The Enrollment Spectrum Podcast

Latest Episodes:

How COVID-19 Has Affected the Demographics of Enrollment Apr 14, 2022

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Join us for a conversation with Professor Nathan Grawe.

Nathan is the Ada M. Harrison Distinguished Teaching Professor of Social Sciences & Economics at Carleton College in Minnesota.

Nathan's 2018 book, Demographics and The Demand for Higher Education examines how recent demographic shifts are likely to affect the demand for higher education. His most recent book, The Agile College, provides examples of how proactive institutions are grappling with demographic change.

It's time for a tuition reset! Two schools share their stories. Mar 24, 2022

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If you're considering a tuition reset at your school this episode is for you! Recorded live during EMA's Financial Aid Symposium, this conversation will provide helpful data and actionable insight into what you should do at your school.

The Whole Student Podcast Mar 03, 2022

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Kal Balaven is the Head of School at Dunn School in Los Olivos, California but that's not why we asked him to come on the show. In addition to his other duties as Head of School, Kal is also a podcaster hosting a show called The Whole Student Podcast which offers notable people the chance to share the story of the teachers who influenced them. In this episode, we'll not only hear from Kal about why he started a podcast, but we'll also hear about the teacher who changed his life.

Get Real and Get In: How to Get Into the College of Your Dreams by Being Your Authentic Self Feb 17, 2022

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Join us for a conversation with Dr. Aviva Legatt. Aviva is the author of Get Real and Get In: How to Get Into the College of Your Dreams by Being Your Authentic Self.

Aviva is a faculty member in Organizational Dynamics at the University of Pennsylvania and at The Wharton School, teaching in-person and online through Coursera.

Her courses on diversity and teamwork have reached thousands of learners and have been recognized by Poets & Quants as a "Best Business Course."

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Cultivating an Authentic DEI Commitment in Organizations: Pitfalls & Best Practices Feb 03, 2022

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Join us for a conversation with Dr. Derrick Gay. Derrick runs a global boutique consultancy focused on strategic inclusion and equity. Over the past 24 years, he has partnered with over 600 organizations to deepen their diversity and inclusion capacity; enhance inclusion and engagement; attract, hire, and retain the best talent; and design strategy to maximize business and education goals.

Use Tuition Discounting to Help Achieve Your Mission Jan 20, 2022

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Please join us for a conversation with James Palmieri and Elizabeth Dabney. James is the Executive Vice President at the National Business Officers Association and Elizabeth is the Director of Research and Data Analysis.

The National Business Officers Association recently published a special report on tuition discounting and we dig into it!

Marketing Reports to Enrollment Management at Woodward Academy Jan 06, 2022

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Please join us for a conversation with Nija Meyer. Nija joined Woodward in August 2014 to lead the Academy's marketing and communications efforts and is now the Vice President for Enrollment Management. Prior to joining Woodward she served in strategic marketing and consulting roles for The Coca-Cola Company, Andersen Consulting's Strategic Services, and GE Capital.

At Woodward Academy the marketing department reports to the Director of Enrollment Management and we'll hear the story of how this came about.

How We Launched a Transitional Kindergarten Program in May (and filled it in 21 days) Nov 04, 2021

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Join us for a conversation with Mark McKee and Laurel Baker Tew.

Mark is the Head of School at Viewpoint School in Calabasas, California where Laurel is the Assistant Head of School for Enrollment Management. Mark and Laurel are deeply committed to independent schools and the field of enrollment management.

Mark and Laurel are also longtime contributors to EMA: Laurel has served on EMA's Board of Trustees, both Laurel and Mark have spoken at many of our events, and both were on the podcast back in July of 2020 when they were talking about their reopening plans for the fall.

Five Steps to Promote Racial Equity in the Workplace Oct 21, 2021

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Please join us for a conversation with Dr. Robert Livingston.

Dr. Livingston is a Lecturer of Public Policy at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government where his research focuses on diversity, leadership, and social justice. His work has been published in multiple top-tier academic journals and has been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, and many other media outlets.

His award-winning article How to Promote Racial Equity in the Workplace is the foundation for our conversation.

Marketing in an Unscripted World Oct 14, 2021

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Please join us for a conversation with Sam Birdsong.

Sam has been creating films that inspire purpose and lead with humanity for the last decade. He co-founded the film company Chispa House, which focuses on producing authentic and cinematic video.