Higher Voltage

The Future of Work in Higher Ed — Kevin McClure

Discussing burnout, demoralization, and how to fix work in higher ed with Kevin McClure, associate professor of higher education at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.

The ’Woke Campus’ and the Politicization of Teaching - Dyanis Conrad

After she was targeted by state politicians for teaching about the legacy of racism, Dyanis Conrad ultimately left her position at the University of South Dakota. On the latest Higher Voltage she discusses the politicization of teaching in higher ed.

’A Dirty Open Secret’: The Legacy of Racial Inequality in Higher Education - Adam Harris

Adam Harris, a staff writer for The Atlantic, joins the show to discuss the long history of imbalanced support for institutions that enroll high numbers of Black students, the unique legacy of HBCUs, and the role that school rankings play in all of this.

Real Ways to Increase College Access Right Now - Denise Runge, University of Alaska-Anchorage

Denise Runge of the University of Alaska-Anchorage joins the show to discuss real ways colleges and universities can help students overcome barriers to access.

The Cookie-Cutter Quagmire - Aaron Basko, University of Lynchburg

The University of Lynchburg’s Aaron Basko discusses his article in The Chronicle about the perils of the generic college.

How To Market Religiously Affiliated Institutions - Jayson Boyers of Rosemont College

Jayson Boyers, the president of Rosemont College, joins host Kevin Tyler to talk about the challenges and nuances of leading and marketing a religiously affiliated institution of higher education.

Making Higher Ed Marketing More Inclusive - Jaime Hunt and Ayana Hernandez

Jaime Hunt, vice president and chief communications and marketing officer at Miami University, and Ayana Hernandez, associate vice chancellor for university relations at North Carolina Central, join host Kevin Tyler to discuss DEI marketing at colleges and universities.

All About NIL - Teresa Valerio Parrot and Jon McBride

Jon McBride of BYU and Teresa Valerio Parrot join host Kevin Tyler to discuss the radical new landscape of name, image & likeness marketing opportunities that is transforming college athletics, and what it means for higher ed institutions of all sizes.