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Join FYI host Gil Rogers for a collection of conversations from the 2023 NACAC Conference. In this episode, Gil’s guests discuss the challenges that they have been dealing with in the past and present and ways that they and their institutions have developed to address them. 

For Your Institution Podcast is a production of Mongoose Research.

Intro | 0:00

Guest Intros | 0:37

Challenges Facing Higher Ed | 2:19

Talking about Access | 5:32

SCOTUS and DEI | 10:04

Higher Ed Affordability | 14:16

Summary & Closing | 19:13

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Jenny Rickard, CEO and President of Common App, joins FYI host Gil Rogers for a conversation from the 2023 NACAC Conference about challenges with the current college application process. Jenny shares insights on how small changes could bring large benefits in accessibility, and the real underpinnings of college choice that are tied closely to a school’s affordability, and how it all ties to the compelling mission of the Common App - reaching out to students facing barriers that prevent them from applying to college. 

For Your Institution Podcast is a production of Mongoose Research.

CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS:

Intro | 0:00

Jenny’s Background and History | 0:26

Becomign CEO of Common App | 3:45

The Accessibility and Equitability of the Application Process | 8:03

Access, Affordability, and Attainment | 13:14

The Limiting Factor of Affordability | 15:33

Is the Institution a Good Fit? | 16:41

Connecting with Jenny | 20:40

Summary & Closing | 21:08

RELEVANT LINKS:

• Jenny Rickard Profile on Common App
• Common App Homepage
• Jenny Rickard LinkedIn
• Jenny Rickard X Account
• NACAC Homepage
• 2023 NACAC Conference Page

Allison Turcio, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing at Siena College, Kyle Campbell, the founder of Education Marketer, and Teege Mettille, the Director of Enrollment Access at Enroll ML, all join FYI host Gil Rogers for a special live episode and a deep dive into the complex world of higher education marketing and enrollment with a panel discussion with these top industry experts.  Hear from each expert as they share their biggest concerns and discuss solutions to issues currently facing the Higher Education landscape.

For Your Institution Podcast is a production of Mongoose Research.

RELEVANT LINKS:

• Allison Turcio LinkedIn
• AllisonTurcio.com
• The Application with Allison Turcio Podcast on Apple

• Kyle Campbell LinkedIn
• Educationmarketer.co.uk
• Education Marketer Podcast on Apple

• Teege Mettille LinkedIn
• Enroll ML Website
• The Admissions Directors Lunchcast on Apple
   
• College Cost Transparency Initiative
• HAI Analytics Webinar on Financial Aid Optimization
• IHE Survey of College and University Business Officers
• IHE Survey of College and University Admissions Directors

Gordon Boyes, CEO of Concept 3D, joins FYI host Gil Rogers for a conversation about different aspects of accessibility. They discuss the origins, recent past with COVID, and the future of the industry going forward. Gordon goes over what it looks like and the benefits of factoring in Accessibility from the beginning, and Gil connects good accessibility practices with good marketing practices.

For Your Institution Podcast is a production of Mongoose Research.

Intro | 0:00

Gordon’s Background and History | 0:40

Colorado Connection | 1:55

The Future of Accessibility | 3:44

Websites and the ADA | 5:39

Re-evaluating Post-COVID | 7:48

Convergence with Marketing | 10:34

Summary & Closing | 11:44

RELEVANT LINKS:

• Gordon Boyes Profile on LinkedIn
• Concept 3D Website
• Concept 3D Blog
• Concept 3D Contact Page
• FYI Podcast with Alexa Heinrich
• ADA Website

Becky Klein-Collins, VP of Research and Impact at CAEL, joins FYI host Gil Rogers for a conversation about the options there are for intermediary credentials before reaching a bachelor's degree, and what options there could be with implementation through community colleges. They discuss why the market is demanding these solutions and what they could look like.

For Your Institution Podcast is a production of Mongoose Research.

Intro | 0:00

Becky’s Background and History | 0:57

Economic Mobility Report Background | 2:46

Making Stackable Programs | 8:07

Common Themes of the Report | 10:08

Equity Design Practices | 11:04

Introducing New Occupations | 15:26

Summary & Closing | 18:34

RELEVANT LINKS:

• CAEL.org
• Making A Difference For Adult Learners Report
• CAEL Conference Registration
• CAEL Newsletter Subscription

Sasha Peterson, CEO of Science Interactive, joins FYI host Gil Rogers for a conversation about options institutions have to expand science education that doesn’t involve building new labs or facilities. They discuss the ins and outs of available alternative learning methods, and what strengths and weaknesses they see in each one.

For Your Institution Podcast is a production of Mongoose Research.

Intro | 0:00

Sasha’s Background and History | 2:22

History of Science Interactive | 5:48

Remote Learning Challenges for Science | 8:51

Choosing to Change Careers | 10:24

The Post-Pandemic Landscape | 13:26

Finding the Right Balance | 16:35

Science Liabilities | 18:16

The Growth of STEM | 21:21

Summary & Closing | 23:51

RELEVANT LINKS:

• Science Interactive Website
• Sasha Peterson on LinkedIn
• Email Sasha Peterson
• Strategic Curriculum Workshop Page
• #SmokersofEM on Twitter

Laurie Pulido, CEO at Ease Learning, joins FYI host Gil Rogers for a conversation about what learning design is, and how institutions can use learning design in online educational spaces with D.E.I. (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives to benefit and more naturally motivate students and schools in meaningful ways. 

For Your Institution Podcast is a production of Mongoose Research.

Intro | 0:00

The Origins of Online Learning Design | 2:57

Why is DEI at the Center | 5:10

The Equity Part of DEI | 9:45

Using the Way People Learn | 12:29

Who Has the Voice | 16:28

Backwards Design | 18:09

Applying the DEI Rubric | 21:55

Summary & Closing | 24:22

RELEVANT LINKS:

• Ease Learning Website
• Laurie’s Profile on Ease Learning
• Ease Learning DEI Rubric Link
• Laurie Pulido on LinkedIn
• FYIP: Admissions Denied: Exploring Inequity on College Campuses

Teresa Valerio Parrot, Principal at TVP Communications, joins FYI host Gil Rogers for a conversation about the role of marketers on college campuses, and how we can update both the message and the messaging to be more effective with current and prospective students.

For Your Institution Podcast is a production of Mongoose Research.

Intro | 0:00

Teresa’s History and Background | 0:53

Waiting Until May 1 | 4:10

Need For Grace and Understanding | 5:57

Connecting Just to Connect | 8:48

Connecting With Inner Audiences | 12:46

Students as Customers and Consumers | 14:36

Shift in the Business Model for Higher Ed | 15:58

Reimagining the Recruitment Funnel | 18:04

Summary & Closing | 21:08

RELEVANT LINKS:

• TVP Communications Website
• Trusted Voices Podcast
• Call to Action Blog on Inside Higher Ed
• Teresa’s Profile on Twitter
• Teresa’s Profile on LinkedIn

Scott Jaschik, formerly Editor of Inside Higher Ed, joins FYI host Gil Rogers for a conversation celebrating Scott’s career and contributions. Scott goes over some of the peaks of his career in Higher Ed journalism, his history at Inside Higher Ed, from the strangest stories to the most challenging, and what he thinks the future will bring.

For Your Institution Podcast is a production of Mongoose Research.

Intro | 0:00

The History of Inside Higher Ed | 1:20

Scott’s Highlights From Inside Higher Ed | 3:15

Navigating COVID | 5:36

Scott’s Strangest Story | 7:08

Merging With Times Higher Ed | 10:01

The Future of Higher Ed | 12:46

AI In Higher Ed | 14:30

Summary & Closing | 17:01

RELEVANT LINKS:

• Inside Higher Ed Website
• Scott Jaschik on LinkedIn
• Scott’s Articles on Inside Higher Ed

Teege Mettille, the Director of Enrollment Access at Enroll ML, joins FYI host Gil Rogers for a conversation about where valuable time slips away during the recruitment and admissions process, and what can be done with data, technology, and a bit of a peek under the hood to fine tune the admissions engine at any institution, resulting in both a stronger return, and a happier and more effective team.

For Your Institution Podcast is a production of Mongoose Research.

Intro | 0:00

Teege’s Background and History | 1:14

The Admissions Directors Lunchcast | 3:25

Using Admissions Time Efficiently | 4:46

How Much Time is Wasted | 7:05

The Problem of Overloaded Counselors | 11:04

Breakdown of Time Spent Recruiting | 14:32

Change How You Hire | 18:49

The Right Time With the Right Students | 22:11

Summary & Closing | 26:36

RELEVANT LINKS:

• Enroll ML Website
• The Admissions Directors Lunchcast on Apple
• Wisconsin Association for College Admission Counseling
• LinkedIn for Teege Mettille

Andrew Veatch, VP of Technology at Mongoose Research,  and Jon Caruso, a Product Manager also at Mongoose, join FYI host Gil Rogers for a conversation about the changing landscape of SMS compliance, particularly in the ways it affects Higher Education. Still emerging from a time in which there were practically no rules, in the current environment it is very important to understand the expectations, regulations, and also best practices around messaging students from your institution.

For Your Institution Podcast is a production of Mongoose Research.

Intro | 0:00

 Andrew and Jon’s Backgrounds | 1:11

Why Institutions Need Compliance | 3:10

Where Did the Rules Come From? | 5:10

A History of SMS Messaging | 7:28

Telecom Companies Cracking Down | 10:25

Why Does This Matter? | 13:00

Opting In | 15:00

The Risks of Compliance | 18:06

The Golden Rule Still Applies | 19:40

Summary & Closing | 20:24

RELEVANT LINKS:

• The Mongoose Research Website
• The Campaign Registry Website

Kyle Campbell, the founder of Education Marketer, joins FYI host Gil Rogers for a conversation about different ways and strategies to market for Higher Ed, and dig into how to use tools like LinkedIn to be successful. They also go over certain strategies to employ in your marketing efforts and also some to avoid.  

LinkedIn Schedule Pressure | 0:00

Intro | 2:00

Education Marketer Description | 3:35

LinkedIn Content Thinking | 5:56

Vulnerability in Publishing | 8:05

Utilizing WhatsApp | 14:40

Develop a Content Plan | 17:15

Customer Segmentation | 22:30

“What’s Marketing Doing?” | 26:20

Summary & Closing | 28:48

Independent Educational Consultant Michelle McAnaney, aka the College Spy, joins Gil Rogers on FYI to share her insights on college admissions, campus tours, and parental concerns. They cover everything from in-person versus virtual events to ways you can level up your communications to attract more prospective students. 

Intro | 0:00 

Why Hire a College IEC? | 1:45 

Parental Concerns | 5:00 

Discovering a Campus Culture | 6:25 

Culture on campus | 7:55 

The College Spy Card Deck | 11:38 

Cadence Chat | 14:25 

Level Up Your Campus Experience | 15:13 

Virtual Visits & Online Experiences | 18:26 

How Students Are Researching Colleges | 25:30 

How to Get in Touch with an IEC | 28:26 

Summary & Closing | 31:00 

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You can also download our free guide on How to Start or Expand Your College Search here. 

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This show is for the confused college applicant and family to learn simple and effective strategies to help you find the BEST college for your student while having positive conversations.  This will turn you into the College Ready applicant and family so you can be confident with your next steps and your choice of college! 

Please subscribe so you don’t miss any episodes!  Here are a few episodes you might be interested in:

Episode 15 Rules for Email Etiquette
Episode 17 Visiting College Campuses: Making the Most of Your Time
Episode 18 Questions to Ask College Admissions Counselors
Episode 38 Your Roadmap to College
Episode 41 Prioritizing Your College Criteria

You can also download our free guide on How to Start or Expand Your College Search here. 

I’m Courtney Kountz and I’m looking forward to serving you and your student!