Voice of the Humanities

Eric Berg

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

Episodes

  1. Personal notes about a college closing

    07/14/2021

    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
  2. The value of internal integration of the humanities.

    07/06/2021

    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
  3. How to be proactive during a time of radical curriculum change

    07/06/2021

    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.

    16 min
  4. Is your college about to close? A few things to look for Part 1

    07/06/2021

    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
  5. Rebuilding your community post-COVID - Part 1 the faculty

    07/02/2021

    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.

    17 min
  6. External Visibility: the value of your local pubic library

    06/30/2021

    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

    18 min
  7. Internal Visibility Strategies Part 2

    06/29/2021

    Internal Visibility Strategies Part 2

    In this episode we discuss three strategies for furthering the reach of your humanities program with an end goal of increasing student flow into your courses. Think of students like water in a river moving towards an end goal, they may as well visit a few more humanities courses!  Brought to you by the gracious folks at Vectis Consulting LLC. www.vectisconsulting.org

    19 min
  8. Book Review: The Art of Fielding, 2001 Chad Harbach

    06/29/2021

    Book Review: The Art of Fielding, 2001 Chad Harbach

    I review my favorite book on or about baseball, Harbach's The Art of Fielding.  The text has a deep connection to the humanities and small liberal arts colleges, take a listen, and then pick up and read!

    13 min
  9. A bit about our gracious sponsor, Vectis Consulting

    06/28/2021

    A bit about our gracious sponsor, Vectis Consulting

    In this rather short episode I give the credit due to Vectis Consulting (www.vectisconsulting.org) who sponsors the Voice of the Humanities podcast. Take a moment to check them out as they specialize in heling the humanities thrive at colleges and universities.

    6 min
  10. Who are you listening to?

    06/28/2021

    Who are you listening to?

    In this first episode I introduce myself to all you listeners and give you a sense of my background and the direction this podcast will take. As time goes on the podcast will move between strategies to make the humanities thrive in higher education and discussions around topics related to current trends in the humanities with a few book reviews thrown in as well. Enjoy!  Sponsored by Vectis Consulting www.vectisconsulting.org

    12 min
  11. The importance of internal visibility for humanities programs.

    06/28/2021

    The importance of internal visibility for humanities programs.

    In this episode we discuss the idea of the "internal visibility" of a humanities program. Why it is important for growth and stability and some simple low or no-cost steps to raise the internal visibility of your program. Brought to you by the gracious folks at Vectis Consulting LLC www.vectisconsulting.org

    16 min
  12. Three quick steps to grow your humanities major.

    06/28/2021

    Three quick steps to grow your humanities major.

    In this podcast we discuss three simple steps to poise your humanities program for growth, and this can be done over the summer. We outline three steps you can take to increase the inflow of non-majors to your courses and make your curriculum more valuable to other academic programs and the college or university as a whole. This episode is sponsored by Vectis Consulting LLC - they specialize in growing humanities programs as colleges and universities. www.vectisconsulting.org

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

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