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 21: The Secret Behind the Academic Rise of Singapore
Guest: Alson Tan, Senior Manager of International Marketing at the National University of Singapore
Alson Tan, Senior Manager of International Marketing at the National University of Singapore, joins us to explore the profile of international students choosing Singapore as their education destination. What are the most popular programs for students in the region? Are preferences shifting? Discover more about Singapore’s higher education system and its impressive growth over the past few decades to become a key player in the global academic landscape.
Episode 20: The Impact of Trump's Presidency on U.S. Higher Education
Guest: Stephanie Worden, Assistant Dean of Enrollment, Marketing & Communications at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies of the University of Denver
As the United States adjusts to Donald Trump’s re-election, colleges and universities across the country are preparing for potential shifts in policies and priorities that could reshape higher education. In this episode, we are joined by Stephanie Worden, Assistant Dean of Enrollment, Marketing & Communications at Unversity of Denver, to explore what may lie ahead.
Episode 19: Key findings of the Enquiry Experience Tracker 2024
Guest: Jenni Parsons, Chief Market and Partnerships Officer at UniQuest
The Enquiry Experience Tracker Global Report, developed by Edified in partnership with UniQuest, is a research initiative designed to help higher ed institutions assess how effective they are in responding to prospective student enquiries. Jenni Parsons, Chief Market and Partnership Officer at UniQuest, joins us today to reveal key findings from this year’s research, highlighting what universities are doing well and where there’s room for improvement.
Episode 18: Australia's Student Cap: What It Means for Global Education
Guest: Nishant Jadhav, Senior Regional Manager at University of Sydney
Nishant Jadhav, Senior Regional Manager at University of Sydney, dives into the potential cap on international students in Australia and how recruitment offices are preparing for these changes. Also, Nishant shares insights into the state of student recruitment across the Asia-Pacific region and the key factors driving students to choose Australia and its neighboring countries for their studies.
Episode 17: Student Recruitment from Inside the Arctic Circle
Guest: Jose de Pool, International Coordinator at Nord University
Jose de Pool, International Coordinator at the Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture at Nord University in Norway, joins us to discuss the impact of the recent introduction of tuition fees for non-EU students on his recruitment efforts. Also, Jose sheds light on the particular challenges and strategies to recruit international students to STEM programs in a unique location like the Arctic Circle.
Episode 16: Navigating the Landscape of Student Recruitment in New York
Guest: Ben Boivin, Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Manhattan College
Ben Boivin, Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Manhattan College, shares with us his experience recruiting liberal arts students in the Bronx, New York. Boivin discusses the latest trends in U.S. graduate enrollment, innovative strategies to address the ‘enrollment cliff', and how Manhattan College leverage its unique location to attract diverse student groups.
Episode 15: Best Practices to Cultivate an International Student Community
Guest: Kristi Marchesani, Director of International Recruitment and Admissions at the University of Northern Iowa
As Director of International Recruitment and Admissions, Kristi Marchesani is doing an outstanding work developing international student communities at the University of Northern Iowa. The International Student Promoters initiative at UNI has fostered a real culture of support and involvement where students promote the university, grow new skills and help one another.
Episode 14: Creating a Friendly Environment for Aging Students
Guest: Aaron Guest, Chair of the Secretariat of the Age-Friendly University Global Network
The Age-Friendly University Global Network was launched in 2012 to recognize universities that make unique contributions to the global aging population. Aaron Guest, Chair of the Secretariat of AFU joins us to discuss how universities can create a more friendly environment for aging students and generate opportunities to promote intergenerational exchange.
Episode 13: The Art Behind Recruiting and Developing Future Artists
Guest: Antonio Vanni, Executive Director at Florence Academy of Art
Antonio Vanni, Executive Director of the Florence Academy of Art, shares with us the insights of his research on the unique experience of international students in the arts. Amid the global discourse on the need for job-ready professionals, Vanni highlights how art pedagogy and high-quality instruction helps the Florence Academy of Art create empowered future artists and creators.
Episode 12: What Should You Be Doing to Recruit Students from India?
Guest: Rajika Bhandari, Principal of Rajika Bhandari Advisors and Co-founder of South Asia International Education Network
International education expert and author Rajika Bhandari joins us to reveal the main motivations and challenges Indian students face when studying abroad. Quality of education and post-study opportunities emerge as key factors for them. As more countries set barriers for international students, Indian students are exploring new destinations beyond the classic ones like the United States and United Kingdom.
Episode 11: State of Student Recruitment in the Netherlands
Guest: Bas Baalmans, Managing Director at the Digital Business Centre of the University of Groningen
Bas Baalmans, Managing Director at Groningen Digital Business Center, discusses international student recruitment in the Netherlands and digital transformation in higher education. International education was in the conversations during Netherland’s general election last November, as the drafted ‘Balance in Internationalization Act’ wants to limit the number of international students in the country. How is this impacting the recruitment efforts of Dutch institutions?
Episode 10: Why is Getting a College Degree Worth It?
Guest: Andrew Kelly, Senior Vice President for Strategy and Policy at the University of North Carolina System
The North Carolina General Assembly partnered with Deloitte to analyze the value of the Degree programs of the University of North Carolina System. Data showed that out of 1,299 programs across the System, 94% of them had a positive ROI for graduates. Dr. Andrew Kelly gives us details about the study and how they have managed to make their programs overwhelmingly worth it for all their students.
Episode 9: Can Microcredentials Save Higher Education?
Guest: Jim Fong, Chief Research Officer at UPCEA
Microcredentials are a hot topic right now, but a lot of people still don’t know how exactly how to describe them. Jim Fong, Chief Research Officer at UPCEA, the online and professional education association, joins the podcast to enlighten us on what microcredentials are. For Jim Fong, microcredentials could become a saving grace for higher ed institutions looking to increase their student population.
Episode 8: Inspiring Founders in Higher Ed - Harri Suominen
Guest: Harri Suominen, Co-Founder of Asia Exchange and Edunation
Harri Suominen joins us in this episode to share his experience as co-Founder of global education providers Asia Exchange and Edunation. Two companies that have recently become part of Keystone Education Group. His personal experience as an exchange student drove him and Tuomas Kauppinen to found Asia Exchange and Edunation to create a pathway for other Finnish students to study abroad.
Episode 7: Forget HigherEd Rankings - Back to Reputation Basics
Guest: Oliver Freedman, Managing Director of The RepTrak Company
In this thought-provoking Keystone Higher Ed Chats episode, Scott Miller interviews Oliver Freedman, APAC Managing Director at Reptrak, a leading reputation measurement and management consultancy. Oliver provides valuable insights into balancing the chase for university rankings with cultivating and maintaining a positive university reputation in today's globalized, technology-driven landscape.
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?