12 episodes

A podcast dedicated to the Humanities in higher education. Strategies to improve enrollment, retention, and raise the visibility of the Humanities.

Voice of the Humanities Eric Berg

    • Education

A podcast dedicated to the Humanities in higher education. Strategies to improve enrollment, retention, and raise the visibility of the Humanities.

    Personal notes about a college closing

    Personal notes about a college closing

    In this episode I offer some short personal remarks about what it is like those last days on a college campus that is closing. 



    Brought to you by Vectis Consulting - specializing in consulting humanities departments. 

    www.vectisconsulting.org

    • 9 min
    The value of internal integration of the humanities.

    The value of internal integration of the humanities.

    In this episode we chat about the long-term value of integrating your program into the larger curriculum of the college. Change happens and it can be a significant learning curve to do this but it can provide tremendous long-term security for your program.

    • 12 min
    How to be proactive during a time of radical curriculum change

    How to be proactive during a time of radical curriculum change

    In this episode we discuss the value of being proactive as opposed to just reacting to radical curriculum change at the college. In this case, it is best to have a plan ready months if not years in advance that can demonstrate your program's value in a time of radical change. 

    • 15 min
    Is your college about to close? A few things to look for Part 1

    Is your college about to close? A few things to look for Part 1

    In this episode we give you three key leadership positions at the college to keep your eye on and what to look for if change happens. Over 125 colleges in the United States have closed since 2016, it is an unfortunate trend in higher education but there are indicators to look for so you can be prepared. 



    Brought to you by Vectis Consulting - vectisconsulting.org 

    The consulting firm that is in the bushiness of saving the humanities!

    • 21 min
    Rebuilding your community post-COVID - Part 1 the faculty

    Rebuilding your community post-COVID - Part 1 the faculty

    In this episode we go over some strategies for rebuilding your academic community when colleges and universities reconvene. It is an opportunity to rebuild some aspects of the culture of your major. I Part 1, we chat about the faculty community. 

    • 16 min
    External Visibility: the value of your local pubic library

    External Visibility: the value of your local pubic library

    In this episode we discuss an often undervalued asset in your community, the local public library. The role of a humanities program at a college or university should also include community outreach and support. Take a listen to this podcast to get advice on how to leverage this asset for both the collage and the community. 

    Brought to you by the folks at Vectis Consulting. 

    www.vectisconsulting.org

    • 17 min

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