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Reporting, analysis, and insights from and for higher ed leaders. Home of the Higher Voltage and Trusted Voices podcasts.

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Columbia settles early. Harvard keeps fighting. And Trump signs an exec order that could reshape college sports.

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ On Campus Docket, Scott Schneider & Eric Kelderman unpack 3 legal shifts higher ed canโ€™t ignore.

๐Ÿ”— voltedu.com/podcast/the-...

05.08.2025 20:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The article started the conversation.

This episode of Higher Voltage takes it further.

@kctyler2.bsky.social and Erica Levi Zelinger on rethinking how higher ed talks to men.

Listen to the episode: voltedu.com/podcast/why-...
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28.07.2025 19:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Missed the latest episode of Campus Docket? ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ

Neal Hutchens joined Scott Schneider and Eric Kelderman to talk legal pressure, governance shifts, and why the "glorious messiness" of higher ed might be at risk.

Catch up now: voltedu.com/podcast/acad...

08.07.2025 22:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽ™๏ธ New Campus Docket episode:

What happens when DEI meets whistleblowers and the False Claims Act?

Zachary Cunha joins @edlawdude.bsky.social and Eric Kelderman to unpack a legal shift higher ed canโ€™t ignore.

Listen to the full episode: voltedu.com/podcast/camp...

17.06.2025 20:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Where are college sports headed? ๐Ÿˆ

In this episode of Campus Docket, @tulaneu.bsky.social's Gabe Feldman joins Scott Schneider and Eric Kelderman to break down the latest legal and regulatory developments shaping the future of college athletics.

Tune in for more๐Ÿ‘‡

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10.06.2025 18:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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It's the Trusted Voices Season 3 finale! ๐ŸŽ‰

@erinahennessy.bsky.social and @tvparrot.bsky.social reflect on a year of bold conversations, policy pitfalls, and personal growth.

Tune in for summer reading recs, must-follow resources, and even a discount code for a book youโ€™ll want on your shelf ๐Ÿ‘‡

28.05.2025 18:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Is college too woke? ๐Ÿค”

@cicnotes.bsky.social President Marjorie Hass offers a layered response to that question in the most recent Campus Docket episode with hosts Eric Kelderman and Scott Schneider.

Listen to the full episode to learn more ๐Ÿ‘‡

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20.05.2025 19:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Higher ed marketersโ€”we want to hear from YOU! ๐ŸŽค

What do you want Volt to cover next?

Take our super short survey and help shape the content, topics, and insights we share with the community ๐Ÿ‘‡

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08.05.2025 19:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New Higher Voltage episodeโšก

@kctyler2.bsky.social talks with @higheredcmo.bsky.social about her new book, ๐˜๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ต ๐˜–๐˜ท๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ ๐˜๐˜บ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฆ: ๐˜›๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ด๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ฎ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜๐˜ช๐˜จ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ ๐˜Œ๐˜ฅ ๐˜”๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฌ๐˜ฆ๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ธ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ฉ ๐˜Œ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฑ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜บ, and how empathy, authenticity, and strategy can transform higher ed marketingโ€”and student outcomes.

voltedu.com/podcast/hear...

08.05.2025 17:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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โ€œDumpster fire.โ€ ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Thatโ€™s how @aceducation.bsky.social's Ted Mitchell describes the current state of higher ed.

He joined @erinahennessy.bsky.social and @tvparrot.bsky.social on this season's penultimate episode of Trusted Voices๐Ÿ‘‡

voltedu.com/podcast/will...

07.05.2025 20:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Episode 2 of Campus Docket is live!

โ€œThe Katrina of Trump administrations.โ€

@hiphopprez.bsky.social joins to talk crisis leadership, culture wars & why higher ed canโ€™t afford to stay silent ๐Ÿ‘‡

06.05.2025 19:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
The Student Registry: Crowdfunding the College Journey Student debt is crushing. Financial aid is outdated. And higher ed still expects students to figure it out solo. Kevin Tyler talks with Lisa Hennessy and Alex Boylanโ€”co-founders of The College Tour an...

Think baby or wedding registry, but for college students ๐Ÿ’ธ

@kctyler2.bsky.social sat down with Lisa Hennessy and Alexander Boylan, the powerhouse behind The Student Registry, to talk about what it takes to help students not just find the right college but stay there๐Ÿ‘‡
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24.04.2025 21:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A new episode of Trusted Voices is live on all platforms!

@erinahennessy.bsky.social and @tvparrot.bsky.social dig into what Harvardโ€™s bold refusal to comply with new Trump administration pressures means for the Ivy Leagues and campuses nationwide.

Listen to the full episode for more insights ๐Ÿ‘‡

23.04.2025 21:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Pandora's Box Is Open: Higher Ed's Legal Reality Colleges are staring down federal funding cuts, DEI crackdowns, Titleโ€ฏIX battles over transgender athletes, and a looming shakeโ€‘up in bigโ€‘time college sports. Attorney Scottโ€ฏD.โ€ฏSchneider and writer Er...

The first episode of Campus Docket is live!

Federal threats. Legal landmines. Culture war crossfire. In the debut episode of Campus Docket, attorney Scott Schneider and @chronicle.com reporter Eric Kelderman dig into the chaos colleges are navigating right now ๐Ÿ‘‡

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22.04.2025 23:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽ™๏ธ New from Volt: Campus Docket โ€” a podcast exploring the legal issues shaping #highered.

From major court decisions to campus policies, hosts Scott Schneider and Eric Kelderman will be breaking it all down.

First episode drops tomorrow! โš–๏ธ

21.04.2025 20:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Tam Powell on breaking the stereotype that #highereducation is slow to move. #higheredmarketing
YouTube video by Volt Tam Powell on breaking the stereotype that #highereducation is slow to move. #higheredmarketing

Weโ€™re building a space on YouTube for higher ed marketers, by higher ed marketers.

Subscribe to our channel for more insights weekly ๐Ÿ‘‰
www.youtube.com/@volthighered

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#highered #highereducation #higheredmarketing #youtube

15.04.2025 21:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Proud Sponsor: Reclaiming the Narrative for Higher Education Kevin Tyler speaks with Tam Powell and Gary Mueller of BVK and Serve Marketing about the Proud Sponsor Campaign, a bold national initiative to reframe the public conversation around higher education. ...

โšกA fresh episode of Higher Voltage is live on all platformsโšก

Tamalyn Powell and Gary Mueller joined host @kctyler2.bsky.social to talk about the Proud Sponsor Campaign, a national effort to reframe how Americans see higher education ๐Ÿ‘‡

www.podbean.com/ep/pb-x8ddx-...

10.04.2025 20:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽง New Higher Voltage episode drops this Thursday โ€” and you donโ€™t want to miss it!

Host @kctyler2.bsky.social chats with Gary Mueller and Tamalyn Powell about Proud Sponsor โ€” a bold, national campaign tackling the growing skepticism around the value of college๐Ÿ‘‡

07.04.2025 21:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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5 Higher Education Marketing Trends Shaping 2025 | Volt Insights from top industry experts on the challenges and opportunities defining higher education marketing trends this year.

How higher ed responds to the Trump administrationโ€™s coordinated dismantling could determine how the next decade plus of education in America looks.

Excited to contribute to this piece for @voltedu.bsky.social w/ fellow luminaries like @josephjmaster.bsky.social and @kctyler2.bsky.social

04.04.2025 23:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Supporting Higher Ed DEI When the Rules Keep Changing | Volt As DEI restrictions increase, Jaime Hunt shares practical ways for higher ed marketers to support inclusion within institutional guidelines.

It might seem like #highered marketers can't do much to help our colleague working in DEI. But we can. I write about it this week for @voltedu.bsky.social.

voltedu.com/insights/hel...

04.04.2025 13:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Higher Voltage: Beyond the Sage on the Stage | Volt Quality learning isnโ€™t about what we teach. Itโ€™s about how students and faculty grow together through collaboration and innovation.

โšก A new Higher Voltage episode is live โšก

Host @kctyler2.bsky.social speaks with Scott Marshall about why institutions must move beyond the traditional โ€œsage-on-a-stageโ€ model and embrace an ongoing, dynamic learning experience for both students and faculty.

voltedu.com/podcast/beyo...

27.03.2025 19:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Get ready for an exciting new episode of Higher Voltageโ€”coming soon! โšก๏ธ

Host @kctyler2.bsky.social chats with Semester At Sea's President and CEO, Scott Marshall, about what makes learning truly effective, the role of innovation in higher ed, and much more.

Stay tuned ๐Ÿ‘‡

25.03.2025 18:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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The NIL Top 10: Who are the highest-paid college athletes? ๐Ÿˆ ๐Ÿ’ธ

Here is your March 2025 update ๐Ÿ‘‡

20.03.2025 20:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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S3. Ep. 10 - Choose Your Damning Wisely

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7HrK...
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
YouTube Podcasts: youtu.be/lxKtUKgI0r0?...
SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/trusted-voic...
Volt (Transcript): voltedu.com/podcast/choo...

13.03.2025 20:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Trust, Credibility and the Power of Checklists Higher Voltage ยท Episode

Listen to the full episode ๐Ÿ‘‡

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/24vH...

ApplePodcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

YouTube Podcasts: youtu.be/maRqdHagXU8?...

SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/user-8432461...

Volt (Transcript): voltedu.com/podcast/trus...

13.03.2025 20:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โšก๏ธ New Higher Voltage episode! โšก๏ธ

@kctyler2.bsky.social chats with @melissarichards.bsky.social, about her upcoming book and the keys to building trust, credibility, and commitment in leadership.

๐ŸŽ Bonus: Melissa shares an exclusive interactive resource from her book! Listen now to grab it ๐Ÿ‘‡

13.03.2025 19:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Another episode of Trusted Voices is live! ๐ŸŽ‡

@tvparrot.bsky.social and @erinahennessy.bsky.social talk with @holdenthorp.bsky.social about the role of transparency in leadership, speaking up in controversy, and the responsibility institutions have to the public ๐Ÿ‘‡

12.03.2025 21:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How is AI shaping accessibility in higher ed? ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ

Jamie Axelrod joins @kctyler2.bsky.social to break it down.

Listen to the full Higher Voltage episode to learn more ๐Ÿ‘‡

04.03.2025 22:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Higher Voltage: Shifting to Proactive ADA Compliance | Volt Kevin Tyler and Jamie Axelrod discuss how recent ADA updates will impact digital accessibility in higher education.

New ADA Title II updates mean colleges must move from reactive fixes to proactive digital accessibility compliance.

In this Higher Voltage episode, @kctyler2.bsky.social and Jamie Axelrod break down what these changes mean for #highered ๐Ÿ‘‡

voltedu.com/podcast/shif...

27.02.2025 21:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
QuickFire: Kettering Universityโ€™s Jennifer Umberger
YouTube video by Volt QuickFire: Kettering Universityโ€™s Jennifer Umberger

Marketing in higher ed moves fastโ€”and Jennifer Umberger knows it.

In this QuickFire, she talks to Volt's Kevin Renton about early career missteps, the challenge of standing out, and why she still loves the work despite it all.

๐ŸŽฅ Watch now & subscribe to Voltโ€™s YouTube channel
youtu.be/5PjpK_UgnEc

20.02.2025 20:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0