Join us as we discuss: 

• [4:54] Gen Z and millennial career priorities: what’s changed, what hasn’t
• [8:11] Rethinking ROI: short-term salary vs. long-term trajectory
• [16:26] Skills vs. pedigree: where MBAs really create value

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Guest Name: Oren Margolis, Founder of Pinetree & Palm Consulting

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/orenmargolis/

Guest Bio: Oren Margolis (MBA, SPHR, ACC) is a leadership and executive coach, MBA admissions consultant, and career coach specializing in ambitious Millennial and Gen Z professionals. He brings deep corporate experience leading People & Talent at VC-backed fintech Nova Credit and building career development programs at Westfield and WME, combined with six years in MBA admissions at NYU Stern where he evaluated thousands of applicants and helped launch innovative programs.

With an MBA from NYU Stern and certifications including ICF-Certified Coach (ACC) and SPHR, Oren helps clients navigate leadership challenges, career transitions, and competitive graduate admissions by blending business strategy, organizational dynamics, and individual development expertise.

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Join us as we discuss: 

• [7:59] How to get faculty buy-in for brand messaging
• [10:39] Storytelling as the most authentic marketing tool
• [13:29] Why brand strategy must align with institutional strategy

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Join us as we discuss: 

• [1:42] The three buckets of AI applications in higher ed classrooms
• [6:15] Faculty wariness and resistance to change in the AI storm
• [13:55] Why durable skill-based education will become a focal point

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

• Stanford University’s Generative AI for Education Hub

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Guest Name: Chris Agnew, Director of Stanford's Generative AI for Education Hub

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-agnew-74bb8217/

Guest Bio: Chris Agnew is Director, Generative AI for Education Hub at Stanford University. As the Director, Chris is the principal organizing force in designing and implementing the new Generative AI in Education Hub - from concept to strategic planning to full implementation. Chris works closely with faculty and staff to build partnerships with education organizations and practitioners including schools, educators, policy makers, funders, NGO’s, and the edtech sector.

With over 25 years in education, Chris has taught and led both K12 schools and non traditional learning environments adjacent to K12 and post secondary. Committed to learning that is experiential, applied and relevant, Chris shifted to edtech to improve access and reduce cost of transformative learning models.

Prior to Stanford, Chris led US higher ed strategy and credentials for Multiverse, an edtech startup using professional apprenticeships as an alternative to college and university.

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Join us as we discuss: 

• [1:38] Financial pressures and the "Uberization" of education
• [9:10] Why bottom-up leadership and student input matter
• [16:28] The future of public-private partnerships and fast-tracked curricula

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

• Council of Ontario Universities  
• Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario
• Disco.co
• Element451

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Join us as we discuss: 

• [1:51] How Runway fills the gap between research and business
• [7:15] The power of community, mentorship, and networks
• [10:32] Success stories, alumni paths, and program outcomes

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Guest Name: Michael Escosia, Associate Director of Operations, Cornell Tech

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mescosia/

Guest Bio: Michael Escosia serves as Associate Director of Operations at the Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute, a groundbreaking joint academic venture between Cornell University and the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology. As an integral partner at Cornell Tech in New York City, the Institute brings together faculty, students, business leaders, and tech entrepreneurs to reinvent how we live in the digital age through innovative educational, research, and entrepreneurial opportunities.

With over seven years at the Institute, Escosia advances strategic goals through program development and management, including trek programs to Israel and San Francisco. His career spans healthcare systems design at Mount Sinai Health System, biomedical sciences program management at NYU, and nonprofit leadership as Director of Programs at VR Kids. He holds an MPA from NYU's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, specializing in non-profit management and policy.

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Join us as we discuss: 

• [2:17] How to balance AI-generated content and authenticity
• [11:34] Columbia vs. Harvard and strategic responses to political pressure
• [15:25] Why AI can’t replicate human creativity, strategy, and iteration

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

• Your Brand Amplified

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Guest Name: Anika Jackson, Executive Director, the ICL Foundation

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anikajackson/

Guest Bio: Anika Jackson is a senior communications and marketing professional with over 25 years of experience working with diverse brands and clients to build local and global interest and create meaningful, synergistic relationships between businesses and people. She currently serves as the CEO, chief strategist, and podcast host for Your Brand Amplified, a marketing and communications agency that she also founded. She is also Executive Director of the ICL Foundation. Jackson’s professional expertise encompasses experiential marketing, event production, launch marketing, public relations, and various additional digital and influencer-based marketing and communications management strategies. She is a member of the Quickbooks Small Business Council, serves on the advisory board for UC Santa Barbara’s Women in Leadership executive program, and contributes her knowledge and thought leadership for the benefit of multiple local, national, and global nonprofits.

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From the surprising drop in interest in international MBA programs to the surging demand for specializations in AI, healthcare, and sustainability, Andrew draws on more than 15 years of global student research to unpack the forces reshaping business education.

Join us as we discuss:

• [2:04] Geopolitical tensions and their impact on global education
• [12:10] How AI policy, integrity, and innovation will influence tomorrow’s MBA
• [15:17] If MBAs still justify their price tag, and rethinking ROI and personalization

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

• Tomorrow’s MBA study by CarringtonCrisp

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Guest Name: Andrew Crisp, Co-Founder, CarringtonCrisp

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-crisp-carringtoncrisp/?originalSubdomain=uk

Guest Bio: Andrew Crisp jointly founded CarringtonCrisp in 2003 with Mary Lou Carrington.

Drawing on considerable experience in research, strategy and communication, Andrew has built CarringtonCrisp into a global brand, known for its work across business schools and universities, including INSEAD, IMD, Columbia, Babson, CEIBS, UNSW AGSM, Vlerick, Rotterdam, Miami, Saïd, Judge, Cardiff, King's College London and many more.

Prior to setting up CarringtonCrisp, Andrew led the agency team that carried out the London Business School rebrand.  He also worked as the Employment Correspondent for The European newspaper, as Marketing Director for an internet business, writing training books for comedians Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones and as a student campaign leader at The Industrial Society.

Andrew is a regular speaker at industry events organised by groups such as the Chartered Association of Business Schools, EFMD and AACSB.  Andrew is often quoted in the media drawing on his knowledge of business education for the Financial Times, The Economist, BusinessBecause, the Globe and Mail, the Australian and other international titles.

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Join us as we discuss:

• [5:41] How institutions are rethinking online education strategy
• [11:11] Why solving a revenue problem is not the answer
• [20:05] What will set successful universities apart in the next 3–5 years

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Guest Name: Beth Hollenberg, CEO, Everspring

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethhollenberg/

Guest Bio: Beth Hollenberg, CEO of Everspring, has 20 years of experience in education, with more than ten years' experience running online, campus, and hybrid education programs. Most recently, Beth was President and COO of Kaplan Higher Education's Campus division. Prior to that role, she was the EVP and General Manager of SCORE! Educational Centers, a network of 170 technology-enabled tutoring centers nationwide. Beth started her career as a consultant to the Department of Health and Human Services, where she worked on effectively scaling federally funded programs for children and youth. She was an associate with the Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP) in Washington, D.C., where she focused on social services and education reform. Trained as an attorney, Beth holds a J.D. from Stanford Law School, an MA in Sociology, and BA in Psychology with distinction from Stanford University.

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Join us as we discuss:

• [2:01] Misinformation, political pressure, and journalistic integrity
• [13:10] What makes students thrive in journalism school
• [17:21] DEI in journalism and building a more inclusive newsroom

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Guest Name: Dr. Colleen Leigh, Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management and Student Success at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York (CUNY)

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleenleigh/

Guest Bio: Colleen Leigh is the Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management and Student Success at CUNY Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism.  She oversees Admissions, Student Affairs, Career Services, and Alumni Affairs. She joined the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism in 2007 as an admissions/outreach counselor, in 2014 was the school’s Director of Admissions, and in 2019 was our Assistant Dean for Administration, which was the equivalent of our chief operating officer, overseeing Academic Operations, Campus Services, Public Safety, and Technology. Her first role as an admissions officer was for the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Ga. After earning an M.A. in Journalism from Emerson College, Colleen worked as a freelance TV reporter covering the Filipino community in the New York region. In addition to the master’s in journalism, she holds a B.A. in Communication from the University of Scranton, an M.S. in Higher Education Administration from Baruch College, and an Ed.D. in Organizational Change and Leadership from the University of Southern California.

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Julio shares how Tecmilenio has built a unique “Connect” model that blends online, hybrid, and in-person learning, how 9 out of 10 students land jobs before graduation, and why “well-being” is more than a buzzword — it's at the heart of everything they do. 

Join us as we discuss: 

• [2:15] Tecmilenio’s “Connect” model — flexible, hybrid, and personalized
• [7:22] Why well-being and purpose make all the difference
• [18:00] Co-creating to create ROI for both businesses and learners

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

• The Flow model
• The Seligman model
• MAPS model

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Guest Name: Julio Peña, Vicerrector de Educación Abierta y Organizaciones at Universidad Tecmilenio

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julio-pe%C3%B1a-gaviria-45802825

Guest Bio: Julio Peña Gaviria is Vicerrector de Educación Abierta y Organizaciones at Universidad Tecmilenio. He has more than 30 years of professional experience, 22 of which have been in the world of information technology and digital transformation. He has dedicated his career to driving human potential, its relationship with technology, and access to quality education for all. He holds a degree in economics from Universidad Javeriana, an MBA from CESA, an executive program from Harvard, and the D1 program from IPADE. He has held leadership positions at companies such as IBM, Dell, and Microsoft. In his current role at Tecmilenio, he is responsible for leading the creation and implementation of accessibility and affordability strategies in Mexico and Latin America, focused on lifelong education. His goal is to promote mass, high-impact education based on the needs of organizations and individuals, in order to develop and connect existing talent potential with job market opportunities, seeking to reduce current gaps.

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Join us as we discuss: 

• [2:10] How universities and lenders can create win-win situations for students
• [11:55] The role of technology in modernizing student loan approval
• [22:16] The future of international student financing, trends, and predictions

To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website, or search for “Mastering the Next” in your favorite podcast player.

Guest Name: Arbaaz Hashmy, Director of Business Development at Sallie Mae

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arbaazhashmy/

Guest Bio: Arbaaz Hashmy is Director of Business Development at Sallie Mae. He has more than 10 years under his belt in partnership management focused on the fin-tech space and managed clients in 33 countries in his last role at MPOWER Financing. After finishing his undergrad in Computer Science Engineering, where he led various student organizations, Arbaaz worked across multiple industries and built meaningful relationships to deliver ambitious business goals. He received his MBA from Johns Hopkins University where he served as the President of the Indian Students Association and an international student ambassador.

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Join us as we discuss: 

• [10:57] How to stay human-centered when integrating AI into education
• [18:32] Why instructional design starts with alignment and how it ensures rigor
• [23:58] What institutions are getting wrong about online learning

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Guest Name: Dr. Whitney Kilgore, Co-Founder and Chief Academic Officer of iDesign

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneykilgore

Guest Bio: Whitney Kilgore is co-founder and chief academic officer of iDesign, a partner to universities that wish to build, grow, and support online and blended course program offerings. iDesign provides concierge, white-glove instructional design support to faculty partners and ensure that faculty feel comfortable, informed, and in control throughout the process of creating online learning experiences for their students. Whitney is currently working on research related to care theory in online learning and the impact to practice of humanizing online teaching and learning. She resides in North Texas with her husband, their four children, two dogs, and a cat. They enjoy hiking, swimming, and wearing their masks.

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Join us as we discuss [ADD TIMESTAMPS IN QA]: 

• [2:39] Skepticism and misconceptions around OPM partnerships
• [12:06] Revenue sharing versus fee-for-service models
• [19:35] What school presidents should consider when outsourcing OPM

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Guest Name: Jim Lummus, Executive Vice President, University Solutions at AllCampus

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jlummus/

Guest Bio: Jim Lummus is an experienced, growth-oriented leader with accomplishments encompassing sales, operations management, cross-functional team management, territory development, client relationship management and strategic planning. As the executive responsible for the AllCampus sales, sales operations and market research teams, he works proactively to build successful partnerships with graduate degree and upskilling programs at top universities.

Jim gained a track record of combining rapid expansion and exceptional performance through his years of achievements at educational technology and online program management firms like Zovio, Avenu Learning, Academic Partnerships, Deltak and Sylvan Learning. In these roles, he formed valuable relationships with major U.S. and international universities as well as private businesses. Jim holds an MBA from Stetson University and a bachelor’s degree in education from Maryville College.

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Join us as we discuss [SET TIMESTAMPS IN QA]:

• The prevalence of imposter phenomenon in graduate student programs
• Helping students understand the processes behind grad school success
• The Grad Academy’s methods and success stories 

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Guest Name: Bryan Aylward

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-aylward-psyd-17436210

Guest Bio: AVP, Office of Academic Innovation, Operations and Technology for The University of Arizona Global Campus

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Join us as we discuss: 

• [4:08] Effective partnerships between academia and healthcare
• [9:41] Why cultural competencies matter in patient care
• [15:15] Addressing higher ed’s blindspots in today’s medical programs

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

• University of Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Apprenticeship Program

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Join us as we discuss: 

• [1:15] Why digital accessibility is often treated as an afterthought
• [9:01] Missed recruitment opportunities and shifting the compliance mindset
• [16:39] How proactive compliance could save your institution’s budget

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Guest Name: Eugene Woo, CEO and Founder, Venngage

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yjwoo/

Guest Bio: Eugene is an engineer and visual storytelling enthusiast. He founded Venngage to empower users of all experience levels to create engaging, accessible visuals. Through Venngage, Eugene's goal is to make visual communication more accessible and impactful for everyone.

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Guest Names: 
Jennifer Kulbeck, Assistant Provost at Saint Mary's College of California
Matt Cipriano, Associate Dean at Mount Sinai's Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

Guest Socials: 
Jennifer - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferkulbeck/
Matt - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cipriano-53941a/

Guest Bios: 
Jennifer - Jennifer Kulbeck has over 25 years of experience in higher education with expertise in budget and academic operations management, institutional effectiveness and accreditation, academic personnel and labor relations, interdisciplinary project management, and graduate program development and enrollment management. She currently serves as Assistant Provost and Director of Academic Operations at Saint Mary’s College of California. Jen served on the NAGAP Governing Board from 2012-2022, and received the Distinguished Service Award in 2018. She is also a poet, letterpress printer, and interdisciplinary educator. Her poetry and creative nonfiction have been published in West Marin Review, Storm Cellar, and Pittsburgh Poetry Houses, among others; and her most recent work includes poetry and voice-over work for The Farallonites production in collaboration with Dana Lawton Dances, and a piece in the group exhibit, Interdisciplinary Voice, at the Saint Mary’s College Museum of Art.

Matt - Matthew Cipriano is a seasoned higher education administrator who has dedicated over two decades to advancing graduate education, particularly in medical and biomedical fields. Currently serving as Associate Dean of Administration and Operations at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Cipriano has established himself as a transformative leader in graduate enrollment management and institutional operations. During his tenure at Weill Cornell Medical School, he successfully enhanced both the quality and quantity of the applicant pool, while demonstrating exceptional fiscal stewardship through his management of a $7 million annual budget. His collaborative leadership style has fostered valuable partnerships across departments and institutions, and his expertise has been recognized at the national level through his service on the Board of Directors of NAGAP, the Association for Graduate Enrollment Management.

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Read the Article: https://www.chronicle.com/article/the-online-overhaul

Guest Name: Taylor Swaak, Senior Reporter at The Chronicle of Higher Education

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylorswaak/

Guest Bio: Taylor Swaak covers technology and innovation at The Chronicle of Higher Education. She is drawn to nuanced stories about how colleges are navigating an increasingly tech-infused world — a world where they're relying on a growing number of ed-tech partners, and working to strike a balance between nurturing AI innovation and protecting their students and campus communities. This interest has sparked accountability reporting on controversial courseware products and tensions with online-program managers. It's also inspired trends pieces on competitive AI hiring sprees and experimentation with AI-detection tools to stymy admissions fraud.

She is a staunch supporter of solutions journalism as well, and contributes annually to The Chronicle's robust collection of newsroom reports. She wants readers to be not only informed, but energized, by what she writes.

Swaak joined The Chronicle in 2021. She previously wrote for The 74, a nonprofit news outlet, where she spearheaded K-12 coverage of the nation's two largest school districts — NYC Public Schools and L.A. Unified — before documenting D.C. Public Schools' pivot to virtual learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. Her byline has also appeared in Newsday, Newsweek, The Hartford Courant, and on CNN.com.

She earned her bachelor's degree in multi-platform journalism from the University of Maryland, where she got her start as a reporter and editor at The Diamondback. Swaak lives in northern Virginia; you can find her out on the bike trails or scoping out a new coffee shop.

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Guest Name: Bradley Fuster, DMA, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at San Francisco Bay University

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Guest Bio: Brad Fuster, DMA, has extensive experience in higher education management, particularly in academic affairs, enrollment management and technological innovation. He has held key leadership positions at Keuka College, where he served as provost and intermittently as acting president, managing a substantial institutional budget and leading numerous academic and infrastructural improvements.

During his tenure at Keuka, Fuster led sweeping advancements in experiential learning, program development and enrollment strategies. He significantly improved student retention and success by demonstrating a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Additionally, Fuster possesses a rich background in music education, having served as a professor and department chair, where he was instrumental in creating innovative academic programs and enhancing faculty and student resources.

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Guest Name: Eric Lucrezia, Founder, Candidate.Coach

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Guest Bio: With over 20 years of experience in admissions consulting, career coaching, education, and recruitment, Eric Lucrezia has helped candidates worldwide take the next leap in their careers. His expertise is rooted in a strong commitment to quality education, global interconnectedness, and diversity & inclusion.  

As the former Director of Recruitment for the Global MBA program at ESSEC Business School (Paris, France & Singapore), Eric possesses a deep understanding of what makes MBA applicants stand out to admissions committees. Previously, at France’s prestigious Sciences Po, he conducted workshops on crafting impactful CVs and mastering interview techniques. His experience also includes roles in admissions and recruitment at Long Island University in New York. Additionally, with a background in teaching English—including at the esteemed École de Guerre—he provides meticulous editing for application essays, ensuring flawless grammar and structure.  

Since 2020, Eric has worked full-time as an MBA admissions consultant, guiding applicants toward top business schools. His expertise extends to advising candidates for various Master's programs, as well as coaching professionals in job and internship searches. Based between Paris and New York City, he remains globally connected and readily available to support clients across different time zones.

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Guest Name: Dr. Mike Flores, Chancellor of Alamo Colleges District and past Chair of the Governing Board of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)

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Guest Bio: Dr. Mike Flores assumed the role of chancellor of the Alamo Colleges District on Oct. 1, 2018, after unanimous vote by the Alamo Colleges District Board of Trustees. With more than 20 years of service to the Alamo Colleges District, Dr. Flores possesses the distinction of being the ninth appointed chancellor and the first Hispanic chancellor in the district’s history. Flores serves as a board member and chair of the Governing Board of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, and he is a board member of the American Association of Colleges and Universities, Achieving the Dream, Strada Education Foundation, greater: SATX, UP Partnership, and United Way San Antonio. Flores was born in Del Rio, Texas, and is a graduate of Holmes High School in San Antonio’s Northside Independent School District. He holds a Ph.D. in Educational Administration from the University of Texas at Austin, a master’s degree in political science from Illinois State University, and a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Texas at San Antonio. He lives in central San Antonio with his wife Martha, a talented creative director and entrepreneur, and their daughters, Mara and Mia.

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Guest Name: Robert Ubell, Vice Dean Emeritus of Online Learning, New York University Tandon School of Engineering

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Guest Bio: Bob Ubell is Vice Dean Emeritus of Online Learning at NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering and Senior Editor of CHLOE, an annual survey of higher ed online officers, sponsored by Quality Matters. Recipient of the highest honor given for individual achievement in digital education, the A. Frank Mayadas Leadership Award, Ubell is a Fellow of the Online Learning Consortium (OLC) and a member of the Advisory Board of Online Learning, the journal of OLC, where he served on the organization’s board for a number of years. Until recently, he was a member of McGraw-Hill Education’s Learning Science Research Advisory Board.

A columnist for EdSurge and contributor to Inside Higher Ed and other leading publications, Ubell has contributed more than 100 articles to scholarly and general periodicals and is the author or editor of 20 books, with the most recent being Going Online, published in 2017, and its companion volume, Staying Online, published in 2021 — both from Routledge. Ubell has taught and lectured at leading colleges and universities, including Columbia, MIT, The New School, NYU, University of Rochester, and Stevens Institute of Technology, among others.

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Guest Name: Dr. Vincent Del Casino, Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, San Jose State University

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Guest Bio: As SJSU’s provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs, Dr. Vincent J. Del Casino Jr. serves as a key member of the university president’s leadership team with primary responsibility for ensuring academic excellence in undergraduate and graduate studies as well as a continual commitment to research, scholarship, and creative activities that benefit all students and society at large.

At the University of Arizona, Del Casino provided leadership and administrative oversight as the campus redeveloped central spaces for student support activities; re-organized its central administrative areas; increased online enrollment and program offerings; and enhanced student success and retention. With more than 18 years of academic and administrative experience in higher education, he also served as professor and chair of the Department of Geography at California State University, Long Beach.

Del Casino is a prolific writer and researcher who authored the book Social Geography: A Critical Introduction. He has also edited, co-edited and co-authored multiple other books and published dozens of articles and book chapters on topics ranging from health, robots and robotic technologies, cartographic theory, and tourism, in the context of geography. His numerous commentaries on higher education have been published in The Evolllution and Inside Higher Education, including “Machine Learning, Big Data and the Future of Higher Education.”

Prior to earning his doctorate in geography from the University of Kentucky, Del Casino received his master’s in geography from the University of Wisconsin and bachelor’s in international relations and East Asian studies from Bucknell University in Pennsylvania.

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Guest Name: Phil Hill, Publisher of the On EdTech blog and Partner at Phil Hill & Associates

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Guest Social: Phil is founder of Phil Hill & Associates and publisher of the On EdTech newsletter. Phil provides advice on educational technology strategy and organizational change management. He has assisted multiple colleges, universities, and systems of higher education in technology-enabled change initiatives, with an emphasis on the development of effective online and hybrid education strategies. Revered for his honest and upfront take on market trends for online / hybrid education, OPMs, regulatory analysis, and learning platforms, Phil provides thoughtful and practical advice to his clients. His unique graphics and visuals have been widely used and shared in the education space.

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Guest Name: Mike Belicose, Chief Financial Officer, Campus

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Guest Bio: Mike Belicose is an accomplished financial executive with 17 years of diverse professional experience spanning top-tier financial institutions and an industry-leading startup. As the Chief Financial Officer at Campus, he brings a wealth of strategic insight and financial expertise to this innovative higher education organization.

Throughout his career, Belicose has distinguished himself as a versatile financial leader with an exceptional ability to distill complex financial information into clear, compelling narratives. His professional journey reflects a commitment to excellence, strategic thinking, and innovative problem-solving.

A strong communicator and skilled storyteller, Belicose excels at translating intricate financial results into accessible and meaningful insights. His approach combines technical proficiency with strategic vision, enabling him to set high standards and drive organizational performance.

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Guest Name: Abhyuday Pai, the Assistant Dean for International Graduate Recruitment at the University of Buffalo

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Guest Bio: Abhyuday Pai is an accomplished higher education professional with over 16 years of experience in international recruitment, admissions, and student services. Currently serving as the Assistant Dean for International Recruitment at the University at Buffalo (UB), Abhyuday plays a key role in shaping the university's global outreach and expanding its international student base.

A proud alumnus of New York University (NYU), he built his extensive career in higher education through his 15 years of service at NYU, where he played a pivotal role in scaling the university’s international admissions operations. During his tenure at NYU, he successfully developed and implemented recruitment strategies that helped position the institution as a global leader in higher education. His work focused on building strategic relationships, expanding the university's global footprint, and ensuring that international students had a seamless admissions experience.

At UB, he continues to leverage his expertise in international recruitment to enhance the university’s global presence, fostering partnerships with educational institutions and organizations worldwide. He is known for his innovative approach to recruitment, focusing on diversity, inclusion, and accessibility, and has been instrumental in developing recruitment strategies that cater to the unique needs of international students.

His deep understanding of the international student landscape, combined with his passion for higher education and cross-cultural exchange, has made him a respected professional in the field. His commitment to ensuring that students from around the world have the opportunity to thrive in U.S. higher education institutions continues to inspire his work and drive positive change within the academic community.

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Guest Name: Dr. Tom Rock, Associate Vice President & Chief Student Affairs Officer at Teacher’s College of Columbia University

Guest Social:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-rock-nyc/

Guest Bio: Originally from the Finger Lakes Region of New York State, Dr. Rock has over 30 years of experience in student affairs having worked in undergraduate and graduate admissions and enrollment management and graduate student affairs. In his role as Associate Vice President & Chief Student Affairs Officer at TC, Dr. Rock is the Senior Student Affairs Officer for the College and oversees the administrative offices and staff members that support students on their pathways at Teachers College.  He is passionate about student success and helping students flourish at TC and beyond. 

Dr. Rock has worked in the field of undergraduate admissions and College Counseling at the University of Dayton, Alfred University and The Albany Academy (NY).  He has worked in graduate admissions at Columbia University (NY), Hofstra University (NY) and Teachers College, Columbia University (NY).  His student affairs work has been at Teachers College, Columbia University (NY). He also received a Certificate of Completion from the Harvard Graduate School of Education for participation in the Institute for Management and Leadership in Education (MLE).  Dr. Rock was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship in 2018 and traveled to Japan as part of the Fulbright Administrator Scholarship Program.  

In his spare time, Dr. Rock enjoys running (he's finished 15 NYC marathons),  tennis (he is a USTA certified tennis official), spending time with his family and traveling. 

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Guest Name: Stephanie Tsales, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at InStride

Guest Bio: Stephanie Tsales is the VP of Strategic Partnerships at InStride - a public benefit company that drives meaningful social and business outcomes by unlocking access to life-changing education. With 20+ years in higher education, she's passionate about helping universities and corporations work together to build partnerships that win for the workforce.

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieowens/

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Guest Name: Dr. Lev Gonick, Enterprise Chief Information Officer, Arizona State University

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Guest Bio: Lev Gonick is the university chief information officer at Arizona State University. He is also a professor of practice in the School of Public Affairs.

An educator, technologist, and smart city architect, he has been teaching, working, and living on the Net for more than 25 years. Prior to ASU, he was co-founder and CEO of DigitalC, the award-winning non-profit organization enabling and celebrating innovation, collaboration, and productivity through next generation broadband networks, big open data solutions, and IoT for public benefit.

Professor Gonick was CIO at Case Western Reserve University from 2001-2013. He and his colleagues were internationally recognized for technology innovations in community engagement, learning spaces, next generation network projects, and organizational development. His innovations, including the Case Connection Zone catalyzed national projects, including US Ignite and Gig.U.

Inside Business Magazine named Professor Gonick one of their Power 100 in 2015. In 2011 Government Technology awarded him one of their "Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers in Public-Sector Innovation."​ In the same year Crain's Business Cleveland named him one its "10 Difference Makers"​ in Northeast Ohio and Broadband Properties honored him with their Cornerstone Award for "using fiber to build an inclusive society and empower individuals."​ In 2010 he received recognition as "Visionary of the Year" from NATOA. He has been recognized by ComputerWorld as a Premier 100 IT leader and honored by CIO magazine with a CIO 100 Award.

Education
Ph.D. International Political Economy, York University, Canada 1992
M.A. World Politics, Binghamton University 1983
B.A. Philosophy, Political Science, Religion, The Ohio State University 1981

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Guest Name: Bryce Pendleton, Vice President of Brand & Technology at Southern Virginia University

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Guest Bio: Bryce Pendleton is the Vice President for Brand and Technology at Southern Virginia University, where he collaborates with various offices to address the university's technology needs and provides stewardship for its branding efforts. He previously served as Director of Information Technology Services, a role in which he has led multiple major initiatives, including the launch of a new university website, calendar, and curriculum management platform. His leadership also facilitated the implementation of a cutting-edge integration platform to enhance software interfaces across campus.

Since 2016, he has overseen Southern Virginia’s brand and digital presence, playing a key role in the development of the university’s updated visual identity and contributing to its successful Apple Distinguished School applications in 2019 and 2022. His work emphasizes the importance of digital tools that reflect the university’s brand promise of personalized and transformative education, ensuring that students and employees alike have the resources they need to thrive.

A graduate and valedictorian of Southern Virginia University in 2010, Pendleton majored in both art and politics while also excelling as a member of the men’s basketball team and the student association executive council. He later earned a Master of Architecture from Virginia Tech, where he was honored with the 2013 Bill Brown award for excellence in graduate studies. After a successful career in architectural design, Pendleton returned to Southern Virginia in 2016 as an adjunct instructor and has since become a key leader in the university’s branding and technology initiatives. He currently resides in Lexington, Virginia, with his family.

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Guest Name: Dr. Doug Koch, Interim Provost at Southeast Missouri State University

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Guest Bio: Dr. Doug Koch was appointed the Interim Provost at Southeast Missouri State University on June 1, 2024., and since 2019 served as vice provost and dean of Graduate Studies at SEMO. Previously, he was the vice provost of academic programs and services at the University of Central Missouri. Before UCM, he spent nine years at Southeast Missouri State University as a faculty member and interim chair. Dr. Koch holds a Bachelor of Science in industrial technology education from the University of Wyoming, a Master of Arts in teaching from Ball State University, and a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction/technology education from Virginia Tech.

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In this episode Ray is joined by Dr. Thilla Sivakumaran, Vice President for TXST Global at Texas State University. With a rapidly changing landscape in global education, Dr. Sivakumaran shares his insights into the innovative strategies Texas State Global is using to expand their online program reach and enhance access for learners, and how they work with an online program manager (OPM) to expand student access.. Join us as we explore what's next for Texas State Global and how they're positioning themselves at the forefront of innovative higher education.

Guest Name: Dr. Thilla Sivakumaran, Vice President for Texas State Global at Texas State University

Guest Bio: Dr. Thillainatarajan “Thilla” Sivakumaran is the inaugural vice president for TXST Global at Texas State University, a role he assumed on July 1, 2023. Before joining Texas State, Sivakumaran served as vice chancellor for enrollment management and global outreach at Arkansas State University from 2021. He also held key leadership roles at Arkansas State’s campus in Queretaro, Mexico, as vice rector of academic affairs starting in 2020, and previously served as executive director of global engagement and outreach and dean for the College of Education and Behavioral Science. 

During his tenure at Arkansas State, Sivakumaran was instrumental in increasing freshman, transfer, and graduate enrollment, establishing degree centers on community college campuses, and quadrupling enrollment at the Queretaro campus. He also significantly grew concurrent and dual-enrollment opportunities across Arkansas and fostered partnerships with universities worldwide, including in China, Japan, Qatar, Malta, and Scotland. His experience extends to working with online program management companies to scale academic programs.

Prior to Arkansas State, Sivakumaran spent eight years at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, where he held various positions, including instructional technology coordinator, faculty member in curriculum and instruction, and associate dean for the College of Education and Human Development. He began his career in education as a high school chemistry, biology, and physical science teacher.

Sivakumaran holds a bachelor’s degree in molecular and cellular biology from the University of Washington and earned both his master’s in secondary science education and a Ph.D. in instructional technology from the University of Tennessee.

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Guest Name: Dr. Kimberly White-Smith, Dean of the School of Leadership and Education Sciences at the University of San Diego

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Guest Bio:  Dr. Kimberly A. White-Smith is a Professor and Dean of the School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES) at the University of San Diego. With over 25 years of urban schooling and educator development experience, Dr. White-Smith endeavors to foster academic justice for Black, Indigenous, Queer, Latinx, and neurodivergent students through enhanced learning environments, policies, and practices. She has authored publications on teacher and student learning, equity, leadership, and Black Mother Scholars. 

A former public school teacher and resident of South Los Angeles, Dr. White-Smith is passionate about urban education and has participated in many university-community-based partnerships designed to support access to quality education for minoritized and economically oppressed students. Dr. White-Smith honed these skills through her work with the Cotsen Family Foundation, Los Angeles Educational Partnership; National Center for Restructuring Education, Schools, and Teaching (NCREST) at Teachers College, Columbia University; and consulting with public schools and private education foundations. 

She has authored articles, books, and chapters on diversity, inclusivity, and leadership, such as School Effectiveness in US Amid Crisis: Moral Capacity Building for Social Justice Leadership, Co-authored with Drs. Jacob Easley and Nilda Soto-Ruiz and “That’s why I say stay in school”: Black Mothers’ Parental Involvement, Cultural Wealth, and Exclusion in their Sons Schooling co-authored with Dr. Quaylan Allen. Her current book is Through the fire: From intake to credential, teacher candidates share their experiences through narrative, co-authored by Hayes, Fashing-Varner & Eisworth. It explores how teacher educators can better prepare teachers against a backdrop of historical schooling inequalities. 

Dr. White-Smith attended the University of Southern California (Ed.D., Learning and Instruction), Teachers College, Columbia University (MA, Curriculum and Instruction), and the University of California at Berkeley (BA, Psychology).

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Link to Nick's piece in Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicholasladany/2024/08/05/what-we-never-say-out-loud-in-higher-education/)

Link to Nick's interview with Visionary Voices: https://www.enrollify.org/episodes/episode-11-teaching-faculty-how-to-teach-inside-sfbus-bold-new-initiative

Link to Nick's interview with The Pulse: https://www.enrollify.org/episodes/live-from-asu-gsv-disrupting-academia-through-action-at-san-francisco-bay-university)

Guest Name: Dr. Nick Ladany, President of San Francisco Bay University

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Guest Bio: Nick Ladany, Ph.D., is the President of San Francisco Bay University (SFBU). In the spirit of the Silicon Valley, SFBU is acting like a startup and challenger brand in higher education, with the purpose of disrupting higher education and developing a university that is accessible and affordable, with a deep commitment to serving the common good. SFBU’s unique and innovative approach to higher education capitalizes on six pillars of the student experience: praxis academics, life literacy, comprehensive wellness, multiple meaningful relationships, lifelong careers readiness, and financial support, all of which is aimed at meaningful and successful student outcomes. Previously he was President of Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, Georgia, where he led the university through the pandemic, facilitated record enrollments, enhanced fiscal stewardship, built a leadership team, strengthened a commitment to DEI, and enhanced student success and wellness. He alsoserved as Dean of the School of Leadership and Education Sciences and Associate Provost for Academic Outreach at the University of San Diego; and Dean of the School of Education and Counseling Psychology at Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, CA. Prior to that he was Director of the Counseling Program at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, CA; and Chair of the Department of Education and Human Services and Program Coordinator & Director of Doctoral Training of the Counseling Psychology Program at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He received his Ph.D. from the University at Albany, State University of New York, in 1992 and his B.S. in Psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park. He has more than 80 publications, including 6 books, and has conducted over 250 national and international presentations in more than 20 countries in higher education leadership; and supervision and training of mental health practitioners.

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Guest Name: Dr. Aric Krause is the Dean of Academic and Administrative Affairs for “Rensselaer at Work” at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Guest Bio: Dr. Aric Krause is the Dean of Academic and Administrative Affairs for Rensselaer at Work.  Krause earned his Ph.D. in economics from Colorado State University (1998), M.S. in economics from DePaul University (1993), and bachelor of science in economics from Illinois State University (1989). For the last 15 years of his  career, Krause has been developing educational programs for working professionals at the graduate level, serving the needs of both employees and students.

Dr. Aric Krause is the Dean of Academic and Administrative Affairs for Rensselaer at Work.  Krause earned his Ph.D. in economics from Colorado State University (1998), M.S. in economics from DePaul University (1993), and bachelor of science in economics from Illinois State University (1989). For the last 15 years of his  career, Krause has been developing educational programs for working professionals at the graduate level, serving the needs of both employees and students. Krause joined Rensselaer in March 2017 coming from University of Maryland University College where he served as Vice President and Dean of the Graduate School.  Prior, Krause served as the Dean of the Division of New Learning at Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah, and as the interim Dean of the Bill and Vieve Gore School of Business, also at Westminster College. Krause’s research has focused on strategic market analysis, helping organizations anticipate shifts in the market so as to enhance value proposition.  Krause has worked closely with the investment and manufacturing industries, applying data analytic informed models to evaluate innovation and technology opportunities.  

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Guest Name: Dean Tsantir, Executive Director of the Graduate School Admissions Office at the University of Minnesota

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Guest Bio:  Dean Tsantir is the Executive Director of the Graduate School Admissions Office at the University of Minnesota, where he has played a pivotal role in shaping graduate admissions strategies and processes. With extensive experience in higher education, Dean has been instrumental in driving innovative approaches to graduate enrollment management. His leadership extends beyond the University of Minnesota as he has served on the Board of Directors for NAGAP, the Association for Graduate Enrollment Management. In this capacity, he contributed to advancing the field of graduate enrollment management through strategic initiatives, professional development, and research. 
Dean holds a robust academic background that complements his professional expertise. He earned his undergraduate degree in Political Science and Government from Macalester College and went on to complete a Master's degree in Public Affairs from the University of Minnesota's Humphrey School of Public Affairs. His academic journey, combined with his professional experience, positions him as a leading figure in graduate education, where he continues to influence policies and practices that support student success and institutional growth.

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Guest Name: Dr. Kathie Fleck, Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Ivy Tech Community College

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Guest Bio: Dr. Kathie Fleck, Vice President of Marketing and Communications, joined Ivy Tech after serving as the Chief Operations Officer for the Ohio Department of Transportation, where she was appointed by Gov. Mike DeWine to administer a $4B annual fiscal program across 12 district offices and lead a team of 5,500 across the state. Under her leadership, Kathie transformed the department to become a vital member of the governor’s administration and implemented long-term strategic initiatives to elevate employee engagement and improve customer service. She previously served in a similar role with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. 
Kathie also brings a robust academic and entrepreneurial background to her role at Ivy Tech, having served as an Associate Professor of Communications Studies for nearly 10 years at Ohio Northern University. She founded KRF Consulting, a leadership consultancy representing clients in the financial services, manufacturing and government sectors, in 2011. 
As Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Kathie oversees the development and execution of the College’s marketing and communications strategies, including all statewide branding, marketing and advertising campaigns and student communications that drive enrollment and retention. She also leads the College’s Creative Services hub. She will work closely with Public Affairs, which will continue to handle the College’s News Media Relations and internal communications. 
Kathie holds a Doctorate in Law and Policy from Northeastern University. She obtained her Master of Arts from Indiana University Bloomington and her Bachelor of Science from Bowling Green State University. She holds an Accreditation in Public Relations from the Public Relations Society of America.  

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Guest Name: Dr. MJ Knoll-Finn, Senior Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Success at New York University

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Guest Bio: Dr. MJ Knoll-Finn is Senior Vice President for Global Enrollment Management and Student Success. 
A national leader in higher education, Knoll-Finn heads the highly strategic, values driven division of Enrollment Management at New York University. With a personal commitment to excellence and inclusion, she has a proven track record of increasing diversity, academic quality, selectivity, retention and graduation rates in a variety of academic institutions. 
During Knoll-Finn’s time at NYU, she has spearheaded several strategies that have resulted in doubling the number of first-year applications to almost 120,000, while improving the diversity and academic profile of incoming students, and improving student retention and graduation rates. These successes can be attributed, in part, to her leadership in developing both an Access and Pre-College Programs Office within Undergraduate Admissions and an Office of Student Success that supports student persistence.  
Knoll-Finn is an innovator in the industry, with over 32 years of experience. She frequently speaks at national and regional conferences on current trends in higher education, and the strategic use of analytics and data in enrollment strategy and institutional positioning. Knoll-Finn leads her staff to recognize and understand personal stories as well as how to use data strategically. She encourages learning diverse viewpoints and understanding generational differences as a framework to inform support for students and work across the university. 
Knoll-Finn’s division is responsible for undergraduate enrollment functions, institutional research, and data governance across NYU's schools and colleges in New York and degree-granting campuses in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai. In addition, the division offers strategic consulting to the graduate schools. 
Before joining NYU, Knoll-Finn served as Vice President of Enrollment for Emerson College after a tenure as Assistant Dean and Director of Admissions at Northeastern University School of Law. Her Board memberships include The College Board and the US Strategic Advisory Board of IDP-Connect.  
Knoll-Finn earned her BA as a first-gen student from the University of New Hampshire and holds an MBA from Northeastern University. She earned her doctorate of education in Leadership and Innovation from NYU Steinhardt’s School of Culture, Education and Human Development.

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Guest Name: Robina Schepp, Vice President for Enrollment and Placement at Pace University

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Guest Bio:  Robina Schepp is the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Placement at Pace University. Now in her 21 st year with Pace, she leads undergraduate, graduate, and international enrollment, financial services, veterans’ services and career services for the private university with campuses in New York City and Westchester County, NY. Known for experiential education and its strong connections to employers, Pace educates 13,000 students in its six schools and colleges. Driven by a strong commitment to collaboration across the university and data driven decision making, Robina and her team have successfully diversified the university’s market reach, expanding enrollment from outside of the New York metropolitan area and have brought more than 20 new graduate programs to market. Since 2007, University enrollment has increased by more than 2,000 FTEs and employment rates for Pace graduates have consistently been 10 percent higher than the national average. Prior to assuming enrollment responsibilities, Robina was the AVP for Marketing at Pace and served as the Director of Public Relations at Seton Hall University. Her career in marketing began at the Monmouth County Park System in New Jersey. Ms Schepp earned a Bachelor’s degree from Providence College and an MPA from Seton Hall University.

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Guest Name: Dan Currell, former Deputy Under Secretary and Senior Advisor in the U.S. Department of Education

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Guest Bio: Dan Currell served as Deputy Under Secretary and Senior Advisor in the U.S. Department of Education from 2018 to 2021, where he worked on issues relating to financial aid, civil rights, and foreign influence in U.S. higher education. He is a Senior Fellow at the National Security Institute at George Mason University, where he writes about the intersection of national security and higher education, and he has written on education policy for National Affairs, The Dispatch, The New York Times, the Minnesota Star Tribune and other media outlets. Prior to joining the Department of Education, Mr. Currell was an Executive Director at the Corporate Executive Board (NYSE: CEB) where he was a management consultant to senior legal, finance and strategy executives. Dan went to Gustavus Adolphus College and the University of Chicago Law School.  He lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota with his family and serves on the Gustavus board of trustees.

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Guest Name: Sara Custer, Editor-in-Chief at Inside Higher Ed

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Guest Bio: Sara Custer is the Editor-in-Chief of Inside Higher Ed, where she leads the editorial team in delivering in-depth news, analysis, and opinion pieces that shape the discourse in higher education. With over a decade of experience in journalism, Sara has established herself as a prominent voice in the industry, known for her keen insights and ability to cover complex topics with clarity and nuance.  Before her role at Inside Higher Ed, Sara served as the editor of Campus at Times Higher Education (THE), where she was instrumental in expanding THE's global reach and influence. She has a strong background in covering international education, having reported extensively on higher education trends across continents.

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Key Takeaways

• Free tuition announcement: Cooper Union surprised its senior class with full tuition scholarships, marking a significant milestone toward the goal of becoming tuition-free by 2029.
• Commitment to access and equity: Continuing Peter Cooper’s legacy, Cooper Union remains focused on providing equitable access to higher education.
• New computer science major: The institution is launching a new computer science program in Fall 2025, expanding opportunities for future students in technology and engineering fields.‍

What was the impact of Cooper Union’s surprise free tuition announcement for seniors?
Fatema Dalal describes the excitement and energy felt during the institution’s convocation when the announcement was made that all current seniors would receive free tuition. This gesture is part of Cooper Union’s larger commitment to returning to a fully tuition-free model by 2029, a hallmark of the institution’s history. The initiative represents a significant step toward alleviating financial burdens for students and reinforcing the college’s mission of access and equity.

How does this move align with Cooper Union’s founding principles?
Cooper Union, founded in 1859 by Peter Cooper, has a long history of providing free education and promoting access regardless of race, gender, or socioeconomic status. The return to free tuition is a continuation of the institution’s commitment to providing equitable opportunities in higher education. Dalal highlights the institution’s deep roots in social justice, from hosting the first Society for Women Engineers chapter to supporting major historical movements like women’s suffrage and civil rights. This legacy continues to inspire the institution’s modern-day initiatives, including the current push to reduce tuition costs and maintain its inclusive ethos.

What does the future hold for Cooper Union’s academic offerings?
In addition to its tuition initiatives, Cooper Union is expanding its academic portfolio with the launch of a new computer science major, starting in Fall 2025. This program will offer a small cohort of about 27 students a highly specialized, interdisciplinary education in the heart of New York City. Cooper Union's distinctive blend of art, architecture, and engineering programs, combined with its close-knit community, positions it to remain at the forefront of innovative, interdisciplinary problem-solving, particularly in areas like sustainability and AI.

‍Looking ahead, Dalal emphasizes that while Cooper Union is not focused on increasing enrollment, it is committed to remaining responsive to the evolving needs of both New York City and the global community. The institution will continue to offer a tight-knit, collaborative educational experience while staying aligned with emerging fields and challenges.

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Guest Names:
Dr. Amanda Ostreko, Assistant Vice Provost and Director of Graduate Enrollment Management at The University of Kansas
Dr. Ariana Balayan, Director of Enrollment & Marketing at Tufts University School of Medicine Graduate Programs

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Dr. Amanda Ostreko - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-ostreko-0a920151/
Dr. Ariana Balayan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianabalayan/

Guest Bios: 
Dr. Amanda Ostreko is the Assistant Vice Provost and Director of Graduate Enrollment Management at the University of Kansas (KU). Dr. Ostreko oversees the Graduate Admissions office, providing strategic leadership for enrollment management efforts for domestic and international graduate applicants and students. She collaborates with multiple university offices to develop proactive and nimble strategies to adjust to changing environments and trends in recruitment and admission of graduate students, using best practices and technology solutions to manage search, inquiry and applicant pools, and collaborates with campus partners to facilitate retention and timely degree completion. Dr. Ostreko has held various roles at KU for over 20 years, including Director of Graduate Enrollment and Assistant Dean in the Office of Graduate Studies. She has served in leadership positions for KU’s Staff Senate, including President, and served on the NAGAP Governing board for 6 years, most recently as the Research Chair. Dr. Ostreko’s research and professional interests revolve around Graduate Enrollment Management (GEM) and higher education, with numerous publications and over 50 presentations. 

Dr. Ariana Balayan is the Director of Enrollment and Marketing for the Tufts University School of Medicine Graduate Programs. There, she oversees strategic initiatives and everyday operations of recruitment, admissions, and marketing for four competitive health science graduate programs, as well as manages the admissions and marketing team. Prior to Tufts, Ariana served in various leadership roles in graduate admissions at private and public institutions.  She is a thought leader in graduate enrollment management, specifically in strategic planning and model development. Ariana has been published in major academic journals, a preeminent textbook, and delivered many regional and national presentations. 

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Guest Name: Dr. Jennifer Sparrow, Chief Academic Officer, City University of New York School of Professional Studies

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Guest Bio: Dr. Jennifer Sparrow, Chief Academic Officer at City University of New York School of Professional Studies, holds a BA in communications and an MA in English from Michigan State University, and a PhD in English literature from Wayne State University, with a special interest in writers from the Caribbean.  Her essays on Caribbean literature have appeared in edited volumes and scholarly journals include Wadabagei and MaComère. With Elizabeth Nuñez, she co-edited Stories from Blue Latitudes: Caribbean Women Writers at Home and Abroad (Seal/Avalon Press, 2005).  Before coming to CUNY SPS, Jennifer was a professor and an administrator at Medgar Evers College, CUNY.

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Guest Name: Dr. Richard Yao, President of California State University Channel Islands

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Guest Bio: Dr. Richard Yao has served as President of California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) since January 2021, first in an interim role after having served as Vice President for Student Affairs since June 2018, and then in his permanent capacity after a nationwide search and the CSU Board of Trustees’ appointment in January 2022.
President Yao earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University, an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Eastern Illinois University, and a B.A. in Psychology from Eastern Illinois University. Prior to joining CSUCI, he resided in Las Vegas, Nevada for 23 years, where he was an active member of the higher education and mental health communities. Early in his clinical career, he worked with individuals with chronic and persistent mental illness as well as with transition-aged youth from the foster care system. Yao then focused primarily on forensic psychological assessments, with an emphasis on juvenile certification evaluations for the Juvenile Court and Public Defender’s Office, parental capacity evaluations for the Department of Family Services, and psychological disability evaluations for the Bureau of Disability Adjudication. Throughout this time, he also served as a full-time Psychology Lecturer with Nevada State College, which like CSUCI, opened its doors in 2002. He was eventually tasked with building out their Student Affairs programming and first served as the Director of Student Development before becoming their founding Dean of Students.
Since coming to CSUCI, President Yao has distinguished himself as a campus leader who is steady the face of challenges—including those that are life-threatening, such as the campus evacuations and wildfires he helped the University to navigate in his first semester; a mass shooting at a nearby club that same semester; and the global pandemic. Dr. Yao’s deep background in managing trauma and promoting mental health as well as his engaged and authentic presence have served the students and employees of the campus well in extraordinarily difficult times.
While serving as the Vice President for Student Affairs, President Yao increased collaborations between Academic and Student Affairs programs to improve student success and worked to ensure that co-curricular programming was in full alignment with the academic mission of the University. He worked to demonstrate the relationship between students’ utilization of support services and academic success markers, and in collaboration with the Chancellor’s Office, helped lead a system-wide pilot program to develop a Student Affairs data dashboard and examine student demographics in relation to utilization of support services.
As the educational, fiscal, and community leader now responsible for the youngest of the CSUs in its third decade of being, President Yao has been assertive from the start in establishing and enacting his priorities for the campus. Under his leadership and through his personal commitment of “honoring our past, building the future,” CSUCI has: recentralized the role and impact of Institutional Research as a critical partner for Enrollment Management, divisional leadership, individual researchers (faculty, staff, and student), and the Office of the President; created and implemented the University’s first Inclusive Excellence Action Plan, with responsibility institutionally owned for the first time in campus history for actively advancing the values of diversity, equity, inclusivity, and accessibility; undertook a multi-year, cross-divisional study of CSUCI students’ post-graduation outcomes, seeking to understand and improve them through an examination of high impact practices as potential predictors of improved salary earnings post-graduation; launched a three-phased Integrated Marketing Communication Plan, utilizing market research as the foundation of an emerging brand foundation; facilitated an unprecedented level of philanthropic support for CI with several highly impactful, multi-million dollar gifts received since 2021; received Board of Trustee approval for an aggressive Academic Master Plan that will bring new undergraduate and graduate programs into being over the coming decade, prioritizing regional industry needs and utilizing the campus’s first data-based, cost-model methodology for evaluating and prioritizing new and existing programs; actively partnered with the local Indigenous community to ensure strong tribal-campus relations and respectful cultural engagement through the creation of a President’s Chumash Advisory Council; and engaged the campus community in a President’s Operational Effectiveness Challenge, inviting faculty, staff, and administrators to form teams to study operational challenges, using Bolman & Deal’s Four-Frame analytical framework for understanding where “sand in the gears” is impeding effectiveness, and to identify actions for improvement.
Dr. Yao’s presidency is guided by his commitment to transparency, authentic engagement, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility – all in service to CSUCI’s academic mission of placing students at the center of the educational experience and impactfully serving regional needs.

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Guest Name: Dr. Colin Potts, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at Missouri University of Science and Technology.

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Guest Bio: Dr. Colin Potts joined Missouri Science & Technology University on June 1, 2021, as provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs following a nearly 30-year career at Georgia Institute of Technology. He is responsible for overseeing all academic functions at Missouri S&T as well as academic success, enrollment management, institutional research and data management, international affairs, and Curtis Laws Wilson Library.
At Georgia Tech, Potts served as vice provost for undergraduate education from 2012 to 2021. In that role, he oversaw the offices and programs that govern the entire undergraduate education experience. He also served as a professor of interactive computing at Georgia Tech.
A native of London, Potts holds a Ph.D. in cognitive psychology from Sheffield University. Following his Ph.D., he worked as a software engineer and ergonomics consultant before joining Imperial College London’s department of computing. Later, he moved to the Microelectronics and Computer Technology Corp. in Austin, Texas, then joined Georgia Tech in 1992. His research over the past 25 years has spanned the fields of requirements engineering, software design methods, human-computer interaction and information privacy.

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Guest Name: Dr. Amanda Smith, the Chief Academic and Product Officer at Risepoint

Guest Bio: Dr. Amanda Smith leads Risepoint’s Academic Services and Product team that enables the delivery of partner universities’ high-quality online degree programs. With more than two decades of experience in education, Amanda is passionate about promoting higher education that empowers student success.
Before joining Risepoint, Amanda served as Vice Provost of a private, post-secondary online institution and previously as VP of Curriculum & Development at Curriculum Technology. She also worked as a K-12 teacher and curriculum coach for the first 11 years of her career.
Amanda’s professional path was inspired by her grandparents, educators who started a private school in 1974, and she delights in working alongside instructional leaders of the regionally accredited, community-serving institutions that share our mission.
Amanda holds a B.A. in Liberal Studies and Teacher Education from California State University Fresno, an M.S. in Cross-Cultural Studies in Education from National University, and a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Denver. In her spare time, Amanda is a competitive equestrian. She’s Aunty Mandy to two beautiful nieces when not chasing dogs and riding horses.

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Guest Name: Dr. Bil Leipold, the Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Services & Experience at Rutgers University-Newark

Guest Bio: 

https://celg.rutgers.edu/people/dr-bil-leipold

Dr. Bil Leipold serves as the Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Services and Experience at Rutgers University-Newark, where he is dedicated to enhancing the student experience through innovative enrollment strategies and a commitment to social justice. With over 20 years of experience in higher education, Dr. Leipold has a proven track record of leading transformative initiatives that improve student access, retention, and success.
Dr. Leipold is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in education. He has spearheaded numerous programs aimed at increasing educational opportunities for underrepresented and marginalized populations. Under his leadership, Rutgers University-Newark has seen significant improvements in enrollment and student satisfaction.
A thought leader in the field of graduate enrollment management, Dr. Leipold frequently presents at national conferences and contributes to scholarly publications. His research interests include the impact of social justice initiatives on student outcomes, the role of technology in enhancing the enrollment process, and strategies for supporting non-traditional and adult learners.
Dr. Leipold holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from Seton Hall University, an M.S. in Counseling from The College of New Jersey, and a B.A. in Psychology from Rutgers University. 

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Guest Name: Dr. Alyssa Orlando, Director of Graduate Admission at Clark University 

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/acforlando

Guest Bio: Dr. Alyssa Orlando currently works as the Director of Graduate Admission at Clark University. Prior to Clark, Dr. Orlando worked at numerous institutions in the New England area, serving the GEM profession for the last decade. Alyssa leads the New England chapter of NAGAP (NEGAP) as President, and received the NAGAP Future Leader Award in April 2024 for her service to the association. Dr. Orlando also earned her Ph.D. in Leadership in Education in May 2024. Her dissertation research focused on exploring the potential bias within holistic master's admission processes. She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Ithaca College, and a master's degree in higher education from Boston College. Outside of professional obligations, Alyssa enjoys spending time with her husband, 1-year old son, and dog daughter. She also competes in the sport of powerlifting, where she won a USA Powerlifting national championship in June 2022.

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Guest Name: Dr. George Kacenga, Vice President for Enrollment Management at William Paterson University

Guest Bio: George F. Kacenga, Ph.D., has championed the value of higher education for over twenty-years. He is currently the Vice President for Enrollment Management at William Paterson University. Kacenga has also served as a Senior International Officer (SIO) in a career that includes positions with public, private, and highly ranked academic institutions. His strengths include executive leadership, domestic and international enrollment management, and return-on-investment analysis. Also a Fulbright Administrator Award recipient, Kacenga holds a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction, and a PhD from the University of Pittsburgh in Social and Comparative Analysis in Education. His expertise and reputation have been further honed through regular publishing and engagement as a community member, including professional roles and participation in AIRC (Past-President), NAFSA (Current IEM KC Chair), TAICEP, NACAC, AACRAO, AIEA, and FEA.

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Guest Name: Richard Graham, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Strategy & Engagement at Thomas Jefferson University

Guest Social:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardcgraham/

Guest Bio: Richard Graham serves as the Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Strategy & Engagement at Thomas Jefferson University, a National Doctoral Research University with 12 academic colleges and over 8,400 students. With 17 years of experience in the higher education industry, he has a proven track record of delivering results in lead acquisition, conversion, and revenue growth.
At Jefferson, Richard leads a team of 14 full-time and 60+ part-time employees who are responsible for the execution of demand generation tactics that drive undergraduate and graduate new student enrollment. He also provides strategic, technical, and analytical leadership in the use of the division's Slate CRM system, leveraging data and technology to optimize the enrollment funnel and enhance the student experience. He is passionate about advancing the mission and vision of Thomas Jefferson University and empowering students to achieve their academic and professional goals.
Richard holds an MEd in Educational Leadership from Temple University and a BS in Communication from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.

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Guest Name: Dr. Jerome Drain, President of the Online College at Houston Community College

Guest Social Handles: LinkedIn

Guest Bio: With over 20 years of work experience in higher education, Dr. Jerome Drain is currently the Interim President of the Online College at Houston Community College (HCC), where he oversees the development and implementation of online programs and services for over 50,000 students. He also serves as the Associate Vice Chancellor of Academic Instruction at HCC, leading the strategic planning and budgeting for the academic affairs division, and supporting the accreditation and assessment processes. Additionally, he has served as the Interim Associate Vice Chancellor of Instruction at HCC, managing the curriculum and faculty development for the institution.
Dr. Drain's core competencies include online education, academic leadership, strategic planning, budgeting, accreditation, assessment, curriculum development, and faculty development. He holds an MBA from Grand Valley State University and a PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He is proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word. 
Dr. Drain's mission is to provide high-quality, accessible, and affordable online education to diverse and underserved communities, and to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence among faculty and staff. He is passionate about leveraging technology, data, and best practices to enhance student learning outcomes and success. He is eager to join a team that shares his vision and values, and that can benefit from his expertise and experience.

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Guest Name: Mark Rudnick, Vice President of Learning Partnerships, Guild

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Guest Bio: Mark Rudnick is the Vice President of Learning Partnerships for Guild Education. In this role, Mark leads the team responsible for Guild’s relationships with its marketplace of learning providers, including many of the leading universities, colleges, and learning organizations in the country. Mark’s team of partnership managers, strategists, and operational experts collaborate with Guild’s learning partners to enable delivery of best-in-class offerings that serve America’s working adult learners.
Mark has spent 15 years in the higher education and edtech ecosystems as a professional services leader, consultant, and educator. Prior to joining Guild Education, Mark spent 6 years at edX, joining the organization in its first year of existence and leading its partner success team as the company grew its network of academic partners from 15 to 150 of the most prestigious and innovative universities and learning organizations in the world. He began his career working internationally in South Korea and Australia, working for one of the largest education companies in East Asia on its first online platform and programs.
Mark holds a dual bachelor’s degree in History and English from Carnegie Mellon University. He currently resides in Denver, CO with his wife and two children.

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Guest Name: Dr. Paul Marthers, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management at Emory University

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Guest Bio: Paul Marthers is Emory’s chief enrollment officer, which includes oversight of the Emory College Office of Admission, Enrollment Communications and Training, Enrollment Projects and Systems, Oxford College Office of Enrollment Services, University Financial Aid, University Registrar, Student Accounts, and Student Information Systems. Key enrollment initiatives have included implementation of the no-loan program for Emory undergraduates, the introduction of new degree planning, advising, and course registration tools for students and faculty, and numerous efforts to increase access and equity for underrepresented student populations.
Each fall, Marthers enjoys leading a section of the ECS 101 transition-to-college course for new Emory College first-year students. From 2017 to 2022, Marthers co-led (with a faculty member) the Emory Undergraduate Project, a five-year change-management effort designed to improve retention, graduation, and student satisfaction rates. In 2018 and 2019, Marthers also served as interim vice president of campus life, guiding the transition of that division to new leadership and greater alignment with academic affairs.
Prior to joining Emory, Marthers worked in the State University of New York system as chief enrollment and student affairs officer as well as at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Reed College, Oberlin College, Phillips Academy, Boston College, Duke University, and Vassar College.

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Guest Name: Jake Tolman, Owner of Mainform Consulting 

Guest Social: LinkedIn

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Guest Name: Tom Hoener, Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management, California Lutheran University

Guest Social Handles:  LinkedIn

Guest Bio: Tom Hoener has spent the last twenty-plus years as a senior higher education administrator with broad experience in domestic and international Graduate and non-traditional admissions, and marketing. As a strong operational leader, he enjoys developing staff and is commonly sought out by his colleagues for insights on talent management. Tom provides leadership in the university’s enrollment and marketing strategies, offering guidance to directors and staff across a sizeable division of 125 employees. International admission aligns with his strong interest in world cultures, while his academic background in Psychology supports his effort to holistically develop staff. 
AllCampus is a leading higher education management provider that helps universities evolve their academic programs and exceed the dynamic expectations of students. AllCampus is formerly a division of Alloy Education (Private Colleges and Universities), which has provided marketing and enrollment services for higher education since 1985. AllCampus spun off from its parent company in 2012.

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Guest Name: Ben Nelson, Chairman and CEO, Minerva Project & Founder, Minerva University

Guest Social Handles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bennelson3/, https://twitter.com/minervaproject/

Guest Bio: Ben Nelson is founder, chairman, and CEO of Minerva Project and Founder of Minerva University. Ben founded Minerva in 2011 with the goal of nurturing critical wisdom for the sake of the world through a systematic and evidence-based approach to learning. Nelson has, since, built Minerva University, ranked as the most innovative university in the world, and has developed a business to share Minerva's unique approach with other like-minded institutions, corporations and governments.
Prior to Minerva, Nelson spent 10 years at Snapfish, where he helped build the company from startup to the world’s largest personal publishing service. Serving as CEO from 2005 through 2010, Nelson began his tenure at Snapfish by leading the company’s sale to Hewlett Packard for $300 million.
Nelson holds a B.S. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, where he created a blueprint for curricular reform in his first year, the principles from which he drew to frame Minerva.

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Guest Name: Roy Cogburn, Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing at Manhattanville University

Guest Bio: Since joining the Manhattanville College community as the Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing in August 2021, Troy Cogburn has overseen a 47% increase in new student enrollment and has increased the academic student profile from a grade point average of 3.1 to 3.3. He is an accomplished enrollment professional who has worked with undergraduate, graduate, nursing, transfer, military and veteran students, and adult learners.  In recognition of his enrollment success, Troy was recognized by the Business Council of Westchester as a 40 under 40 Rising Star in September 2023.
A staunch advocate for underserved, underrepresented, and undervalued students, Troy has spent over a decade working with professional development organizations that believe in expanding the access and opportunity for students such as the New York Commission for Independent Colleges and Universities, the National Association for College Admissions Counseling, and the New York State Transfer and Articulation Association for whom he served as President during the 2019-20 year.  
Troy welcomes the opportunity to think creatively and critically with a team of professionals to attract students from all socio-economic, geographic, ethnic, and gender backgrounds to Manhattanville University with a desire to excel, while continuing to advocate for the non-traditional student populations who represent some of the most vulnerable students in higher education.

Guest Social Handles: 

LinkedIn
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For more information about the National Institute on AI in Society at Sacramento State University, please visit https://www.csus.edu/center/ai-in-society/

Guest Name: Dr. Sasha Sidorkin, Chief AI Officer and Founding Director of the National Institute on AI in Society at California State University, Sacramento.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidorkin/

Guest Bio: Dr. Sasha Sidorkin has had a distinguished career in the field of education, where he formerly served as the Dean of the College of Education at Sacramento State. Currently, he has taken on the role of Chief AI Officer at California State University, Sacramento, marking a significant transition from his previous focus. In this innovative capacity, Dr. Sidorkin also pioneers as the founding Director of the National Institute on AI in Society, demonstrating his commitment to exploring the intersections of artificial intelligence and its broader impacts on societal structures. This shift in his professional trajectory from education to a leading role in AI underscores his versatility and forward-thinking approach to the challenges and opportunities presented by emerging technologies.
Before joining Sacramento State, Sidorkin held several prestigious positions, including the dean of the Graduate School of Education and director of the Center for the Study of Innovation in Education at HSE University in Moscow. He has also served as dean at Rhode Island College's Feinstein School of Education and Human Development and director of the School of Teacher Education at the University of Northern Colorado, alongside professorial appointments at Bowling Green State University and Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University in Russia.
Sidorkin's academic achievements are notable, with two doctorates in education from Moscow’s Research Institute for Theory and History of Education and the University of Washington, and a master's degree in peace studies from the University of Notre Dame. His teaching and research interests span dialogical education, the economics of education, and innovation diffusion in education. Originally from Novosibirsk in western Siberia, Sidorkin's personal journey from a history teacher to an influential figure in education demonstrates his deep commitment to the field.

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Guest Name:  Kittie Pain, Director of Graduate Admissions at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kittiepain/

Guest Bio: Kittie Pain is Kutztown University of Pennsylvania’s director of Graduate Admissions.  She previously served McDaniel College as Director of Graduate Enrollment Management. In her role at KU, Kittie directs recruitment and marketing for more than 40 certificates, masters and doctoral degrees. At McDaniel College, Kittie managed graduate student communications in addition to student services for the on-campus, off-campus and online student bodies. She collaborated with the director of public relations in developing radio, print and web advertising campaigns twice a year for open house events. Before McDaniel, she worked as an associate director of adult and graduate admissions at Neumann University for eight years, where she created consistent graduate student communications to improve retention for on and off-campus and online students.  Kittie previously served on the Board of NAGAP, the Association for Graduate Enrollment Management, and currently volunteers for their Marketing & Communications Committee and on the editorial board for their newsmagazine, Perspectives.

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Guest Name: Dr. Scott Cline, the Senior Vice President of Enrollment Management & Auxiliary Services at California College of the Arts

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Guest Bio: Dr. Scott Cline is the Senior Vice President of Enrollment Management and Auxiliary Services at California College of the Arts. He has also worked at Stanford University and Chapman University.  Dr. Cline holds a Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from San Francisco State University, a Master of Arts in Education Leadership and Administration, and a Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in Political Science from Chapman University.
He has a rich history of serving in leadership positions in various organizations. He was a past president of the California Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (CASFAA) and the Western Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (WASFAA). Dr. Cline has also served on the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) board. He was the primary negotiator for financial aid administrators with the U.S. Department of Education on the Title IV Loans Negotiated Rulemaking Committee that created the REPAYE program and served on the College Cost Transparency Initiative task force as a subject matter expert.  In his free time, Dr. Cline conducts research and speaks on enrollment management, higher education, and data. He lives in San Francisco, CA, with his wife Erica, his daughter, and their golden retriever, all of whom are much more talented than him.

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Guest Name: Dr. Jeremiah Nelson, Assistant Professor & MBA Program Director, Ketner School of Business at Catawba College

Guest Social:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremiah1/

Guest Bio: Dr. Jeremiah Nelson currently works for Catawba College’s Ketner School of Business as Assistant Professor of Management and Program Director of the Ketner MBA and Bachelor of Business Administration programs. With more than 20 years of higher education experience, Jeremiah’s responsibilities have spanned a wide range of leadership roles in Graduate Enrollment Management including strategic recruitment, admissions, retention, career and professional development, diversity and inclusion, career and professional development, and student services.   He has more than 20 years of experience teaching online, in-person, and hybrid undergraduate and graduate courses in HR, innovation, entrepreneurship, and strategic management.
Jeremiah holds a BS and MS from Central Connecticut State University and MS in Human Resources from Western Carolina University.  He earned his Ph.D. in Leadership Studies at North Carolina A&T State University with dissertation research focused on the perceived influence of HR managers on innovation in their organizations. Jeremiah is currently serving as a national board member of NAGAP, The Association for Graduate Enrollment Management as Immediate Past President and Treasurer. 

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Guest Name: Dr. Naronda Wright, Associate Dean, Graduate Student Services at Georgia Southern University

Guest Social:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/naronda-wright-ed-d-50893532/

Guest Bio: Dr. Naronda Wright currently serves as the Associate Dean at Georgia Southern University, where she plays a pivotal role in shaping academic policies and enhancing the educational framework. With a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, her career spans over two decades, marked by a commitment to fostering an inclusive and innovative learning environment. Prior to her tenure at Georgia Southern University, Dr. Wright held various faculty and administrative positions at other notable institutions, contributing to her deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in higher education.
Dr. Wright is widely recognized for her research in transformative leadership practices and their impact on student success. Her work has been published in several esteemed academic journals, and she regularly presents at national conferences on topics related to educational equity and reform. Dr. Wright has also served on the Board of NAGAP, the Association for Graduate Enrollment Management, and was recently elected President of the organization.

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Guest Name: Tony Perez, Director of Student Recruitment & Enrollment Marketing at the Medical College of Wisconsin

Guest Social:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajpofmke

Guest Bio: Tony Perez serves as the Director of Student Recruitment & Enrollment Marketing at the Medical College of Wisconsin, a role he has excelled in through his innovative approaches to attracting and retaining top-tier students. With a background in marketing and a deep understanding of the higher education landscape, Tony has implemented a range of strategies that enhance the college's visibility and appeal to prospective students. His efforts have significantly boosted enrollment figures and have strengthened the college's reputation as a leading institution in medical education.
Beyond his primary responsibilities, Tony is known for his dynamic leadership style and commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all students. He also brings his talents to NAGAP, the Association for Graduate Enrollment Management, as an elected member of their Board of Directors.

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Guest Names:
Fran Reed, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing at Neumann University
Keith Ramsdell, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing at Ashland University

Guest Social:
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-ramsdell-06784945/

Guest Bios: 
Francesca Reed has worked in higher education for over 25 years. She holds a B.S. from the University of Maryland and an M.A. in Forensic Psychology from Marymount University. Her career has included positions across pre-college programs, Adult & Graduate Enrollment and, in more recent years, in Undergraduate Recruitment as the Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management at Marymount University. In her current role as Vice President of Enrollment Management and Marketing at Neumann University, she oversees the Undergraduate, Graduate Admissions, Financial Aid, Admissions Operations, Neumann Media, Marketing and Publications offices. 
Fran focuses on improving the graduate student experience from the inquiry stage through the onboarding process by creating an orientation program designed specifically for graduate student needs. Her early development in this program won her and her team NAGAP’s Award for Promotional Excellence for the Best Admitted Student Event in 2008. Her work in GEM has led her to present at the national level including numerous presentations at NAGAP’s Annual Conferences.
In addition to being involved in a number of professional organizations, Fran has been an active member of NAGAP since 2002. She has served on the Executive Board of NAGAP from 2010-2015 and currently serves as the Education Chair and sits on the NAGAP Experts Bureau. During her tenure on the Board, she was the 2011 Annual Conference Chair, Special Projects Chair for NAGAP’s 25th Anniversary, and the Marketing and Social Media Chair. Fran is a recent recipient of the 2019 NAGAP Distinguished Service Award.

Keith Ramsdell has over 25 years of progressive leadership experience in higher education and enrollment management, with nearly 15 years focused exclusively on graduate enrollment. 
He currently serves as Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing at Ashland University in Ohio where he provides strategic leadership and vision for undergraduate, graduate, international and online admissions, enrollment operations, financial aid, military and veterans services, marketing and communications.
Keith has been a member of NAGAP since 2006. Over the years he has chaired the Professional Development, Bylaws, and Awards Committees. He has served as Vice President and President of the Association, and is currently chair of the External Relations and Partnerships Committee and a member of the NAGAP Experts Bureau. He was the recipient of the association’s 2022 Distinguished Service Award.
He has presented at national conferences and consulted on topics including data-informed decision making, CRM selection and implementation, faculty engagement, executive leadership preparation, and GEM best practices. 

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Guest Names:
Dr. Joseph Paris, Dean of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies at Delaware Valley University
Dr. Stanley Kania III, Assistant Dean of Admissions and Assistant Professor in the Department of Family, Community, and Preventative Medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine

Guest Bios: 
Dr. Joseph Paris is Dean of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies at Delaware Valley University.  He previously served as Assistant Professor of Higher Education at Temple University and Executive Director of Graduate Admissions at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. His research and teaching focus on the intersection of institutional effectiveness and college student success and draw upon his professional experience in enrollment management and higher education marketing. His work analyzes the relationships between college admissions criteria and selection methodologies, college student success, and access to postsecondary education. His past research investigated the validity of a measure of motivational-developmental dimensions in predicting academic performance and student persistence and how these variables can be effectively applied in college admissions. Dr. Paris is an Experts Bureau member of NAGAP, The Association for Graduate Enrollment Management. He holds a Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership from Temple University. He also holds a Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Dr. Stanley J. Kania III is a higher education professional with over twelve years of higher education and graduate enrollment management experience. He currently serves as Assistant Dean of Admissions & Enrollment and Assistant Professor in the Department of Family, Community, & Preventative Medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine. Previously, he served as Director of Enrollment Management at Temple University's College of Education & Human Development and Associate Director of Admissions at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. He also is an Adjunct Instructor in the PhD Program and Higher Education Administration programs at Marywood University. Dr. Kania holds a PhD Administration & Leadership, MBA Management, and BA Political Science- all from Marywood University. He is a peer-review published researcher who has given both scholarly and practitioner-oriented presentations at national and regional conferences. He is also the co-editor of the forthcoming NAGAP sponsored book, A Comprehensive Guide to Graduate Enrollment Management: Advancing Research and Practice, to be published in April 2024. His research interests include the use of artificial intelligence in higher education, professional identity formation in health professions education, and institutional models of graduate enrollment management. 

Guest Social: 
Dr. Joseph Paris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephhparis/
Dr. Stanley J. Kania III: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanley-kania-iii-ph-d-38388249/

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Guest Name: Dr. Joseph Bertolino

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Guest Bio: Joe Bertolino, Ed.D., was named the sixth President of Stockton University on March 3, 2023.
President Joe, as he is affectionately known, has been a social justice educator for almost 30 years and is passionate about student success and access to higher education. Since 2016, Dr. Bertolino has led Southern Connecticut State University, a public institution of 9,000 students in New Haven, Connecticut. There, he has pursued several key priorities, including: raising the university’s profile; establishing Southern as Connecticut’s public university for social justice; expanding community outreach and partnerships, building strategic enrollment and streamlining students’ paths to earning a degree.  
Prior to joining Southern in 2016, Dr. Bertolino was President of Lyndon State College in Vermont from 2012-2016. From 2004-2012, he held multiple roles at Queens College/City University of New York, including Vice President for Enrollment Management, Vice President for Student Affairs, Executive Assistant to the President and Chair of the Department of Student Personnel.
He also held the roles of Dean for Community Development, Academic Advisor and Associate Dean for Residential Life at Barnard College in New York from 1996-2004. Dr. Bertolino has taught leadership development classes for undergraduate and graduate students.
Dr. Bertolino has been recognized with numerous outstanding professional awards. He is a member of seven different national honor societies including Omicron Delta Kappa and Golden Key. The American College Personnel Association presented him with the prestigious Annuit Coeptis Award twice as an outstanding new professional and as an outstanding senior professional.
Dr. Bertolino holds a Doctor of Education in Higher Education Administration & Leadership Development from Columbia University; a Master of Social Work from Rutgers University, Camden; and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology/Sociology from the University of Scranton.

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Guest Name: Jeff Selingo

Guest Bio: Jeff Selingo is a New York Times bestselling author of three books on education and the job market. For nearly twenty-five years, his in-depth reporting and powerful storytelling has provided practical insight about the future of higher education and the workforce to university leaders, corporate executives, as well as students and parents. 
Whether delivering a keynote talk or engaging in a fireside chat, Jeff has talked before scores of colleges, businesses, healthcare organizations, and financial services companies and helped leaders understand what’s next for education and how companies can better compete for talent, especially among Gen Z. He has appeared at the Milken Global Institute, Dartmouth College, LinkedIn, Ohio State University, Salesforce, Spain’s Bankinter Innovation Foundation, the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions, and Deloitte, as well as before the boards of Carnegie Mellon University, the Duke Endowment, and Amherst College, among others.
Jeff's newest book, Who Gets In & Why: A Year Inside College Admissions, was published in September 2020 and was named among the 100 Notable Books of the year by the New York Times. It takes readers on a journey through the selection process from inside three admissions offices, revealing what really matters to the gatekeepers and how the ultimate decision is often based on a college’s priorities.
As both an observer of higher education and an insider with an academic appointment at one of the largest universities in the country, Jeff occupies a unique position to explain the intersection between work, life, and learning. He writes regularly for The Atlantic, the Washington Post, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal. 
His research focuses on the changing nature of work and its impact on education, paying for college, the student experience, and shifting expectations for what the public and employers want from colleges. He is co-host of the podcast, Future U., and writes a biweekly newsletter, Next.
Jeff is a special advisor for innovation and professor of practice at Arizona State University, where he is the founding director of the Academy for Innovative Higher Education Leadership. He has also served as a visiting scholar at Georgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities. In addition, Jeff regularly counsels universities and organizations on their innovation strategy.
Previously, Jeff was the top editor of the Chronicle of Higher Education, where he worked for sixteen years in a variety of reporting and editing roles. His work has been honored by the Education Writers Association, Society of Professional Journalists, and the Associated Press.
He received a bachelor’s degree from Ithaca College and a master’s degree from the Johns Hopkins University. He is a member of the board of trustees at Ithaca College. He lives with his wife and two daughters in Washington, D.C.

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About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
Mastering the Next is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! 

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Join Dr. Ray Lutzky as we explore “what’s next” at the dynamic intersection of student recruitment and leading edge technology.

Each episode will explore future trends in strategic enrollment management and the technologies shaping the academic landscape of the 21st-century. Listeners will be equipped with strategies to meet the evolving needs of today’s learners.

Mastering the Next is hosted by Ray Lutzky and is a proud member of the Enrollify Podcast Network.

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Connect With Our Host:
Dr. Ray Lutzky
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lutzky/

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
Mastering the Next is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! 

Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com.

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