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Want to create truly transformative educational experiences that drive enrollment? This episode dives into the power of industry-immersive education and experiential marketing in higher ed.We explore how partnering with iconic brands and industry experts can create unparalleled learning opportunities for students.Discover how BrandEd, through collaborations with organizations like Vogue, The New York Times, and Manchester City, delivers hands-on projects, behind-the-scenes access, and invaluable industry connections. Plus, we explore the crucial role of word-of-mouth marketing and how creating exceptional student experiences can lead to viral promotion and increased enrollment.Connect with Brandon Busteed on Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/busteed/

Welcome to another insightful episode of Shift with Elena Agar Podcast. In this episode, Elena welcomes back Brandon Busteed, an expert in higher education, learning, and corporate connections. Together, they dive into the evolving landscape of work and education, discussing topics such as the shift towards valuing work-based experience, the importance of broad education coupled with specific skills, and the necessity for ongoing upskilling and reskilling in today's workplace. Brandon shares his perspectives on the future of education, emphasizing the need for relevant, experiential learning opportunities and long-term thinking in shaping the next generation of talent. Join Elena and Brandon as they explore the challenges and opportunities in the changing world of work and education, offering valuable insights for both individuals and organizations alike. Time stamps: 00:00 Quality experiential education through iconic brand partnerships. 04:19 Industry defined by short-term niche thinking issue. 08:34 "Work integrated learning connects classroom with workplace." 12:45 Higher education needs to prepare for jobs. 14:58 Reconsider higher education for hands-on blue-collar jobs. 17:42 70 million boomers retiring, jobs without college. 22:55 Co-op student becomes head of marketing. 24:53 Benefits of being a generalist in AI. 28:03 Growing in career brings complex, mind-blowing lessons. 33:19 Future blurs learning and work, more training. 35:50 Workplace learning should be integrated during workdays. 37:59 Grateful for your presence and contribution. Connect with Brandon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/busteed/ Follow Elena: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/ Listen on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shift-with-elena-agar/id1530850914 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UKh6dWcuQwJlmAOqD8wij --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

With a passion for education coupled with workforce development, this week's guest, Brandon Busteed, shares his thoughts on how improving the learning and teaching engine can impact generations to come. Brandon's expertise is backed by his dedicated career path in education which started with Outside The Classroom as the founder and CEO, to Senior Partner at Gallup, Chief Partnership Officer at Kaplan, and just recently appointed CEO of BrandEd Holding.

How can higher education evolve to better prepare graduates for the rapidly transforming world of work? On this episode, host Mike Palmer talks with Brandon Busteed, the newly appointed CEO of BrandEd, about the future of colleges and universities in bridging the gaps between education and career readiness. They discuss today's challenges facing higher ed, including rising costs, student debt, doubts about graduate preparedness, and political polarization. Brandon explains how BrandEd's model focuses on more relevant, experiential education through partnerships with iconic brands like Sotheby's, New York Times, and Condé Nast. He shares how this approach can provide uniquely transformative learning focused on work-integrated opportunities. Exploring the future of work disruption, Brandon stresses the importance of constant learning and upskilling. He talks about the need for more long-term "cathedral building" in education focused on fundamentals, despite rapid change, and the blurring of distinctions between learning and work environments. Tune in for an insightful discussion on how higher education can evolve to better connect students to rapidly changing workplace needs and support lifelong skill development.

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode,  YOUR guest is Brandon Busteed, CEO, BrandEd YOUR guest co-host is Holly Owens, Host, EdUp EdTech YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠ YOUR sponsors is Ellucian Live 2024 & InsightsEDU  What's the unique value proposition of big global brands who teach specialized programs? Why is relevant, hands-on learning key to getting students career-ready? What does Brandon see as the future of Higher Education? Listen in to #EdUp! Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp! Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠ ● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edup/message

In this episode of Shift with Elena Agar - I sit down with Brandon Busteed - Chief Partnership Officer and Global Head, Learn-Work Innovation. In this episode, Busteed shares invaluable insights on the evolving landscape of education, the intersection of technology and learning, and the critical link between higher education and workforce success. Join us for a captivating conversation with a thought leader who has shaped the dialogue on education and is committed to helping both universities and employers adapt, grow, and thrive in the modern era. Brandon Busteed leads Kaplan's work serving universities and employers, leveraging the organization's highly diversified, global educational offerings and insights. His mission is to help U.S. higher education and employers adapt, grow and thrive. Prior to Kaplan, Busteed was Global Head of Public Sector at Gallup – serving higher education, government and foundations. In that role, Busteed led dozens of ground-breaking studies and consulted with hundreds of higher ed leaders. Busteed was the founder and CEO of Outside The Classroom, one of the country's first successful Ed Tech companies which was acquired by EverFi in 2011. Its flagship online courses on alcohol abuse and sexual assault prevention have been taken by more than 10 million college students. An internationally known speaker and author on education and workforce development, Busteed has published more than 100 articles and keynoted more than 200 conferences. He was named a LinkedIn “Top Voice” in education and is a frequent contributor for Forbes.com. Busteed received his bachelor's degree in public policy from Duke University where he was also a two-sport Division 1 athlete. He received an honorary doctorate from Augustana College. He is a trustee emeritus of Duke and has served on the Board of Visitors of the Sanford School of Public Policy. Busteed serves on the board of directors for the Business-Higher Education Forum - the nation's oldest membership organization of Fortune 500 CEOs, college and university presidents, and other leaders dedicated to the creation of a highly skilled future workforce. He also serves on the board of directors for the Association of American Colleges & Universities (AAC&U). Connect with Brandon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/ About your host: From university lecture halls to global corporate boardrooms, Elena Agaragimova's journey epitomizes resilience. Her mission? To cultivate human potential, set up effective talent acquisition pipelines, and build transformative talent development programs. Elena doesn't merely train—she transforms. Whether engaging a bustling room of executives or leading a virtual session for tech aficionados, her insights ignite change. Colleagues and clients praise her knack for driving growth and empowering others, ensuring both individuals and organizations flourish in the competitive business landscape. Her enthusiasm for cognitive science enriches her strategies, reflecting her deep belief in the untapped potential of the human mind. As a current enrollee in a Cognitive Neuroscience Graduate Program, Elena broadens her understanding of how people learn, aiming to maximize effectiveness both personally and professionally. When Elena takes the stage to speak, her message resonates with audiences from New York to Dubai. As an entrepreneur, Elena co-founded Bloom Youth, a tech education platform that arms the next generation with essential future-ready skills. She also launched Bessern, a tech solution focused on enhancing productivity and well-being within organizations. Connect with Elena: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

In this episode, we're thrilled to have Brandon Busteed, Chief Partnership Officer and Global Head of Learn-Work Innovation at Kaplan, as our guest.Brandon is a seasoned leader in higher education and workforce development, with a mission to help universities and employers adapt, grow, and thrive in a rapidly changing world. Before joining Kaplan, Brandon served as the Global Head of Public Sector at Gallup, where he led groundbreaking studies and consulted with hundreds of higher education leaders.In addition to his work at Kaplan, Brandon has a diverse background in education technology. He was the founder and CEO of Outside The Classroom, one of the country's first successful ed tech companies, which was acquired by EverFi in 2011. Its flagship online courses on alcohol abuse and sexual assault prevention have been taken by more than 10 million college students.Brandon is also an internationally known speaker and author on education and workforce development, having published over 100 articles and keynoted more than 200 conferences. He was named a LinkedIn "Top Voice" in education and is a frequent contributor to Forbes.com.Brandon holds a bachelor's degree in public policy from Duke University, where he was also a two-sport Division 1 athlete. He received an honorary doctorate from Augustana College and is a trustee emeritus of Duke. He has served on the Board of Visitors of the Sanford School of Public Policy and currently serves on the board of directors for the Business-Higher Education Forum and the Association of American Colleges & Universities (AAC&U).We're excited to hear more from Brandon about his insights on education, workforce development, and innovation. So, let's dive into the conversation and learn from the best!EP- 190 Brandon Busteed talks about why you should get a job before after and during collegeFollow us:Guest Twitter: https://twitter.com/brandonbusteedGuest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/busteed/Guest Website: https://kaplan.com/More episodes: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeficara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeficara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeficara/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOQfxH5L_hNOC-O5hXMxRkg Get my book for only $0.99 with the promo code  PODCAST- https://mike-ficara.myshopify.com/ Host: Mike Ficara- https://mikeficara.com/Guest: Brandon BusteedProducer: Ryan GriffithsContent Manager: Charlene Gillego

In this episode, Brandon Busteed explores the dramatic and positive shift taking place in people's perceptions of education technology and online learning. A recent poll showed that Americans have increasingly positive opinions about the quality of online education, with 47% saying that online learning is just as good as in-person education. Even more impressively, a growing percentage – 8%, up from 3% just one year ago – believes that the quality of online education is even better than in-person modalities. Podcast Highlights 55% of Americans say that online education is just as good or better than traditional in-person education. The COVID-19 pandemic forced educators to transition to online modalities faster than they would have otherwise, which has improved both the quality and accessibility of higher education. Positive opinions about the quality of online education are not restricted to students; these views were consistent across all groups. The transition to virtual learning environments benefits many students who learn differently, including those who are shy, reluctant to engage in classroom discussions, or need to review materials more than once to absorb new information. While leaders may perceive online education as a threat to their institutions, there is more opportunity than risk, and online education may enable institutions to deliver on their value propositions better than before. To read the full show notes, visit: https://changinghighered.com/changing-perceptions-quality-of-online-education #OnlineEducation #HigherEd  #HigherEdConsulting #BrandonBusteed Resources Dr. Drumm McNaughton, Consultant for higher ed institutions. To find out more about his services and read other thought leadership pieces, visit his firm's website, https://changinghighered.com/ The Change Leader's Social Media Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdrumm/ Twitter: @thechangeldr Email: podcast@changinghighered.com

Education and future of work luminary, Brandon Busteed, joins us for Part 3 of our continuing series on the Reskilling Revolution. Brandon is Chief Partnership Officer at Kaplan North America and a former Senior Partner at Gallup where he focused his attention on skills and higher education. Brandon's insights on the topic are invaluable!

Different people have different opinions on higher education. Today, we are privileged to have Brandon Busteed joining me on the show to talk about everything about higher learning. Brandon's experience in the education sector makes him the best person to help us understand the topic. Listen in and learn.

Join us for a two-part series with Brandon Busteed of Kaplan. If you are on LinkedIn, you may recall that Brandon was recognized as a "Top Voice" in education for 2018. He continues to be a global leader of thought and action pertaining to learn-work innovation, education, and workforce development.

Join us for a two-part series with Brandon Busteed of Kaplan. If you are on LinkedIn, you may recall that Brandon was recognized as a "Top Voice" in education for 2018. He continues to be a global leader of thought and action pertaining to learn-work innovation, education, and workforce development.

It seems like everyone is talking about innovation these days. Boards of trustees are looking for innovative leaders, and there is a sense of urgency around the need to think and act differently. And yet, what does it mean to innovate in this rapidly evolving and increasingly challenging context? What does it take to build and sustain an innovative culture? Where do innovative leaders get their best ideas? Why is it so difficult to innovate and institute lasting change in an academic organization? And what can leaders do? These are just some of the questions addressed by our panel of insightful thought leaders in this special summer episode. In order of appearance: Michael Sorrell, Nathan Grawe, Sandra Doran, Scott Wyatt, Alison Kadlec, Paul LeBlanc, Susan Campbell Baldridge, Brandon Busteed, Bryan Alexander, Lenore Rodicio, David Staley, Laurie Pulido, Gregory Fowler, and Lynn Pasquerella

Prof James Adonopoulos is the Academic Dean of Kaplan Business School and Kaplan Professional.  Listen to James discuss academic wellness and lifetime learning; teaching best practices and KBS; making education culturally relevant; wellbeing and only study; and his 3 proudest achievements.In PART ONE, James defines academic wellness as activities that makes you feel good and gives your meaning.  Feeling good for many persons is learning.  That's why KBS endorses the Lifetime Learning Guarantee. It encourages alumni to attend all classes in the course in which they graduated.   Read more at 'Lifelong learning: 4 Benefits to Help Your Career Thrive'.   Feeling good may also meaning taking a career break. How do you know when to take a break?  Listen to your body for the signals that you've gone too far.In PART TWO, James explains the high standard with which students rank the quality of KBS teaching practices.  Learn how KBS outranks all Australian public universities on teaching quality.  James is convinced that KBS teaching quality is based on genuine academic compassion and nurturing learning environments.In PART THREE, James discusses the cultural relevance of education with the internationalisation of KBS courses.  The courses are designed to embrace ideas from many countries, with a diversity of people, and with a penchant for engaging all students and teachers in active dialog.  Indeed, a genuinely active dialog has shaped the teaching culture at KBS. In PART FOUR, James relates academic wellbeing with online study.  Class are online.  Also online are mentoring, academic support, and student services.  He notes how KBS delivers online education as a extension of classroom delivery, not as a replacement for on-campus classes.   It is a innovative delivery model where KBS is leading the education industry.  For additional ideas,  read Forbes, '8 Innovative Ideas for Higher Education Right Now' by Brandon Busteed.Lastly in PART 5, James reflects on his 3 proudest achievements.  Listen to hear his personal reflections.TIMELINE00:46  PART ONE Academic wellness and lifetime learning02:05  James' advice for academic wellness03:28  Effectively managing time and study habits07:19  Lifetime Learning Guarantee08:38  Benefits to alumni of the Lifetime Learning Guarantee09:48  Sustaining wellness for high-achievers12:07  Knowing when to take a career break13:38  PART TWO Teaching best practices at KBS14:08  How benchmarks position KBS15:36  KBS teaching quality benchmarks16:09  KBS student support benchmarks17:18  COVID-19 Student Welfare Plan19:38  PART THREE Making education culturally relevant19:47  Internationalisation of the KBS curriculum22:28  Perilous assumptions of cultural relevance23:45  Breaking the mould in accounting22:57  The 'KBS Way'28:26  Quality of online student experience30:00  Quality of teaching and learning32:39  Teaching culture at KBS33:43  PART FOUR Wellbeing and online study37:14  Excellence in graduate outcomes39:00  KBS graduate success in the job market41:36  Employing lecturers with industry experience44:02  PART FIVE James' proudest achievements44:20  Building industry credibility for KBS45:52  Leading educational innovations46:57  Establishing professional relations with regulators

"Dr. Dawn on Careers" is back LIVE on SiriusXM 132 and it's OPEN CALLS all hour at 844.942.7866 for your #career and #jobsearch questions. We're joined by special guests Brandon Busteed from Kaplan talking about the #futureofwork & #education at 12ET/9amPT and Ofer Sharone from University of Massachusetts Amherst at 12:30 discussing the impact of long-term unemployment. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brandon Busteed, President of University Partners and Global Head of Learn-Work Innovation at Kaplan, joined the podcast to postulate how higher ed gets to its first 1-million student university, and the perceived brand roadblocks in the way.

Reported by Forbes, Brandon Busteed, President of University Partners at Kaplan is not only pitching but questioning why elite universities haven’t gotten here already.

On this episode of the RAISE podcast, Brent connects with Brandon Busteed, President of University Partnerships and Global Head of Learn-Work Innovation at Kaplan. As you might guess, this episode is all about the critical need for innovation in higher ed, and Brandon's broad and deep industry knowledge makes his calls to action for advancement folks all the more urgent. A few of his key suggestions: Hire staff and appoint board members that are specifically tasked with uncovering and identifying innovative solutions to problems. Put programs in place that intentionally match students with real mentors; folks who have the time, energy, and commitment to invest in students' personal and professional success. Blur the lines between student and alum so that you can deliver on that “lifelong learning” decree that is in your mission statement. As Brandon points out, the two biggest issues facing higher ed are the rising cost of tuition and growing doubt about graduates' work readiness. He reminds us that there is big work to be done (quickly) if the business of US higher education is to survive the next 50 years. Under Brandon's leadership, Kaplan only builds relationships with higher ed leaders who are ready to grow, adapt, and innovate, and there are tenable and actionable ideas that we can take from those innovative partnerships on this episode of the RAISE podcast.About BrandonBrandon Busteed leads Kaplan's work serving U.S. colleges and universities, leveraging the organization's highly diversified, global educational offerings and insights. His mission is to help U.S. higher education adapt, grow and thrive.Prior to Kaplan, Busteed was Global Head of Public Sector at Gallup – serving higher education, government and foundations. In that role, Busteed led dozens of ground-breaking studies and consulted with hundreds of higher ed leaders.Busteed was the founder and CEO of Outside The Classroom, one of the country's first successful Ed Tech companies which was acquired by EverFi in 2011. Its flagship online courses on alcohol abuse and sexual assault prevention have been taken by more than 10 million college students.An internationally known speaker and author on education and workforce development, Busteed has published more than 100 articles and keynoted more than 200 conferences. He was named a LinkedIn “Top Voice” in education and is a frequent contributor for Forbes.com. Busteed received his bachelor's degree in public policy from Duke University where he was also a two-sport Division 1 athlete. He received an honorary doctorate from Augustana College. He is a trustee emeritus of Duke and has served on the Board of Visitors of the Sanford School of Public Policy.Busteed is a current member of the Business-Higher Education Forum - the nation's oldest membership organization of Fortune 500 CEOs, college and university presidents, and other leaders dedicated to the creation of a highly skilled future workforce. He also serves on the board of directors for the Association of American Colleges & Universities (AAC&U).

Brandon Busteed, Brandon will be joined by Mona Mourshed, CEO & President of Generation.org.

Bold Leaders In Learning with Brandon Busteed, Brandon will be joined by Todd Hand, Founder and Managing Partner of Knowledge Leaders. They'll discuss tomorrow's education leaders, and what type of leadership traits higher ed will need to move successfully into the future.

 Bold Leaders In Learning with Brandon Busteed, Brandon will be joined by Ann Kirschner, education expert and strategist, as well as a professor at CUNY. They'll discuss Ann’s decades of work and experience in higher education, and what she thinks we’ll see next for the entire higher education field.

Bold Leaders In Learning with Brandon Busteed, Brandon will be joined by Fernando Snowden-Lorence, Vice President of Global Philanthropy at JP Morgan Chase. They'll discuss Fernando's work in corporate education and training, as well as his work with corporate social responsibility.

Bold Leaders In Learning with Brandon Busteed, Brandon will be joined by John Kroger, Vice President at The Aspen Institute. They'll discuss John's past as Chief Learning Officer of the Navy and President of Reed College, along with the work John did to bring changes to the Navy's education 

Bold Leaders In Learning with Brandon Busteed, Brandon will be joined by Andrew Rosen, CEO/Chairman of Kaplan, Inc. They'll discuss how the education landscape has changed in the last decade since Andy's book, Change.edu was first published.

Bold Leaders In Learning with Brandon Busteed, Brandon will be joined by John Fees, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of GradGuard. They'll discuss how the coronavirus pandemic threw a wrench in what we knew as “traditional college life,” and what students should be doing to ensure they are staying safe at school.

 Bold Leaders In Learning with Brandon Busteed, Brandon will be joined by Dr. Narine Hall, CEO & Founder at InSpace. They'll discuss how higher ed faculty members can use their talents to help design new programs and innovations for the entire field.

Bold Leaders In Learning with Brandon Busteed, Brandon will be joined by Ella Washington, Organizational Psychologist and Management Professor at the Georgetown University McDonough School of Business

Is College Still The Golden Ticket to Career & Life Success Here is my interview with Brandon Busteed, a contributor to Forbes + the President of University Partners and Global Head, Learn-Work Innovation at Kaplan College enrollment has been down for 10 consecutive years ❓ WHY are there fewer and fewer students choosing to go to college? ❓ WHERE are they going instead? ❓Are these alternative options legit? IS COLLEGE STILL THE GOLDEN TICKET TO CAREER AND LIFE SUCCESS Those are some big questions that I ponder on a daily basis as an educator, mom, and entrepreneur I am beyond honored to interview Brandon Busteed on my weekly show, What Is School For, where I interview leading education professionals to discuss, debate, and disrupt education Brandon is a contributor to Forbes He is also the President of University Partners and Global Head, Learn-Work Innovation at Kaplan ---- You can watch our interview on my YouTube channel via this link. ---- Give this episode a listen and give your biggest takeaway by sharing this on Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn. Make sure to tag me @AiAddysonZhang and use my hashtag, #ClassroomWithoutWalls --- Do you know that this podcast is also a weekly live streaming show? Every Friday, at 9am PST | noon EST, my guest and I go live on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Twitch to deliver valuable content to you. I highly encourage you to join us live and ask your questions. You will get immediate answers! You can follow my other social media channels: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook ---

Bold Leaders In Learning with Brandon Busteed, Brandon will be joined by Maria Flynn, CEO & President of Jobs For The Future.

Bold Leaders In Learning with Brandon Busteed, Brandon will be joined by Stephanie Marken, Executive Director of Education Research at Gallup.

Bold Leaders In Learning with Brandon Busteed, Brandon will be joined by Simone Petrella, CEO of CyberVista.

Bold Leaders In Learning with Brandon Busteed, Brandon will be joined by Rob Simmelkjaer, CEO of Persona.. They'll discuss the importance of storytelling and using storytelling to educate others and keep track of history.

Bold Leaders In Learning with Brandon Busteed, Brandon will be joined by Sally Amoruso, Chief Partner Officer at EAB

Bold Leaders In Learning with Brandon Busteed, Brandon will be joined by John Fry, President of Drexel University

In the second installment of a 3 part series inspired by Seymour Sarason's provocation, “And What Do You Mean By Learning?”, Cameron Jones and Stephen Hurley speak with Brandon Busteed (Kaplan; Forbes Magazine) about a community model of learning that we've moved away from. We discuss #WhatLearningLooksLike if it is truly "lifelong", and why the present has morphed into a "critical reflective moment" for the connection between learning and democracy.

Terri and Mike are joined by Brandon Busteed for this post-Election Day edition of This Week in Higher Ed. Brandon is the President of University Partners and the Global Head of Learn Work Innovation at Kaplan.

This week on the Collective Good Podcast @TJLogan is joined by Elizabeth Johnson from @SimpScar and Brandon Busteed@brandonbusteed  Elizabeth previews the findings from our new student survey on that we just pulled down Monday. Elizabeth will break updated data on the state of enrollment in higher education, and Brandon will tell us what we should do about it. 

As president of Kaplan University Partners Brandon has his finger on the pulse of what's happening in higher education right now. He is an internationally known speaker and author on educational policy who consults frequently with leaders around the globe. Join us for this conversation to hear Brandon's take on higher Ed's biggest issues and challenges along with his advice for how to prepare your institution for a post-pandemic future.

This episode features President of University Partners and Global Head of Learn-Work Innovation at Kaplan, Brandon Busteed. If there's anyone that has a take on the Future of Higher Education that you must hear, it's Brandon. It's our best episode yet, enjoy!

As the COVID-19 pandemic expands, higher ed leaders, faculty and students are being forced to adapt in real time and rethink the future. Kaplan University Partners president Brandon Busteed joins ACTA's Michael Poliakoff for a wide-ranging discussion about the crucial challenges confronting institutions this fall and for many years to come.

Join me in a conversation with Brandon Busteed, President University Partners and Global Head, Learn-Work Innovation, Kaplan North America, and former Executive Director of Education & Workforce Development at Gallup. Brandon and I discuss: How and why the Higher Education model is facing disruption. Why U.S. colleges and universities must increase work-integrated learning opportunities in any form—from co-ops and internships to long-term projects and credegrees. Why Higher Education will see more growth in non-degree educational offerings than in degree programs and other predictions. Trends in Education Innovation, Asynchronous Learning, and using digital and online tools for education. Connect with me on LinkedIn Follow the show on Facebook 

This week, The Chronicle of Higher Education published an article noting that 6 in 10 colleges missed their fall enrollment goals (these results come from The Chronicle's most recent enrollment survey of close to 300 colleges and universities). To say that higher ed is in facing serious challenges, is an understatement — “crisis” might be a more appropriate word. The good news? We're living through one of the greatest moments of innovation in history. And where there is innovation, there is also hope. On this week's episode of The Enrollify Podcast, Zach Busekrus sits down with Brandon Busteed, President of Kaplan University Partners, to discuss what higher ed needs to do remain relevant in 2020 and beyond. Brandon makes the case that Liberal Arts schools should offer “Credegrees” — a term used to describe a program where a student graduates with both a traditional degree and some sort of industry-recognized skill or credential, discusses how to reduce friction in the student experience, and shares his own story about his tenure as a higher education entrepreneur, speaker, writer and university trustee. Tune into an exciting conversation about how enrollment marketers can strategically adapt to the environment we find ourselves in today.

Brandon Busteed is one of the top voices in education today. As President of Kaplan University Partners, Brandon uses his resources to help higher education adapt, grow, and thrive. As the former Global Head of Public Sector at Gallup, Brandon has access to research that guides his data-driven decision-making helping to champion change within higher education. If you are a student, work within higher education, or have kids that will someday enter higher education, you won't want to miss this episode. Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for another episode! Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes, Elizabeth Leiba, and Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

Brandon Busteed leads Kaplan’s work serving U.S. colleges and universities, leveraging the organization’s highly-diversified, global educational offerings and insights. His mission is to help U.S. higher education adapt, grow and thrive. Prior to Kaplan, Busteed was Global Head of Public Sector at Gallup – serving higher education, government and foundations. In that role, Busteed led dozens of ground-breaking studies and consulted with hundreds of higher ed leaders. Busteed was the founder and CEO of Outside The Classroom, one of the country’s first successful Ed Tech companies which was acquired by EverFi in 2011. Its flagship online courses on alcohol abuse and sexual assault prevention have been taken by more than 10 million college students. An internationally known speaker and author on education and workforce development, Busteed has published more than 100 articles and keynoted more than 200 conferences. He was named a LinkedIn “Top Voice” in education for 2018, and is a frequent contributor for Forbes.com. Busteed received his bachelor’s degree in public policy from Duke University where he was also a two-sport Division 1 athlete. He received an honorary doctorate from Augustana College. He is a trustee emeritus of Duke and has served on the Board of Visitors of the Sanford School of Public Policy. Busteed is a current member of the Business-Higher Education Forum - the nation’s oldest membership organization of Fortune 500 CEOs, college and university presidents, and other leaders dedicated to the creation of a highly skilled future workforce. Find Brandon on LinkedIn Find Brandon's column for Forbes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Brandon Busteed, President at Kaplan University Partners, joins Todd Hand of Knowledge Leaders to discuss his career, how and why Kaplan created his role for him, what he will be talking about at the October 2019 Close It Summit, and more. Brandon touches upon the importance of work-integrated learning, and which brands are doing it well, as well as why he thinks higher education, as we know it, is in danger. We also hear about his journey in Education Technology and how an alcohol education course was the start of it all. Get a transcript excerpt here: https://knowledgeleadersgroup.com/interview-with-brandon-busteed/ Share clips of this episode here: https://youtube.com/watch?v=hHOEdjK5aG4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUwyIt0rmfM Follow Brandon Busteed on Twitter: https://twitter.com/brandonbusteed Follow Brandon Busteed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/busteed/ Follow Todd Hand on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HandTodd Follow Todd Hand on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddhand/ Follow Knowledge Leaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KnowledgeLDRS Follow Knowledge Leaders on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/knowledge-leaders

My commentary on the college admissions scandal and a better way to rank colleges, was originally published in the Dubuque Telegraph Herald. In it, I propose exploring a new, more purposeful way, to critique and rank colleges and universities. Supported by data from Brandon Busteed, a former researcher from the Gallup-Purdue Index, this new ranking format takes into account six experiences which are important for any student's development in college, regardless of the school's name or US World Report Ranking. If you wish to engage in discussion, please click here to make a comment on the post. Click here to join over 15,000 blog subscribers!

Has higher education lost the public's trust? This episode of Trusteeship Radio explores the realities and data behind confidence in higher education, featuring guests Patricia Brown Holmes, managing partner at Riley, Safer, Holmes, and Cancila and a former Illinois state court judge, and Brandon Busteed, executive director, education and workforce development at Gallup. Listen to these two experts weigh in on the factors that affect public confidence, including cost, access, and political viewpoints. More about AGB's Guardians Initiative at www.agb.org/guardians.

Gallup’s Brandon Busteed chats with Jeff and Michael about what Americans think about their colleges and about how relevant their higher ed experiences are to them now.

I come to our topic today with mixed feelings.  We have talked about it on numerous occasions and written about it in our books.  It’s a topic that lends itself to some data-based analysis, but I have to say that it also causes me to think about my own philosophy about academics and what is important and what isn’t.  So, this is a big topic, and it is college majors. As I have been working with students during this round of college applications, I listen to them talk about choosing colleges to apply to because those colleges have good departments in this or that--whatever they think they want to major in, at this point in their young lives.  Often these kids want to become doctors--doesn’t everyone?--and I listen to them talk about the biology departments and the research opportunities that the colleges on their lists have.  And I wonder how many of them will still be pre-med by the time they are sophomores.  At the other extreme are the kids who believe they have a wide variety of academic interests and want to find colleges where they can pursue all of them.  One recent experience I had was with a student who talked with equal enthusiasm about chemistry, music, business, and one or two others I can’t even remember.  One of my most interesting students this year talked about majoring in Czech as a tribute to her grandfather’s heritage (by the way, she was already taking Czech courses outside of school at the local consulate); that is one of my favorite stories ever.  Rarely do I think their college major choices will stick (though I am secretly pulling for the Czech major).   Two articles I have read recently caused me to think about this topic from a couple of other perspectives, so let’s explore them.  1. Where Students Get Their Advice  Let me open with a premise from an article I read way back last September, an article which I have been saving for the perfect episode.  Writing in U.S. News & World Report, education reporter Lauren Camera opened with this: When it comes to choosing college majors – a crucial decision that lays the groundwork for future employment and earnings – students often rely on the least reliable sources for advice: family and friends. Work colleagues and employers are among the best sources of information for students seeking advice about choosing a major. But according to a new survey by Gallup and Strada Education Network, . . . they are the least utilized. “This causes us to rethink the entire college advice mechanism,” Brandon Busteed, executive director of education and workforce development at Gallup, says. “There is a lot of pretty bad advice out there.” When choosing a major field of study, the survey shows, students most commonly sought advice from “informal social networks.” In fact, more than half of adults, or 55 percent, with an associate degree, some college or a bachelor’s degree depended on their social network for advice about choosing a major, most frequently from friends and family. The next most commonly consulted source of advice, which 44 percent of people reported considering, was college and high school counselors, as well as media-based information. The least consulted group, which 20 percent reported consulting, were work-based networks, including former employers and work colleagues. (quoted from the article) None of this is surprising.  I think the data would be about the same if you asked people how they chose the colleges they applied to; most would say they relied on family and friends for advice--who, by the way, are equally unreliable as a source of appropriate colleges.  And, of course, how can high school seniors really consult with employers and work colleagues about the choice of a major when lots of them are not working at all and the rest are working part time, mostly in places they hope to get out of by going to college.  So, what does the report recommend?  Ms. Camera’s article says this: The report recommends relying less on high school and college counselors, who are overworked and often responsible for an unrealistic number of students, and more on potential employers and faculty members. “Taken together, the challenges facing the formal channels of student guidance suggest that retooling the traditional model of advising to fit the changing needs of students could bolster its effectiveness,” the report reads. (quoted from the article) All of that is interesting, but I think it is more likely to work for students already in college than for high schoolers thinking about a future college major choice.  And, of course, the liberal arts enthusiast in me, which our regular listeners know from previous episodes, still wonders whether college does have to be all about getting a future career--though I have to admit that even I said to my student, “What would you ever do with that Czech major?”  Carol D’Amico, executive vice president of mission advancement and philanthropy at Strada Education Network, was quoted in the article as saying this:  “We know your choice of major is not necessarily the choice of career, but it puts you on a pathway and commits you to a pathway. . . .  Most everyone who goes to higher education these days say they are going to launch a career. That’s a fact. So how do we become much more intentional about getting them to their desired career?” (quoted from the article) I wish it weren’t so, but perhaps it.  I am certainly willing to put students on a pathway, but I am far less willing to commit students to a pathway.  I believe that most liberal arts majors give students a choice of many different pathways and that the student’s choice can change over time precisely because of that liberal arts background.  But that’s a different episode.  2. Changing College Majors So, let’s move on to something that everyone always says to kids, but that I never saw any actual data about until recently—that is, how many kids change their majors once they are in college.  Last December, Doug Lederman wrote an article for Inside Higher Ed, which asked and answered the question posed in his headline:  “Who Changes Majors? (Not Who You Think).”  Here is the whole answer: [A] brief report from the Education Department’s National Center for Education Statistics, drawn from the Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study, finds that 33 percent of bachelor’s degree pursuers who entered college in 2011-12 and 28 percent of students in associate degree programs had changed their major at least once by 2014.  About one in 10 had changed majors twice. (quoted from the article) Well, there you have it:  About one-third of college students change their majors, and that’s enough so that your kid shouldn’t feel uncomfortable about doing the same thing in the next year or two.  I am all for that, speaking as someone who changed her major in the first month of college (that shows you how well prepared I was, and I am quite sure that I never got any advice from anyone when choosing either my original major or my final major, perhaps more’s the pity).  For all the kids who think they want to be science majors, here are a few more statistics from Mr. Lederman’s article: Students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics programs were likelier than those in non-STEM fields (35 versus 29 percent) to change majors. And students who started out studying math were likeliest of all: 52 percent of those who initially declared as math majors ended up majoring in something else, followed by 40 percent of those in the natural sciences, 37 percent in education, 36 percent in humanities disciplines and 32 percent in engineering and general studies. . . .  (quoted from the article) Truly, I am not sure that there is much practical significant difference  between 35 percent in STEM fields and 29 percent in non-STEM fields changing majors--or among 40 percent in natural sciences, 37 percent in education, 36 percent in humanities disciplines, and even 32 percent in engineering and general studies.  However, apart from relative comparisons of one major to another, it does seem like changes in majors by 52 percent of mathematics majors and 40 percent of natural science majors might be worth noting.  Mr. Lederman’s article gives a number of plausible explanations for the abandonment of mathematics, which you are welcome to go read.  3. Choosing a College Because of a Major So, what’s the point?  It is simply that I want your kid to be very careful this spring when choosing a college to attend.  Where did your kid get his or her idea about what to major in?  Was it a well-informed choice?  Does the major have a future, either in a specific career field or in something that can serve as the underpinning for many career fields? Given the statistics, basing the choice of a college on a potential major (assuming your kid is lucky enough to have some good options available once the acceptances come in) might not be the best thinking.  In other words, choosing to attend one college over another largely because of a great biology department, when you think you are going to be pre-med, might not be the best decision. I know we all have struggled with the college application questions that ask for a kid’s major--and sometimes even for a back-up major!  I know we have struggled with the college application essays about why that major is particularly interesting to the kid.  I have certainly helped lots of kids write lots of those essays.  Here is what I always said to them:  This essay is an exercise in presenting yourself in an appealing and persuasive way to this college.  You should not think of it as an irrevocable promise that you are going to pursue this major that you are writing about.  And so, help your kid understand that he or she might want to change that major, perhaps more than once, and that making such a change is okay with you and even okay with the college. What are the exceptions, and there are always some?  Obviously, there are kids who have applied to a specialized school, like a music school in a larger university, or kids who have auditioned for and applied to a specific arts-related school or program, like dance or studio art.  These are kids who have devoted a lot of their young lives to their talent and, if they are accepted, are very likely going to choose a college because of that particular program.  That is perfectly reasonable.  But, as it turns out, even those kids can change their minds; and, if they do, being in a specialized school within a larger university might be useful if it comes time to reconsider their choices. Find our books on Amazon! How To Find the Right College: A Workbook for Parents of High School Students (available as a Kindle ebook and in paperback) How To Explore Your College Options: A Workbook for High School Students (available in paperback) Ask your questions or share your feedback by... 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Are colleges and universities in the U.S. in danger of becoming obsolete? Some observers say so. Brandon Busteed, Gallup's Executive Director of Education and Workforce Development, weighs in with his take. Busteed offers insights for a new era in higher education, in which we could see significant numbers of colleges going out of business or merging in an effort to remain viable. Later, we discuss Americans' preferences for the gender of their boss and how those preferences have changed over time.

Are colleges and universities in the U.S. in danger of becoming obsolete? Some observers say so. Brandon Busteed, Gallup's Executive Director of Education and Workforce Development, weighs in with his take. Busteed offers insights for a new era in higher education, in which we could see significant numbers of colleges going out of business or merging in an effort to remain viable. Later, we discuss Americans' preferences for the gender of their boss and how those preferences have changed over time.

Are colleges and universities in the U.S. in danger of becoming obsolete? Some observers say so. Brandon Busteed, Gallup’s Executive Director of Education and Workforce Development, weighs in with his take. Busteed offers insights for a new era in higher education, in which we could see significant numbers of colleges going out of business or merging in an effort to remain viable. Later, we discuss Americans’ preferences for the gender of their boss and how those preferences have changed over time.

The “Presidential Priorities” series consist of a monthly interview between Brandon Busteed, Gallup’s Executive Director of Education, and Presidents of colleges and universities who have partnered with Gallup to publicly release GPI reports on their alumni and/or students. The interview highlights key insights from the GPI reports and is a great opportunity for Presidents to share their reactions to the GPI results and discuss ideas and implications for current and future practices at their campus and across higher education. To learn about Gallup's Higher Education offerings, visit http://www.gallup.com/services/170939/higher-education.aspx. Presidential Priorities is a Gallup Education live webcast. Our guest, Dr. Michael Shonrock, is the 22nd president of Lindenwood University. He is now entering his 13th month. Previously, Dr. Shonrock served as President of Emporia State University and Senior Vice President at Texas Tech University. He has also served as a professor in the Schools of Education and Business.

The “Presidential Priorities” series consist of a monthly interview between Brandon Busteed, Gallup’s Executive Director of Education, and Presidents of colleges and universities who have partnered with Gallup to publicly release GPI reports on their alumni and/or students. The interview highlights key insights from the GPI reports and is a great opportunity for Presidents to share their reactions to the GPI results and discuss ideas and implications for current and future practices at their campus and across higher education. To learn about Gallup's Higher Education offerings, visit http://www.gallup.com/services/170939/higher-education.aspx. Presidential Priorities is a Gallup Education live webcast. DR. CHRISTOPHER B. HOWARD became the eighth president of Robert Morris University in suburban Pittsburgh on February 1, 2016. Dr. Howard is a distinguished graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, where he earned a B.S. in political science in 1991. A Rhodes scholar, he earned his doctorate in politics at Oxford University and an M.B.A. with distinction from the Harvard Business School. He received the Campbell Trophy, the highest academic award in the country presented to a senior college football player. A retired Air Force reserve lieutenant colonel, Dr. Howard served as a helicopter pilot after earning his doctorate, and then became an intelligence officer for the elite Joint Special Operations Command. Defense Secretary William Cohen asked Dr. Howard to accompany a 1999 U.S. delegation to South Africa as a political-military advisor. He was called back to active duty during 2003 in Afghanistan, and was awarded the Bronze Star for his service. Dr. Howard also served as the Reserve Air Attaché to Liberia. Prior to his appointment as president of RMU, Dr. Howard for six years was the president of Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia. He previously served as vice president for leadership and strategic initiatives at the University of Oklahoma. He also enjoyed a successful career in the corporate world, working at General Electric and Bristol-Myers Squibb.

A polling expert finds students less engaged with school as they get older. Brandon Busteed from Gallup Education says if schools taught to strengths instead of weaknesses, more students would be successful in school and in life.