Next Practices

We are so excited to announce that Next Practices Season 2 begins on May 16th! All new conversations with higher ed leaders across the country. In each episode, we'll talk about higher ed's most pressing challenges like closing equity gaps, delivering proactive student support at scale, removing barriers to graduation, and building financially healthy institutions. And more! Listen to this sneak p...

Today I'm speaking with Rob Freidhoff, Vice President of Community Development at Civitas Learning. Rob has extensive experience in higher ed as an academic advisor, advising administrator, Strategic Enrollment Manager, educational consultant focused on improving advising practices, and as an Associate Vice President for Student Success.  In this episode, we're talking about improving advising eff...

Today's guest, Dr. Gene VanSickle, discusses the importance of using data consistently and campus-wide to promote student success. As the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Programs at University of North Georgia, he has a great deal of insight into how you can navigate a rapidly evolving higher education landscape. And shares how use of data has made if feasible for UNG to provide proactive supp...

In higher education institutions, we are all familiar with the need to use data. We know this, but in many ways, we could be letting some opportunities fall through the cracks due to the lack of collaboration and unified goals throughout an entire campus. The University of Texas at San Antonio has been refining its use of data for the last decade, and Dr. Tammy Wyatt joins the podcast today to sha...

Technology helps student success professionals better understand their students and more efficiently serve their diverse needs in a rapidly changing higher ed landscape. In this episode, we explore how institutions can maximize their investment in student success solutions to help students achieve their academic goals. Today's guest is Dr. Chelsy Pham, Vice President of Information Technology at H...

With all that has happened in the last couple of years, it is more important than ever to proactively engage students. But how can we do that when students and potential students have barriers blocking their way? We have the unique opportunity to remove those barriers and support students in many ways through community events and real human connections. Today's guest is Juan Gilberto Garcia Jr., t...

Navigating through higher education can be tough as it is, but combined with the other challenges students are facing in today's world, it can be overwhelming. Advisors have the opportunity to play a huge role in guiding students not only to their desired academic path, but to resources they need to overcome obstacles.  Today's guest is Leticia Wilson, Director of Advising Initiatives at Del Mar C...

Introducing Next Practices. Data-informed strategies to shape the future of higher education.  From closing equity gaps to building financially stable colleges and universities, higher ed leaders face many challenges that yesterday's practices can't solve.  Hear how transformational higher ed leaders tackle today's most pressing issues to make a difference for their students and institutions. In e...