Get Down to College Business
Sarah Holtan, PhD
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A Corporate Approach to Strategic Planning Mark Blegen, PhD
What if spending years on strategic planning is holding your college back? Sarah Holtan, PhD and Mark Blegen, PhD, President of Linfield University, get candid about why nimble, corporate-inspired…
The Cost of No Confidence with Chuck Ambrose, EdD
What really happens when college faculty take a no confidence vote in their president? Sarah sits down with Dr. Chuck Ambrose—author, consultant, and former president—to pull back the curtain on the…
The Impact of Grade Inflation with Angela Walmsley, PhD
Sarah Holtan, PhD sits down with Angela Walmsley, PhD, educational consultant and founder of Interactive College Prep, to ask the uncomfortable question: what does it really mean when almost everyone…
Building Academic Programs and Processes for AI with David Schippers
What if your college degree became outdated before you even graduated? On this episode, Sarah Holtan, PhD brings Dave Schippers, Sc.D., CISSP to the table to call out the uncomfortable truth: higher…
The ROI of a Strong Campus Master Plan with Lora Strigens
Get ready to be inspired by Lora Strigens, Vice-President for Planning and Facilities and University Architect at Marquette University, as she shares her expertise in leading over $300 million in…
The Cost of Shared Governance with Brian Rosenberg, PhD
Sarah Holtan, PhD explores the complexities of college leadership with Brian Rosenberg, PhD, Visiting Professor, Harvard Graduate School of Education, focusing on the pressures modern college…
Every Square Foot has a Strategy with Chris Morett, PhD, MPP
Most colleges are sitting on a treasure or a time bomb when it comes to their campus facilities. Everyone wants the best buildings to attract students and faculty, but what if chasing shiny new…
Building Meaningful Community Connections with Jessie Cannizzaro
Sarah Holtan, PhD, talks with Jessie Cannizzaro, owner of Milestone Plumbing, about the true meaning of community and how businesses can teach colleges to connect with their neighbors in ways that…
The Great AI Debate: Embrace AI to What Extent? with Suzy Siegle and Melik Peter Khoury
Sarah Holtan, PhD brings together campus leaders who don’t just talk about AI—they’re reshaping the way universities operate. In this episode, Melik Peter Khoury, DBA, CEO and President of Unity…
How Provosts Shape Financial Decisions with Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner
Money matters in higher ed, but who really shapes the financial reality on campus? Sarah Holtan, PhD sits down with the Vice President for Academic Affairs at La Roche University, Gregor Thuswaldner,…
Save 30% by Uncovering a Blind Spot with Anamika Wadhawan
You work hard to keep your college running, but what if you’re losing money every month without realizing it? Sarah Holtan, PhD sits down with Anamika Wadhawan, Senior VP of Sales at SIB, to shine a…
Financial Stress Signals You Can't Ignore with Daniel Greenstein
Sarah Holtan, PHD sits down with Daniel Greenstein, PhD, Managing Director at Baker Tilly US, for a blunt conversation about the hidden financial risks many colleges are ignoring. Greenstein, a…
Should You Blow Up Your Budget Model? with David Rosowsky, PhD
Sarah Holtan, PhD, sits down with Dr. David Rosowsky PHD, Chief optimism officer, connector, collider, university senior leader, and author, for a masterclass in a subject that makes most academics…
Game Over? What Colleges Need to Know about Sportscasting's Future
In this episode, Sarah Holtan, PhD is joined by her old friend, veteran NBC Sports Boston reporter Trenni Casey, for a candid look at the evolving world of sportscasting. Trenni traces her 25-year…
How to Make Your College Podcast Cool with Dave Jackson
Sarah Holtan, PhD welcomes the Founder of School of Podcasting, Dave Jackson, for a reality check on campus podcasting. Colleges are rushing to launch podcasts, but does every institution actually…
International Student Decline Hits Our Bottom Line with Tom Dretler
Did you know a 20% drop in international students could wipe out nearly $2 billion in college tuition in just a year? The financial pain universities are feeling right now isn’t just about bottom…
Streamline Your Small College with Gary Daynes, PhD
Sarah Holtan, PhD sits down with Gary Daynes, PhD, the Founder and Principal, Back Porch Consulting and Interim President Salem Academy and College, for a blunt conversation about why most small…
Can New Presidents Save Financially-Distressed Colleges? with Robert Kelchen
Sarah Holtan sits down with Dr. Robert Kelchen, Professor of Higher Education at University of Tennessee - Knoxville, to ask the hard question: can a new college president truly turn around a…
Managing Emotional Responses to Financial Aid with Mark Mitchell
Paying for college stirs up way more than just number crunching—it’s a raw experience laden with stress, overwhelm, and uncertainty. In today’s episode, Sarah Holtan, PhD, sits down with Mark…
Caring Relationships Drive Revenue
In this insightful episode, host Sarah Holtan, PhD, sits down with Kevin McClure, PhD, Professor of Higher Education at the University of North Carolina-Wilmington. They discuss the critical state of…
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Get Down to College Business has published 76 episodes since January 2023, covering topics in Business, Education.
Get Down to College Business is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 35m.
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