Episodes 37
Avg. Duration 36m
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Apple Rating 5.0 (8)
Since Apr 2022
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Next Practices welcomes higher education leaders to share their experiences and solutions for the challenges facing their students and institutions. Hosted by Katy Oliveira, the show delves into the use of data-driven strategies to address pressing questions and tackle issues in the constantly evolving landscape of higher education. Each episode provides practical advice and trends that can help leaders improve student outcomes and build financially sustainable institutions now and into the future. Next Practices is produced by Civitas Learning. Learn more at civitaslearning.com

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Signals: The Initiative Trap

Apr 01, 2026 3m Bonus

This Signals newsletter edition — adapted for audio in the Next Practices feed — explores a common challenge across higher education: If your teams can see risk, why does action still stall?…

Signals: Insight Only Matters If It's Applied

Mar 17, 2026 2m Bonus

This Signals newsletter edition — adapted for audio in the Next Practices feed — explores a common challenge across higher education: If insight is clear, why doesn't action follow? Institutions have…

Signals: The Decision Bottleneck

Mar 04, 2026 2m Bonus

This Signals newsletter edition — adapted for audio in the Next Practices feed — explores a common challenge across higher education: If teams can see risk, why does action still stall? Early-alert…

Signals: Where Relationships Shape Outcomes

Feb 18, 2026 2m Bonus

This Signals newsletter edition — adapted for audio in the Next Practices feed — examines why alignment is the real lever behind student success. Drawing from Aesop's The Lion and the Mouse and…

[Bonus Episode] How to Empower Student Retention Efforts with AI

Jan 15, 2026 32m

What if AI could help student success teams act earlier, work smarter, and focus more on human connection—without requiring perfect data or adding more burden to already stretched staff? In this…

Improving Student Success with a Hub-and-Spoke Advising Model

Sep 02, 2025 38m

What if your advising system could see students not just as a collective, but as individuals with unique needs, goals, and challenges? At the University of North Dakota, that vision is becoming…

Ensuring Your Team is Strategically Enabled to Use Technology with Stephanie Smith Euting

Aug 19, 2025 20m

Introducing new technology into an institution is only the first step. Ensuring that teams are fully prepared to use it in ways that align with strategic goals is where the real work begins.…

Thinking Creatively About Better Serving Adult Learners with Dr. Frank Dooley

Aug 05, 2025 33m

Across Purdue Global's virtual halls 38 000 students, nearly all of them working adults, log in after shifts and school runs, yet they are moving toward Purdue degrees faster because the university…

How to Build a Strong Faculty and Staff Advising Partnership

Jul 22, 2025 44m

Nothing beats seeing a student's confidence bloom when the right support team steps in. At Austin Community College, Dr. Giao Phan, Dean of the Public and Social Services Division; Kathy James, a…

Applying the 2025 Student Success Impact Report: Insights from the Civitas Learning Customer Development Team

Jul 08, 2025 35m

What if the programs designed to help students were actually making things worse or simply doing nothing at all? It's a question more institutions are asking as they confront the hard truth: not…

How UVU's Student Success Specialists Build Connection Through Proactive Outreach

Jun 24, 2025 44m

When students need support, it often makes all the difference when help feels personal, not procedural. At Utah Valley University, Ryan Bailey, Director of the Student Success Center, and Jamie…

How an IR-Led Outreach Experiment Boosted Student Persistence at Greenville Technical College

Jun 10, 2025 39m

When a simple check-in email leads to a 77 percent increase in student persistence, it's clear something powerful is happening. At Greenville Technical College, data is more than numbers on a…

From Pressure to Possibility: Navigating the New Realities of Higher Ed

May 27, 2025 33m

Higher education stands at a crossroads. With growing public skepticism about the value of a college degree and mounting financial demands on both students and institutions, the need for bold,…

Creating a Data-Driven and Proactive Student Support System with UNC Asheville

May 13, 2025 31m

Student success in higher education isn't just about reacting to problems — it's about building systems that anticipate them. And at the University of North Carolina Asheville, that proactive…

Developing a Holistic Approach to Enrollment Decline with Phillip Hunt

Aug 20, 2024 35m

Welcome back to Next Practices! Today, we're delving into a critical topic for universities and colleges: declining enrollment. Join us as we explore how North Dakota State University (NDSU) is…

Integrating Data Systems to Improve Student Outcomes with Chris Campbell

Aug 06, 2024 24m

In our rapidly evolving educational landscape, it's crucial to recognize that students are not just statistics or numbers; they are individuals with unique challenges, needs, and aspirations. As…

Using Technology to Streamline the Student Experience with The Higher Ed Geek, Dustin Ramsdell

Jul 23, 2024 33m

In this episode, I'm speaking with Dustin Ramsdell, host of The Higher Ed Geek Podcast. The Higher Ed Geek explores the impact of edtech on the student experience by speaking with diverse leaders…

Building an Appreciative Campus with Dr. Jenny Bloom

Jul 09, 2024 46m

Today, we're exploring ways to expand appreciative inquiry, a framework designed to empower students by focusing on their unique strengths, passions, and aspirations, beyond advising to all facets of…

Inside Look at the 2024 Student Success Impact Report with Sarah Demeo

Jun 25, 2024 34m

Welcome to today's episode, where we dive into the insights from this year's Civitas Learning Student Success Impact Report. I'm thrilled to be joined by Sarah Demeo, a dedicated data analyst at…

Advising Diverse Students Both Online and On Campus with Dr. Jeffrey Taylor

Jun 11, 2024 45m

Today, I am delighted to be talking with Dr. Jeffrey Taylor, from the University of Texas at Arlington. Our focus is on how this institution is effectively serving students, both in-person and…

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