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Closing a College is something a handful of VPSAs have experienced. And according to Moody’s the numbers are going to continue to rise in the years ahead. Dr. Laura De Veau has been there, and she has invited two Chief Student Affairs Officers to have a frank talk about their lived experiences closing campuses in 2023. Dr. Laura Lyndon was VPSA at Holy Names University (CA) and Eric Booth was VP f...

Beyond Transfer is a series of White Papers produced by SOVA a Higher Education Consulting organization and several partners. The series highlights several challenges to the Transfer process and digs deep into layers of questionable business practices that have become standard in higher education. This 3-Part pod series will bring together writers and contributors to the white papers and we will u...

The Beyond Transfer Policy Advisory Board (PAB) has issued a series of White Papers–referred to as the “No Easy Answers” series. The PAB is facilitated by Sova, a Higher Education Consulting organization and consists of a group of 12 expert practitioners who are laser focused on equity and understand how complex transfer and credit mobility are. The series highlights several challenges to the Tran...

The Beyond Transfer Policy Advisory Board (PAB) has issued a series of White Papers–referred to as the “No Easy Answers” series. The PAB is a group of 12 expert practitioners who are laser focused on equity and understand how complex transfer and credit mobility are. (Not necessary to note – The PAB is facilitated by Sova, a Higher Education Consulting organization). The series highlights several...

The end of the academic year is here and the Think Tank is on hand to share insights into the latest HigherEd news. We will be focusing on public campus cuts and private campuses leaning into massive discount rates. Has HigherEd Learned anything? Articles Referenced:  West Virginia Slimming Down: https://bit.ly/4258KJ2  Vermont System President Steps Down: https://bit.ly/410B2mM  Connecticut State...

North Idaho College, a community college with an enrollment of nearly 10,000, is a cautionary tale for what happens when the President speaks up for what is right, faces off against a Board of Trustees who are squabbling and unqualified leading to the President being fired without cause, a law-suit, a loss of its insurance coverage, a Moody’s downgrade, mass exodus of executive leadership and is n...

Executive leadership within HigherEducation requires the political savvy of a successful mayor, the fundraising acumen of a major gifts officer and the ability to leverage academic curiosity alongside nimble change management. All the while maintaining campus traditions and respecting the evolution of the institution. On this show, we are joined by Dr. Walter Kimbrough an expert and scholar and fo...

Essential aspects of a Veteran Friendly campus include Mental Health and Disability Services that are not only offered to students but meet students where they are. The challenge may be getting Veterans to use these services. Framing mental health and disability services in ways that will encourage students to utilize these services will not only benefit Veterans but also other student populations...

Veterans have a proven track record for being self motivated and completing their studies, and add a diversity of lived experiences to campuses. Having a campus that is considered Veteran Ready goes beyond a yellow-ribbon or an asterisk in a view book. There are essential components of what makes a campus truly Veteran Ready and achieving such benefits the entire campus. Dr. David Vacchi from the...

March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb, and based on the recent news on campus … that’s pretty damn accurate. Join Dr De Veau and the Think Tank for a lively discussion on all things now criminal on campus. Be part of the next show https://f.chat/i5FN

In a January 2023 announcement, Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken outlined a new initiative entitled “Welcome Corps”. The Welcome Corps was designed based on existing programs building hosting programs for Ukrainian, Afghan and Venezuelan refugees. The new program will allow for host corps to sponsor refugees from a wider representation of countries. It also allows for Higher Ed institutions to...

Students are smack in the middle of Winter Break and now is the time when news travels - and may hit hard. Thinking of leaving school? Transferring? Changing major? Moving in with a lover? Breaking up with one? This month is about the families and the students they are here to support. With returning guest, Beth Grampetro MPH, CHES. Be part of the next show https://f.chat/zG7C

The December Think Tank takes on current news about campus response to mental health and how does the field of Student Affairs attack the loss of staff who re leaving Higher Education? With think tank members: Dr Gage Paine, Dr. Cory Davis & Beth Grampetro, MPH. Be part of the next show https://f.chat/pUAY

A group of powerful women share their experiences in an inspiring book, you get “Brave Women at Work: Stories of Resilience”. Success in business and in their personal lives is accomplished through perseverance, drive, and action. Women overcome a range of obstacles to create optimal lives. They face challenges at work, with health, burnout, and childrearing. Each author shows us there is a well o...

Collective bargaining has been a part of campus labor for decades, but with unionization of Resident Assistants, Grad Students and other campus personnel on the rise, as well as students unionizing in their off campus jobs - Unions are HOT. This episode will feature labor attorney Alfred O’Connell to discuss labor and organizing origins and trends. Be part of the next show https://f.chat/WngP

Are Southern universities and colleges finding a surge of applicants from “woke” havens on the coasts? In this episode of “Office Hours” we will be joined by reporter Nicole LaPorte, whose recent piece for Town & Country, entitled “Southern Exposure” documents how students, and parents, are seeking southern campuses where the temperature and the campus culture seems to be warmer.  Nicole LaPor...

Office Hours is Live at the Commit 2 Excellence Conference. On this episode, we meet four of the amazing C2E faculty, Linnita Hosten, Dr. Jermaine Davis, Connie Armento and Michael Miller. You will hear from them and see why the students who attended C2E got such an incredible experience exploring so many dimensions of their leadership. Be part of the next show https://f.chat/yaAD

Office Hours is Live at the Commit 2 Excellence Conference - Micro Podding and Meeting Participants and Handing Out Leadership Advice. Meet Sam who is looking for tactical and productive resources to sustain their campus GSA and look to the future. Be part of the next show https://f.chat/6NFc

Office Hours is Live at the Commit 2 Excellence Conference. Micro podding and handing out leadership advice. Meet Deishah from Augustana College, Bri from Stockton University, Darionta from Campbellsville University & Kavon from Corvias Foundation. Be part of the next show https://f.chat/2o7P

Live from the Commit 2 Excellence Conference! Micro pods - leadership coaching! Meet Monica from Stockton University and Alex from Nashua Community College Be part of the next show https://f.chat/DMKS

Dr. DeVeau is on the faculty of the Commit 2 Excellence Leadership Conference and will be hosting 15 minute coaching on the floor of the conference! Join in - hear from attendees about their leadership challenges - and get the DL on what they can take back to their lives on campus. And live listeners - pitch in on the advice! On this episode, meet Jewel from New Hampshire Technical Institute. Jewe...

Dr. DeVeau is on the faculty of the Commit 2 Excellence Leadership Conference and will be hosting 15 minute coaching on the floor of the conference! Join in - hear from attendees about their leadership challenges - and get the DL on what they can take back to their lives on campus. On this episode - meet Addie from High Point University, Carla from Fitchburg State University and Lauren from Nashua...

The Think Tank Returns for a discussion of the outcomes of a report on PELL affordability nation wide. Are there less institutions that are financially in play for qualified PELL students? The answer is YES, but what is the future for these students? We will also be taking on the issue of legacy admissions. Join us on November 1st! Be part of the next show https://f.chat/fDia

Being an educator means (hopefully) having an impact on one’s students. On the next episode of Office Hours we are joined by a member of the House of De Veau, K. Parker Hess, who will speak on the transition from Graduate Student, to New Professional to “Next Step Pro”. Be ready for a lively conversation between Dr. De Veau and ONE of her favorite Mentees. Be part of the next show https://f.chat/S...

On the October episode of the Office Hours Think Tank we will be discussing tuition resets, the recent back and forth and back again on LGBTQ student group recognition at Yeshiva University and we will give a brief insight into the importance of strong crisis management within a campus. Be a part of the next show by signing up at firesidechat.com