Mastering the Next
Mastering the Next is a cutting-edge podcast exploring the future of graduate, online, and non-traditional education through the lens of AI and technology. Staying competitive in the world of student recruitment and enrollment means keeping up with the ever-evolving tech trends in higher education.
Join Dr. Ray Lutzky as we explore “what’s next” at the dynamic intersection of student recruitment and leading edge technology.
Each episode will explore future trends in strategic enrollment management and the technologies shaping the academic landscape of the 21st-century. Listeners will be equipped with strategies to meet the evolving needs of today’s learners.
Mastering the Next is hosted by Ray Lutzky and is a proud member of the Enrollify Podcast Network.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 23 minutes
- Episodes
- 70
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Ep. 20: What’s Next for AI in the Classroom?
In this episode of “Mastering the Next,” Sara Custer, Editor-in-Chief at Inside Higher Ed, discusses the future of AI in transforming classroom engagement. As AI continues to evolve, its potential to…
What's Next for Tuition-free Education?
In this live episode from NACAC 2024, Dr. Ray Lutzky sits down with Fatema Dalal, Director of Admissions for the School of Engineering at the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in Ne…
Ep. 19: What’s Next for Research in Graduate Enrollment Management?
Research in graduate enrollment management is a growing area of interest. In this episode we take a deep-dive in the latest research on graduate enrollment management from NAGAP, the Association for…
Ep. 18: What's Next for Adult Education and Professional Studies?
Universities are grappling with the unique challenges and opportunities to launch programs tailored for adult education and professional studies, which have expanded in recent years. In this episode…
Ep. 17: What’s Next for California State University Channel Islands?
In this high level conversation we explore the future of graduate education at California State University Channel Islands. I'm joined by Dr. Richard Yao, President of Cal State Channel Islands, who …
Ep. 16: What’s Next for Graduate Education Strategic Planning?
In this episode of “Mastering the Next” we’re joined by Dr. Colin Potts, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at Missouri University of Science and Technology. The episode delve…
Ep. 15: What's Next for Supporting Faculty in the Transition to Online Teaching?
Virtual learning has skyrocketed in popularity, and many faculty are being asked to bring their pedagogy online. In this episode we hear from Dr. Amanda Smith, the Chief Academic and Product Officer …
Ep. 14: What’s Next for Social Justice in Graduate Enrollment Management?
Social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at public universities have come under scrutiny by local and state governments, significantly impacting the lives of graduate students nation…
Ep. 13: What’s Next for Combating Bias in Graduate Admission?
In this episode of 'Mastering the Next,' we have Dr. Alyssa Orlando, Director of Graduate Admission at Clark University in Massachusetts, discussing the significant impacts of decision-making biases …
Ep. 12: What’s Next for Engaging Adult Learners & Working Professionals?
Adult learners are increasingly returning to university education, with some estimates suggesting that there are over 3 million undergraduate adult learners in the U.S. Engaging with these working pr…
Ep. 11: What's Next for Re-engaging and Cultivating Graduate Students?
Recruiting graduate students often involves looking within the existing campus community, re-engaging current students, and reaching out to past applicants who may now have a renewed interest in grad…
Ep. 10: What’s Next for Online Student Engagement?
In this episode, Dr. Jerome Drain, President of the Online College at Houston Community College, shares his innovative approach to online student engagement strategies by leveraging simulation techno…
Ep. 9: What’s Next for Workforce Education?
Workforce education has grown in popularity in recent years – initially propelled by the tightening of the job market, and then expanded by the pandemic, the need for companies to upskill, reskill, a…
Ep. 8: What’s Next for the ‘Human Touch’ in Enrollment Management?
Today, artificial intelligence is used by university admissions offices in many ways, from evaluating applicants’ transcripts to providing prospective students with information about academic program…
What’s Next for Change Management in Student Engagement?
Managing a college’s transition to new, innovative student engagement processes and tools requires careful planning and leadership. Jake Tolman is Owner of Mainform Consulting which assists higher ed…
Ep. 7: What’s Next for Online Program Management (OPM) Partnerships?
In this episode we are talking about a hot topic: OPMs, or online program management companies, and what they provide to universities. California Lutheran University partnered with an OPM, AllCampu…
Enrollify.org Relaunch: More Content, More Community
In this Bonus announcement, join Mallory, Chief Strategist of Enrollify, as she introduces the newly relaunched Enrollify.org. This episode highlights the fresh features and content now available on …
Ep. 6: What’s Next for Minerva Project?
In this episode, we're diving into the revolutionary world of Minerva Project, a beacon of innovation in graduate education. Minerva Project is an innovative global educational initiative that combin…
Ep. 5: What’s Next for Private University Graduate Education?
In this episode we’re joined by Troy Cogburn, Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing at Manhattanville University in Purchase, New York. Manhattanville recently transformed from a “college” to …
Ep. 4: What’s Next for AI in Society and Higher Education?
In this episode we explore the profound implications of artificial intelligence on society, with a special focus on the realm of higher education. I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Sasha Sidor…