The Change Leader

🎙 NWCCU's Accreditation Innovations and Three-Year Bachelor’s Degree Pilot

In part one of this two-part episode of the Changing Higher Ed podcast, I am joined by Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy and Dr. Selena Grace from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities . We discuss the NWCCU’s forward-thinking initiatives, including the pilot of a three-year bachelor’s degree, and how they’re redefining accreditation to focus on student success and institutional improvement and collaboration.

Key discussion points include:

✔ NWCCU’s pilot for a three-year bachelor’s degree and its impact on higher education.

✔ Innovative approaches in accreditation focused on continuous improvement and quality assurance.

✔ The importance of student demographics and how institutions can better support diverse needs.

✔ How NWCCU's portfolio model fosters stronger relationships with member institutions.

🎧 Listen to the full episode or read the transcript: https://changinghighered.com/nwccu-advances-higher-ed-accreditation-with-3-year-bachelor-degree-and-collaboration/

NWCCU Advances Higher Ed Accreditation with 3-Year Bachelor Degree and Collaboration Explore NWCCU’s innovations in Higher Ed Accreditation, including a three-year bachelor’s degree pilot and strategies focused on student success and institutional growth.

🎙 Higher ed leaders: Are your retention efforts keeping pace with your recruitment investments? The hidden costs of student attrition are often overlooked.

In the latest Changing Higher Ed® podcast, Dr. Drumm McNaughton spoke with Carey Dukes from North Greenville University about innovative strategies to improve student retention and maximize your enrollment investments.

Did you know?

📊 59% of college students don't graduate within four years
📊 30-35% of students transfer after their freshman year

We discuss:

✔ The concept of "Academic Armageddon" and its impact on first-year students

✔ A new model for improving student readiness before college begins

✔ Implementing a pre-college readiness course

✔ Real-world results and success stories

🎧 Listen now or read the transcript to learn how to improve retention, student success, and protect your institution's financial health: https://changinghighered.com/strategies-to-improve-student-retention-rates-and-lower-acquisition-costs/

Strategies to Improve Student Retention Rates and Lower Acquisition Costs Insightful and actionable strategies aimed at reducing attrition rates, significantly improving student retention and success, and lowering acquisition costs.

🎓 University Governance: Learning from 250 Years of Brown University History

What can modern higher education leaders glean from centuries of Brown University’s trustee resignation letters? Find out in our latest Changing Higher Ed podcast!

Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and author Lauren Zalaznick explore Brown University's 250-year legacy of trustee letters, uncovering timeless wisdom for today's challenges.

Key topics:

• Embracing diversity in decision-making
• Effective crisis management
• Protecting academic freedom
• Balancing mission, values, and innovation

Whether you're a university president, board member, or higher ed enthusiast, this episode offers valuable insights for navigating the complex world of university leadership.

🎧 Listen now or read the transcript: https://changinghighered.com/university-governance-strategic-insights-from-brown/

University Governance: Strategic Insights from Brown's 250-Year Legacy 250 years of Brown trustee resignation letters provide higher ed leaders with strategic insights to navigate change, spark innovation, and secure the future of University Governance.

🎙️ New Episode Alert: The State of EdTech - OPMs, 2U Bankruptcy, and Implications for Higher Ed

Join Dr. Drumm McNaughton and EdTech expert Phil Hill as they unpack the latest developments in educational technology. In this eye-opening discussion, they cover:

✓ The recent 2U bankruptcy and its impact on Online Program
✓ Management (OPM) partnerships
✓ Shifting regulatory landscape in online education
✓ Rising cybersecurity threats in higher education
✓ Strategies for institutions to adapt and thrive

Whether you're a higher ed leader, faculty member, or simply interested in the future of education, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable takeaways.

🎧 Listen now or read the transcript: https://changinghighered.com/the-state-of-edtech-opms-2u-bankruptcy-implications/

Share your thoughts in the comments! How do you think these changes will affect higher education?

The State of EdTech: OPMs, 2U Bankruptcy, and Implications for Higher Ed McNaughton and Hill discuss 2U's bankruptcy, OPMs, and SARA, offering insights on navigating regulatory changes in online education.