Higher Voltage

Jan 29 2025 92 ep. 41 mins 39
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Beyond the Search Cliff

Jan 29 2025 43 mins  
The search cliff is changing the game for higher ed recruitment, making it harder to reach prospective students through traditional methods. Kevin Tyler, Jenny Petty, and Emily Smith explain what this means for colleges and universities—and how AI recruiters, authentic storytelling, and smarter marketing strategies can help institutions stay competitive. From the rise of adult le

Community College — America’s Best-Kept Promise

Jan 15 2025 33 mins  
What makes community colleges America’s best-kept secret? Kevin Tyler and Devin Purgason explore the future of higher education, from AI’s role in student engagement to the growing impact of micro-credentials. Institutions such as Forsyth Tech are shaping the future of learning through innovation and personalization.

Finding Opportunity Amid Politicization - Carri Twigg

Dec 09 2024 37 mins  
Kevin Tyler and guest Carri Twigg examine higher ed’s future in light of potential political disruptions, a dismantled Department of Education and shifts in institutional identity and collaboration.

Shifting Landscapes – The Future of Study Abroad

Dec 04 2024 42 mins  
Inclusive marketing and shifting demographics are reshaping the future of international education, as Kelly Holland of the American Institute for Foreign Study explains.

Got Education? - Reframing the Value of Higher Ed

Nov 13 2024 41 mins  
Kevin Tyler is joined by Lauren Griswold of Boise State University and Chris Nelson of the University of Utah to discuss the collaborative efforts of institutions to reshape the public perception of higher education’s value. Hear strategies for unified messaging, building partnerships and engaging communities to drive enrollment and combat declining trust in higher education.

Start Small, Start With One Place. - Brian Piper

Oct 09 2024 26 mins  
Ready to level up your content game? Host Kevin Tyler welcomes guest Brian Piper to discuss how universities can build trust, connect with audiences and thrive in a digital-first world.

Want High Student Satisfaction? Well, Who's Going to Deliver It? - Eddie Francis

Apr 25 2024 44 mins  
Host Kevin Tyler welcomes Eddie Francis, principal and brand consultant with Edify Ventures, to discuss the importance of employer branding in higher education. Colleges and universities must focus on talent attraction, talent experience and talent retention while emphasizing the role of leadership in creating a positive workplace culture and the impact of psychological safety on e

In a Word-of-Mouth Business, No One Shares Average - Allen Adamson

Apr 11 2024 32 mins  
Host Kevin Tyler interviews branding expert Allen Adamson to discuss the importance of focusing on a clear and distinct mission, rather than diluting the institutional identity with multiple conflicting messages.

No One Asks What Students Actually Want - Catherine Friday

Mar 15 2024 44 mins  
Kevin Tyler welcomes Catherine Friday, Ernst & Young Oceania’s managing partner for government and health sciences, as they delve into EY’s global findings of student dissatisfaction and how universities must deliver on the value proposition to remain competitive.

It’s Time to Treat Social Media as an Adult - Jenny Li Fowler

Feb 15 2024 36 mins  
Higher Voltage’s Kevin Tyler welcomes Jenny Li Fowler, MIT's director of social media strategy and recently published author, to discuss her book, “Organic Social Media: How to Build Flourishing Online Communities.” Fowler emphasizes the importance of elevating the role of social media managers and treating social media as a sophisticated industry.