Dr. Drumm McNaughton interviews Rob Hartman, CFO at Columbia International University, about how the pandemic has changed higher ed institutions and CIU, and in many ways, for the better. Podcast Highlights  A crisis or change effort can have unexpected positive outcomes. In the case of CIU, these outcomes include increased enrollment, endowment, and employee productivity. During a change effort, create a committee with membership that spans the campus and can work through consensus. This effort can develop a powerful plan for change while also building engagement and support among institutional stakeholders. During times of change, leaders will emerge when using creative problem-solving. This was evidenced by CIU’s students who volunteered to deliver meals to their quarantined classmates.  To read the full show notes, visit  Resources Dr. Drumm McNaughton provides  for higher ed institutions.&nbsp; Links to Articles, Apps, or websites mentioned during the interview:    Guest Social Media Links:    The Change Leader’s Social Media Links:  Website:  LinkedIn:  Twitter: @thechangeldr Email:   Sponsor:

Higher Ed Change Leadership: The "New Normal" After COVID-19

Dr. Drumm McNaughton interviews Dr. Meredith Woo, president of Sweet Briar College, about the Sweet Briar Miracle, the college’s transformation using change management principles. Podcast Highlights  Sweet Briar College faced a major uphill climb after alumnae successfully pushed back the board of trustees’ decision to close the institution. The college had to find ways to address and change perceived challenges, including declining interest in a liberal arts education, waning enrollment by women in women’s colleges, and the institution’s location in a rural Virginia setting. The college’s leaders started their change initiative with major overhauls of the academic program, financial decision-making and budget. The second phase of this initiative involves creating a strong focus on women’s leadership that is integrated into the liberal arts curriculum and sustainability. The college grew enrollment by 42% after announcing the changes, and continues its growth to this day.  To see full show notes, visit  Resources Dr. Drumm McNaughton provides  for higher ed institutions.&nbsp; Links to Articles, Apps, or websites mentioned during the interview:    Guest Social Media Links:    The Change Leader’s Social Media Links:  Website:  LinkedIn:  Twitter: @thechangeldr Email:   Sponsor:

Saving Sweet Briar College through Transformational Change Management

Podcast Summary Dr. Drumm McNaughton interviews Paul Friga, associate professor of strategy at the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and co-founder of ABC Insights, about how higher education leaders can strategically move their institutions forward as the pandemic eases. Podcast Highlights  Higher education leaders have an opportunity to use the American Rescue Plan funding to move their institution forward in creating a new model. The pandemic has forced institutions to adopt efficiencies, many of which should continue to be used in the “new normal.” Leaders should use the American Rescue Plan funding to strategically invest in student services, efficient operations, and growth. These investments can help the institution move forward more successfully.  To read the full show notes, visit  Resources Dr. Drumm McNaughton provides  for higher ed institutions.&nbsp; Links to Articles, Apps, or websites mentioned during the interview    Guest Social Media Links    The Change Leader’s Social Media Links:  Website:  LinkedIn:  Twitter: @thechangeldr Email:   Sponsor: &nbsp;

Strategic Transformation for Colleges and Universities Post COVID

Podcast Summary Dr. Drumm McNaughton interviews Dr. Billy Hawkins, president of Talladega College, about how the pandemic has changed higher ed institutions and HBCUs in particular. Podcast Highlights  When a crisis hits, prioritize students. Make strategic decisions and adaptions to keep students safe. By focusing on serving students during these difficult times through improving services and enhancing safety, higher education institutions can increase enrollments. The pandemic has taught higher education administrators and faculty to adapt. This ability to move with the flow and make changes needs to continue, even when the pandemic eases.  To read the full show notes, visit  Resources Dr. Drumm McNaughton provides  for higher ed institutions.&nbsp; Links to Articles, Apps, or Websites Mentioned during the Interview    Guest Social Media Links    The Change Leader’s Social Media Links  Website:  LinkedIn:  Twitter: @thechangeldr Email:   Sponsor:

HBCU Leaders Embrace Strategic Change in Wake of Pandemic

Podcast Overview Dr. Drumm McNaughton interviews Brian Kelly, Director of the Cybersecurity Program at Educause, about cyber risk management, and the increasing importance of including cybersecurity and cyber-hygiene in higher education’s enterprise risk management program. Podcast Highlights  Disruptions in cybersecurity are becoming more common as higher education institutions increasingly see their technology systems being hacked. Ransomware attacks against colleges and universities doubled over the past year. As part of the enterprise risk management process, leaders need to consider potential cybersecurity issues. While ransomware is in the news, other worrisome issues such as research security, foreign influence from larger nation-state actors, and evolving threats that have not yet entered the higher education ecosystem, need to be considered. Research security also is critical. This entails securing both research and intellectual property. Third-party risk management also is important. Leaders need to know what data is being provided to these third parties and contractually how that third-party will use that information.  To read the full show notes, visit  Resources Dr. Drumm McNaughton provides  for higher ed institutions. The Change Leader’s Social Media Links:  Website:  LinkedIn:  Twitter: @thechangeldr Email:   Sponsor: