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Small College America

Small College America is a podcast series that presents critical discussions at the forefront by interviewing small college higher education leaders, policy experts, and innovators. The podcast will delve into the evolving role of small colleges, their economic impact, innovative strategies for sustainability, and how they can continue to provide a highly personalized educational experience. The series is co-hosted by Dean Hoke, Co-Founder of Edu Alliance Group and a Senior Fellow with the Sagamore

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All Episodes

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Small College America - Marco Clark President Holy...

Small College America ·

2025/04/29

In this episode, we’re honored to welcome Dr. Marco J. Clark, President of Holy Cross College, a private, co-educational, liberal arts college located on a 70-acre wooded campus in South Bend, Indiana. With over three decades in Catholic education, Dr. Clark has become a visionary leader committed to academic innovation and mission-centered growth. Since becoming president in 2022, he has guided Holy Cross through transformative change—most notably with the launch of its strategic plan With

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29:41

Small College America - Steve Bahls President...

Small College America ·

2025/04/22

Today, we will speak about shared governance in small colleges with Steve Bahls.Steve Bahls is one of the nation’s leading authorities on shared governance. His writings on shared governance have been in publications such as Trusteeship, Inside Higher Ed, and the Chronicle of Higher Education. He is the author of the popular book Shared Governance for Agile Institutions: A Practical Guide for Universities and Colleges. Google Scholar lists him as one of the top three most cited scholars on

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24:57

Small College America - Karin Fischer Chronicle of...

Small College America ·

2025/04/15

Today, we will be speaking with a senior writer for The Chronicle of Higher Education — Karin Fischer.Karin covers a variety of topics, including international education, the social and political divides around college, and the challenges faced by small colleges. She also publishes a newsletter on global education, Latitudes. Her reporting has appeared on NPR and in The New York Times. She is a research associate at the Center for Studies in Higher Education at the University of California

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32:04

Small College America - Scott Wiegandt Director of...

Small College America ·

2025/04/08

Today, we are speaking with Scott Wiegandt, the Director of Athletics for Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky." Scott is a former Bellarmine University All-American and professional baseball player and was hired as the university's director of athletics in 2005. He played a lead role in moving from Division II to Division I in the 2020-21 academic year. In July 2024, Wiegandt was named to the 2024-25 executive committee of the Division I-AAA Athletics Directors Association. In

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36:11

Small College America - Charles Kim Trustee Augustana...

Small College America ·

2025/04/01

Today, we dive deep into the challenges and opportunities facing small colleges with Charles Kim, who’s been at the forefront of strategic financial advising in higher education.Charles Kim is a retired strategic and financial advisor who, for more than 30 years, advised leading healthcare systems, academic medical centers, and institutions of higher education nationwide throughout his career. Prior to his retirement, he was a Managing Director at Kaufman Hall, where he launched and led

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Small College America - Dr. Paaige Turner

Small College America ·

2025/03/25

Biography Dr. Paaige TurnerDr. Turner serves as the Provost and Executive Vice President at Aurora University, located in Aurora, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. Before joining Aurora University in July 2024, she spent six years as Dean of the College of Communication, Information, and Media at Ball State University. Dr. Turner began her higher education career at St. Louis University in 1998.""An experienced higher education administrator and communication scholar, Dr. Turner has an

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Small College America - Eric Lindberg

Small College America ·

2025/03/18

Quick Recap - in this episode with Small College America, Kent Barnes, and Dean Hoke sit down with Eric Lindberg of the Austin E. Knowlton Foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio, to discuss the role and value of small colleges in US higher education. Eric shares his personal experiences and the Foundation's approach to philanthropic giving. They also explored the importance of leadership teams, agility in responding to social and governmental changes, and the complexities of college mergers

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Small College America - Chet Haskell and Wendy Heckler

Small College America ·

2025/03/11

Our guests today are Wendy Sherman Heckler from Otterbein University and Chet Haskell of Antioch University. They discussed their unique partnership, the Coalition for the Common Good. They also discussed the growth model of their shared services operation, the transition of Antioch from a financially constrained institution to a new model, and the expansion of the Higher Education Partners Coalition. The conversation also touched on the importance of trust, clear communication, and

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25:20

Small College America Introduction show with Dean...

Small College America ·

2025/02/25

"Welcome to Small College America, a 30-minute weekly podcast series dedicated to exploring the strengths, challenges, and future of small colleges across the country. Each week, we’ll bring you insights from leaders, faculty, and students who are shaping the future of small colleges and their role in higher education.Introduction of Co-HostsKent Barnds and Dean Hoke provide background on where each works, what each does, their passion for small colleges, and why this podcast matters.What

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34:37

Dr. Barry Ryan, Retired President Woodbury University

Small College America ·

2025/02/04

Dr. Barry Ryan served as President of Woodbury University in California from 2022 to 2024. Woodbury, at the time of this interview in early 2023, had an enrollment of approximately 1,000 students. In June 2024, they finalize their merger with the University of Redlands A first-generation college student, Dr. Ryan fell in love with higher education. He has served in virtually every education context, from large state universities to private non-profit and for-profit institutions of all

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30:08

Dr. Janelle Vanasse, President of Alaska Pacific...

Small College America ·

2025/02/04

Dr. Janelle Vanasse is the President of Alaska Pacific University, located in Anchorage, Alaska. She has been a leader in education for more than 30 years, specifically at schools and institutions that prioritize Alaska Native education. Immediately prior to joining APU, Vanasse served as superintendent in Sitka. She also held a range of leadership roles in the Bethel area, including principal. Throughout her career, Dr. Vanasse has elevated the educational experience for Alaska Native

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34:25

President Ryan Smith, President of the University of...

Small College America ·

2025/02/03

Joining us today is President Ryan Smith, President of the University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College. He joined the institution as President in October 2019. Ryan spent the first 23 years of his career working as a Vice President and partner with Smith financial advisors. In 2007 he was elected to the Gallipolis City School board, and in 2012 he won election to be State Representative for the 93rd District of Ohio. He served as Finance Chairman and in 2018, Ryan was

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33:02

Dr. Stefanie Niles President Cottey College

Small College America ·

2025/02/02

Joining us today is Dr. Stephanie Niles, President of Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri, which has an enrollment of approximately 350 students. She is a national leader in her field and has been a successful, strategic, and innovative leader at multiple outstanding liberal arts institutions. Dr. Niles came to Cottey from Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio, where she served as the Vice President for Enrollment and Communications. In 2018-19, Dr. Niles served as the president of the

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