Be Inspired By Education Leaders From Around The World
Our podcast delves into the fascinating world of international higher ed, speaking to thought-leaders, change-makers, and influencers from around the world. All in the time it takes to drink a cup of coffee or go for a walk!
Episode 6: Secrets to University Storytelling Success
Guest: John Azoni, Storytelling Expert
John Azoni discusses storytelling strategies tailored for universities on Keystone Higher Ed Chats. John is joined by Scott Miller, Chief Commercial Officer at Keystone, to discuss authentic representation, AI integration, and the ongoing nature of effective storytelling in student recruitment efforts. Tune in to uncover the secrets behind compelling university narratives and their impact on student recruitment.
Episode 5: Trends and Insights in International Student Recruitment
Guest: Ian Little, International Student Recruitment Expert
Ian Little joins host Scott Miller to share vital trends and insights for navigating global student recruitment complexities. Among topics of discussion are the challenges and opportunities of recruiting international students, market adaptation, niche differentiation strategies and the importance of self awareness.
Episode 4: Leadership Guidance for Higher Ed Teams
Guest: Todd Cherches, Executive Coach
Todd Cherches joins Keystone Higher Ed Chats to reveal what it takes to be a good leader. Todd is a consultant, executive coach, TEDx speaker, author, and thought leader in the field of leadership and visual thinking. With over a decade in higher ed, he is also an award-winning professor at New York University and Columbia University.
Episode 3: Inspiring Female Founder in Higher Ed: Rachel Fletcher
Guest: Rachel Fletcher, CEO & Founder of UniQuest
Rachel Fletcher shares her inspiring journey as a female entrepreneur. In this riveting episode, the conversation explores the dynamics of being a female founder, intentional company culture, and the delicate balance between optimism and perfection. Rachel provides insights for aspiring leaders, highlighting the importance of expressing interest in leadership roles and taking calculated risks.
Episode 2: Graduate Student Recruitment Trends 2024
Guest: Dr. Mark Bennett, Insights Director at FindAUniversity
Dr. Mark Bennett, Insights Director at FindAUniversity, is a UK-based graduate education expert. Mark discusses the findings in the data from Higher Ed Insights, a quarterly insights and student data tracking survey. We will hear about graduate student destination interests shift, the international landscape for graduate studies, as well as specific UK-findings.
Episode 1: Everything The Higher Ed Marketer Needs to Know in 2024
Guest: Kyle Campbell, Founder of Education Marketer
Kyle joins Higher Ed Chats to share his expertise in higher education marketing. We discuss student recruitment trends, emerging technologies you should be using as a higher ed marketing professional, and the 3 things every higher ed marketer should be doing in 2024.
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How to Win the Global Competition for International Student Talent
Guest: Rachel Sandison, Deputy Vice Chancellor, External Engagement at The University of Glasgow, UK
We discuss how Rachel's vision has led her institution to more than double the number of international students in the last few years, how the university's infrastructure has had to change to accommodate such growth, and the opportunities and the challenges posed around international student retention and post-study opportunities in the UK.
The Path to Digital Education at KTH, Royal Institute of Technology
Guest: Jan Gulliksen, Vice President for Digitalization at KTH Sweden
Higher ed institutions should consider digitalization as an investment, not a cost. Hear how Jan led the path to digital education at KTH Sweden, with practice-oriented action research on usability, accessibility, and user-centered systems design. Jan discusses his focus on improving the digital work environments for everyone and championing the value of lifelong learning beyond the typical university years of 19 - 25.
How to Have More Diverse Leadership Teams in Higher Education
Guest: Andrea Nollent, Former Vice-Chancellor of University of Law
How have student expectations of higher education evolved? And why should increasing diversity in leadership be a common goal for all higher ed leaders? Hear from Andre Nollent on how she led the change at the University of Law.
The Path to Building the Largest University in the World
Guest: Dr. Sven Schütt, CEO of IU International University of Applied Sciences
Dr. Sven Schütt, CEO of IU International University of Applied Sciences, discusses his ambitious goal and the processes in place in creating the largest university in the world.
The Liberal Arts College of the Future
Guest: Dr Lori S. White, President of DePauw University
Dr. Lori S. White chats with Keystone about liberal arts education in 2021 and beyond. As the first woman and African American to become President of DePauw University, one of the top liberal arts institutions in Indiana, Dr. White has more than 30 years of experience in student-focused leadership and academic roles. While the pandemic shook up things in education, many opportunities have opened up that may benefit students. Dr. White shares her first-hand experience as a leader breaking down barriers and encouraging diversity within higher education leadership.
How to Inspire & Encourage More Women Into STEM
Guest: Dr. Karen Panetta, Dean of Graduate Education, Tufts University School of Engineering
Dr. Karen Panetta shares how she started a global movement to help inspire young women to pursue education in the fields of science, engineering, and technology (STEM). Dr. Panetta also shares her personal experiences, telling how a young girl from Boston grew up to become a tenured Dean of Graduate Education at Tufts University, and recipient of the Presidential Award for Science and Engineering Education Mentoring. An inspirational story for all, especially young girls and women considering opportunities in STEM.
Building & Leading The Business School of the Future
Guest: Stephen Hodges, President of Hult International Business School
Stephen Hodges, leader of one of the most dynamic business schools in the world - Hult International Business School - delves into what it takes to build and manage a 'new kind' of business school for the future.
How Harrisburg University Rapidly Grew into a Leading US Graduate Institution
Guest: Eric Darr, President of Harrisburg University of Science & Technology
Discover how Harrisburg University grew from 500 to more than 10,000 students in less than a decade. Listen to this impressive story of growth and entrepreneurship.
The Impact of the US Presidential Election on International Student Recruitment
Guest: Paul Keller, Director International Enrollment at Rochester Institute of Technology
What impact did the US Presidential election have on international student recruitment? Paul Keller, from the Rochester Institute of Technology, discusses what 2021, and beyond, will look like for international students interested in the United States as a study destination? How will this impact educators?