Lasher, Senior Vice President of Advancement at Dartmouth College.

]]> 1376 Mary Ellen Gillespie on Giving Student-Athletes the Tools to Change the World How are changes like NIL, student-athlete employment status and unionization, the transfer portal, and conference realignment/collapse transforming college athletics? How can institutions adapt? How can they equip student athletes with the skills and tools to change the world? We dive into these questions with Mary Ellen Gillespie, Deputy Director at the Women's Basketball Coaches Association. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 1 10 Elliot Felix How are changes like NIL, student-athlete employment status and unionization, the transfer portal, and conference realignment/collapse transforming college athletics? How can institutions adapt? How can they equip student athletes with the skills and tools to change the world? We dive into these questions with Mary Ellen Gillespie, Deputy Director at the Women's Basketball Coaches Association. How are changes like NIL, student-athlete employment status and unionization, the transfer portal, and conference realignment/collapse transforming college athletics? How can institutions adapt? How can they equip student athletes with the skills and tools to change the world? We dive into these questions with Mary Ellen Gillespie, Deputy Director at the Women's Basketball Coaches Association.

]]> 1994 Will Miller on Continuous Improvement through Institutional Research and Assessment How do create the culture, processes, and shared data you need to build a culture of continuous improvement? How can institutional research, assessment, and accreditation professionals lead the way in this? We discuss these questions with Will Miller, VP of Continuous Improvement and Institutional Performance at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 1 9 Elliot Felix How do create the culture, processes, and shared data you need to build a culture of continuous improvement? How can institutional research, assessment, and accreditation professionals lead the way in this? We discuss these questions with Will Miller, VP of Continuous Improvement and Institutional Performance at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University How do create the culture, processes, and shared data you need to build a culture of continuous improvement? How can institutional research, assessment, and accreditation professionals lead the way in this? We discuss these questions with Will Miller, VP of Continuous Improvement and Institutional Performance at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

]]> 2401 Cedric Howard on Enrollment Management through Niche Recruitment and Retention Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 1 8 Elliot Felix 2316 Kelly Miller on the Role of Libraries in Wellbeing, Mental Health, and Student Success What role does wellbeing play in student success? How can libraries improve student, faculty, and staff wellbeing in a time of polycrisis? How can you achieve not only institutional goals but broader societal ones too? We discuss these questions with Kelly Miller, Associate Dean for Learning and Research Services at University of Miami. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 3 6 Elliot Felix What role does wellbeing play in student success? How can libraries improve student, faculty, and staff wellbeing in a time of polycrisis? How can you achieve not only institutional goals but broader societal ones too? We discuss these questions with Kelly Miller, Associate Dean for Learning and Research Services at University of Miami. What role does wellbeing play in student success? How can libraries improve student, faculty, and staff wellbeing in a time of polycrisis? How can you achieve not only institutional goals but broader societal ones too? We discuss these questions with Kelly Miller, Associate Dean for Learning and Research Services at University of Miami.

]]> 1209 Sanjit Sethi on Higher Education Leadership, Community Partnership, and Institutional Change How can colleges and universities see student success as part of broader community success? What structures and processes can you use to accelerate innovation? Who can you learn from and partner with at other institutions and other industries? We discuss these questions with Sanjit Sethi, President of the Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD). Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 3 6 Elliot Felix How can colleges and universities see student success as part of broader community success? What structures and processes can you use to accelerate innovation? Who can you learn from and partner with at other institutions and other industries? We discuss these questions with Sanjit Sethi, President of the Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD). How can colleges and universities see student success as part of broader community success? What structures and processes can you use to accelerate innovation? Who can you learn from and partner with at other institutions and other industries? We discuss these questions with Sanjit Sethi, President of the Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD).

]]> 1798 Maggie Tomas on Engaging, Equitable Career Development and Career Readiness How can career development be better integrated with academics? How can employers better engage students instead of boring info sessions and career fairs? How can institutions and employers make recruitment equitable? We discuss these great questions with Maggie Tomas, who leads the Career Center at University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management. Mon, 04 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 3 5 Elliot Felix How can career development be better integrated with academics? How can employers better engage students instead of boring info sessions and career fairs? How can institutions and employers make recruitment equitable? We discuss these great questions with Maggie Tomas, who leads the Career Center at University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management. How can career development be better integrated with academics? How can employers better engage students instead of boring info sessions and career fairs? How can institutions and employers make recruitment equitable? We discuss these great questions with Maggie Tomas, who leads the Career Center at University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management.

]]> 1781 Liesl Riddle on Academic Program Design, Curriculum Development, and Higher Education Adminstration How can academic programs evolve and innovate to meet student and employer needs? How can they build intellectual, human, and social capital? What can higher ed learn from other industries? We discuss these important questions with Liesl Riddle, Dean of George Washington University's College of Professional Studies. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 21:05:00 -0000 full 3 3 Elliot Felix How can academic programs evolve and innovate to meet student and employer needs? How can they build intellectual, human, and social capital? What can higher ed learn from other industries? We discuss these important questions with Liesl Riddle, Dean of George Washington University's College of Professional Studies. How can academic programs evolve and innovate to meet student and employer needs? How can they build intellectual, human, and social capital? What can higher ed learn from other industries? We discuss these important questions with Liesl Riddle, Dean of George Washington University's College of Professional Studies.

]]> 2109 Dan Maxwell on the Role of Student Affairs in Student Engagement, Belonging, and Health Promotion How can you make a big place feel small? How can academic affairs and student affairs collaborate on student success? How can you make decisions with "gut plus data"? We discuss these questions and more with Dan Maxwell from the University of Houston system and downtown campus. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000 full 3 4 Elliot Felix How can you make a big place feel small? How can academic affairs and student affairs collaborate on student success? How can you make decisions with "gut plus data"? We discuss these questions and more with Dan Maxwell from the University of Houston system and downtown campus. How can you make a big place feel small? How can academic affairs and student affairs collaborate on student success? How can you make decisions with "gut plus data"? We discuss these questions and more with Dan Maxwell from the University of Houston system and downtown campus.

]]> 2369 About The Connected College Podcast The Connected College Podcast provides leadership strategies for student success drawn from host Elliot Felix's experience working with 100+ colleges and universities and interviews with higher ed innovators. Let's create better connected colleges and universities where students find belonging, feel supported, and connect their courses to rewarding careers. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000 trailer 3 51 Elliot Felix The Connected College Podcast provides leadership strategies for student success drawn from host Elliot Felix's experience working with 100+ colleges and universities and interviews with higher ed innovators. Let's create better connected colleges and universities where students find belonging, feel supported, and connect their courses to rewarding careers. The Connected College Podcast provides leadership strategies for student success drawn from host Elliot Felix's experience working with 100+ colleges and universities and interviews with higher ed innovators. Let's create better connected colleges and universities where students find belonging, feel supported, and connect their courses to rewarding careers.

]]> 84 New name, same awesome... Transitioning the podcast to The Connected College. Why change from How to Get the Most Out of College Podcast to The Connected College Podcast? What is a Connected College? What can listeners expect from the pod going forward? I answer these questions on the transition in this short interview with producer and podcaster Mike Palmer. Don't worry. New name, but same awesome. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000 full 3 50 Elliot Felix Why change from How to Get the Most Out of College Podcast to The Connected College Podcast? What is a Connected College? What can listeners expect from the pod going forward? I answer these questions on the transition in this short interview with producer and podcaster Mike Palmer. Don't worry. New name, but same awesome. Why change from How to Get the Most Out of College Podcast to The Connected College Podcast? What is a Connected College? What can listeners expect from the pod going forward? I answer these questions on the transition in this short interview with producer and podcaster Mike Palmer. Don't worry. New name, but same awesome.

]]> 467 Libraries as Hubs for Student Success How can libraries transform their spaces, service offerings, and staffing to become hubs for student success – on campus and online? Listen to Elliot's keynote presentation the Council of Academic Library Directors to answer these questions along with a "From _____ to _____ by _____." roadmapping exercise. Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0000 full 2 49 Elliot Felix How can libraries transform their spaces, service offerings, and staffing to become hubs for student success – on campus and online? Listen to Elliot's keynote presentation the Council of Academic Library Directors to answer these questions along with a "From _____ to _____ by _____." roadmapping exercise. How can libraries transform their spaces, service offerings, and staffing to become hubs for student success – on campus and online? Listen to Elliot's keynote presentation the Council of Academic Library Directors to answer these questions along with a "From _____ to _____ by _____." roadmapping exercise.

]]> 1351 The Why, What, and How of University – Industry Partnerships How can colleges and universities partner with industry for mutual benefit on learning, research, and recruiting? Listen to Elliot's talk at the Discovery Partners Institute on the Why, What, and How of University – Industry Partnerships to answer these questions which guidance on identifying and optimizing partnerships. Fri, 19 Jul 2024 23:07:00 -0000 full 2 48 Elliot Felix How can colleges and universities partner with industry for mutual benefit on learning, research, and recruiting? Listen to Elliot's talk at the Discovery Partners Institute on the Why, What, and How of University – Industry Partnerships to answer these questions which guidance on identifying and optimizing partnerships. How can colleges and universities partner with industry for mutual benefit on learning, research, and recruiting? Listen to Elliot's talk at the Discovery Partners Institute on the Why, What, and How of University – Industry Partnerships to answer these questions which guidance on identifying and optimizing partnerships.

]]> 745 How High Impact Practices Contribute to Student Success How do high impact practices contribute to student success? Listen to Elliot's talk providing an overview of AAC&U/NSSE high-impact practices, the research behind them, and examples of innovative ways colleges and universities are putting these into practice. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000 full 2 47 Elliot Felix How do high impact practices contribute to student success? Listen to Elliot's talk providing an overview of AAC&U/NSSE high-impact practices, the research behind them, and examples of innovative ways colleges and universities are putting these into practice. How do high impact practices contribute to student success? Listen to Elliot's talk providing an overview of AAC&U/NSSE high-impact practices, the research behind them, and examples of innovative ways colleges and universities are putting these into practice.

]]> 968 The Role Ed Tech Plays in Student Success with Dustin Ramsdell What role does ed tech play in student success? What's working and what isn't? How is it changing? What can institutions and ed tech companies do to respond? Listen to Elliot's interview by "Higher Ed Geek" Dustin Ramsdell to answer these questions and connect the physical with the digital. Thu, 13 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000 full 2 46 Elliot Felix What role does ed tech play in student success? What's working and what isn't? How is it changing? What can institutions and ed tech companies do to respond? Listen to Elliot's interview by "Higher Ed Geek" Dustin Ramsdell to answer these questions and connect the physical with the digital. What role does ed tech play in student success? What's working and what isn't? How is it changing? What can institutions and ed tech companies do to respond? Listen to Elliot's interview by "Higher Ed Geek" Dustin Ramsdell to answer these questions and connect the physical with the digital.

]]> 951 Assessing and Improving Student Experiences How can you assess and improve your student experience to create a culture of continuous improvement? Elliot answered this question during a workshop at Embry-Riddle's "Innovation at Altitude" Continuous Improvement Summit. Listen to his talk to learn trends, tools, and tips for student experience innovation. Thu, 30 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000 full 2 45 Elliot Felix How can you assess and improve your student experience to create a culture of continuous improvement? Elliot answered this question during a workshop at Embry-Riddle's "Innovation at Altitude" Continuous Improvement Summit. Listen to his talk to learn trends, tools, and tips for student experience innovation. How can you assess and improve your student experience to create a culture of continuous improvement? Elliot answered this question during a workshop at Embry-Riddle's "Innovation at Altitude" Continuous Improvement Summit. Listen to his talk to learn trends, tools, and tips for student experience innovation.

]]> 982 The Value of Internships with Josh Kahn What's the value of an internship? How can institutions and employers get together to maximize the benefits of these for all involved? Elliot digs into this with Josh Kahn, Associate Director of Research and Public Policy for the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) to hear about their programs, advocacy, and assessments.  Thu, 15 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 2 44 Elliot Felix What's the value of an internship? How can institutions and employers get together to maximize the benefits of these for all involved? Elliot digs into this with Josh Kahn, Associate Director of Research and Public Policy for the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) to hear about their programs, advocacy, and assessments.  What's the value of an internship? How can institutions and employers get together to maximize the benefits of these for all involved? Elliot digs into this with Josh Kahn, Associate Director of Research and Public Policy for the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) to hear about their programs, advocacy, and assessments. 

]]> 1662 Finding Colleges that are a Financial Fit with Liane Crane How can you find a college or university that's a financial fit for you and your family? What are the common misconceptions and barriers to finding fit? Elliot and Liane dive into this topic to go through the process, identify practical suggestions around setting a budget, broadening or focusing your search, and how this might change in the future. Thu, 08 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 2 43 Elliot Felix How can you find a college or university that's a financial fit for you and your family? What are the common misconceptions and barriers to finding fit? Elliot and Liane dive into this topic to go through the process, identify practical suggestions around setting a budget, broadening or focusing your search, and how this might change in the future. How can you find a college or university that's a financial fit for you and your family? What are the common misconceptions and barriers to finding fit? Elliot and Liane dive into this topic to go through the process, identify practical suggestions around setting a budget, broadening or focusing your search, and how this might change in the future.

]]> 1030 Getting Through a Crisis with Rachel Dean What will you do when you face a crisis in college or in your career? Elliot and Rachel discuss this topic, drawing from her unique work on the student experience in higher ed and the employee experience in the workforce. They talk about getting perspective, finding support, making a plan, making progress, and more. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 2 42 Elliot Felix What will you do when you face a crisis in college or in your career? Elliot and Rachel discuss this topic, drawing from her unique work on the student experience in higher ed and the employee experience in the workforce. They talk about getting perspective, finding support, making a plan, making progress, and more. What will you do when you face a crisis in college or in your career? Elliot and Rachel discuss this topic, drawing from her unique work on the student experience in higher ed and the employee experience in the workforce. They talk about getting perspective, finding support, making a plan, making progress, and more.

]]> 1466 Telling A Story with Data with Valerie Kroll How can you tell compelling stories with data in college and your career? Elliot and data analytics expert Valerie Kroll dive into this topic. They follow Val's path from college to market research to optimization and go through concrete suggestions on knowing your audience and what to do before, during, and after a big presentation. Thu, 25 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 2 41 Elliot Felix How can you tell compelling stories with data in college and your career? Elliot and data analytics expert Valerie Kroll dive into this topic. They follow Val's path from college to market research to optimization and go through concrete suggestions on knowing your audience and what to do before, during, and after a big presentation. How can you tell compelling stories with data in college and your career? Elliot and data analytics expert Valerie Kroll dive into this topic. They follow Val's path from college to market research to optimization and go through concrete suggestions on knowing your audience and what to do before, during, and after a big presentation.

]]> 1343 Succeeding as an International Student with Debrup Laha How can international students learn and adapt to new settings, cultures, norms, and rules to thrive in college? Elliot and Debrup go through the nuts and bolts of housing, jobs, internships and more and give practical suggestions for international students based on his own experience and all the students he's helped over the years. Thu, 18 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 2 40 Elliot Felix How can international students learn and adapt to new settings, cultures, norms, and rules to thrive in college? Elliot and Debrup go through the nuts and bolts of housing, jobs, internships and more and give practical suggestions for international students based on his own experience and all the students he's helped over the years. How can international students learn and adapt to new settings, cultures, norms, and rules to thrive in college? Elliot and Debrup go through the nuts and bolts of housing, jobs, internships and more and give practical suggestions for international students based on his own experience and all the students he's helped over the years.

]]> 1486 Creating Great Learning Experiences with Melonie Sexton How can students develop skills, build a network, and explore careers? Elliot and guest co-host Steve Ehrmann discuss this with award-winning faculty member and experiential learning expert Melonie Sexton. They discuss research projects, capstone projects, and internships along with how to best support students along the way. Thu, 11 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 2 39 Elliot Felix How can students develop skills, build a network, and explore careers? Elliot and guest co-host Steve Ehrmann discuss this with award-winning faculty member and experiential learning expert Melonie Sexton. They discuss research projects, capstone projects, and internships along with how to best support students along the way. How can students develop skills, build a network, and explore careers? Elliot and guest co-host Steve Ehrmann discuss this with award-winning faculty member and experiential learning expert Melonie Sexton. They discuss research projects, capstone projects, and internships along with how to best support students along the way.

]]> 1515 Uncovering the Hidden Curriculum with Louis Newman What are the unspoken rules and the obscure terms that trip students up in college? How can they learn these to think critically in their classes and careers? Elliot and author Louis Newman dig into this based on his decades of experience as a professor and advisor and his recent book Thinking Critically in College.  Thu, 04 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 2 38 Elliot Felix What are the unspoken rules and the obscure terms that trip students up in college? How can they learn these to think critically in their classes and careers? Elliot and author Louis Newman dig into this based on his decades of experience as a professor and advisor and his recent book Thinking Critically in College.  What are the unspoken rules and the obscure terms that trip students up in college? How can they learn these to think critically in their classes and careers? Elliot and author Louis Newman dig into this based on his decades of experience as a professor and advisor and his recent book Thinking Critically in College. 

]]> 1438 Perfectionism and Coping with Less Control with Vanessa Bush How can you cope with less control in college – and in your life and career? How can you manage perfectionism for your health and success? Elliot and Vanessa Bush, author of Embracing Your Perfectionist Self, discuss these topics and cover understanding who you are, getting involved, finding acceptance not fitting in, and more. Thu, 14 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0000 full 2 37 Elliot Felix How can you cope with less control in college – and in your life and career? How can you manage perfectionism for your health and success? Elliot and Vanessa Bush, author of Embracing Your Perfectionist Self, discuss these topics and cover understanding who you are, getting involved, finding acceptance not fitting in, and more. How can you cope with less control in college – and in your life and career? How can you manage perfectionism for your health and success? Elliot and Vanessa Bush, author of Embracing Your Perfectionist Self, discuss these topics and cover understanding who you are, getting involved, finding acceptance not fitting in, and more.

]]> 1186 Choosing the Right College Size and Setting for You with Nancy Hubbard How can you find a college that's the right size, setting, and focus for you? How do you know when you've found the right fit? Elliot digs into this with Nancy Hubbard, Dean of the College of Business at University of Lynchburg. They get into the quality of relationships, the amount of flexibility, what you get exposed to, and more. Thu, 07 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0000 full 2 36 Elliot Felix How can you find a college that's the right size, setting, and focus for you? How do you know when you've found the right fit? Elliot digs into this with Nancy Hubbard, Dean of the College of Business at University of Lynchburg. They get into the quality of relationships, the amount of flexibility, what you get exposed to, and more. How can you find a college that's the right size, setting, and focus for you? How do you know when you've found the right fit? Elliot digs into this with Nancy Hubbard, Dean of the College of Business at University of Lynchburg. They get into the quality of relationships, the amount of flexibility, what you get exposed to, and more.

]]> 1306 How to Build Your Network in College with Philip Wilkerson How can you build your network to set yourself up for sucess in college and your career? Elliot digs into this critical topic with career development professional and Positive Philter podcast host Philip Wilkerson. Don't miss the 5 "Fs" of networking, plus two bonus "Fs"! Thu, 30 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0000 full 1 35 Elliot Felix How can you build your network to set yourself up for sucess in college and your career? Elliot digs into this critical topic with career development professional and Positive Philter podcast host Philip Wilkerson. Don't miss the 5 "Fs" of networking, plus two bonus "Fs"! How can you build your network to set yourself up for sucess in college and your career? Elliot digs into this critical topic with career development professional and Positive Philter podcast host Philip Wilkerson. Don't miss the 5 "Fs" of networking, plus two bonus "Fs"!

]]> 1347 Bonus Episode: The Higher Education Sector Explained How many colleges and universities are there in the US? What are the demographic, financial, and social trends that are changing higher education? Elliot gives an overview of the higher education sector that answers these questions and can help students, families, and folks in higher ed understand the big picture. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0000 full 1 34 Elliot Felix How many colleges and universities are there in the US? What are the demographic, financial, and social trends that are changing higher education? Elliot gives an overview of the higher education sector that answers these questions and can help students, families, and folks in higher ed understand the big picture. How many colleges and universities are there in the US? What are the demographic, financial, and social trends that are changing higher education? Elliot gives an overview of the higher education sector that answers these questions and can help students, families, and folks in higher ed understand the big picture.

]]> 1525 Bonus Episode: Common Misconceptions about Higher Education with Mya Anderson What common misconceptions get in the way of how students succeed in college? How does college actually work? In this bonus episode, Elliot and college success coach Mya Andersen debunk misconceptions about orientation, terminology, technology, support services, career exploration. and more. Thu, 05 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0000 full 1 33 Elliot Felix What common misconceptions get in the way of how students succeed in college? How does college actually work? In this bonus episode, Elliot and college success coach Mya Andersen debunk misconceptions about orientation, terminology, technology, support services, career exploration. and more. What common misconceptions get in the way of how students succeed in college? How does college actually work? In this bonus episode, Elliot and college success coach Mya Andersen debunk misconceptions about orientation, terminology, technology, support services, career exploration. and more.

]]> 2507 Bonus Episode: Trends Changing College and Universities Elliot opened the pre-conference workshop at the Designing Libraries Conference with an overview of trends changing higher education and libraries. In this ~10min talk he provides an overview of key trends including students’ sense of belonging, working on real-world projects, building valuable skills, next generation libraries, and getting advice and support.  https://www.libraryjournal.com/story/management/How-Academic-Libraries-Can-Help-Students-Get-the-Most-Out-of-College-Peer-to-Peer-Review Thu, 22 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0000 full 1 32 Elliot Felix Elliot opened the pre-conference workshop at the Designing Libraries Conference with an overview of trends changing higher education and libraries. In this ~10min talk he provides an overview of key trends including students’ sense of belonging, working on real-world projects, building valuable skills, next generation libraries, and getting advice and support.  https://www.libraryjournal.com/story/management/How-Academic-Libraries-Can-Help-Students-Get-the-Most-Out-of-College-Peer-to-Peer-Review Elliot opened the pre-conference workshop at the Designing Libraries Conference with an overview of trends changing higher education and libraries. In this ~10min talk he provides an overview of key trends including students’ sense of belonging, working on real-world projects, building valuable skills, next generation libraries, and getting advice and support. 

https://www.libraryjournal.com/story/management/How-Academic-Libraries-Can-Help-Students-Get-the-Most-Out-of-College-Peer-to-Peer-Review

]]> 614 Bonus Episode: Search for Where to go to College Based on How You’ll Go to College Elliot joined a College Spy Webinar hosted by Michelle McAnaney where he shared the insights from How to Get the Most Out of College. In this ~20 minute talk, he summarizes what students can do to increase their chances of success in college and get the best return on their investment of time and money – and how to find colleges/universities that offer these opportunities to inform their college search. https://thecollegespy.com/blog/how-youll-go-to-college-helps-decide-where-to-go-to-college Thu, 08 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0000 full 1 31 Elliot Felix Elliot joined a College Spy Webinar hosted by Michelle McAnaney where he shared the insights from How to Get the Most Out of College. In this ~20 minute talk, he summarizes what students can do to increase their chances of success in college and get the best return on their investment of time and money – and how to find colleges/universities that offer these opportunities to inform their college search. https://thecollegespy.com/blog/how-youll-go-to-college-helps-decide-where-to-go-to-college Elliot joined a College Spy Webinar hosted by Michelle McAnaney where he shared the insights from How to Get the Most Out of College. In this ~20 minute talk, he summarizes what students can do to increase their chances of success in college and get the best return on their investment of time and money – and how to find colleges/universities that offer these opportunities to inform their college search.

https://thecollegespy.com/blog/how-youll-go-to-college-helps-decide-where-to-go-to-college

]]> 1075 Student Entrepreneurs as Hope-Generators with Alicia Sepulveda How can students spot problems and create solutions as entrepreneurs? How can they take full advantage of all the clubs, centers, support, technology, and mentors their college and university offers to entrepreneurs? How can tackling big problems generate hope? We dig into this with Alicia, Host of the College Life Podcast and professor in Social Innovation. Thu, 11 May 2023 09:00:00 -0000 full 1 30 Elliot Felix How can students spot problems and create solutions as entrepreneurs? How can they take full advantage of all the clubs, centers, support, technology, and mentors their college and university offers to entrepreneurs? How can tackling big problems generate hope? We dig into this with Alicia, Host of the College Life Podcast and professor in Social Innovation. How can students spot problems and create solutions as entrepreneurs? How can they take full advantage of all the clubs, centers, support, technology, and mentors their college and university offers to entrepreneurs? How can tackling big problems generate hope? We dig into this with Alicia, Host of the College Life Podcast and professor in Social Innovation.

]]> 1246 Using the College Application Process to Learn about Yourself with Lisa Marker-Robbins What can the process of searching for and applying to college teach you about yourself? Given so many colleges and universities admit students directly to specific schools and major, how can the process help you uncover your strengths, interests, and focus? Lisa shares her experience with these questions in career planning and college counseling. Thu, 04 May 2023 07:00:00 -0000 full 1 30 Elliot Felix What can the process of searching for and applying to college teach you about yourself? Given so many colleges and universities admit students directly to specific schools and major, how can the process help you uncover your strengths, interests, and focus? Lisa shares her experience with these questions in career planning and college counseling. What can the process of searching for and applying to college teach you about yourself? Given so many colleges and universities admit students directly to specific schools and major, how can the process help you uncover your strengths, interests, and focus? Lisa shares her experience with these questions in career planning and college counseling.

]]> 1106 Making to Think with Designer, Educator, and Author Scott Witthoft Why and how can you make things – digitally and physically – as a way of thinking? How is making and prototype a way of being? We discuss these questions and follow Scott’s path from engineering to product design to education at Stanford’s d.school and UT Austin. He shares insights from the book he co-authored Make Space and his latest book, This is a Prototype. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0000 full 1 28 Elliot Felix Why and how can you make things – digitally and physically – as a way of thinking? How is making and prototype a way of being? We discuss these questions and follow Scott’s path from engineering to product design to education at Stanford’s d.school and UT Austin. He shares insights from the book he co-authored Make Space and his latest book, This is a Prototype. Why and how can you make things – digitally and physically – as a way of thinking? How is making and prototype a way of being? We discuss these questions and follow Scott’s path from engineering to product design to education at Stanford’s d.school and UT Austin. He shares insights from the book he co-authored Make Space and his latest book, This is a Prototype.

]]> 1020 Why do you want to go to college? With “The College Spy” Michelle McAnaney What do students want to get out of college – discovering identity, belonging to a community, building skills, learning about an interest or passion? What does why you want to go to college tell you about where to go to college and how to go to college? We discuss this with college counselor Michelle McAnaney, “The College Spy”. Thu, 20 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0000 full 1 27 Elliot Felix What do students want to get out of college – discovering identity, belonging to a community, building skills, learning about an interest or passion? What does why you want to go to college tell you about where to go to college and how to go to college? We discuss this with college counselor Michelle McAnaney, “The College Spy”. What do students want to get out of college – discovering identity, belonging to a community, building skills, learning about an interest or passion? What does why you want to go to college tell you about where to go to college and how to go to college? We discuss this with college counselor Michelle McAnaney, “The College Spy”.

]]> 1074 Changing Outdated Policies and Processes with Drumm McNaughton What are the outdated policies and processes that students and families will confront in higher education? How can colleges and universities change these to work for today’s students? How can students and families cope with them in the meantime? How can they advocate for change? We discuss this with higher education change consultant Drumm McNaughton. Thu, 13 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0000 full 1 26 Elliot Felix What are the outdated policies and processes that students and families will confront in higher education? How can colleges and universities change these to work for today’s students? How can students and families cope with them in the meantime? How can they advocate for change? We discuss this with higher education change consultant Drumm McNaughton. What are the outdated policies and processes that students and families will confront in higher education? How can colleges and universities change these to work for today’s students? How can students and families cope with them in the meantime? How can they advocate for change? We discuss this with higher education change consultant Drumm McNaughton.

]]> 1192 Designing Your Life and Career Path with Julia Lang What is design thinking and how can students use it to design their lives? What will that tell them about possible career paths, courses to take, projects to work on, and mentors to find? We discuss these great questions with Julia Lang, Professor of Practice and Associate Director of Career Education and Life Design at Phyllis M. Taylor Center for Social Innovation and Design Thinking at Tulane University. Thu, 06 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0000 full 1 25 Elliot Felix What is design thinking and how can students use it to design their lives? What will that tell them about possible career paths, courses to take, projects to work on, and mentors to find? We discuss these great questions with Julia Lang, Professor of Practice and Associate Director of Career Education and Life Design at Phyllis M. Taylor Center for Social Innovation and Design Thinking at Tulane University. What is design thinking and how can students use it to design their lives? What will that tell them about possible career paths, courses to take, projects to work on, and mentors to find? We discuss these great questions with Julia Lang, Professor of Practice and Associate Director of Career Education and Life Design at Phyllis M. Taylor Center for Social Innovation and Design Thinking at Tulane University.

]]> 1239 Getting Oriented and Involved with Tom Ellett How can you get oriented, get involved, and belong as a transfer student? How do you balance spending time with other transfers versus connecting with other students who’ve had a different experience? We discuss this with higher education’s first Chief Experience Officer (CXO) and two-time transfer student, Tom Ellett from Quinnipiac University. Thu, 30 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0000 full 1 24 Elliot Felix How can you get oriented, get involved, and belong as a transfer student? How do you balance spending time with other transfers versus connecting with other students who’ve had a different experience? We discuss this with higher education’s first Chief Experience Officer (CXO) and two-time transfer student, Tom Ellett from Quinnipiac University. How can you get oriented, get involved, and belong as a transfer student? How do you balance spending time with other transfers versus connecting with other students who’ve had a different experience? We discuss this with higher education’s first Chief Experience Officer (CXO) and two-time transfer student, Tom Ellett from Quinnipiac University.

]]> 1102 Growing by Taking Risks, Recharging, and Reflecting with Grace Bida How do you work up the courage to take risks, put yourself out there, and try new things? How can you rest, recover, and reflect while you’re making the most of your time in College? How does all this help you grow, personally and professionally? We discuss all this and more with former brightspot intern and current Harvard first year Grace Bida. Thu, 23 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0000 full 1 23 Elliot Felix How do you work up the courage to take risks, put yourself out there, and try new things? How can you rest, recover, and reflect while you’re making the most of your time in College? How does all this help you grow, personally and professionally? We discuss all this and more with former brightspot intern and current Harvard first year Grace Bida. How do you work up the courage to take risks, put yourself out there, and try new things? How can you rest, recover, and reflect while you’re making the most of your time in College? How does all this help you grow, personally and professionally? We discuss all this and more with former brightspot intern and current Harvard first year Grace Bida.

]]> 905 Understanding the Price of College with Mark Salisbury What is the price you’ll pay for college? How does that compare to other students and other schools? How did the price of college get so complicated and mysterious? What can you do solve this mystery? We discuss these important questions with Mark Salisbury, Founder and CEO TuitionFit.org, the college price transparency platform. Thu, 16 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0000 full 1 22 Elliot Felix What is the price you’ll pay for college? How does that compare to other students and other schools? How did the price of college get so complicated and mysterious? What can you do solve this mystery? We discuss these important questions with Mark Salisbury, Founder and CEO TuitionFit.org, the college price transparency platform. What is the price you’ll pay for college? How does that compare to other students and other schools? How did the price of college get so complicated and mysterious? What can you do solve this mystery? We discuss these important questions with Mark Salisbury, Founder and CEO TuitionFit.org, the college price transparency platform.

]]> 986 Getting the Most from your College Visit with Mark Stucker What should you do when you visit a college? How can you go beyond the standard admissions info session and tour? What should you do before, during, and after your visit to make all this happen? We dive into this with Mark Stucker, Founder of School Match 4 U, co-host of Your College Bound Kid podcast, and author of 171 Answers to the Most-Asked College Admissions Questions. Thu, 09 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0000 full 1 21 Elliot Felix What should you do when you visit a college? How can you go beyond the standard admissions info session and tour? What should you do before, during, and after your visit to make all this happen? We dive into this with Mark Stucker, Founder of School Match 4 U, co-host of Your College Bound Kid podcast, and author of 171 Answers to the Most-Asked College Admissions Questions. What should you do when you visit a college? How can you go beyond the standard admissions info session and tour? What should you do before, during, and after your visit to make all this happen? We dive into this with Mark Stucker, Founder of School Match 4 U, co-host of Your College Bound Kid podcast, and author of 171 Answers to the Most-Asked College Admissions Questions.

]]> 1223 Building Your Support Network with Andrea Malkin Brenner How can students find friends, advisors, and other folks to support them as they transition from dependence at home to independence in college? What people, information, and resources are available and what’s the best way to learn about and use them? We discuss the topic of building a support network with Andrea Malkin Brenner, Creator of Talking College Cards. Thu, 02 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0000 full 1 20 Elliot Felix How can students find friends, advisors, and other folks to support them as they transition from dependence at home to independence in college? What people, information, and resources are available and what’s the best way to learn about and use them? We discuss the topic of building a support network with Andrea Malkin Brenner, Creator of Talking College Cards. How can students find friends, advisors, and other folks to support them as they transition from dependence at home to independence in college? What people, information, and resources are available and what’s the best way to learn about and use them? We discuss the topic of building a support network with Andrea Malkin Brenner, Creator of Talking College Cards.

]]> 972 Being a Student Leader with Macy Trout What does it mean to be a student leader in college? How does student government work and how do you get involved? When does it complement or compete with your studies? We dig into these questions and more with Macy Trout, a Senior at Temple University who shares her stories of meeting and representing students, building skills, and making an impact. Thu, 23 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0000 full 1 19 Elliot Felix What does it mean to be a student leader in college? How does student government work and how do you get involved? When does it complement or compete with your studies? We dig into these questions and more with Macy Trout, a Senior at Temple University who shares her stories of meeting and representing students, building skills, and making an impact. What does it mean to be a student leader in college? How does student government work and how do you get involved? When does it complement or compete with your studies? We dig into these questions and more with Macy Trout, a Senior at Temple University who shares her stories of meeting and representing students, building skills, and making an impact.

]]> 1278 Meeting the Needs of Student Parents with Kate Colbert and Dr. Joe Sallustio How can students with children not just survive college but thrive? What can colleges and universities do to support them? Kate Colbert and Dr. Joe Sallustio, authors of Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era in Higher Education, share their insights on these questions from their research and personal experience as students and faculty. Thu, 16 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0000 full 1 18 Elliot Felix How can students with children not just survive college but thrive? What can colleges and universities do to support them? Kate Colbert and Dr. Joe Sallustio, authors of Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era in Higher Education, share their insights on these questions from their research and personal experience as students and faculty. How can students with children not just survive college but thrive? What can colleges and universities do to support them? Kate Colbert and Dr. Joe Sallustio, authors of Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era in Higher Education, share their insights on these questions from their research and personal experience as students and faculty.

]]> 1252 Finding a Fulfilling Career Path with Carrie Young How can you understand yourself and what can that tells you about career paths to explore? What lights you up? Is what you’re pursuing right for who you are so that you can bring your whole self to work? We explore these questions with Carrie Young, the host of the Paths in Progress podcast and a former Executive Director of Academic Affairs and Student Success and Academic Advisor. Thu, 09 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0000 full 1 17 Elliot Felix How can you understand yourself and what can that tells you about career paths to explore? What lights you up? Is what you’re pursuing right for who you are so that you can bring your whole self to work? We explore these questions with Carrie Young, the host of the Paths in Progress podcast and a former Executive Director of Academic Affairs and Student Success and Academic Advisor. How can you understand yourself and what can that tells you about career paths to explore? What lights you up? Is what you’re pursuing right for who you are so that you can bring your whole self to work? We explore these questions with Carrie Young, the host of the Paths in Progress podcast and a former Executive Director of Academic Affairs and Student Success and Academic Advisor.

]]> 1148 Working with a Student Success Coach with Dustin Ramsdell How do student success coaches help students and how can you best work with them? Dustin Ramsdell, former success coach and manager of coaches, describes the role of coaches and shares stories from his experience helping students get oriented, connecting them with other services, advising on degree and career planning, navigating new technology and policies, and building confidence and skills – and then hearing “I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for you.” Thu, 02 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0000 full 1 16 Elliot Felix How do student success coaches help students and how can you best work with them? Dustin Ramsdell, former success coach and manager of coaches, describes the role of coaches and shares stories from his experience helping students get oriented, connecting them with other services, advising on degree and career planning, navigating new technology and policies, and building confidence and skills – and then hearing “I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for you.” How do student success coaches help students and how can you best work with them? Dustin Ramsdell, former success coach and manager of coaches, describes the role of coaches and shares stories from his experience helping students get oriented, connecting them with other services, advising on degree and career planning, navigating new technology and policies, and building confidence and skills – and then hearing “I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for you.”

]]> 1045 How Parents Can Help Students Understand Strengths with Winnie and Sushil da Silva How can your parents help you understand and play to your strengths? What assessments, conversations, or other resources can help with this? We discuss the role of strengths (and discomfort) in the college selection process with Winnie, a leadership development coach, and Sushil, a technology entrepreneur, who talk about their recent experience and how How to Get the Most out of College helped their family. Thu, 26 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0000 full 1 15 Elliot Felix How can your parents help you understand and play to your strengths? What assessments, conversations, or other resources can help with this? We discuss the role of strengths (and discomfort) in the college selection process with Winnie, a leadership development coach, and Sushil, a technology entrepreneur, who talk about their recent experience and how How to Get the Most out of College helped their family. How can your parents help you understand and play to your strengths? What assessments, conversations, or other resources can help with this? We discuss the role of strengths (and discomfort) in the college selection process with Winnie, a leadership development coach, and Sushil, a technology entrepreneur, who talk about their recent experience and how How to Get the Most out of College helped their family.

]]> 1183 Transformational Internship Experiences with Greg Hoffman What do you want to be known for at the end of your internship? How will it complement your studies? What special projects can employers give interns to work together on to accomplish something? We discuss these questions and more in this special double episode, Greg Hoffman, author of Emotion by Design and former CMO of Nike, drawing from his own experiences as an intern and the programs he built at Nike. Thu, 19 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0000 full 1 14 Elliot Felix What do you want to be known for at the end of your internship? How will it complement your studies? What special projects can employers give interns to work together on to accomplish something? We discuss these questions and more in this special double episode, Greg Hoffman, author of Emotion by Design and former CMO of Nike, drawing from his own experiences as an intern and the programs he built at Nike. What do you want to be known for at the end of your internship? How will it complement your studies? What special projects can employers give interns to work together on to accomplish something? We discuss these questions and more in this special double episode, Greg Hoffman, author of Emotion by Design and former CMO of Nike, drawing from his own experiences as an intern and the programs he built at Nike.

]]> 1810 Working with Faculty on Research with Natalie Passov How can students work with faculty on their research and build valuable skills and connections at the same time? How do you find these opportunities and do they need to relate to your classes? Recent graduate Natalie Passov talks about her experience as a research assistant, how she contributed, what she learned, and how this led to an internship and a career. Thu, 12 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0000 full 1 13 Elliot Felix How can students work with faculty on their research and build valuable skills and connections at the same time? How do you find these opportunities and do they need to relate to your classes? Recent graduate Natalie Passov talks about her experience as a research assistant, how she contributed, what she learned, and how this led to an internship and a career. How can students work with faculty on their research and build valuable skills and connections at the same time? How do you find these opportunities and do they need to relate to your classes? Recent graduate Natalie Passov talks about her experience as a research assistant, how she contributed, what she learned, and how this led to an internship and a career.

]]> 932 First Gen Student Student Success with Angela Simmons How can you best get oriented and find support as a first generation student? What can student affairs professionals do to connect with students, normalize getting help, and lead by example? Dr. Angela Simmons, VP of Student Development at University of South Carolina Beaufort discusses these topics and how she uses her background in counseling to help students succeed. Fri, 06 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0000 full 1 12 Elliot Felix How can you best get oriented and find support as a first generation student? What can student affairs professionals do to connect with students, normalize getting help, and lead by example? Dr. Angela Simmons, VP of Student Development at University of South Carolina Beaufort discusses these topics and how she uses her background in counseling to help students succeed. How can you best get oriented and find support as a first generation student? What can student affairs professionals do to connect with students, normalize getting help, and lead by example? Dr. Angela Simmons, VP of Student Development at University of South Carolina Beaufort discusses these topics and how she uses her background in counseling to help students succeed.

]]> 1184 Bonus Episode - How to Design Your College Experience I recently had the opportunity to talk to a first year seminar about designing your college experience. In this 20 minute talk, I share the big ideas from my book: college isn’t just something you navigate – it’s something you create. It’s not just where, but how you go to college that matters. You can use research to make the important decisions about which classes to take or how to get involved. To succeed, make connections between classes, clubs, and careers. Thu, 22 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0000 full 1 11 Elliot Felix First Year Seminar Talk on How to Get the Most Out of College I recently had the opportunity to talk to a first year seminar about designing your college experience. In this 20 minute talk, I share the big ideas from my book: college isn’t just something you navigate – it’s something you create. It’s not just where, but how you go to college that matters. You can use research to make the important decisions about which classes to take or how to get involved. To succeed, make connections between classes, clubs, and careers. I recently had the opportunity to talk to a first year seminar about designing your college experience. In this 20 minute talk, I share the big ideas from my book: college isn’t just something you navigate – it’s something you create. It’s not just where, but how you go to college that matters. You can use research to make the important decisions about which classes to take or how to get involved. To succeed, make connections between classes, clubs, and careers.

]]> 1078 no Deana Weintraub Stafford on Supporting First Gen Students How can colleges better support First Generation students and what can student do in the meantime? Deana Waintraub Stafford, Director of the Center for First Generation Student Success shares her insights into dismantling and learning higher education’s “hidden curriculum” and encourages students to ask the questions that will help them and others. Here's where you can find the Center for First Gen Student Success You can find the book How to Get the Most Out of College here. Visit us at ElliotFelix.com for more. Thu, 15 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0000 full 1 10 Elliot Felix How can colleges better support First Generation students and what can student do in the meantime? Deana Waintraub Stafford, Director of the Center for First Generation Student Success shares her insights into dismantling and learning higher education’s “hidden curriculum” and encourages students to ask the questions that will help them and others. Here's where you can find the Center for First Gen Student Success You can find the book How to Get the Most Out of College here. Visit us at ElliotFelix.com for more. How can colleges better support First Generation students and what can student do in the meantime? Deana Waintraub Stafford, Director of the Center for First Generation Student Success shares her insights into dismantling and learning higher education’s “hidden curriculum” and encourages students to ask the questions that will help them and others.

Here's where you can find the Center for First Gen Student Success

You can find the book How to Get the Most Out of College here.

Visit us at ElliotFelix.com for more.

]]> 976 Andrew Ankamah on Finding Community Online and On Campus How do you find community as a transfer student during covid lockdown? Andrew, a Senior at Temple University, takes us through his experience finding community online and then on campus. Along the way, he offers lessons in getting involved on campus and in the community through clubs, class projects, and activism. Learn more about The Accountability Initiative. You can find the book How to Get the Most Out of College here. Visit us at ElliotFelix.com for more. Thu, 08 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0000 full 1 9 Elliot Felix How do you find community as a transfer student during covid lockdown? Andrew, a Senior at Temple University, takes us through his experience finding community online and then on campus. Along the way, he offers lessons in getting involved on campus and in the community through clubs, class projects, and activism. Learn more about The Accountability Initiative. You can find the book How to Get the Most Out of College here. Visit us at ElliotFelix.com for more. How do you find community as a transfer student during covid lockdown? Andrew, a Senior at Temple University, takes us through his experience finding community online and then on campus. Along the way, he offers lessons in getting involved on campus and in the community through clubs, class projects, and activism.

Learn more about The Accountability Initiative.

You can find the book How to Get the Most Out of College here.

Visit us at ElliotFelix.com for more.

]]> 786 Randi Harris on Orienting and Supporting Transfer and Returning Students How can transfer and returning students get oriented and feel supported? Randi, the Director of the Transfer and Returning Student Resource Center at Portland State University takes us through how students can’t possibly know all the resources available to them but they can have a go-to person and a go-to space to help them. Learn more about the Transfer and Returning Students Resource Center. Randi also references the NISTS  You can find the book How to Get the Most Out of College here. Visit us at ElliotFelix.com for more. Thu, 01 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0000 full 1 8 Elliot Felix How can transfer and returning students get oriented and feel supported? Randi, the Director of the Transfer and Returning Student Resource Center at Portland State University takes us through how students can’t possibly know all the resources available to them but they can have a go-to person and a go-to space to help them. Learn more about the Transfer and Returning Students Resource Center. Randi also references the NISTS  You can find the book How to Get the Most Out of College here. Visit us at ElliotFelix.com for more. How can transfer and returning students get oriented and feel supported? Randi, the Director of the Transfer and Returning Student Resource Center at Portland State University takes us through how students can’t possibly know all the resources available to them but they can have a go-to person and a go-to space to help them.

Learn more about the Transfer and Returning Students Resource Center.

Randi also references the NISTS 

You can find the book How to Get the Most Out of College here.

Visit us at ElliotFelix.com for more.

]]> 950 Bill Carter on Name, Image, and Likeness for Student Athletes Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) is a new opportunity for student athletes. Bill Carter from Student Athlete Insights provides an overview and examples of NIL. He takes us through what students can do to capitalize on it, and shows its benefits beyond finances like developing a personal brand, creating an online presence, and being entrepreneurial.  Here's the Student Athlete Insights referenced in the episode. You can find the book How to Get the Most Out of College here. Visit us at ElliotFelix.com for more. Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0000 full 7 Elliot Felix Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) is a new opportunity for student athletes. Bill Carter from Student Athlete Insights provides an overview and examples of NIL. He takes us through what students can do to capitalize on it, and shows its benefits beyond finances like developing a personal brand, creating an online presence, and being entrepreneurial.  Here's the Student Athlete Insights referenced in the episode. You can find the book How to Get the Most Out of College here. Visit us at ElliotFelix.com for more. Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) is a new opportunity for student athletes. Bill Carter from Student Athlete Insights provides an overview and examples of NIL. He takes us through what students can do to capitalize on it, and shows its benefits beyond finances like developing a personal brand, creating an online presence, and being entrepreneurial. 

Here's the Student Athlete Insights referenced in the episode.

You can find the book How to Get the Most Out of College here.

Visit us at ElliotFelix.com for more.

]]> 1049 Cedric Howard on Working with Mentors and the Role Parents Can Play What are the different kinds of mentors? What are the different ways to work with them? What role can parents and families play? Award-winning student affairs leader Cedric Howard shares his own journey and his advice on how students can benefit from mentors on everything from reviewing a resume to being a role-model to providing life-changing advice.  Here's the link to the Most Inspiring People in Education Award referenced in the episode. You can find the book How to Get the Most Out of College here. Visit us at ElliotFelix.com for more. Thu, 10 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0000 full 1 6 Elliot Felix What are the different kinds of mentors? What are the different ways to work with them? What role can parents and families play? Award-winning student affairs leader Cedric Howard shares his own journey and his advice on how students can benefit from mentors on everything from reviewing a resume to being a role-model to providing life-changing advice.  Here's the link to the Most Inspiring People in Education Award referenced in the episode. You can find the book How to Get the Most Out of College here. Visit us at ElliotFelix.com for more. What are the different kinds of mentors? What are the different ways to work with them? What role can parents and families play? Award-winning student affairs leader Cedric Howard shares his own journey and his advice on how students can benefit from mentors on everything from reviewing a resume to being a role-model to providing life-changing advice. 

Here's the link to the Most Inspiring People in Education Award referenced in the episode.

You can find the book How to Get the Most Out of College here.

Visit us at ElliotFelix.com for more.

]]> 1358 Jennifer Martin on Learning About Yourself Through the Application How can your college application not a chore but instead a way to learn about yourself and make such an impression on a college they can’t wait to meet you? College admissions expert Jennifer Martin takes us through how students can use their essay to do just that, how to build a college list, and balance all the advice students get on college. Here are the links to the website and blog mentioned in the episode. You can find the book How to Get the Most Out of College here. Visit us at ElliotFelix.com for more. Thu, 03 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0000 full 1 5 Elliot Felix How can your college application not a chore but instead a way to learn about yourself and make such an impression on a college they can’t wait to meet you? College admissions expert Jennifer Martin takes us through how students can use their essay to do just that, how to build a college list, and balance all the advice students get on college. Here are the links to the website and blog mentioned in the episode. You can find the book How to Get the Most Out of College here. Visit us at ElliotFelix.com for more. How can your college application not a chore but instead a way to learn about yourself and make such an impression on a college they can’t wait to meet you? College admissions expert Jennifer Martin takes us through how students can use their essay to do just that, how to build a college list, and balance all the advice students get on college.

Here are the links to the website and blog mentioned in the episode.

You can find the book How to Get the Most Out of College here.

Visit us at ElliotFelix.com for more.

]]> 986 Ferch Sanchez Lopez on Thriving as a Transfer Student How can you not just adjust but thrive as a transfer student? Ferch Sanchez Lopez shares his tips for getting involved, making connections, and giving back. In the process, we learn a lot about what to ask yourself – like how it’s not just who you want be but who you want to be with – and hear about time spent in classes and clubs don’t take away from each other.  Learn about the Mural Board Tool referenced as well as the Brightspot Student Advisory Council. You can find the book How to Get the Most Out of College here. Visit us at ElliotFelix.com for more. Mon, 24 Oct 2022 15:00:00 -0000 full 1 2 Elliot Felix How can you not just adjust but thrive as a transfer student? Ferch Sanchez Lopez shares his tips for getting involved, making connections, and giving back. In the process, we learn a lot about what to ask yourself – like how it’s not just who you want be but who you want to be with – and hear about time spent in classes and clubs don’t take away from each other.  Learn about the Mural Board Tool referenced as well as the Brightspot Student Advisory Council. You can find the book How to Get the Most Out of College here. Visit us at ElliotFelix.com for more. How can you not just adjust but thrive as a transfer student? Ferch Sanchez Lopez shares his tips for getting involved, making connections, and giving back. In the process, we learn a lot about what to ask yourself – like how it’s not just who you want be but who you want to be with – and hear about time spent in classes and clubs don’t take away from each other. 

Learn about the Mural Board Tool referenced as well as the Brightspot Student Advisory Council.

You can find the book How to Get the Most Out of College here.

Visit us at ElliotFelix.com for more.

]]> 1043 no Lizbeth Parra on Studying Abroad as a First Gen Student Studying abroad changes your perspective, but many students don’t get a chance to have this experience or don't think it's possible for them. Lizbeth Parra, a student at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) tells her story about studying in Argentina mixing courses, travel, and an internship – and the admin and financial support needed to make it work.  Learn more about the Brightspot Student Advisory Council here. You can find the book How to Get the Most Out of College here. Visit us at ElliotFelix.com for more.  Mon, 24 Oct 2022 15:00:00 -0000 full 1 4 Elliot Felix Studying abroad changes your perspective, but many students don’t get a chance to have this experience or don't think it's possible for them. Lizbeth Parra, a student at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) tells her story about studying in Argentina mixing courses, travel, and an internship – and the admin and financial support needed to make it work.  Learn more about the Brightspot Student Advisory Council here. You can find the book How to Get the Most Out of College here. Visit us at ElliotFelix.com for more.  Studying abroad changes your perspective, but many students don’t get a chance to have this experience or don't think it's possible for them. Lizbeth Parra, a student at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) tells her story about studying in Argentina mixing courses, travel, and an internship – and the admin and financial support needed to make it work. 

Learn more about the Brightspot Student Advisory Council here.

You can find the book How to Get the Most Out of College here.

Visit us at ElliotFelix.com for more. 

]]> 987 Welcome to How to Get the Most Out of College Why a How to Get the Most Out of College podcast? Interviewing students and experts was a highlight of writing How to Get the Most Out of College. The podcast is a chance to interview people, hear stories, and dive into each tip/topic in detail so students can find their place, people, and path. Elliot welcomes folks to the show and provides clips of upcoming interviews with Dan Maxwell, Ferch Sanchez Lopez, Lizbeth Parra, and Randi Harris who will be featured in upcoming episodes. Visit us at ElliotFelix.com to learn more. Mon, 24 Oct 2022 15:00:00 -0000 full 1 1 Elliot Felix Why a How to Get the Most Out of College podcast? Interviewing students and experts was a highlight of writing How to Get the Most Out of College. The podcast is a chance to interview people, hear stories, and dive into each tip/topic in detail so students can find their place, people, and path. Elliot welcomes folks to the show and provides clips of upcoming interviews with Dan Maxwell, Ferch Sanchez Lopez, Lizbeth Parra, and Randi Harris who will be featured in upcoming episodes. Visit us at ElliotFelix.com to learn more. Why a How to Get the Most Out of College podcast? Interviewing students and experts was a highlight of writing How to Get the Most Out of College. The podcast is a chance to interview people, hear stories, and dive into each tip/topic in detail so students can find their place, people, and path. Elliot welcomes folks to the show and provides clips of upcoming interviews with Dan Maxwell, Ferch Sanchez Lopez, Lizbeth Parra, and Randi Harris who will be featured in upcoming episodes.

Visit us at ElliotFelix.com to learn more.

]]> 386 Dan Maxwell on Finding Your Sense of Belonging When do students feel like they are in their own space - not entering someone else’s - and feeling like they belong? Dan Maxwell, Interim Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs for the University of Houston System takes us through what belonging is, how it's normal for it to take time to feel it, and what students can to do to find it — and what colleges and universities can do to support them. National Survey on Student Engagement article and data on belonging. You can find the book How to Get the Most Out of College here. Visit us at ElliotFelix.com for more. Mon, 24 Oct 2022 15:00:00 -0000 full 1 3 Elliot Felix When do students feel like they are in their own space - not entering someone else’s - and feeling like they belong? Dan Maxwell, Interim Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs for the University of Houston System takes us through what belonging is, how it's normal for it to take time to feel it, and what students can to do to find it — and what colleges and universities can do to support them. National Survey on Student Engagement article and data on belonging. You can find the book How to Get the Most Out of College here. Visit us at ElliotFelix.com for more. When do students feel like they are in their own space - not entering someone else’s - and feeling like they belong? Dan Maxwell, Interim Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs for the University of Houston System takes us through what belonging is, how it's normal for it to take time to feel it, and what students can to do to find it — and what colleges and universities can do to support them.

National Survey on Student Engagement article and data on belonging.

You can find the book How to Get the Most Out of College here.

Visit us at ElliotFelix.com for more.

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