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Hosted by Higher Digital, TRANSFORMED is a podcast that sheds new light on the resurgence of higher education. In each episode, Higher Digital President and Chief Technology Officer, Joe Gottlieb, interviews guests to explore the new Whys, the new Whats, and the new Hows of higher ed. Strategy and tactics; planning and execution; people, process, and technology – it’s all on the menu, because that’s what’s required to truly transform.
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Questions? Feedback? Send us a text! Dr. Ian F. McNeely reveals how his book "The University Unfettered" provides a dispassionate, evidence-based examination of how public universities operate, challenging both progressive and conservative narratives about higher education's supposed decline. • Universities effectively adapt to reduced state funding through competition while maintaining their public mission • Competition between institutions drives quality and focuses universities on core mi...
Questions? Feedback? Send us a text! Western Technical College president Roger Stanford shares with host Joe Gottlieb how moving to a seven-week term structure transformed student completion rates and revitalized curriculum through comprehensive instructional design. • Complete curriculum redesign of over 1,000 courses • Creation of an empowered steering committee to manage implementation • Three-year timeline allowing faculty breathing room during pandemic • Centralized change management re...
Questions? Feedback? Send us a text! Dr. Emily Messer, President of Texas Wesleyan University, sits down with host Joe Gottlieb to explore how collaborative leadership and modern strategies are shaping the future of higher education. Dr. Messer shares her journey as a first-generation college graduate turned university president, and how she is guiding Texas Wesleyan through a pivotal moment of cultural renewal, strategic planning, and community and employer engagement. Listeners will gain in...
Questions? Feedback? Send us a text! Mary Papazian, Senior Fellow at the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges and former president of San José State University, joins our host, Joe Gottlieb, to explore how institutional leaders and boards can navigate today’s perfect storm of change in higher education. From AI’s transformative impact to shifting student expectations, political pressures, and evolving financial models, Mary shares how transparent communication, c...
Questions? Feedback? Send us a text! In this episode, our host, Joe Gottlieb, speaks with Dr. Pamela Steinke, Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs at the University of South Carolina Upstate, about the power of investing in faculty to lead meaningful institutional change. Dr. Steinke shares how USC Upstate has navigated enrollment shifts and regional workforce demands by reimagining academic program review, strengthening collaboration across campus, and empowering faculty to...
Questions? Feedback? Send us a text! In this episode of TRANSFORMED, Joe speaks with Jeffrey Morin, President of the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design (MIAD), about how a patient, community-centered approach can drive significant institutional transformation. Drawing parallels between higher ed and perennial gardening, Jeff shares how MIAD has cultivated enrollment growth, boosted student retention, and modernized campus operations—all while remaining fiscally disciplined and true to its ...
Questions? Feedback? Send us a text! In this episode of TRANSFORMED, Joe sits down with Dr. Andrea Talentino, President of Augustana College, to explore how she is leading a bold, community-driven approach to strategic planning. With deep roots in teaching, coaching, and student development, Dr. Talentino brings a unique blend of vision and practicality to her leadership. Listeners will gain insight into how Augustana is embracing creativity, shared governance, and agility to shape a strategi...
Questions? Feedback? Send us a text! In this episode, Joe Gottlieb speaks with Sean Moriarty, Chief Technology Officer at State University of New York, Oswego, about how a coach-style leadership model grounded in trust, consistency, and human connection has shaped his approach to technology in higher ed. Sean shares how his dual reporting relationship to both the Provost and CFO enables broad, strategic alignment across campus priorities, and how his team’s investment in management training a...
Questions? Feedback? Send us a text! In this episode, host Joe Gottlieb welcomes Matthew Gunkel, Chief Information Officer at the University of California, Riverside. Matt shares how his team partnered with finance to tackle long-standing technical debt and drive meaningful digital transformation at UCR. Listeners will learn how thoughtful collaboration, strategic planning, and a shared commitment to innovation helped a resource-constrained institution modernize its application ecosystem, tra...
Questions? Feedback? Send us a text! Nuno Fernandes, President of American Public University System (APUS), joins our host, Joe Gottlieb, for an inspiring conversation on leading with purpose, resourcefulness, and humanity. With a unique path from humble beginnings in Portugal to the helm of one of the largest online universities in the U.S., Fernandes shares how his global journey shaped his passion for accessible, affordable education. Listeners will learn how APUS innovates under financial...
Questions? Feedback? Send us a text! Join our host Joe Gottlieb as he welcomes back Wayne Bovier, Co-founder and CEO of Higher Digital, for a wide-ranging conversation about the past, present, and future of transformation in higher education. As a returning guest and original voice behind the podcast's founding, Wayne reflects with host Joe Gottlieb on how far the industry has come—and how much change still lies ahead. Listeners will gain insight into the dual “category five hurricanes” impac...
Questions? Feedback? Send us a text! In this episode of TRANSFORMED, Joe sits down with Dwane Sterling, Chief Information Officer at Skidmore College, for an insightful conversation about the evolving role of IT leadership in higher education. With a background spanning retail, healthcare, and now academia, Dwane brings a unique, cross-industry perspective to what it means to be a truly strategic CIO. Dwane and Joe explore how social capital functions as a critical currency for leaders naviga...
Questions? Feedback? Send us a text! In this episode of TRANSFORMED, Joe Gottlieb talks with Alin Vrancila, CEO of Jessup Global and former provost at Multnomah University, about how a challenging institutional merger catalyzed innovation in online learning and pedagogy. Alin shares how Multnomah’s financial and enrollment struggles led to a merger with Jessup University—but rather than a mere transition, the partnership sparked bold change. Together, they launched JSA+AI, the first fully AI-...
Questions? Feedback? Send us a text! In this episode of TRANSFORMED, Joe Gottlieb sits down with Dr. Shawn Powell, President of Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell, to explore how his institution thrives as a rural yet resourceful community college. Dr. Powell shares how ENMU-Roswell leverages its unique location on a former Air Force base to connect students with aviation maintenance careers, partners with local industries in healthcare and agriculture, and tackles technology access gaps t...
Questions? Feedback? Send us a text! In this episode, host Joe Gottlieb speaks with Dr. Karlyn Crowley, Provost at Ohio Wesleyan University, about "Adaptive Leadership: How to Win Trust and Accomplish Change." Dr. Crowley, the first woman provost in Ohio Wesleyan's 182-year history, shares how she has successfully led major institutional changes during challenging times, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Crowley reveals her journey from passionate horseback rider to academic leader, explai...
Questions? Feedback? Send us a text! David Weil, Vice President of Information Technology and Analytics at Ithaca College, joins the TRANSFORMED podcast to discuss the role of quiet leadership in navigating digital transformation 2.0, in an era increasingly shaped by AI. In this conversation with host Joe Gottlieb, President and CTO of Higher Digital, Weil shares insights on: How quiet leadership fosters trust, collaboration, and innovation in institutional changeThe evolving role of AI, incl...
Questions? Feedback? Send us a text! Fairmont State University President, Dr. Michael Davis, shares his journey as a first-time president, offering insights on building 'cultural change before structural change' and embracing Fairmont’s unique 'Artisan University' identity. Discover how patience and relationships drive meaningful progress as our host, Joe Gottlieb, engages with Dr. Davis to explore best practices and the value of patience. Subscribe or follow TRANSFORMED wherever you li...
Questions? Feedback? Send us a text! Dr. Vin Del Casino, Provost at San José State University, joins our host, Joe Gottlieb, Higher Digital President and Chief Technology Officer, for a dynamic conversation on Creating Student Success in a Digital Now. Dr. Del Casino shares his vision for building a student-ready campus, ensuring institutions take responsibility for student success rather than placing the burden on learners. He explores how San Jose State, the original Silicon Valley start-up...
Questions? Feedback? Send us a text! In this episode, Jon Allen, Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at Baylor University joins host Joe Gottlieb, President and CTO of Higher Digital. Together, they dive into Baylor's journey to becoming a national R1 research institution, a transformation that has bolstered both academic and athletic competitiveness while maintaining its faith-based mission. Listen in for: The strategic and practical steps Baylor undertook to ach...
Questions? Feedback? Send us a text! In this episode of TRANSFORMED, Joe Gottlieb sits down with Steve Munson, Vice President and Chief Information Officer at American University. Steve shares insights from his ambitious journey leading simultaneous major system transformations, including the implementation of Workday for ERP and Salesforce Education Cloud for admissions CRM. Listeners will learn how American University's "Challenge Accepted" ethos empowers their culture, the strategies they ...
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