Mastering the Next

Hispanic Serving Institutions are playing an increasingly vital role in shaping the future of American higher education, enrolling millions of students across the country. In this episode, Ray isjoin…

The shifting labor dynamics in higher education represent one of the most profound transformations in academia's history, with contingent faculty now making up a whopping 68% of the academic workforc…

San Jose State University sits at the epicenter of technological innovation, bridging the world of higher education with the dynamic ecosystem of Silicon Valley. As universities across the country gr…

The landscape of online program management companies (or OPM) is undergoing significant transformation, with universities facing complex strategic decisions and OPM companies merging and shifting bus…

Access to affordable, high-quality education is a challenge many institutions aspire to solve, but few approach it as boldly as Campus. From free college credits for high schoolers to personalized st…

The competition for international graduate students, especially those hailing from India, is fiercer than ever. Navigating complex visa processes, working with education agents, and standing out in a…

Innovation in graduate student education is something we talk a lot about here on “Mastering the Next,” but making it really work is a challenge for lots of schools.  Initiatives can lack strategic f…

Building partnerships between universities and companies is an old idea – today, however, companies need universities more than ever as they seek to make their teams “future ready.”  From upskilling …

Arizona State University is annually ranked the nation’s most innovative university by U.S. News & World Report. From their approach to accessible online learning to their partnerships with industry,…

This episode covers one of Ray’s favorite topics – the liberal arts and sciences.  As colleges and universities are pressured to demonstrate the return on investment for their cost of attendance, man…

Ray interviews Dr. Doug Koch, Interim Provost at Southeast Missouri State University–they explore how AI is reshaping graduate student engagement at the university. With advancements in technology, r…

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In this episode Ray is joined by Dr. Thilla Sivakumaran, Vice President for TXST Global at Texas S…

In this episode we explore the future of accessibility and neurodiversity in graduate education with Dr. Kimberly White-Smith, Dean of the School of Leadership and Education Sciences, also known as “…

In recent years, the conversation around the value of higher education in the U.S. has intensified, with concerns about the mismatch between curriculum and job market demands, rising tuition, and ine…

In this episode we’re joined by Dr. Aric Krause, Dean of Academic and Administrative Affairs at Rensselaer at Work, the online and professional education arm of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)…

In this episode of “Mastering the Next” we delve into the future of graduate admissions and how data and AI are set to transform the process. I’m joined by Dean Tsantir, Executive Director of the Gra…

In this episode we explore the evolving landscape of affordable public education. I’m joined by Dr. Kathie Fleck, Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Ivy Tech Community College, one of …

In this episode, “Mastering the Next” welcomes Dr. MJ Knoll-Finn, Senior Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Success at NYU, to discuss a pressing topic in higher education today: th…

In this episode, we're joined by Robina Schepp, Vice President for Enrollment and Placement at Pace University in New York. Our discussion explores the strategies behind successful graduate student c…

Financial aid is something that’s been on the mind of many higher education and enrollment management leaders this past year, particularly with the botched roll-out of the new FAFSA; the Free Applica…