AAUA 2026 – Dr. Timothy Renick | Exec. Director, National Institute for Student Success

2026-08-10T11:31:31-04:00

Data-Driven Student Success in Higher Ed: Dr. Timothy Renick on Equity, ROI, and Change Management In this AAUA 2026 podcast episode, Dr. Timothy Renick, Executive Director of the National Institute for Student Success (NISS) at Georgia State University, joins host Matt Roche and AAUA President & CEO Dr. Sandra Affenito to explore how colleges and universities can dramatically improve student success, retention, and completion rates while advancing equity and strengthening the higher education value proposition. Drawing on Georgia State's nationally recognized record of boosting graduation rates by 70% and closing equity gaps across race, ethnicity, and income, Dr. Renick explains how [...]

AAUA 2026 – Dr. Timothy Renick | Exec. Director, National Institute for Student Success2026-08-10T11:31:31-04:00

AAUA 2026 – Conference Preview

2026-08-05T09:04:24-04:00

In this episode of Creating the Future of Higher Education, host and AAUA Board Member Dr. Tim Jansa welcomes Matt Roche (fellow AAUA Board Member and Conference Chair), Dr. Laura Bloomberg (President, Cleveland State University), and Mr. Eytan Wurman (Founder & CEO of CommonTime Pathways) for an insider preview of the AAUA National Conference in Cleveland, October 19-20, 2026. Together, they explore the theme "Realizing the Higher Education Value Proposition" and discuss how college and university leaders can respond to the enrollment and demographic cliffs, public skepticism about higher education, tight budgets, and an increasingly AI-enabled world while keeping institutions mission-centered [...]

AAUA 2026 – Conference Preview2026-08-05T09:04:24-04:00

AAUA 2026 – Col. Chris Richie

2026-07-13T09:30:14-04:00

How Auburn University Built a Campus-Wide Leadership Culture | Aspire Auburn with Col. Chris Richie How can a college or university become a true learning organization for its people—not just its students? In this episode of the AAUA 26 podcast, executive coach and AAUA board member Dr. Tim Jansa talks with Colonel Chris Richie, Director of Human Resource Development at Auburn University, about the design and impact of the Aspire Auburn leadership development program. Drawing on his 30-year career in the U.S. Marine Corps and his experience in higher education leadership, Chris Richie explains how Auburn is closing the long-standing gap [...]

AAUA 2026 – Col. Chris Richie2026-07-13T09:30:14-04:00

AAUA 2026 – John Comerford

2026-06-22T11:05:23-04:00

In this episode, Dr. John Comerford, President of Otterbein University, joins host Matt Roche for a candid, forward-looking conversation about how institutions can reclaim the true value of higher education beyond rankings and prestige. Drawing on his student affairs roots and presidential experience, Comerford unpacks the ROI debate, making a compelling case for the breadth and adaptability of liberal arts degrees, especially in the social sciences and humanities. He details Otterbein’s innovative responses to rising costs and demographic pressures, including debt-free tuition for Pell-eligible students, the Otterbein Advantage Partnership that links employers, scholarships, and internships, and the Otterbein Ready program that [...]

AAUA 2026 – John Comerford2026-06-22T11:05:23-04:00

AAUA 2026 – Rasheem Rooke

2026-05-16T22:00:05-04:00

In this AAUA podcast episode, President & CEO Sandra Affenito and AAUA Board Member Matt Roche speak with Rasheem Rooke, Assistant Vice President for Scholarships and Programs at the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), writer, educator, and author of Thriving in College: 10 Real-World Lessons for College Success. Framed by AAUA’s annual conference theme, “Realizing the Higher Education Value Proposition,” the conversation explores how institutions can more effectively demonstrate and deliver the long-term value of a college education. Prefer to watch the conversation? View the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Tjh_-QUR1Wk Rooke traces his own path as a low-income, first-generation student and [...]

AAUA 2026 – Rasheem Rooke2026-05-16T22:00:05-04:00

Dr. Vistasp Karbhari American Association of University Administrators Conference Presentation

2026-05-16T21:56:11-04:00

On the final day of the AAUA conference, Dr. Vistasp Karbhari, a Professor at the University of Texas Arlington, shared his thoughts on AI and the Future of Higher Education: Enabler or Destroyer? While the focus of his talk was AI, Dr. Karbhari addressed whether we, in higher ed, are willing to make the changes that will pave the way for a future where technology empowers graduates to thrive in a rapidly converging world or if we will allow ourselves to lose relevance and leadership. Dr. Karbhari is introduced by AAUA Board Member Colin Coyne.To learn more about AAUA go to https://aaua.org/

Dr. Vistasp Karbhari American Association of University Administrators Conference Presentation2026-05-16T21:56:11-04:00

Teresa Lubbers American Association of University Administrators Conference Presentation

2026-05-16T21:56:11-04:00

Teresa Lubbers, President of the Sagamore Institute in Indianapolis, Indiana, was the featured speaker on the final day of the AAUA 2024 conference.  The Institute was founded as a think tank that moves ideas into action. The institute has a network of scholars, policy experts, and innovators to advance innovative solutions to the world’s biggest problems.  Lubbers is speaking on the topic of “Moving Toward 2040: Higher Education’s Role in a Changing Economy” based on a recent study by the Sagamore Institute. We join Lubbers as she begins her remarks.For more information on AAUA, go to https://aaua.org/, and for The Sagamore [...]

Teresa Lubbers American Association of University Administrators Conference Presentation2026-05-16T21:56:11-04:00

Dr. Cynthia Jackson-Hammond American Association of University Administrators Conference Presentation

2026-05-16T21:56:11-04:00

"Welcome to 'The Future of Higher Education: Reimagining the Path Forward,' a series where we delve into the pivotal conversations from the American Association of University Administrators' 2024 National Conference. In this special five-part series, we bring you exclusive insights from our keynote speakers and closing panel. Join us as they share compelling ideas, strategies, and discussions that are set to shape the future of education and work."  In this program, Dr. Cynthia Jackson Hammond, President of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), speaks on the topic of "Accreditation: Sustaining Quality through the Complexities of Change." She is introduced by [...]

Dr. Cynthia Jackson-Hammond American Association of University Administrators Conference Presentation2026-05-16T21:56:11-04:00

American Association of University Administrators Conference Preview

2026-05-16T21:56:11-04:00

NOTE: This episode was created in Google Notebook LM, which is able to produce a podcast. Please listen. We would like your thoughts on this AI-created episode. In this special episode, the upcoming  American Association of University Administrators (AAUA) Conference is discussed. It will be held from October 14-16, 2023, at Indiana University. The conference, focused on the theme “The Future of Higher Education: Reimagining Higher Education and Work in the Age of Disruption,” will feature workshops, keynote addresses, and panel discussions led by prominent figures in higher education. Topics covered include mergers and acquisitions in higher education, the evolution of [...]

American Association of University Administrators Conference Preview2026-05-16T21:56:11-04:00

Reimaging Higher Education Discuss the “AAUA Mentoring Community” program

2026-05-16T21:56:11-04:00

Lynn Burks, Chair of AAUA's Professional Development Committee, and committee members Matt Roche and Alisa Fleming discuss the launching of the "AAUA Mentoring Community" program at the AAUA Conference, which will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana, from October 14 to 16.  The year-long "Mentoring Community" program aimed at "Creating powerful peer-to-peer relationships to enhance the skills and knowledge of current and aspiring administrators regarding their respective positions/titles."   The program was carefully designed to fill a gap in leadership development, especially for entry- and mid-level leaders in higher education. Burks notes that by focusing on mentoring, the program aims to address the critical [...]

Reimaging Higher Education Discuss the “AAUA Mentoring Community” program2026-05-16T21:56:11-04:00
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