Mastering the Next Dr. Ray Lutzky

Managing a college’s transition to new, innovative student engagement processes and tools requires careful planning and leadership. Jake Tolman is Owner of Mainform Consulting which assists higher ed organizations with project leadership, governance and change management. He join’s Ray to explain “what’s next” for change management and how your institution can usher in positive change to improve student engagement.

In this episode we are talking about a hot topic: OPMs, or online program management companies, and what they provide to universities. ​​California Lutheran University partnered with an OPM, AllCampus, to launch 12 new online graduate and undergraduate programs, aimed at expanding access to flexible, affordable higher education. This strategic collaboration focuses on enhancing online offerings with support in instructional design, student services, and technology from a private company.  This partnership is led by Tom Hoener, Associate Vice President, Enrollment Management at Cal Lutheran, and he joins me now to share his insights.

In this Bonus announcement, join Mallory, Chief Strategist of Enrollify, as she introduces the newly relaunched Enrollify.org. This episode highlights the fresh features and content now available on the site, emphasizing Enrollify’s commitment to revolutionizing higher education. Learn about the variety of resources—from podcasts to ourses to webinars—that can help professionals make impactful changes in their careers and institutions.

In this episode, we're diving into the revolutionary world of Minerva Project, a beacon of innovation in graduate education. Minerva Project is an innovative global educational initiative that combines online and experiential learning aimed at providing rigorous university education for the 21st century. Minerva Project is designed to be international in scope, with students from around the world and a curriculum that emphasizes global understanding and experiences. Minerva's model includes online classes that allow for interaction with faculty and peers worldwide, as well as residential experiences in multiple cities around the globe, providing a unique global perspective and learning environment Founder and CEO Ben Nelson shares his insights on reshaping the future of learning through technology.

In this episode we’re joined by Troy Cogburn, Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing at Manhattanville University in Purchase, New York.  Manhattanville recently transformed from a “college” to a “university” and is laying the groundwork for new pathways to graduate programs for undergraduate students. Manhattanville caters to a broad spectrum of academic and professional interests across more than 70 graduate and certificate programs, ranging from business management to biomedical sciences – and we’re here to talk about Manhattanville’s place in the future of private university graduate education.

In this episode we delve into the profound implications of artificial intelligence on society, with a special focus on the realm of higher education. I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Sasha Sidorkin, Chief AI Officer at California State University, Sacramento – he is also the founding Director of the National Institute on AI in Society.  This new Institute at Sacramento State is a clearinghouse for resources and policies for institutions who are considering integrating AI into their curricula. Dr. Sidorkin discusses the transformative potential of AI, examining both the opportunities and challenges it presents to learners, educators, and institutions alike.