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Sales and marketing alignment may sound straightforward, but it's often reduced to process charts and dashboards, rather than focusing on the people doing the work. In this episode, Lia Davidson, CMO at EAB, joins Adam and Saima for a refreshingly honest conversation about what real alignment looks like inside complex organizations. She shares how building trust with sales didn't come from structure or incentives, but from solving problems together and staying radically candid. Lia also unpacks the moment she realized marketing needed to stop celebrating metrics that didn't match sales outcomes—and how shifting to shared KPIs changed everything. Plus, why personality tests, casual hangs, and a simple phone call can outperform strategy offsites. In this episode, you'll learn:Why marketers should rethink their funnel language to reflect real sales impactHow to lead with empathy when functional teams aren't getting along What happens when marketing and sales review pipeline togetherHow to create team alignment without reporting lines or reorgsJump into the conversation: (00:00) Introducing Lia Davidson and sales-marketing alignment (02:47) The human side of misalignment and why process alone doesn't fix it (04:38) How Lia's early sales experience shaped her approach as a CMO (06:44) A people problem disguised as a pipeline problem (08:15) The offsite that solved misalignment without touching strategy (10:19) Why marketing can't claim green if sales is red (12:52) How Lia celebrates marketing wins while staying tied to revenue (14:32) Building one team without a shared reporting structure (18:59) Why “one funnel mentality” is more than just a slogan

EAB's Camilla Arias and Pam Royall sit down with global higher education consultant Donald Resnik to unpack key findings from the latest EAB-NAGAP survey of nearly 600 graduate enrollment professionals. Their conversation examines the widening gap between enrollment expectations and the staffing and budget resources available to meet them. The three also touch on areas that GEM professionals consider positive trends, including the growth of corporate partnerships.

EAB's Beth Donaldson and Val Fox unpack findings from our latest benchmarking survey of graduate enrollment leaders. The findings highlight a significant disconnect between the graduate enrollment goals being set by university leaders and the market realities confronting those charged with recruiting adult learners. Val and Beth offer advice to admissions teams on how to invest limited marketing dollars to generate the maximum number of leads, applications, and matriculants.

EAB's Ed Venit hosts a conversation with Knack CEO and co-founder Samyr Qureshi, who shares how institutions can build a peer tutoring strategy to fill gaps in academic support services. The two discuss how Knack's approach helps institutions recruit, train, and compensate student tutors. They also explain how a student-led tutoring model can help scale up support infrastructure and reach more at-risk students with after-hours and virtual tutoring sessions.

EAB's Ellyn Artis and Ed Venit examine the new Student Access and Earnings Classification system—set to launch this spring—that could turn traditional college rankings on their head. Unlike rankings that prioritize prestige and exclusivity, this new framework was designed by the Carnegie Foundation and the American Council on Education to put student access and career outcomes front and center. Ellyn and Ed explore how this shift could become a powerful catalyst for change, pushing institutions to redefine institutional excellence. They also offer practical guidance for higher ed leaders on how to make the necessary institutional improvements.

EAB's Madeleine Rhyneer and Michael Koppenheffer review new analysis of over 80 school characteristics to uncover what draws students to U.S. campuses today. Spoiler alert: the number of majors offered, availability of student organizations, campus safety, and favorable weather all outweigh affordability in influencing students' college decisions. Learn how to leverage your true strengths and opportunities to stand out in a crowded market.

EAB's Tara Zirkel hosts a conversation with Dr. Jessica Gerrity, a grant expert from McAllister & Quinn, a federal grant consulting and government relations firm in Washington, DC. The two discuss what changes at the Department of Education could mean for grant funding. They also share tips on how university leaders might adapt grant strategies in the months ahead.

EAB's Carla Hickman and Kate Brown discuss the practical effects of the “Dear Colleague” letter and offer insights into how higher education institutions might respond to increasingly aggressive federal attacks on DEI. They urge listeners to prepare for all contingencies while avoiding the risks of proactive compliance. Carla and Kate also share resources available to help education leaders make informed decisions as they navigate the political landscape.

Tyson Geldseth from Davey's Tacoma office shares information about bronze birch borer, including its fatal impact on trees and the steps you can take to minimize its effects on your landscape. In this episode we cover:  Bronze birch borer (:43)The severity of bronze birch borer (2:44)Is it too late to treat a tree infected by bronze birch borer? (4:12)Preventative measures for bronze birch borer (7:15)The size of birch trees in the Northwest (9:10)The expense of tree permitting and regulations in Tyson's area (10:57)The expense of cutting down older trees (12:56)Calling a certified arborist to examine your property (15:17)How Tyson got into the tree industry (17:15)Emerald ash borer (21:38)EAB's estimated arrival in Washington state (23:10)Preparation for EAB (24:14)The feeling of providing client-focused solutions (25:50)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about bronze birch borer, visit our Insect & Disease Resource Center, Bronze Birch Borer Damage & Treatments | Davey Tree.To learn more about boring pests, read our blog, Tree Borers: Signs of Tree Boring Insects | Davey Tree.  Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at podcasts@davey.com. We want to hear from you!Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!

AI is reshaping how we search for and discover information online—so what does that mean for university websites? In this episode, EAB's Emily Upton and Philip Walton break down the profound impact of AI on search and share practical strategies for staying ahead. They also offer the latest SEO tips to boost traffic and engage site visitors more effectively.

EAB's Chrysanthi Violaris and Ally Stanton explore best practices for benchmarking in advancement, helping teams assess their fundraising productivity compared to peer institutions and past performance. They discuss how to interpret key metrics, avoid common pitfalls, and use data strategically to strengthen decision-making. The episode also offers practical tips on leveraging benchmarking insights to guide budget discussions with university leaders and demonstrate the impact of financial investments on fundraising success.

I'm not sure about you, but I did not get a lot of training in self-management when I was a graduate student (but cut me some slack... I was in an EAB program!). If you're in the same boat as I am, then you're in luck. In Session 288, I'm joined by Katie Croce and Jamie Salter, and in our conversation, they provided their unique strategies for fostering self-management using the Self and Match system. We get in to how they developed their unique approach to self-management, how they've refined it over time, the relationship between self-monitoring and accountability, research supporting these practices, and lots more. If you want to learn more about this approach to supporting individuals to become more independent, sign up for their mailing list, or consider picking up a copy of the Self and Match manual. All things Self and Match. Research supporting self-management/self-monitoring. Katie's dissertation. Bulla, A. J., & Frieder, J. E. (2017): Self and Match applied to Vocal Stereotypy. The Self and Match Manual (use discount code BOP2024; valid until the end of the 24/25 school year). Self-management resources at Intervention Central (along with tons of other great stuff!). Dr. Ed Shapiro. Dr. Saul Axelrod (one of my personal heroes FWIW). Croce and Salter (2022). Beyond the Walls: Establishing Classroom Expectations in a Virtual Classroom. Join the Self and Match mailing list to get more free resources!

EAB's Rebecca Kelley interviews Chris Goodbourn from GEMS Education, one of the largest private K-12 education providers in the world. Rebecca and Chris discuss the challenges US colleges face in attracting international students. They also share tips—including leveraging EAB's Global Match platform—to connect with and enroll more overseas students more cost-effectively.

EAB's Val Fox and Todd Heilman unpack data from a new survey that examines the mindset and preferences of today's adult learners. Val and Todd highlight important changes in current and prospective students' search behavior, expectations, and application preferences. They also offer enrollment leaders tips to engage and enroll prospective students more effectively.

Community college enrollment was up nearly six percent in 2024, outpacing every other higher education sector, and retention rates are higher now than before the pandemic. EAB's Tara Zirkel hosts a discussion with Dr. Martha Parham from the American Association of Community Colleges about how to keep this momentum going in 2025. They also share thoughts on potential challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

EAB's Rebecca Knisely and Jesse Holzbach share tips and tools (like Appily Advance) to help institutions attract and enroll adult learners and graduate students. Learn counterintuitive best practices for optimizing your website, prioritizing information about degree programs, and making lead nurturing a year-round strategy.

Gail Nozal from Davey Resource Group and Mike Dye from Davey's Twin Cities Wood Products office discuss how emerald ash borer (EAB) has caused a significant increase in wood waste in the area. In this episode we cover:  EAB in Minnesota (:46)What happens with affected ash trees? (1:30) (2:32)What should you do with your tree if it is affected? (3:17)Are there concerns of EAB spreading once infected trees are cut down? (4:05)What is a biomass plant? (5:01)Are facilities being overrun with material as a result of trees dying? (5:43)What species are being planted to replace ash trees? (7:29)Does invasive jumping worm affect mulch processing? (9:00) Are ash tree populations reviving? (10:23)How do you treat EAB? (11:45) (12:06)What other changes has Mike seen as a result of EAB? (12:46)Are there any positives we can take away from EAB? (13:54)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about EAB and EAB treatment, read our blogs, The 101 on Emerald Ash Borer and How To Dispose Of Dead Ash Trees (Even If They Have EAB). Visit Davey's Twin Cities Wood Products website to learn more about their services here.  Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at podcasts@davey.com. We want to hear from you!Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!

EAB's Kena Wolf and Val Fox share insights from a secret shopping spree across the graduate schools at 50 universities to see how they stack up against one another and industry best practices in adult learner recruitment. They also share tips for institutional leaders on how to adopt a “testing and learning” culture that energizes enrollment growth without breaking the bank.

The Admissions Directors Lunchcast recently launched an exclusive video podcast series - Lunchcast Live. Twice a month, Teege and Nathan will welcome a guest to discuss a hot topic on their mind. The interview will often be shared here, but the full conversation with the audience is available only to members of the Lunchcast community. If you would like to be added to the invitation list, email adlunchcast@gmail.com. For this Lunchcast Live, we were joined by Seth Harris, Senior Principal, Financial Aid Optimization at EAB to update us all on FAFSA 2025.

In the inaugural episode of Restoration Roundup, we speak with Patrick Engelken, an entomologist with the U.S. Forest Service in St. Paul, Minnesota. While working to get his graduate degree at Michigan State University, Engelken studied the effects of Emerald Ash Borer (“EAB,” scientific name: Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire in the family Buprestidae) on riparian forests. Although EAB was first discovered in Michigan in 2002, the insects were not introduced to Vermont until 2018. EAB is an invasive species native to northeastern Asia that feeds on all kinds of ash species. Ash trees provide an important service to ecosystems as a key species in riparian forests. In these ecosystems, their roots help filter out pollutants and sediments; ash trees also help regulate nutrient distribution and cycling, leaf litter deposits, and forest floor temperature. In this episode, Engelken walks us through how EAB is detrimental to ash health, as the insects attack in the phloem layer of the tree. Phloem is a thin layer of cells that transport food around the tree to parts that need it. EAB eats at that thin layer, restricting nutrients from getting to all parts of the tree, and ultimately causing the tree to die. Because of the role ash trees play in riparian ecosystems in this region, the emergence of EAB in Vermont in 2018 poses a threat not only to ash tree health, but also to efforts to promote cleaner water and wildlife habitat for a healthier Vermont. 

EAB's Brian Schueler and Todd Heilman share the latest findings from EAB's research into graduate and online enrollment trends. The two discuss how institutions are rebounding from the pandemic enrollment dip. They also advise university leaders on how to serve adult learners who increasingly want community and in-person interaction blended with online alternatives to give them maximum flexibility.

In this special edition of Goodcast, host Julius takes listeners to an extraordinary event organized by the European Academy Berlin (EAB) at the iconic Red Town Hall in Berlin. Here, young people from across Europe have gathered to mark the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. This episode captures the voices and perspectives of youth from over ten countries as they engage in discussions about Europe's future, covering topics like security, defense policies, and the celebration of Europe's cultural diversity. Special guests include Dr. Christian Johann from the EAB, Berlin's Governing Mayor Kai Wegner, and MEP Hildegard Bentele. Their insights lay the foundation for dynamic conversations among participants in a World Café format. Young Europeans share their thoughts on the symbolic power of the Berlin Wall, the expansion of the EU, and what European unity means in today's world. Tune in for a unique glimpse into the thoughts, hopes, and visions of a new generation eager to shape Europe's future. ---- In dieser besonderen Ausgabe von Goodcast nimmt Host Julius die Hörer*innen mit zu einer außergewöhnlichen Veranstaltung, die von der Europäischen Akademie Berlin (EAB) im Roten Rathaus in Berlin ausgerichtet wurde. Hier kamen junge Menschen aus ganz Europa zusammen, um das 35-jährige Jubiläum des Mauerfalls zu feiern. Diese Folge fängt die Stimmen und Perspektiven von Jugendlichen aus über zehn Ländern ein, die über die Zukunft Europas sprechen und Themen wie Sicherheit, Verteidigungspolitik und die kulturelle Vielfalt Europas diskutieren. Zu den besonderen Gästen gehören Dr. Christian Johann von der EAB, der Regierende Bürgermeister von Berlin, Kai Wegner, und die Europaabgeordnete Hildegard Bentele. Ihre Reden bieten den Teilnehmer*innen wertvolle Anregungen für die lebhaften Gespräche im Rahmen eines World Cafés. Die jungen Europäer*innen teilen ihre Gedanken zur symbolischen Bedeutung der Berliner Mauer, zur Erweiterung der EU und dazu, was europäische Einheit heute bedeutet. Dieser Podcast gewährt einen einzigartigen Einblick in die Gedanken, Hoffnungen und Visionen einer neuen Generation, die die Zukunft Europas mitgestalten möchte. ****************************** Eine Produktion von MAKIKO* für die Viva Equality gemeinnützige UG Gastgeber: Julius Bertram, Europäische Akademie Berlin Mitarbeit: Tilman Perez Produktion: MAKIKO*

Colleges face extraordinary financial pressures with an average of one per week closing for good. Merger activity has slowed so the best option available to the most financially challenged institutions is to minimize the damage to students, faculty, and staff before closing down for good. For the rest, EAB's Michael Fischer and Molly Bell share steps that university leaders should take to assess their current financial health and take proactive steps to build a stronger financial footing.

EAB's Lindsay Schappell hosts a conversation with Dr. Andrea Lewis from Spelman College about helping new students get off to a strong start. Dr. Lewis shares details of the student onboarding and orientation process at Spelman, which starts with a college readiness program the summer before they enroll. Spelman's student support efforts also include mandatory study groups for first-year students and the use of Navigate360 to unite students, faculty, and administrators in a shared effort to keep students on the right path.

Is this a podcast about ocean life, or college admissions? It might take you a few minutes into the episode to be sure. But, to end the suspense, this episode is about learning loss, and the impact to colleges hovering just below the surface of the demographic cliff. Ed Venit, Managing Director of Strategic Research at EAB shares with us the results of research and futuring work they've done to understand what's to come. Kate Massey, Academic and College Counselor at Ben Franklin High School in New Orleans, Louisiana then comes in as our influencer guest, helping us put the math shark fears into context of what she's seeing on the ground.

Jonathan April, head of EAB's College Greenlight team, hosts a conversation with Andrew Moe, Rajwantie Sahai, and Julia Perkins — all from an organization called Matriculate. The group discusses how Matriculate is narrowing the college access gap by recruiting and training college students to serve as “near-peer” advisors for high school students. They also share advice for higher education leaders on how to connect with and help young people who can flourish in college but need help navigating all of the administrative obstacles.

EAB's Michael Koppenheffer and Pam Kiecker Royall discuss a new survey that shows most prospective college students want colleges to send them more personalized recruiting messages that incorporate what institutions know about their academic and non-academic interests. Students say this kind of hyper-personalized messaging saves them time and makes them feel the university values them as individuals. Pam and Michael discuss what's possible and advisable in creating bespoke recruiting packets for thousands of students.

EAB's Carla Hickman joins Seramount President Subha Berry to review the findings of a new paper that explores the rapid decline in student readiness. That decline is causing unprecedented numbers of young adults to either forgo college completely or enter college without the skills needed to be successful. Carla and Subha share advice for leaders working in higher education and corporate America on how to adapt to this new reality.

EAB's Erin Preston hosts a discussion with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Vice President for Enrollment Management, Dr. Jonathan Wexler, about his study of university consolidation and closures. The two discuss the types of institutions at greatest risk and options available to those facing declining enrollments and revenues. They also offer insight into current trends in M&A activity versus outright closures.

EAB's Sean Tiernan and JP LaFors discuss how new college search behaviors are forcing university websites to evolve. The two share tips for connecting and engaging with Gen Z “stealth shoppers” who are heavily influenced by your institution's digital presence. Tips include quick fixes and more comprehensive strategies to improve your site's navigation and information architecture.

En la 1341-a E_elsendo el 09/10.08.2024 ĉe www.pola-retradio.org: En nia lasta raporta elsendo pri la 109-a UK en Aruŝo ni komence fokusiĝas pri la sabata Solena Fermo. I.a. ni prezentas kiel sondokumenton parton de la kongresa rezolucio uzante la dokumenton de Māra Timermane el fb-o. En la fina parto ni prezentas sonscenajn fragmentojn pri la transdono de la kongresa flago, Internacia Arta Vespero, ĉi-foje uzante la fb-ajn registrojn de Indu Devi Thapaliya. Niaj antaŭmikrofonaj gastoj estas Marija Belošević, kiu dividas kelkajn impresojn pri la ekumena diservo kaj katolika meso en Aruŝo kaj pri du novaj eldonaĵoj de IKUE prezentitaj i.a. kadre de la kongresa temo kaj dum la programero Libroj de la Jaro. Tim Owen el EAB proksimigas la Infanlibron de la jaro en la Belartaj Konkursoj de UEA kaj rakontas al ni pri sia kontribuo al la riĉa literaturrilata programo de la kongresa ĵaŭdo. La ceteraj sonscenoj estas cititaj el registraĵoj en fb-o. La programinforma foto pri la transdono de la kongresa flago estis farita de IKUE. La elsendo estas aŭdebla en jutubo ĉe la adreso: https://www.youtube.com/results?q=pola+retradio&sp=CAI%253D

Independent candidate filing period ends today; EAB owner named to Broadcasters HOF; Author of books on Butterfield Trail says Plumerville historic site is highly endangered; Walmart seeks retail beer permit from ABC; Better Life Ministries to hold fundraiser for food pantry during Bargains Galore on 64; Dunlap retiring from PJSB; we talk with Cindy Lucariello with the Conway County Care Center.

EAB's Linda Marchlewski is joined by Todd McLees, an internationally recognized strategist and thought leader on the future of work and learning. The two share why it's so critical for colleges to teach students how to use AI to make them better architects, actors, or anything else they want to be. They also share tips for higher ed leaders on how to develop private-sector partnerships that will help them strengthen the AI literacy of their institution.

EAB's Val Fox and Jennie Bailey take a fresh look at the relationship between universities and OPMs, companies that partner with schools to help them develop and market online programs. The two offer tips on how to exit a relationship with an OPM that is no longer generating sufficient value. They also outline steps schools should follow to help them transition to a more effective growth strategy.

EAB's Jenny Jones hosts a discussion with the University of New England VP for Institutional Advancement (Alicia Fereday) and the Associate VP of Finance and Administration (Matthew Kogut). The three offer tips to help department heads communicate more effectively with the people in charge of approving budget requests. Tips include advice on planning, prioritizing, presenting data to support your requests, and ways to model expected outcomes that might result from less than full funding.

EAB's Sally Amoruso sits down with Paul LeBlanc and George Siemens from Southern New Hampshire University to discuss how higher education institutions can reap the benefits of AI. Paul and George argue that university leaders have been slow to embrace AI despite the extraordinary opportunity the technology gives us to transform higher education for the better. This episode was excerpted from a recent Presidential Experience Lab event hosted by EAB and NVIDIA.

EAB's Brett Schraeder hosts a conversation with Bill Hall, the founder and President of Applied Policy Research. The two discuss the impact of the FAFSA delays on this year's enrollment figures and discuss the extent to which admissions teams may still have financial aid levers they can pull that could boost yield. They also talk about how APR will be working together with EAB's Financial Aid Optimization team in the months ahead.

EAB's Kate Brown and Lilia Shea examine the protests that spread across US campuses this spring and provide historical context on student activism. The two also explain why it's so important for university leaders to prepare this summer for more student unrest this fall as the presidential election season heats up. Finally, they offer tips on how to plan for and manage the university's response to future campus flashpoints in a way that preserves the institution while making students feel supported and safe.

EAB's Pam Royall and Michael Koppenheffer discuss what colleges can learn from EAB's newest survey of nearly 13,000 recent high school graduates. The survey examined the factors that drive college search behaviors and influence student satisfaction with the college experience. Pam and Michael explore how those factors vary by race, ethnicity, and income, and how colleges might adjust their recruitment and retention strategies.

EAB's Camilla Arias hosts a discussion with Pam Royall, head of research for EAB's enrollment division, and global higher education consultant, Donald Resnick to unpack findings from the latest EAB-NAGAP survey of graduate enrollment leaders. The three discuss the extent to which graduate enrollment professionals are happy in their jobs, meeting their goals, and embracing new technologies like AI. They also share advice on growing enrollments by understanding the most important factors motivating prospective applicants.

This week we may have to temporarily rename the podcast "The Parks and Recreations Nerds" as we welcome Matt Johnson, Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Roseville. Along with my guest co-host Bryce Shearan, a colleague of mine at Bolton & Menk and former Parks and Recreation Director at the City of Little Canada.  Bryce also hosts another podcast - MRPA On the Air. See the show notes for a link to the podcast home page. The three of us talk about Roseville's innovative EAB removal and replacement program. We then talk about the Parks and Recreation accreditation standard that Roseville has achieved since 1994. It's a high standard that the Parks and Recreation department continues to meet every 5 years. Join us as we nerd out about Parks! AI Generated Episode Description:Embark on an auditory exploration of urban green spaces with Matt Johnson, Roseville's visionary Director of Parks and Recreation, and guest co-host Bryce Sheeran. Together, we uncover the city's strategic battle against the invasive Emerald Ash Borer, detailing the ambitious tree removal and replacement program that paints a promising future for our urban canopy. Our conversation twirls through the challenges and achievements of managing natural spaces within city bounds, emphasizing the importance of public safety while nurturing the aesthetic and ecological vibrancy of our shared environments.Have you ever considered the delicate dance of community engagement and practical forestry management? Our dialogue includes a conversation about the contractor Tree Trust that  spotlights the collective triumph in saving 250 trees from pestilence and the communal spirit that underpins successful public works projects. We unravel the threads of public and private tree management, revealing the intricate partnerships and initiatives that bolster both the beauty and health of our urban landscapes. The narrative extends beyond Roseville, inspiring neighboring communities to cultivate their own verdant urban retreats.Wrapping up our journey, we reflect on the enriching pursuit of parks and recreation accreditation. Discover how feedback and peer reviews transform the groundwork of public service, fostering growth, and encouraging equity and non-traditional programming to flourish. As we stray from our usual public works focus, this episode offers a fresh perspective on the nuanced world of parks management, igniting a passion among veterans and newcomers to the field alike. Tune in for an episode that promises to deepen your appreciation for the green oases that grace our cities.Show Notes:MN Recreation and Parks Association On the Air Podcasthttps://www.mnrpa.org/PodcastRoseville EAB Response Programhttps://www.cityofroseville.com/2006/Emerald-Ash-Borer-EAB

Jackie Hayden and Dede Terns-Thorpe are back with part 3 of our retrospective series about Pests and Pathogens. In this episode of Nature Calls: Conversations from the Hudson Valley, you'll hear about some common issues New York gardeners face such as rust fungus, squash vine borer, fruit flies and the emerald ash borer (EAB). We'll start with a category of blisters, galls, and spots on leaves and trees that are caused by a rust fungus. Humid, warm weather creates an excellent environment for many plant pathogens grow. Rust fungi are among the most common pathogens.While most rust fungi will not kill their host plants, they can weaken them to the point of not being functional in the landscape anymore. Learn more as Master Gardeners, Dede and Jackie, delve into this category of pathogen. If you care about preserving the environment, stay tuned as Jackie and Dede discuss the emerald ash borer, an invasive species that has caused significant damage to the ash tree population in North America, including New York State. They cover everything from the beetle's life cycle to the measures being taken to prevent further spread. Next is a segment on a popular pest of zucchini and other members of the cucurbit family: the dreaded Squash Vine Borer. As one of the earliest insects to show up in the garden as a moth, it can wreak havoc if not caught early. Learn some tips and tricks to help avoid and manage problems. Lastly, how can you tell if you have fruit flies or fungus gnats flying around your home? No, they are not the same things.Both are tiny but fruit flies are larger than gnats. If they are flying around your house plants, they are probably fungus gnats. Dede and Jacki help you tell the difference between them and also provide suggestions on how to get rid of them. So this episode has a little bit of something about both pests and pathogens. By listening in, you will be armed with lots of information about how to deal with them. Host: Jean Thomas Guests: Dede Terns-Thorpe and Jackie Hayden Production Support: Linda Aydlett, Deven Connelly, Teresa Golden, Xandra Powers, Annie Scibienski Resources

EAB's Linda Marchlewski is joined by Dr. Siri Terjesen from Florida Atlantic University to discuss how to trim bureaucratic impediments that stifle innovation and lead to disengaged faculty and staff. The two talk about how to identify policies and organizational structures that do more harm than good. They also offer tips on making your organization more agile by sourcing more ideas from the lower rungs of your organizational ladder.

EAB's Jennie Bailey hosts a discussion about performance-based admissions (PBA) with the Assistant Vice President, New Ventures & Business Operations at Northeastern University, Robert Towner. Rob recently helped Northeastern pilot the use of PBA to admit students to the school's online MBA program. Jennie and Rob share their thoughts on the growing use of alternative admissions models at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. They also share tips for other university leaders who may be considering the use of PBA at their institution.

Jonah Nigh and Jenna Bastian from The New School in NYC join EAB's Paul Gunther for a conversation about the state of university fundraising. The three discuss the critical role of technology, particularly CRM tools, as well as the importance of diversity and inclusion within the field of advancement. They also offer tips to other advancement teams on how to build a stronger, healthier work environment.

EAB's Alexa Silverman hosts a conversation with Emily Isaacs and Danielle Insalaco-Egan about how to help students adapt to the rigors of college. Emily and Danielle discuss the “Strong Student” campaign they launched at Montclair State University to help students acquire the skills they need to complete assignments, actively participate in class, and manage their time. The three also offer tips to university leaders on how to ease the administrative burden on faculty so they can spend time helping students learn these softer skills.

EAB's Madeleine Rhyneer and Lorianna Mapps discuss the top concerns shared by admissions leaders as they begin to hear back from accepted applicants. From dealing with the revised FAFSA to navigating their involvement with various direct admissions programs, admissions teams face significant change and uncertainty. Madeleine and Lori discuss the challenges and offer advice on ways to adapt while supporting staff who are feeling the pressure.

EAB's Paul Gunter hosts an extraordinary conversation with University of British Columbia President, Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon. In a remarkably candid interview, Dr. Bacon shares how his personal struggles and healing journey inform his views on leadership and the elements of a healthy organizational culture. Dr. Bacon also offers advice to other university leaders who are ready to do the difficult but necessary work of making mental wellness a central focus at their institution.

EAB's Ed Venit hosts a conversation with Nathaan Demers from Mantra Health and Joe Cooper from Montana Technical University regarding ways to meet surging student demand for mental health services. The three acknowledge that colleges can't hire enough licensed clinicians to meet demand, so the conversation focuses on ways to expand the use of telehealth to give students fast access to one-on-one counseling, self-care content, peer-to-peer support, and more. They also share advice for other university leaders who may be looking to expand telehealth services for their students.

EAB's Linda Marchlewski hosts a conversation with Jason Bentley and Shelly VandePanne from Ferris State University to discuss the “ReFOCUS” program. The program enables Ferris students who are struggling academically, to engage in skill-building, receive academic, social, and financial support, and get back on track instead of falling through the cracks. The three also offer advice to other higher education leaders about how to get technology, staff, and volunteers from across your campus community to work together to help students succeed and build a stronger sense of belonging.