Cap & Gown

In this episode, Rachel and Matt highlight the power of developing predicted interventions for your campus and the impact that planned, intrusive guidance can have on your students. Tune in as they showcase the best strategies developed by Pharos, PathLIGHT, and our supportive technology.  Watch or listen to past episodes and sign up for weekly Zoom invites here: https://pharosresources.com/c...

In this episode, Rachel and Anthony discuss the next step in Kintsugi. Tune in to learn how investing in being centered and concentrated in every thought, move, word, and action will allow you to realize greater success for yourself and your students. Watch or listen to past episodes and sign up for weekly Zoom invites here: https://pharosresources.com/cap-gown-mission-first/

In this episode,  Matt and Rachel talk about mental health and meeting the needs of the community. As you are preparing for your Fall 2021 start, tune in as we consider how you can approach the issues on the horizon for your students and staff. Watch or listen to past episodes and sign up for weekly Zoom invites here: https://pharosresources.com/cap-gown-mission-first/

In the "Rhythm of the Academic Year," we are at a time in the year where we take a minute to reflect and reconcile the past two semesters. In this episode, Rachel and Anthony move through the steps of "wait": remove, breathe, pause, clean, and rest. You are sure to receive encouragement about the year to come! Watch or listen to past episodes and sign up for weekly Zoom invites here: https://pharo...

In this episode, Matt and Shawna break down a presentation from Rachel on The Art of Community. Tune in to hear proven strategies for creating a strong culture and learn how you can build a deeper sense of community on your campus.  Watch or listen to past episodes and sign up for weekly Zoom invites here: https://pharosresources.com/cap-gown-mission-first/

In this episode, Rachel and Anthony discuss how higher ed institutions can prepare for the future by investing in community, crafting sustainable solutions, and more. Tune in to learn what should be the next steps for your school as students return to campuses and classrooms in the fall. Watch or listen to past episodes and sign up for weekly Zoom invites here: https://pharosresources.com/cap-gown...

Holly Edwards, Associate Dean of Students at Hardin-Simmons University, joins Rachel Phillips-Buck to talk about her emphasis on building relationships to improve student outcomes during the Bridging the Gap: Golden Repair conference session entitled Creating and Maximizing a Success Coaching Team. Watch or listen to past episodes and sign up for weekly Zoom invites here: https://pharosresources.c...

In this episode, Rachel is joined by Shawna Nehl, Director of Client Development at Pharos Resources. Shawna is a former student-athlete and served as an assistant volleyball coach while pursuing her graduate degree. Tune in as they discuss and share insights about the experiences of student-athletes and how they can be better served at higher ed institutions. Watch or listen to past episodes and...

In this episode of Cap & Gown, we talk about the first step of Kintsugi: Embracing the Broken. Over the past year, “traditional” higher education has experienced significant challenges, broken processes, and new pressures. Rachel Phillips-Buck and Anthony Melchiorri challenge you to embrace what is broken, honor yourself, choose the repairs, and imagine the future. This episode will help equip...

What are the enrollment/student success implications of no required ACT, expansive waitlists, early decisions, freshmen yield uncertainty and the use of financial aid for the fall? Join us to get all your questions answered by Tim Fuller, an enrollment professional with over 25 years of experience!   Watch or listen to past episodes and sign up for weekly Zoom invites here: https://pharosreso...

The experiences of 2020 broke many traditional higher education processes, but we can look beyond the hardship to see opportunities for meaningful change. Rachel Phillips-Buck and Anthony Melchorri consider processes and strategies, identify pressure points, and imagine innovations that will comprise a golden repair of our institutional systems and practices.  Watch or listen to past episodes...

Pharos Resources president Matt Boisvert and Rachel Phillips-Buck, VP for Student Success discuss the importance of understanding the voice of the student during the COVID-19 pandemic and building connected systems with a foundation of empathy. Watch or listen to past episodes and sign up for weekly Zoom invites here: https://pharosresources.com/cap-gown-mission-first/

Pharos Resources president Matt Boisvert, Rachel Phillips-Buck, VP for Student Success, and hospitality expert Anthony Melchiorri discuss learning to use the "Six Thinking Hats" to anticipate potential pitfalls and cultivate new ideas for student engagement, development, and success. Listen to past episodes and sign up for weekly Zoom invites here: https://pharosresources.com/cap-gown-mission-firs...

In the final installment of our "Sense of Belonging" series, join Matt Boisvert, Rachel Phillips-Buck, and analytics and research expert Dr. Sherry Woosley from Macmillan Learning as they discuss the literature and the data around the construct of Sense of Belonging and the ways it impacts student success and retention.   Get Connected!   Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/c...

Rachel and Anthony continue the discussion about Sense of Belonging and solving systemic problems with upstream solutions.   Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pharosresources  Listen to the podcast on Spotify, Anchor, and more: https://anchor.fm/pharosresources

Special guest Kendra Unamba joins Rachel and Matt as they continue the discussion about Sense of Belonging and its importance in higher education. Catch the live stream of the Cap & Gown Podcast on the Pharos Resources YouTube channel on Tuesdays at 2pm CT.   Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pharosresources Listen to the podcast on Spotify, Anchor, and more: h...

So much has changed on campus since last year at this time. Students are struggling with a sense of belonging and a lack of academic vision. Please join Rachel Phillips-Buck, VP for Student Success, and Anthony Melchorri as they discuss the ways you can assess "Sense of Belonging" and adapt your language, posture, interactions, and programs to create a better sense of trust, assurance, and vision...

Listen to the premiere episode of Cap & Gown, a new podcast for higher education presented by Pharos Resources. Join Rachel Phillips-Buck and Matt Boisvert as they discuss topics surrounding student engagement, success, and retention! Catch the live stream on the Pharos Resources YouTube channel on Tuesdays at 2pm CT.

COVID has revealed significant systemic equity issues in Higher Education as students were removed from the facilities, technology, resources, and communities that were put in place to help them succeed. The realization and acknowledgment that this has impacted some of our most vulnerable students led Pharos Resources to create The Summit Initiative in order to address closing the equity gap. Plea...

COVID has helped to uncover the truth of your team’s dynamic. This professional development webinar will give you the resources you need to assess and improve your team interactions and in turn impact your students’ successes. This is an excellent opportunity to invite your colleagues and partners to this essential team building conversation. Please listen to Anthony Melchiorri and Rachel Phillips...

The first Thanksgiving happened after a long year of hardship and challenges. Listen as Rachel Phillips-Buck and Anthony Melchiorri as they talk about how to use this Thanksgiving to refresh our mindset and commit to an outpouring of gratitude for all the good in our work, community, and lives.

As Thanksgiving approaches and you prepare to send your students home, it is vital to invest in students' engagement and their commitment to your institution over the winter months. Listen as we offer you specific tips to improve your connection with your students during the long winter apart.

For many of us, the next major milestone in this COVID semester will come at Thanksgiving break, where institutions of higher education will be making changes to their in-person/hybrid/online delivery of classes. As we move towards the possibility of a more distanced and dispersed community in November, the importance of connecting campus silos, organizing student services, and communicating well...

As the current realities of higher education are changing, many of us find ourselves facing challenges that we do not feel prepared for. Listen as Rachel Phillips-Buck and Anthony Melchiorri talk about “mile 18” of this COVID marathon and explore the values, motivations and perspectives that are influencing our success. Learn how to invest in yourself to improve student engagement outcomes.

We've entered a period where the real-time impact and results of your planning becomes clear. As the successes and challenges of the semester are revealed, there will be many adjustments that need to be made throughout the coming months. Listen to our VP for Student Success, Rachel Phillips-Buck and hospitality expert Anthony Melchiorri discuss how to realistically analyze and adjust your plan for...