EdUp Provost

In this conversation, EdUp Provost host, Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner discusses the pressing challenges facing liberal arts institutions with Dr. Lynn Pasquerella, President of the Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U). She emphasizes the importance of liberal education in fostering critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and civic engagement while also addressing the need for provosts to a...

In this conversation, Gregor Thuswaldner discusses the evolving role of provosts in fundraising within higher education with Jim Langley, President of Langley Innovations. Langley highlights the importance of understanding donor motivations, creating conditions for investment, and avoiding common mistakes in fundraising practices. He advocates for a shift towards authenticity and partnership in fu...

In this conversation, Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner and Dr. Robert A. Scott discuss the critical role of provosts in higher education governance, particularly in their interactions with university boards. Dr. Scott is the author of "How University Boards Work: A Guide for Trustees, Officers, and Leaders in Higher Education" (Johns Hopkins University Press.) He emphasizes the importance of effective commu...

In this conversation, Professor Alex Hill discusses his research on centennial organizations, which have thrived for over a century. He shares insights from his book, Centennial's: The 12 Habits of Great Enduring Organizations , highlighting the key habits that contribute to the longevity and resilience of these institutions. The discussion covers the importance of purpose, the role of leadership,...

In this episode, Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner discusses the economic side of higher education with Jason Schenker, the most accurate economic forecaster in 25 categories since 2011. Their discussion focuses on the importance of liberal arts education in the digital age, the necessity of lifelong learning, and the integration of sustainability into academic programs. Schenker emphasizes the economic tren...

In this episode, Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner interviews Dr. Jonathan Gyurko, a prominent education leader and co-founder of the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE). They discuss the mission of ACUE, which focuses on ensuring student success through quality instruction and the importance of effective teaching practices. The conversation also explores the impact of teaching excellence...

In this episode of  Edup Provost , Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner speaks with Dr. Elaine P. Maimon , President Emerita of Governors State University (2007-2020) and author of  Leading Academic Change: Vision, Strategy, Transformation . A blueprint for fast-tracking reform in higher education,  Leading Academic Change  goes beyond recounting Dr. Maimon's transformation of Governors State University. It pro...

EdUp Provost is the new podcast series of the ⁠⁠⁠ Association of Chief Academic Officers (ACAO) ⁠⁠⁠ brought to you in collaboration with the ⁠⁠⁠ EdUp Experience ⁠⁠⁠ , America's leading higher education podcast network. Find out what EdUp Provost & ACAO are all about!