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Strategic affiliation in higher education offers an alternative path for institutional sustainability—one that maintains mission and autonomy while accessing shared infrastructure and support. In this episode of the Changing Higher Ed® podcast, Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Dr. Matt Nehmer, President of The Colleges of Law, about his institution's affiliation with The Community Solution Education System (TCS) and what other leaders should know before pursuing similar strategies. Drawing on his experience as both a college president and former system executive, Nehmer shares how the affiliation was structured, how accreditation and compliance were handled, and what shared services have allowed The Colleges of Law to professionalize operations without sacrificing identity. This conversation is especially relevant for presidents, trustees, and institutional leaders considering affiliation models to improve long-term viability. Topics Covered: Why The Colleges of Law pursued affiliation before it became a necessity The dual-board governance structure that balances autonomy and accountability How legal safeguards protected institutional assets during transition Shared services provided through The Community Solutions system and how they're managed Accreditation coordination with WASC and the implications of a system model Academic collaboration across system institutions without curriculum loss Leadership communication and the president's role in system-level engagement Real-World Examples Discussed: Asset protection using a legacy nonprofit entity Cross-listed family law course shared with affiliated institutions Accreditation contingency planning in case of system dissolution Strategic planning coordination across multiple colleges Three Key Takeaways for Leadership: Presidents must actively educate stakeholders about how system affiliation works. Legal and governance structures matter—protect assets and clarify responsibilities. Affiliation doesn't require cultural compromise; it enables operational focus. This episode provides practical insights for institutions exploring strategic affiliation as a pathway to long-term resilience without sacrificing independence. Recommended For: Presidents, trustees, board members, general counsel, provosts, and system executives considering affiliation or system alignment models in higher education. Read the transcript: https://changinghighered.com/strategic-affiliation-in-higher-education/ #HigherEdLeadership #StrategicAffiliation #Governance #HigherEducationPodcast

Exploring Academic Censorship and Its Impact on Free Speech in Universities This episode of Changing Higher Ed® podcast features Dr. Jeremy Young of PEN America, discussing the organization's efforts to combat censorship in higher education. PEN America's "Freedom to Learn" program actively opposes state legislative attempts to restrict academic freedom and free speech on college campuses. The interview highlights concerning trends like "educational gag orders," "jawboning," and DEI bans in various states, emphasizing the threat these actions pose to intellectual discourse and institutional autonomy. Young advocates for universities to prioritize protecting free expression, even amidst political pressure, suggesting strategic approaches for presidents and boards to navigate these challenges. The discussion also covers PEN America's annual report, "America's Censored Classrooms 2024," which tracks these legislative trends. Podcast Overview PEN America's Mission and Background PEN America is a 100-year-old organization focused on defending the freedoms of writers, including academic freedom and freedom of expression. Originally stood for Poets, Essayists, and Novelists but now just "PEN" to be more inclusive of all writers. PEN International has over 140 PEN centers worldwide. PEN America's activities include awards, literary festivals, global writer protection, advocacy against book bans, free speech advocacy, and higher ed advocacy (Freedom to Learn program). PEN America is described as "center-left," maintaining relationships with organizations across the political spectrum. The Threat to Academic Freedom and Free Speech There's a growing movement to constrict the space of ideas available to students on college campuses. The argument often made is that universities lean left, and the solution is to limit existing voices, not to add more conservative perspectives. This trend manifests in attempts to ban courses, curricula, and harass administrators. The "solution to speech is more speech," and increased voices are beneficial. Book Banning and the Underlying Agenda Book banning often involves claims of obscenity but is ultimately an attempt to constrain ideas, not to protect children from inappropriate material. Analysis of banned books reveals they disproportionately feature minoritized identities, including LGBTQ, race, and sexual violence. Those who want to ban these books view them as encouraging those types of identities. PEN believes people need to see themselves reflected in books and that banning them is an attempt to cut off viewpoints for students. "America's Censored Classrooms 2024" Report An annual report tracking legislation that censors colleges and universities. Tracks "educational gag orders" that censor topics/ideas and restrictions on university autonomy (DEI offices, curriculum, accreditation standards, tenure, governance). Focuses on trends in proposed and passed legislation and predictions for the future. Jawboning as a Form of Censorship Jawboning refers to lawmakers threatening or bullying university presidents into actions they want without passing laws. This includes pressuring universities to close DEI offices or eliminate certain programs. It is a stealthy approach as there are no democratic elements, no hearings for public comment, and no laws in place to challenge. It creates a difficult situation for presidents who have limited leverage and no recourse. Congressional hearings on antisemitism have become another form of jawboning intended to intimidate university presidents and make political points. The goal often isn't to address the issue at hand but to exploit them for political gain. Florida as a Case Study in Censorship Florida is cited as "Armageddon for higher education." The state passed the "Stop Woke Act," which is a direct restriction of faculty speech. SB 266 banned DEI and placed significant restrictions on curriculum, causing numerous course eliminations. The University of North Florida removed its interfaith center due to thinking it was a DEI program. The governor replaced the board of New College of Florida with conservative figures who dramatically altered the curriculum and mission. PEN America has opened a permanent office in Florida to respond to these threats. DEI Bans in Higher Education and Their Impacts DEI bans result in the closing of cultural centers, women's centers, and multicultural centers. Staff are often reassigned or laid off in states that pass bans. Iowa has passed the most draconian ban, including a ban on developing any programming "with reference to race." It restricts universities from opining on 16 topics related to race, gender, and identity or any related topics. Universities can't even discuss bias, including the term. Extremist Attacks on Accreditors Project 2025 has a plan to weaponize accreditation, forcing accreditors to remove any reference to DEI. The government is threatening to censor ideas by forcing this change in standards. WASC considered preemptively removing DEI language but backed off after pushback. PEN America is not concerned with DEI standards themselves but with government censorship of those standards. The Impact of Censorship Laws It takes years to reverse censorship laws, even if they are ultimately deemed unconstitutional. Once laws are put into place, universities have to comply until they are challenged. This can lead to the loss of programs, funding, and staff for years. The "Stop Woke Act" was ruled on in four and a half months, which was exceptionally fast. Institutional Neutrality and University Leadership Presidents are scared, and there are laws banning them from commenting on anything. Institutional neutrality is a good principle, but the judgment of what concerns the university's mission must be made internally. The government is inserting its judgment over the judgment of the people who are running the institution. Academic freedom is not possible if the leaders are under the direct ideological thumb of the government. University Presidents' Responses and Strategies: Managing Laws and Defending Ideological Independence Many presidents are doing the wrong thing, unilaterally disarming by preemptively closing DEI programs. It is a strategy that is ineffective when they are dealing with a national campaign, not local lawmakers. Presidents should be prudent about public statements but strategically defend the university's ideological independence. They should embrace cooperation with lawmakers on non-ideological issues (budgets, safety, etc.), but not on controlling ideas. Presidents need to use their limited leverage to protect the independence of the university. Faculty's Role in Protecting Free Speech Universities sometimes fail to share their strategies with faculty and restrict the faculty from expressing viewpoints that could help the institution. Faculty can be more outspoken than institutions, and using the "I'm not speaking for the university" disclaimer can be helpful. Universities should not comment on current events unless they directly affect the institution. Universities should not silence alternative viewpoints. Leaders should avoid inserting themselves in debates where there is no role for them. Free Expression and Institutional Mission Universities must welcome all viewpoints to allow for robust debate. This allows the university to state whether a view aligns with the values of the institution. They must defend the right for all to speak, but they must be able to freely express their own views on the matter. There is no constitutional exception for hate speech, only incitement to violence. Champions of Higher Education PEN America has created the Champions of Higher Education, which is a group of over 300 former college presidents who speak out against these laws and attacks. It is important to protect all kinds of speech on campus, as well as to maintain a safe campus environment. Four Takeaways for University Presidents and Boards "Don't do the censors work for them." "Don't comply in advance." "Promote the values of free expression, no matter what is happening in the country." Train all members of the university community in how free expression works. Final Thoughts Dr. Young's insights highlight the serious and growing threats to academic freedom in the U.S. The interview reveals the complex strategies used by those attempting to censor higher education, the challenges faced by university leaders, and the importance of actively defending free expression. PEN America's work is presented as a crucial effort to protect the fundamental principles of higher education as a place for diverse viewpoints and robust debate. Read the transcript on our website: https://changinghighered.com/censorship-in-higher-education-a-pen-america-perspective/ #HigherEducation #Censorship #Project2025   About Our Guest Jeremy C. Young is the Freedom to Learn Program Director at PEN America, where he leads efforts to fight government censorship in higher education institutions. He directs PEN America's work on educational gag orders, the Champions of Higher Education initiative, and an expanding network of coalitions to mobilize support for professors and teachers. A former history professor, Young holds a Ph.D. in U.S. history from Indiana University and is the author of The Age of Charisma: Leaders, Followers, and Emotions in American Society, 1870-1940 (Cambridge University Press, 2017).   About the Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton is the founder, CEO, and Principal Consultant at The Change Leader, Inc. A highly sought-after higher education consultant with 20+ years of experience, Dr. McNaughton works with leadership, management, and boards of both U.S. and international institutions. His expertise spans key areas, including accreditation, governance, strategic planning, presidential onboarding, mergers, acquisitions, and strategic alliances. Dr. McNaughton's approach combines a holistic methodology with a deep understanding of the contemporary and evolving challenges facing higher education institutions worldwide to ensure his clients succeed in their mission.  

Kun kahden lapsen äiti Corryn Rayney katosi tanssituntinsa jälkeen Australiassa vuonna 2007, syyttävä sormi osoitti heti hänen aviomiestään Lloydia. Pariskunta oli eroamassa ja Lloydilla oli täydellinen motiivi vaimonsa tappamiselle. Mutta onko Lloyd todella syyllinen? * Tiedäthän, että tämä kuuntelemasi jakso on podcastin alkuvaiheilta. Podmessa voit kuunnella kaikki Jäljillä- podcastin viimeisten vuosien jaksot. Lisäksi, uunituoreita jaksoja julkaistaan Podmessa joka viikko, ja mikä parasta – ilman mainoksia. Eli jos tykkäät kuulemastasi ja haluat lisää, sitä löytyy yllin kyllin osoitteesta podme.com. Uusi throwback-jakso julkaistaan joka perjantai. Ota yhteyttä: jaljillapodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @ jaljillapodcastMusiikki: This work contains Music Track Doug Maxwell Media Right Productions - Heartbeat of the Hood that is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. Source: https://directory.audio/free-music/ambient/5275-doug-maxwell-media-right-productions -heartbeat-of-the-hoodAuthor: Doug Maxwell Media Right Productions LÄHTEET: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG-_bMbyb0s&ab_channel=60MinutesAustraliahttps://www.supremecourt.wa.gov.au/_files/Judgment_Summary_Rayney.pdfhttp://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/wa/WASC/2017/367.htmlhttps://thewest.com.au/news/wa/i-had-three-year-affair-with-rayney-woman-ng-ya-296779https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/corryn-rayney-murder-calls-for-independent-review-of-forensic-evidence-found-in-car-in-hope-of-finding-clues--c-8754651https://thewest.com.au/news/crime/opinion-ben-harvey-on-why-one-person-could-not-have-murdered-corryn-rayney-they-way-police-say-c-8954917https://thewest.com.au/news/court-justice/corryn-rayney-crime-scene-twist-as-photos-reveal-carpark-clues-that-could-catch-a-killer-c-8738235https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/nsw/lloyd-rayney-place-card-found-near-kings-park-burial-site-ng-80eed32ba2eb31ae03e8c7add1bf5ed3https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/wa/sex-offender-allon-lacco-talked-of-dumping-body-ng-5784d147fb9256572c2a2be55a31dbe7https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/wa/ivan-geoffrey-eades-linked-to-corryn-rayney-murder-case-jailed-for-bashing-deaf-woman-ng-3b4eb4139c88a060efd18ef5fa3b7caehttps://www.perthnow.com.au/news/wa/lloyd-rayney-phone-tapping-allegations-massive-ng-d6fa4b81653c74b13b2699dc959de07ahttps://www.perthnow.com.au/news/wa/lloyd-rayney-defamation-trial-sharon-coutinho-gives-evidence-ng-c45055cb6edb8aa504795b3e6cea4b6ehttps://www.perthnow.com.au/news/wa/lloyd-rayney-neighbour-thinks-he-killed-wife-ng-a7c309f65eaf9aa0e2a2f18724368984https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/lloyd-rayney-awarded-massive-sum-after-winning-second-defamation-case-over-murderer-comments-c-8713600https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2015/may/12/eight-years-on-western-australia-police-reopen-corryn-rayney-casehttps://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2015/jul/01/fresh-corryn-rayney-inquiry-to-include-review-of-dna-evidencehttps://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2017/dec/20/lloyd-rayney-gets-262m-damages-for-being-named-suspect-in-wifeshttps://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2015/aug/05/lloyd-rayney-contests-decision-to-cancel-his-licence-to-practise-lawhttps://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2015/may/11/corryn-rayney-wa-police-order-review-of-2007-casehttps://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/the-rayney-murder-mystery-20120706-21lhk.htmlhttps://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/the-rayney-trial-week-six-day-two-20120821-24jn8.htmlhttps://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/the-lloyd-rayney-murder-trial-week-three-20120730-238he.htmlhttps://www.watoday.com.au/national/corryns-body-bled-in-car-after-death-20120822-24mjy.htmlhttps://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/the-rayney-trial-day-three-of-evidence-20120726-22t34.htmlhttps://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/evidence-was-planted-rayney-to-pa-20120726-22uwo.html

苦苦尋求生成式AI領頭羊地位的Google，在I/O開發者大會上端出哪些好料？還是，發表結果符合期待嗎？本集節目精彩內容搶先看：2024年的Google I/O哪些好料值得關注？還是其實有點無聊？OpenAI居然在前一天發表ChatGPT-4o，也太有事了吧！蘋果的AI到底能否期待？他們到底在忙什麼？主持人：林佳楠來　賓：科技浪Tech.wav 哈利IC之音行銷企劃Your future begins here新竹市國際學校 首選 新竹美國學校擁有WASC六年最高認證，AIT核可純正美校精緻小班教學特色，幫助孩子接軌國際5月25號、6月15號 、7月6號、8月3號歡迎報名 新竹美國學校 小學至高中 入學說明會請洽 03-520-3211　https://has.hc.edu.tw/收聽《科技聽IC》：https://pse.is/4fjhvz更多科技趨勢https://pse.is/4drbp9留言心得回饋 https://pse.is/4ee2ft異業合作洽詢 service@ic975.comPodcast廣告合作請洽：王小姐sharon.wang@ic975.com03-5163975分機208

苦苦尋求生成式AI領頭羊地位的Google，在I/O開發者大會上端出哪些好料？還是，發表結果符合期待嗎？本集節目精彩內容搶先看：2024年的Google I/O哪些好料值得關注？還是其實有點無聊？OpenAI居然在前一天發表ChatGPT-4o，也太有事了吧！蘋果的AI到底能否期待？他們到底在忙什麼？主持人：林佳楠來　賓：科技浪Tech.wav 哈利IC之音行銷企劃Your future begins here新竹市國際學校 首選 新竹美國學校擁有WASC六年最高認證，AIT核可純正美校精緻小班教學特色，幫助孩子接軌國際5月25號、6月15號 、7月6號、8月3號歡迎報名 新竹美國學校 小學至高中 入學說明會請洽 03-520-3211　https://has.hc.edu.tw/收聽《科技聽IC》：https://pse.is/4fjhvz更多科技趨勢https://pse.is/4drbp9留言心得回饋 https://pse.is/4ee2ft異業合作洽詢 service@ic975.comPodcast廣告合作請洽：王小姐sharon.wang@ic975.com03-5163975分機208

生成式 AI 席捲全球，從個人生活到企業組織無不受到影響。戴爾科技身為企業解決方案領導品牌，近年來也在生成式 AI 積極佈局，從硬體整合軟體，打造完整生態系。今天節目邀請到台灣戴爾科技集團副總經理梁匯華來分享生成式 AI 對企業的助益，以及戴爾的致勝思維，歡迎一同收聽！IC之音行銷企劃Your future begins here新竹市國際學校 首選 新竹美國學校擁有WASC六年最高認證，AIT核可純正美校精緻小班教學特色，幫助孩子接軌國際5月25號、6月15號 、7月6號、8月3號歡迎報名 新竹美國學校 小學至高中 入學說明會請洽 03-520-3211            https://has.hc.edu.tw/Podcast廣告合作請洽：sharon.wang@ic975.com03-5163975分機208 王小姐

In this episode of the Tes International podcast we head to Japan to chat with Mark Beales, the principal (MYP/DP) at Osaka YMCA International School, to hear about a bespoke assessment diploma pathway the school created to sit alongside its IB programmes.He explains why this was formed and how it was created, the importance of having it accredited by WASC, and the work done to make parents, pupils and teachers aware of its purpose within the school's offering.

The Brick Christmas Food and Gift AppealEmma Shaw, Food Community Manager, at The Brick chats about the Christmas Food and Gift Appeal that is being supported by both the WASC and The Latics Community Trust, as well as the current and imminent struggles that they are facing.If you have any food donations for the Brick Food Pantry you can donate these at St Georges, Water St, Wigan WN1 1DN, Monday – Friday 9am - 4:30pm, 01942 236953For the Christmas Food & Gift Appeal donations these can be taken to the South Stand Bar ahead of the Wigan Athletic v Fleetwood Town game on Tuesday 28th November, the bar is open from 6pm, they can also be dropped off at St Georges, as per details above.The Wrap Up Wigan Appeal items can be donated at The Brick Shop, Gidlow Lane, Wigan, WN6 7EA Monday to Friday 9:30 – 4pm and Saturday 10 – 3pm, 01942 324883The Brick Works and Cycle Shop, 4 Hodson St, Wigan, WN3 4EN, 01942 417290Contact PWU Podcast Tweet us @PWUPodcast or @WorthingtonBaz email barryworthington@hotmail.com Catch us at the game Editor & Producer - Barry Worthington©Progress With Unity Podcast

In this episode of the #DigicationScholars Conversations, we discuss empowering your digital journey by creating an ePortfolio of your life's creations.Our guest, Professor Benjamin Jenkins is the University Archivist and an Associate Professor in the University of LaVerne. From gathering your digital creations from school, work, and leisure etcetera, to crafting a digital time capsule that reflects who you are, Ben has high knowledge of the ins and outs.

Dr. Marilyn George is Executive Vice President of the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association for Schools and Colleges (ACS WASC), a position she has held since 1987. Dr. George has been involved in all aspects of school accreditation and recently partnered with ACS WASC President Dr. Barry Groves on a new book titled “Connecting the Dots of Accreditation: Leadership, Coherence, and Continuous Improvement.” This episode includes a wide range of topics relating to schools, school improvement, the history of school accreditation in the US and globally, the importance of focusing on the needs of students, and Dr. George tells the story of why WASC could just as soon stand for “We Are Student Centered.”Visit the WASC website:https://www.acswasc.org/ Connect with WASC on Facebook , Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn Special thanks to this episode's sponsor, McGriff Insurance Services, and Senior Vice President Mike Lutosky. For over a century, McGriff has focused on building long-term relationships to deliver innovative insurance solutions. From personal to businesses of all sizes, reach out to Mike for all of your insurance needs. Mike can be contacted on his cell at: (619) 925-1731All sponsorship proceeds benefit the Eric C. Mitchell scholarship fund at Albert Einstein Academies, which benefits graduates who exemplify the outstanding human qualities that define Mr. Mitchell's legacy.

Institutional accreditation is in dire need of change, even though it provides institutions with more external recognition, improves the likelihood of gaining more resources, and boosts the respect of staff and faculty. And with an increasingly high number of professional accrediting bodies now touching and impacting many colleges and universities, now is the time for higher ed leaders to strive to support and understand how accreditation can improve overall to strengthen post-secondary education even more. In the second and final episode of this two-part series, Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Ralph Wolff, the founder and former president of the Quality Assurance Commons for Higher and Postsecondary Education, and former president of WASC, the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, on several issues. These include ·       What conversations should accreditors have with institutions, ·       Should accreditors focus on licensure, ·       What the Department of Education needs to hold accreditors accountable for, and why, ·       What analyses should accreditors perform and make more transparent, ·       Why accreditation should look at how effectively higher ed prepares graduates for licensed professions, ·       Where public members of commissions can play a more critical role in accreditation processes, and ·       The polarization of higher ed and boards. Podcast Highlights ·       Accreditation should lead conversations on the quality of adaptability, teamwork, the ability to work with new technology, and traversing multiple careers in one's lifetime. In addition, accreditation should pay more attention to licensing certification issues, performance, and employer satisfaction, and ensure students are prepared for more than one job by receiving repeated mentoring, internships, and counseling. ·       Accreditation should evaluate how adjunct faculty are deployed and how they are supported and trained when assessing student learning employability skills. ·       A traditional faculty senate model that is separate from and often antagonistic to the administration can be a barrier to change. The Chamber of Commerce is working on creating an alternative model to get employers to sidestep higher education. ·       Accreditors are not held accountable for internal effectiveness because the Higher Education Act doesn't fully allow the Department of Education to make any substantial judgments on the efficacy of accreditors. However, accreditors are membership organizations, and the membership elects their Commission. Thus, accreditors should be held accountable by their Commission and their members. ·       None of the former regional accreditors have been able to maintain relationships with those associated with K-12 schools following the Department's governance changes. ·       There's a lack of transparency. For example, no compilation or analysis of institutions on probation exists. Higher ed needs more capacity and analysis of accreditors' work so accreditors can learn from one another. ·       Public members of the commissions can play a much more critical role in identifying if accreditation deals effectively enough with essential policy issues such as the $1.7 trillion in student debt, rising costs, the attrition rate, and the inadequate preparation of so-called inadequate preparation for jobs. In addition, public members on all accrediting boards should know what the public demands on accreditation. ·       There likely won't be room for the seven former regional accreditors in 15 or 20 years. Mergers will likely occur as a result.         → View the podcast transcript        About Our Podcast Guest    Ralph A. Wolff is the founder and former president of The Quality Assurance Commons for Higher and Postsecondary Education, created in 2016 to ensure that graduates of academic and postsecondary programs have the requisite Essential Employability Qualities (EEQs) needed for the dynamically changing workforce. The QA Commons ran a national pilot and then worked with state higher education systems in Kentucky and Connecticut and individual institutions to improve employability outcomes. It also developed a successful faculty fellows program in Kentucky to build faculty advocates for connecting to workforce needs. Previously, Wolff served as president of the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) from 1996-2013. WASC served over 1 million students at over 175 institutions in California, Hawaii, the Pacific Islands, and numerous international locations. He was a leading voice for innovation in accreditation and focused on learning outcomes, equity, and transparency in creating a national leader in accreditation. He is a former member of the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI), which reviews accrediting agencies for federal recognition, and is a founding member of the University Quality Assurance Institutional Board (UQAIB) in Dubai. He also is a Fellow of the World Academy of Art and Science and a trustee of the World University Consortium. He has served on multiple university boards and consults widely on innovation, quality assurance, accreditation reform, and how new technology platforms can transform student outcomes. Wolff holds a JD degree with honors from George Washington University and a BA degree from Tufts University. He has recently moved to Sedona, AZ.   About the Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton, host and consultant to higher ed institutions. To learn more about his services and 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 Keywords: #InstitutionalAccreditation #HigherEdAccreditation #AccreditationConsultant    

Now more than ever, accreditation is essential in higher education. An increasingly high number of professional accrediting bodies touch and impact colleges and universities to the point where accreditors have the potential to lead or even stifle change in higher ed. This is especially true given that accreditation is the gatekeeper for over $150 billion in federal financial aid. In the first of this two-part series, Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Ralph Wolff, the founder and former president of the Quality Assurance Commons for Higher and Postsecondary Education, and former president of WASC, the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, about how and why accreditors should help higher ed identify what is good enough for them and to improve their transparency of throughput, academic quality, and academic rigor. They also discuss accreditors' stances on DEI, the politicization of critical race theory, and the professionalization of college sports. Podcast Highlights DEI is multi-dimensional, and the political elements of critical race theory are important to discuss, not just to legislate. Accreditors are addressing these issues, but they could be doing even more. Up until recently, the federal rule required that institutions publish an aggregate rate of outcomes after four and six years. Now they are producing programmatic data and grouping disciplines together. Accreditors are beginning to look more at outcomes. Still, they need to push higher ed to be more transparent with specific outcomes, such as the percentage of students who have graduated with particular majors and their salaries one, three, and five years later. The University of Texas System's UT SEEK, Georgia State, the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, and Third Way are pioneers in publishing the outcomes that students care about. Accreditation needs to get higher ed to take more responsibility for defining what is good enough for them, e.g., grade-point averages, competency-based learning, and retention and completion. During accreditation, outcomes between majors and two- and four-year programs, for example, should be separated. Higher ed needs to address its integrity issue with the special treatment that student-athletes generally receive. It also needs to clearly define what student-athlete learning outcomes should be and the effectiveness of the general education curriculum for student-athletes.   → Read the Podcast Transcript   Our Podcast Guest - Ralph A. Wolff   Ralph A. Wolff is the founder and former president of The Quality Assurance Commons for Higher and Postsecondary Education, created in 2016 to ensure that graduates of academic and postsecondary programs have the requisite Essential Employability Qualities (EEQs) needed for the dynamically changing workforce. The QA Commons ran a national pilot and then worked with state higher education systems in Kentucky and Connecticut and individual institutions to improve employability outcomes. It also developed a successful faculty fellows program in Kentucky to build faculty advocates for connecting to workforce needs. Previously, Wolff served as president of the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) from 1996-2013. WASC served over 1 million students at more than 175 institutions in California, Hawaii, the Pacific Islands, and numerous international locations. He was a leading voice for innovation in accreditation and focused on learning outcomes, equity, and transparency in creating a national leader in accreditation. He is a former member of the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI), which reviews accrediting agencies for federal recognition, and is a founding member of the University Quality Assurance Institutional Board (UQAIB) in Dubai. He also is a Fellow of the World Academy of Art and Science and a trustee of the World University Consortium. He has served on multiple university boards and consults widely on innovation, quality assurance, accreditation reform, and how new technology platforms can transform student outcomes. Wolff holds a JD degree with honors from George Washington University and a BA from Tufts University. He has recently moved to Sedona, AZ.   About the Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton, host, and consultant to higher ed institutions. To learn more about his services and 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 Keywords: #HigherEducation  #HigherEdAccreditation #TheChangeLeader  

In this episode, we spend time with three leaders representing institutional accreditation organizations in higher education.  Our guest are David Chase, Laura Gambino, and Mac Powell.  David is Vice President of Educational Programs at the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, known as WASC, where he is part of the Senior College and University Commission.  Laura is Vice President at the New England Commission of Higher Education.  Mac is President of the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, also affiliated with WASC.Links to the institutional accreditation organizations mentioned in this episode:Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges:https://accjc.org/New England Commission of Higher Education:https://www.neche.org/Western Association of Schools and Colleges—Senior College and University Commission:https://www.wscuc.org/This season of Leading Improvements in Higher Education is sponsored by the Center for Assessment and Research Studies at James Madison University; learn more at jmu.edu/assessment.Episode recorded: January 2023.  Host:  Stephen Hundley.  Producers:  Chad Beckner, Caleb Keith, and Shirley Yorger.  Original music:  Caleb Keith.  This award-winning podcast is a service of the Assessment Institute in Indianapolis; learn more at assessmentinstitute.iupui.edu.

In this episode, Anvitha Marlapati interviews Ms. DuBerke, as she shares about a recent WASC visit at Arcadia High School, getting the inside scoop of what it is, the importance of WASC, and how it works!

Travis Johnson says goodbye to the Nonprofit Architect Podcast after more than 150 episodes. Travis expresses gratitude to those who have assisted him along the journey and provides a list of some of the outstanding guests we have heard from in the previous two years. Travis will share some exciting new information with you.Titan Evolution Podcasthttps://titanevolutionpodcast.comPodcast TITAN: Are you ready to take your podcast to the next level? https://podcasttitan.com/ Ultimate Podcast Guidehttps://nonprofitarchitect.org/ultimate-podcast-guide/ Ultimate Podcast Course fully WASC accreditedhttps://envisageconnect.com/education-training/partner-products/synergy-learning-institute/

Down with dirty energy, up with clean energy, we have a lot of different solutions out there for the nonprofit that will help save them some money while being environmentally friendly. Ron Kamen joins us to show you how you can save your nonprofit money and save the planet at the same time. Remarkable Quotes:Ron: Save money as well as have a positive environmental impact.Ron: And by doing it more efficiently, we're reducing energy consumption.Travis: When you can have a win-win situation, you can save money and save the environment at the same time.Ron: conserve energy by reducing your energy consumption without compromising your mission or your quad.Highlights:{00:29} How and why did Ron get into this business?{07:30} How a nonprofit can save money being green{13:10} How to make big strides with little steps{15:57} Technologies you should know about {29:00} Electric car optionsRon Kamen Bio: Ron Kamen is the CEO of EarthKind Energy Consulting and the host of TheAWESome EarthKind Podcast. Ron's life mission is to empower everyday peopleto make clean energy transitions to reduce their carbon footprint– and savethem money. For more than three decades, Ron has energized communities,governments, non-profits, and businesses to take their next step and increaseenergy efficiency, use renewable energy, and lower electricity, heating &transportation costs. He's now building an online community of AWESomeEarthKind people are ready to “Go Clean and $ave Green.”Ron lives in New York and has a beautiful, blended family of seven children and 5grandchildren. He knows how important making clean energy transitions is forfuture generations, and he is passionate about educating parents, grandparents,business owners, and young people about steps everyone can take for ahealthier planet while saving money!Connect with Ron: ron@awesomeearthkind.comawesomeearthkind.com917-453-5740in/ronkamenNonprofit Architect Podcast LinksMore Episodeshttp://nonprofitarchitect.org/blog Ultimate Podcast Guidehttps://nonprofitarchitect.org/ultimate-podcast-guide/ Ultimate Podcast Course fully WASC accreditedhttps://envisageconnect.com/education-training/partner-products/synergy-learning-institute/ Subscribe and Leave a Reviewhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nonprofit-architect-podcast/id1481292481 Get Fully Funded by Sharing the Credithttps://mpro.sharingthecredit.com/appointly/appointments_public/form/DBF73E8A-7D93-438E-B42C-6683022EE380

He has raised millions of fundraising dollars for his nonprofit clients. Dean can manage even the most boisterous crowd while generating millions of dollars. He has twelve years of experience as an auctioneer and is skilled at charity auctions. Dean Crownover joins Travis to discuss how to get the most out of your gala and auction.Remarkable Quotes:Dean: I became a 10 because what I'd learned is that these nonprofits are on the front line. They're underpaid and overworked. Dean: “Fund A Need” is the biggest money-maker outside of sponsorships at an event.Travis: The secret is, don't hold back until the gala to showcase whether you show people every day what on Earth it is that you do and what the transformation is. Dean: How can I get a deal? Right, because we're used to shopping that way. I battle that mindset of donors and buyers every night.Highlights:{08:20} The “fund a need” framework{12:09} The triumph and the umbrella video{17:00} Why promotion is important{18:34} How Covid changed the landscape{26:16} Finding items for live auctions{34:25} The different types of mindsets at a fundraiser{42:50} Be willing to say “I don't know” {51:50} The Golden ticket{57:11} The best order of service at a fundraiserDean Crownover Bio: Dean Crownover, My Benefit Auctioneer, is a Profit Consultant and author, with a track record of raising millions of fundraising dollars for his nonprofit clients. Jane Fonda said, “Dean Crownover is a dynamic auctioneer with the fast-talking pizzazz needed to rake it in!” He is the author of PADDLES UP! My Benefit Auctioneer Reveals Post-2020 Gala Fundraiser Secrets. The book shares proved fundraising strategies, including those that emerged from virtual events during the pandemic, and how they can be incorporated for live events.Connect with Dean: https://mybenefitauctioneer.comNonprofit Architect Podcast LinksMore Episodeshttp://nonprofitarchitect.org/blog Ultimate Podcast Guidehttps://nonprofitarchitect.org/ultimate-podcast-guide/ Ultimate Podcast Course fully WASC accreditedhttps://envisageconnect.com/education-training/partner-products/synergy-learning-institute/ Subscribe and Leave a Reviewhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nonprofit-architect-podcast/id1481292481 Get Fully Funded by Sharing the Credithttps://mpro.sharingthecredit.com/appointly/appointments_public/form/DBF73E8A-7D93-438E-B42C-6683022EE380

Learn how to make sure you have the correct advisors in your immediate vicinity. Learn how you can figure out how to best utilize the legislation and the laws as they currently stand to reduce the amount you will need to pay to the government, whether it be the federal or state.Remarkable Quotes:Michael: Many young people have dreams of performing on a stage, but they don't have the training. Michael: What happens in the books and records is how it gets transferred onto the tax return.Travis: Figure out what it is that you're good at and hire out the rest.Michael: If a nonprofit organization participates in an activity that generates nonrelated income, it's called the unrelated business tax. Highlights:{01:30} The journey of Michael Markiewicz{11:10} The Broadway Dreams Foundation{18:46} Things nonprofits may miss when they are preparing their taxes{23:00} The unrelated business taxMichael Markiewicz Bio: With over 35 years of experience in providing financial guidance to entertainment professionals, family offices, small businesses, and C-level executives, Michael Markiewicz is the founder and owner of Markiewicz Enterprises, LLC, a New York-based financial services company specializing in CPA services, consulting services and asset protection.​As a CPA and certified financial planner, Michael provides premium services, with particular expertise in providing production accounting services for films in all stages of development from pre-production through post-production. Included in those services is the application for pre-certification of film tax credits and the final application for credit funds to be received. Other focuses of his practice are outsourced family office administrative services and business management for sports and entertainment figures. Outside of his practice, Michael is a successful investor, speaker, and is very involved with many philanthropic endeavors. ​Michael graduated from Tufts University with BA in Economics and Sociology. He received his MBA and MS in Accounting from Northeastern University. As a CPA, PFS (Personal Financial Specialist), and CFP, he is a member of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Estate Planning Council of New York City where he recently served as a Board Member. He is also the Finance Director of Marriage Equality USA and a member of the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce.​​Outside of his professional life, Michael studies and plays guitar enjoys singing, artist in oil and other media, loves movies and the theatre (where he is also an occasional investor) and is a huge animal rights activist. Michael also serves on the board of Moving Windmills Project, Inc, and acts as treasurer, a non-profit organization where mission is rural economic development and education in Malawi, Africa. Michael lives in Chelsea (Manhattan) with his husband Mark and their beloved wire-haired dachshunds, Maggie and Lily.Connect with Michael: https://www.michaelmarkiewicz.netNonprofit Architect Podcast LinksMore Episodeshttp://nonprofitarchitect.org/blog Ultimate Podcast Guidehttps://nonprofitarchitect.org/ultimate-podcast-guide/ Ultimate Podcast Course fully WASC accreditedhttps://envisageconnect.com/education-training/partner-products/synergy-learning-institute/ Subscribe and Leave a Reviewhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nonprofit-architect-podcast/id1481292481 Get Fully Funded by Sharing the Credithttps://mpro.sharingthecredit.com/appointly/appointments_public/form/DBF73E8A-7D93-438E-B42C-6683022EE380

If your nonprofit has not made changes in the last two years, you're going to be left behind. If you want your donors to be joyful, lifelong givers then you are going to want to listen to these tips from Dee Dee Kiesow. Remarkable Quotes:Dee Dee: If you don't change how you raise money, you're going to be left in the dust.Travis: What we tend not to do, especially in America, is celebrate all the little things that we've done.Dee Dee: Educate donors on the transformation that you provide.Dee Dee: Don't use so much electronics and technology that you make the donor have to jump through burning hoops to give their gift.Highlights:{01:37} What Dee Dee has been up to since we talked to her last{06:54} The inspiration behind the book{11:06} Lifetime donor value {15:46} Joyful giving {20:00} Are you willing to change? Dee Dee Kiesow's bio:Dee Dee Kiesow is an Internationally recognized, award-winning fundraising strategist, trainer, and mentor. She is the author of Fundraising in a Post-Pandemic World.She is a philanthropic force who raises tens of millions of dollars annually with her non-profit clients. Her 30 years of experience working in non-profit organizations, is how she branded Six-Figure Fundraising Formulas came to be.Her mission is to empower while teaching and mentoring professionals who serve to raise six figures without asking for a dime.Dee Dee Kiesow brings her practical experience from hundreds of situations to transform your bottom line, raise funds with a servant's heart, and invite gifts in the spirit of philanthropic joy.Connect with Dee Dee:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dee-dee-kiesow-bas-06467734Nonprofit Architect Podcast LinksMore Episodeshttp://nonprofitarchitect.org/blog Ultimate Podcast Guidehttps://nonprofitarchitect.org/ultimate-podcast-guide/ Ultimate Podcast Course fully WASC accreditedhttps://envisageconnect.com/education-training/partner-products/synergy-learning-institute/ Subscribe and Leave a Reviewhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nonprofit-architect-podcast/id1481292481 Get Fully Funded with Sharing the Credithttps://mpro.sharingthecredit.com/appointly/appointments_public/form/DBF73E8A-7D93-438E-B42C-6683022EE380

Are you willing to make changes that will alter your family tree and generate income for future generations? Are you prepared to begin living your life fully and making a difference in the world? Robert Nelson offers his advice to us so that you can have a sound financial future.Remarkable Quotes:Robert: I'm proud of how old I am. The Lord's been good to me, and I've been blessed. Robert: Kids don't listen to their parents, but they emulate their parents.Robert: If you have several credit cards, you start with the one with the lowest balance, and that's the easiest one to pay offTravis: Debt is something that you can pay off down to zero and then never have to pay it againRobert: You have a savings account. It's not a spending account, it's a savings account.Robert: People keep saying that knowledge is power. No, applied knowledge is power.Highlights:{01:03} Who is Robert Nelson{08:55} Who can get help from Ramsey{11:35} starting with the first 1000 dollars in your emergency fund{14:00} Paying off your debt{36:04} 15% of your income into retirement savings{53:43} Pay off your house earlyRobert Nelson Bio: Robert has been a resident of the City of Bay City for 28 years and was elected Mayor in 2019 and is currently serving his second term. He is the proud father of 3 wonderful children.Robert landed a position at a chemical company where he worked for 18 years and sought increasingly responsible roles until he accepted a position in the safety department. He returned to school and graduated with a degree in Business Management. To use his skills more effectively Robert accepted a position at another company where he retired after 6 years as acting Safety Manager. In 1995 Robert started a real estate property and investment company that he continues to operate today.Robert is very active in his church and involved in various community organizations and initiativesRobert was a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer for many years and accepted a position on the CASA board before being elected president of the board. He served as a member and president of the Matagorda County Jazz Society and worked with the mission of providing scholarships to students. In addition, He served as a Chamber of Commerce Ambassador for several years.Robert has volunteered for many years for the United Way Day of Caring. He served as Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) chair, co-chair, and treasurer for 6 years before resigning in January 2019 to pursue other endeavors. He currently serves as president of the board of directors for the Baycel Federal Credit Union and has been on the board for 10+ years. Robert has been participating in Household Hazardous Waste Day, an effort aimed at preserving the health and safety of Bay City families, neighborhoods, and communities through the safe disposal of hazardous material for 25 years.He is currently a member of the lion's club and President of the Bay City Rotary and also a motorcycle enthusiast as well as a member of the Matagorda County Cavalry (who commit and act to honor our military heroes) and Road Riders, Inc. (who sponsor the annual motorcycle toy run to raise funds to purchase toys for kids).Connect with Robert: rknelson51@gmail.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-k-nelson-97aaba191Nonprofit Architect Podcast LinksMore Episodeshttp://nonprofitarchitect.org/blog Ultimate Podcast Guidehttps://nonprofitarchitect.org/ultimate-podcast-guide/ Ultimate Podcast Course fully WASC accreditedhttps://envisageconnect.com/education-training/partner-products/synergy-learning-institute/ Subscribe and Leave a Reviewhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nonprofit-architect-podcast/id1481292481 Get Fully Funded by Sharing the Credithttps://mpro.sharingthecredit.com/appointly/appointments_public/form/DBF73E8A-7D93-438E-B42C-6683022EE380

You're in the wrong group of people if you're not congratulating each other on your victories or if you don't think yours will be. We are all on a time crunch. Get in touch with those who can help you. Your nonprofit can start concentrating on raising awareness of unspoken social agreements in order to stimulate creative thinking.Remarkable Quotes:Corinne: The first goal is to Figure out a way to get your base staff paid so they can fully focus on the mission and vision. Travis: Knowledge is potential power because it doesn't mean anything unless it's put into practice.Corinne: Everybody is creative and it's a habit to keep it upCorinne: I think having the right people around you, first of all, is important to reflect on having this circle of friends who can reflect on who you are. Then you can be yourself.Highlights:{01:47} How Corinne got into the nonprofit world{09:40} How non-profits would change if they used the Corinne method{17:33} What is Corinne doing with her time{23:18} How holding back and building boundaries can affect your nonprofitCorinne Lebrun bio: Corinne is an author, scholar, educator, and business consultant. She is fascinated by the true human potential and mind-body science. Her academic studies focus on social psychology and how to become more aware of unconscious social agreements in order to inspire innovative thinking. She also studies how meditation can be used as a tool to become aware of unconscious cognitive constructs and bias, leading to greater human connection. She applies these themes in her work with organizations and individuals to inspire creativity and innovation. Corinne is working on her Ph.D. in Psychology at Walden University and is the author of A Handbook for Badass Spiritual Warriors.Connect with Corinne: https://www.livecreatively.loveNonprofit Architect Podcast LinksMore Episodeshttp://nonprofitarchitect.org/blog Ultimate Podcast Guidehttps://nonprofitarchitect.org/ultimate-podcast-guide/ Ultimate Podcast Course fully WASC accreditedhttps://envisageconnect.com/education-training/partner-products/synergy-learning-institute/ Subscribe and Leave a Reviewhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nonprofit-architect-podcast/id1481292481 Get Fully Funded by Sharing the Credithttps://mpro.sharingthecredit.com/appointly/appointments_public/form/DBF73E8A-7D93-438E-B42C-6683022EE380

From the top down, everyone in your organization requires a periodic, if not daily, a reminder of vision, opportunity, and hope. Do you need to complete something more than once? Can you automate, delegate, get rid of, or hire someone to do it? Make sure you're assuming your queen bee role so your organization will prosper and flourish due to your laser-like focus on the right things. Using the after-action report, you can get your team ready for success. By receiving a hot wash, emotional feedback, acting on what you've learned, and rational feedback.   Remarkable Quotes: Otis:  Driving purpose is about finding clarity and resolve and your purpose. Otis: Don't try to sell hope of solving the problem; sell the hope of the organization. That's how you keep people.   Travis: It's a lot easier to get through the suck if it's a time limit. Otis:   Push through with a vision and hope; and the reality, so you balance the hope with the reality. Travis:  Are they creating a business, or are they creating a job for themselves?   Highlights: {01:33} Introduction to Otis {05:35} Ground Pounding {12:45} Is your mission missing in your Business or nonprofit  {19:15} Embrace the Suck {26:40} The difference between starting a business and creating a job {33:15} The Queen Bee Role {41:00} Learning from your experiences   Otis McGregor bio: Leadership Expert, Author, Speaker, Podcast Host, Project Management Trainer, Rugby Coach, LTC, Special Forces, US Army, Retired My passion lies in helping people succeed. I've used this passion through years in the Army Special Operations, coaching rugby and Business. It now drives me to create better leaders. I believe that better leaders create better organizations, better organizations create better communities, and better communities will create a better world. I worked as a Business Development Manager, Director, and Chief Strategy Officer for several companies. In 2009, I founded LTO Enterprises, LLC to help businesses win government contracts. In 2021, I rebranded LTO to become Tribe + Purpose, aligning with how we operate and our business purpose. We focus on creating better leaders to lead high-performing teams. I am a certified business performance coach and certified project director and trainer through The Institute of Project Management. I retired from the US Army in 2009 as a Green Beret Lieutenant Colonel following 25 years of service. While in the Army, I had a broad range of experience from being a private driving tank five years older than me; to an engineer in the Arctic, running heavy equipment in the most extreme arctic conditions, to leading Green Berets on complex and dangerous missions around the world. I also had the unique experience of being part of new organizations and creating these new units into cohesive, effective organizations. This experience ranged from Arctic conditions in Alaska to counter-terrorism units in Iraq and Afghanistan to NATO Special Operations Headquarters. Being part of these organizations from the ground up has given me immense experience in creating successful organizations I've used those skills and experiences to build successful teams, business units, and companies in the business world. I've led capture efforts and proposal development for large and small firms. These efforts have ranged from small task orders to multiple large entity Joint Ventures. In addition to my business development efforts, I ran multi-million-dollar programs for the government spread across the US and overseas. I possess a BS-Engineering Technology, from Texas A&M University; MA-International Affairs, Naval Postgraduate School; Certified Professional Coach, Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (IPEC); COR.E Leadership & Performance Dynamics Specialist, IPEC; Certified Project Director and Certified Project Trainer, Institute of Project Management (IPM); USA Rugby Level 300 Coach. I create better leaders, host a podcast, build high-performance teams and wrote the book Enable Your Teams Success. I live in Colorado with my wife, Suzanne. We have three grown children living in the USA. Connect with Otis: https://www.tribe-purpose.com   Nonprofit Architect Podcast Links More Episodes http://nonprofitarchitect.org/blog   Ultimate Podcast Guide https://nonprofitarchitect.org/ultimate-podcast-guide/   Ultimate Podcast Course fully WASC accredited https://envisageconnect.com/education-training/partner-products/synergy-learning-institute/   Subscribe and Leave a Review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nonprofit-architect-podcast/id1481292481   Get Fully Funded by Sharing the Credit https://mpro.sharingthecredit.com/appointly/appointments_public/form/DBF73E8A-7D93-438E-B42C-6683022EE380

Do you need to shift your focus from money to purpose? When you have a goal of improving people's lives your focus will shift and your nonprofit will succeed.  Remarkable Quotes: Eric: Success in any way is to have a disciplined morning  Travis: Provide value to people first, when you're focused on money, you end up closed-handed Eric: You want to be at the beginning of the wave, ride it up to the crest. Timing is everything, Eric: We're all architects of our own lives   Highlights: {01:15} The importance of starting your day off right.  {05:00} Going to Asia to build a Gym Empire {10:25} Trusting your instincts  {16:15} Be at the Beginning of the Wave {26:15} Having the goal of improving people's lives, not just making money {39:32} Knowing your self worth   Eric Levine bio: Eric Levine started in the fitness industry in 1979, when he was the first franchisee for Golds Gym, and opened a chain of six clubs. These six clubs were the most profitable in the entire Gold chain of more than 100 clubs. During that time Mr. Levine established Super Gym Advertising and Marketing company, the exclusive worldwide agency for all Gold's Gyms, winning many international awards including the silver medal at Cannes! Eric then became a partner with Ray Wilson Family Fitness Centers, which grew to 72 locations. Eric went on to Asia and created California Fitness in Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, and Australia. His clubs broke every imaginable record for fitness centers around the world. Eric then sold the chain of California Fitness centers to 24Hour Fitness, retaining a share in that company. In 2004 24Hour Fitness sold for an incredible US$1,700,000,000. Eric was also the founder of Planet Yoga and Bikram Yoga in Asia, the first large yoga studio anywhere! Eric is currently an investor with Mark Mastrov in New Evolution Ventures which owns and manages such companies as UFC gyms worldwide. Eric has an exciting new company, combined with Revolution Recrafted, in a partnership with world champion boxing legend Manny Pacquiao! The new company is called Hitt by Manny and provides a boxing and full-body workout in a boutique setting. Eric is also the CEO of Eric Levine Global Fitness Expert, a fitness consulting company specializing in all aspects of the industry! Connect with Eric: ericlevine55@gmail.com   Nonprofit Architect Podcast Links More Episodes http://nonprofitarchitect.org/blog   Ultimate Podcast Guide https://nonprofitarchitect.org/ultimate-podcast-guide/   Ultimate Podcast Course fully WASC accredited https://envisageconnect.com/education-training/partner-products/synergy-learning-institute/   Subscribe and Leave a Review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nonprofit-architect-podcast/id1481292481   Get Fully Funded with Sharing the Credit https://mpro.sharingthecredit.com/appointly/appointments_public/form/DBF73E8A-7D93-438E-B42C-6683022EE380

Do you need to shift your focus from money to purpose? When you have a goal of improving people's lives your focus will shift and your nonprofit will succeed.  Remarkable Quotes: Eric: Success in any way is to have a disciplined morning  Travis: Provide value to people first, when you're focused on money, you end up closed-handed Eric: You want to be at the beginning of the wave, ride it up to the crest. Timing is everything, Eric: We're all architects of our own lives   Highlights: {01:15} The importance of starting your day off right.  {05:00} Going to Asia to build a Gym Empire {10:25} Trusting your instincts  {16:15} Be at the Beginning of the Wave {26:15} Having the goal of improving people's lives, not just making money {39:32} Knowing your self worth   Eric Levine bio: Eric Levine started in the fitness industry in 1979, when he was the first franchisee for Golds Gym, and opened a chain of six clubs. These six clubs were the most profitable in the entire Gold chain of more than 100 clubs. During that time Mr. Levine established Super Gym Advertising and Marketing company, the exclusive worldwide agency for all Gold's Gyms, winning many international awards including the silver medal at Cannes! Eric then became a partner with Ray Wilson Family Fitness Centers, which grew to 72 locations. Eric went on to Asia and created California Fitness in Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, and Australia. His clubs broke every imaginable record for fitness centers around the world. Eric then sold the chain of California Fitness centers to 24Hour Fitness, retaining a share in that company. In 2004 24Hour Fitness sold for an incredible US$1,700,000,000. Eric was also the founder of Planet Yoga and Bikram Yoga in Asia, the first large yoga studio anywhere! Eric is currently an investor with Mark Mastrov in New Evolution Ventures which owns and manages such companies as UFC gyms worldwide. Eric has an exciting new company, combined with Revolution Recrafted, in a partnership with world champion boxing legend Manny Pacquiao! The new company is called Hitt by Manny and provides a boxing and full-body workout in a boutique setting. Eric is also the CEO of Eric Levine Global Fitness Expert, a fitness consulting company specializing in all aspects of the industry! Connect with Eric: ericlevine55@gmail.com   Nonprofit Architect Podcast Links More Episodes http://nonprofitarchitect.org/blog   Ultimate Podcast Guide https://nonprofitarchitect.org/ultimate-podcast-guide/   Ultimate Podcast Course fully WASC accredited https://envisageconnect.com/education-training/partner-products/synergy-learning-institute/   Subscribe and Leave a Review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nonprofit-architect-podcast/id1481292481   Get Fully Funded with Sharing the Credit https://mpro.sharingthecredit.com/appointly/appointments_public/form/DBF73E8A-7D93-438E-B42C-6683022EE380

Is your non-profit in need of assistance with its digital media? How can you boost your SEO, drive more visitors to your website, and manage your social media? A good place to start is LinkedIn. Begin to form genuine relationships rather than just posting on social media. Remarkable Quotes: Ira: Your first, second, and third-level connections on LinkedIn allow you to see more of the board.   Travis: It's amazing what happens when you have a pretty good idea that's not self-centered Ira: Understanding the mechanics of LinkedIn is the first part. Ira: The word is authentic if you keep it authentic, it's better.   Travis: You've got to engage, and you've got to be different than everyone else.   Highlights: {02:24} Who is Ira Bowman {08:14} The difference between a connection and a follower {14:38} Project “help you grow” {28:50} Going beyond posting to building relationships   Ira Bowman bio: Professionally Ira is a marketing and sales expert, photographer, graphics designer, website builder, philanthropy owner, Search Engine Optimization content writer, and TEDx speaker.  Ira has built a large social media following with six-figure following counts on both LinkedIn and Instagram. Ira Bowman holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Liberty University where he graduated with a 3.916 GPA in Interdisciplinary Studies, with a concentration in Business and Religion. This says a lot about who Ira is, as he has many interests, and he strives to do things with excellence. Over his 25-year career to date, Ira has worked in the restaurant, e-commerce, print, and marketing industries. The majority of Ira's career has been spent in a sales role in the print and graphics industry helping small and medium-size businesses gain market share and increase sales. Since June of 2020, with the launch of Ira's business, Bowman Digital Media, Ira has focused on helping increase visibility for his clients on social media and increasing website traffic. The internet has become the main source of commerce and visibility is important to increase sales. Ira Bowman has been married to Alicia Bowman since June of 2000 and is a proud father of eight children with several of the kids now in college. The family is located in Southern California just outside Los Angeles. Bowman Digital Media   The new superhighway of business is found online.  The equivalent of buying property along a busy street or near the highway is increasing your website domain authority and following on social media. At Bowman Digital Media, we help our clients increase their digital visibility by creating content, writing blogs, building backlinks, and more, so they can focus on running their business without fear of becoming obsolete.  We create websites, design graphics, write blogs, take photos, edit videos, and improve SEO all at prices that won't break the bank on a month-to-month basis as we're happy to earn the business on a proven basis. Want to discuss how BDM can help your business?  Book a free 30-minute consultation.   Connect with Ira: ira@bowmandigitalmedia.com https://bowmandigitalmedia.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ira-bowman/ https://www.instagram.com/irambowman/ https://www.youtube.com/c/IraBowman_ProjectHelpYouGrow https://twitter.com/irambowman Nonprofit Architect Podcast Links   More Episodes http://nonprofitarchitect.org/blog   Ultimate Podcast Guide https://nonprofitarchitect.org/ultimate-podcast-guide/   Ultimate Podcast Course fully WASC accredited https://envisageconnect.com/education-training/partner-products/synergy-learning-institute/   Subscribe and Leave a Review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nonprofit-architect-podcast/id1481292481   Get Fully Funded with Sharing the Credit https://mpro.sharingthecredit.com/appointly/appointments_public/form/DBF73E8A-7D93-438E-B42C-6683022EE380  

Is your non-profit in need of assistance with its digital media? How can you boost your SEO, drive more visitors to your website, and manage your social media? A good place to start is LinkedIn. Begin to form genuine relationships rather than just posting on social media. Remarkable Quotes: Ira: Your first, second, and third-level connections on LinkedIn allow you to see more of the board.   Travis: It's amazing what happens when you have a pretty good idea that's not self-centered Ira: Understanding the mechanics of LinkedIn is the first part. Ira: The word is authentic if you keep it authentic, it's better.   Travis: You've got to engage, and you've got to be different than everyone else.   Highlights: {02:24} Who is Ira Bowman {08:14} The difference between a connection and a follower {14:38} Project “help you grow” {28:50} Going beyond posting to building relationships   Ira Bowman bio: Professionally Ira is a marketing and sales expert, photographer, graphics designer, website builder, philanthropy owner, Search Engine Optimization content writer, and TEDx speaker.  Ira has built a large social media following with six-figure following counts on both LinkedIn and Instagram. Ira Bowman holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Liberty University where he graduated with a 3.916 GPA in Interdisciplinary Studies, with a concentration in Business and Religion. This says a lot about who Ira is, as he has many interests, and he strives to do things with excellence. Over his 25-year career to date, Ira has worked in the restaurant, e-commerce, print, and marketing industries. The majority of Ira's career has been spent in a sales role in the print and graphics industry helping small and medium-size businesses gain market share and increase sales. Since June of 2020, with the launch of Ira's business, Bowman Digital Media, Ira has focused on helping increase visibility for his clients on social media and increasing website traffic. The internet has become the main source of commerce and visibility is important to increase sales. Ira Bowman has been married to Alicia Bowman since June of 2000 and is a proud father of eight children with several of the kids now in college. The family is located in Southern California just outside Los Angeles. Bowman Digital Media   The new superhighway of business is found online.  The equivalent of buying property along a busy street or near the highway is increasing your website domain authority and following on social media. At Bowman Digital Media, we help our clients increase their digital visibility by creating content, writing blogs, building backlinks, and more, so they can focus on running their business without fear of becoming obsolete.  We create websites, design graphics, write blogs, take photos, edit videos, and improve SEO all at prices that won't break the bank on a month-to-month basis as we're happy to earn the business on a proven basis. Want to discuss how BDM can help your business?  Book a free 30-minute consultation.   Connect with Ira: ira@bowmandigitalmedia.com https://bowmandigitalmedia.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ira-bowman/ https://www.instagram.com/irambowman/ https://www.youtube.com/c/IraBowman_ProjectHelpYouGrow https://twitter.com/irambowman Nonprofit Architect Podcast Links   More Episodes http://nonprofitarchitect.org/blog   Ultimate Podcast Guide https://nonprofitarchitect.org/ultimate-podcast-guide/   Ultimate Podcast Course fully WASC accredited https://envisageconnect.com/education-training/partner-products/synergy-learning-institute/   Subscribe and Leave a Review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nonprofit-architect-podcast/id1481292481   Get Fully Funded with Sharing the Credit https://mpro.sharingthecredit.com/appointly/appointments_public/form/DBF73E8A-7D93-438E-B42C-6683022EE380  

Emotional intelligence leads to a better level of awareness. These forms of resistance, which are rooted in your amygdala patterns and sociocultural boundaries, will result in inspiring leadership. Energy physics is the answer to drama, turmoil, and conflict. Stop squandering your energy and increase your awareness. The Master Businesses Leadership's Phil Johnson joins us today to discuss the value of emotional intelligence.   Remarkable Quotes: Phil: We need the ability to feel the fear and anxiety that change, and innovation always create in us.  Travis: People don't buy for need; they buy for want they buy for that desire.  Phil: You can't fake being authentic. You can't fake being real. Phil: If your employees don't feel engaged, neither do your customers.   Highlights: {01:33} The Master of Business Leadership {02:00} Three things we need to know about outputs {03:00} Emotional Intelligence {04:20} Benefits of stretching your comfort zone {10:00} How to work through the fight-flight-freeze  {29:00} What the world would look like if everyone had emotional intelligence   Phil Johnson bio: Phil was born in Brantford, Ontario Canada on December 1, 1953. His family lived in a small 2-bedroom post-WWII bungalow where his mom and dad raised 3 boys. Phil was the youngest and quite surprised as his mother was in her early 40s when I was born. Three boys in one small bedroom with a coal-burning furnace with no air conditioning. Phil was born 6 weeks prematurely, weighing approximately 4 pounds. His first 6 months were spent in an incubator at the local Brantford General hospital. Phil has dyslexia. It is a neurological disorder he was born with. He failed Grade 3 and Grade 5 and was labeled as a “slow learner”. Phil started working when I was 9 years old pulling copper wire out of factory dumpsters and selling it for 5 cents a pound. By the time Phil was 12, he had a part-time job working in a production factory loading boxcars and working as a caddy at the local golf course. On December 3, 1967, Phil's mother died from cancer. It was two days after Phil's 14th birthday. Phil made a decision that was to change the trajectory of his life. It was a snowy January night around midnight and Phil was taking his dog Duke for a walk. Standing behind a local factory Phil decided to “go for it”. He was going to see what was on the other side of the hill and come back and help his friends that had already given up on life. That decision began the 54-year journey that continues today. Phil became an “A” student throughout the rest of grade school and high school. His dad died in May 1974 as he was completing Grade 13. Four years later he graduated at the top of my class from the De Groote School of Business at McMaster University in Hamilton Ontario, Canada. He also played football and basketball.  Phil spent 5 years studying Electrical Engineering while beginning what turned out to be a 20-year career in the semiconductor industry. By the time his career in that industry had ended, he had become a corporate executive. He was traveling over 60,000 miles per year throughout North America and the Pacific Rim. Phil eventually decided to leave corporate America, breaking away from the herd to lead it in a better direction. A short time later he turned down two Vice Presidential roles so that I could begin the creation of what has become the Master of Business Leadership program. For the past 21 years, I have been an executive coach assisting executives and organizations to bet on themselves by developing their emotional intelligence.   Connect with Phil MBL Newsletter ==> https://lnkd.in/dqxVrFZK PhilJohnson@bell.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipjpjohnson/   Nonprofit Architect Podcast Links More Episodes http://nonprofitarchitect.org/blog   Ultimate Podcast Guide https://nonprofitarchitect.org/ultimate-podcast-guide/   Ultimate Podcast Course fully WASC accredited https://envisageconnect.com/education-training/partner-products/synergy-learning-institute/   Subscribe and Leave a Review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nonprofit-architect-podcast/id1481292481   Get Fully Funded with Sharing the Credit https://mpro.sharingthecredit.com/appointly/appointments_public/form/DBF73E8A-7D93-438E-B42C-6683022EE380

Emotional intelligence leads to a better level of awareness. These forms of resistance, which are rooted in your amygdala patterns and sociocultural boundaries, will result in inspiring leadership. Energy physics is the answer to drama, turmoil, and conflict. Stop squandering your energy and increase your awareness. The Master Businesses Leadership's Phil Johnson joins us today to discuss the value of emotional intelligence.   Remarkable Quotes: Phil: We need the ability to feel the fear and anxiety that change, and innovation always create in us.  Travis: People don't buy for need; they buy for want they buy for that desire.  Phil: You can't fake being authentic. You can't fake being real. Phil: If your employees don't feel engaged, neither do your customers.   Highlights: {01:33} The Master of Business Leadership {02:00} Three things we need to know about outputs {03:00} Emotional Intelligence {04:20} Benefits of stretching your comfort zone {10:00} How to work through the fight-flight-freeze  {29:00} What the world would look like if everyone had emotional intelligence   Phil Johnson bio: Phil was born in Brantford, Ontario Canada on December 1, 1953. His family lived in a small 2-bedroom post-WWII bungalow where his mom and dad raised 3 boys. Phil was the youngest and quite surprised as his mother was in her early 40s when I was born. Three boys in one small bedroom with a coal-burning furnace with no air conditioning. Phil was born 6 weeks prematurely, weighing approximately 4 pounds. His first 6 months were spent in an incubator at the local Brantford General hospital. Phil has dyslexia. It is a neurological disorder he was born with. He failed Grade 3 and Grade 5 and was labeled as a “slow learner”. Phil started working when I was 9 years old pulling copper wire out of factory dumpsters and selling it for 5 cents a pound. By the time Phil was 12, he had a part-time job working in a production factory loading boxcars and working as a caddy at the local golf course. On December 3, 1967, Phil's mother died from cancer. It was two days after Phil's 14th birthday. Phil made a decision that was to change the trajectory of his life. It was a snowy January night around midnight and Phil was taking his dog Duke for a walk. Standing behind a local factory Phil decided to “go for it”. He was going to see what was on the other side of the hill and come back and help his friends that had already given up on life. That decision began the 54-year journey that continues today. Phil became an “A” student throughout the rest of grade school and high school. His dad died in May 1974 as he was completing Grade 13. Four years later he graduated at the top of my class from the De Groote School of Business at McMaster University in Hamilton Ontario, Canada. He also played football and basketball.  Phil spent 5 years studying Electrical Engineering while beginning what turned out to be a 20-year career in the semiconductor industry. By the time his career in that industry had ended, he had become a corporate executive. He was traveling over 60,000 miles per year throughout North America and the Pacific Rim. Phil eventually decided to leave corporate America, breaking away from the herd to lead it in a better direction. A short time later he turned down two Vice Presidential roles so that I could begin the creation of what has become the Master of Business Leadership program. For the past 21 years, I have been an executive coach assisting executives and organizations to bet on themselves by developing their emotional intelligence.   Connect with Phil MBL Newsletter ==> https://lnkd.in/dqxVrFZK PhilJohnson@bell.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipjpjohnson/   Nonprofit Architect Podcast Links More Episodes http://nonprofitarchitect.org/blog   Ultimate Podcast Guide https://nonprofitarchitect.org/ultimate-podcast-guide/   Ultimate Podcast Course fully WASC accredited https://envisageconnect.com/education-training/partner-products/synergy-learning-institute/   Subscribe and Leave a Review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nonprofit-architect-podcast/id1481292481   Get Fully Funded with Sharing the Credit https://mpro.sharingthecredit.com/appointly/appointments_public/form/DBF73E8A-7D93-438E-B42C-6683022EE380

You can receive coaching to help you increase your revenue and reach your full potential. You can go from being polite and mild-mannered to discovering your superpower and transforming into superheroes and humans. Then, to transform the world, observe the ten rules of the superhero code.   Remarkable Quotes: Jeff: Almost every single superhero and every super-supervillain have experienced trauma  Travis: It's up to you to take responsibility for your life, move forward, get healing, and then choose what you're going to do with the rest of your life. Jeff: A superhuman is the ability to learn multiple superpowers to continually enhance and grow Jeff: Vulnerability is what allows you to connect with others. Travis: People will rarely treat you better than the image you have of yourself   Highlights: {01:23} Who is Jeff Gibbard? {08:30} What it takes to become a superhero {18:00} Discovering you have a special gift {29:49} Once you see your ability, you can transition into being superhuman  {43:00} Live by the CODE   Jeff Gibbard bio: Formerly known as "The World's Most Handsome Social Media & Content Marketing Strategist" our guest today now goes by another title: Superhero. Jeff Gibbard (”Gih-Bird”) is the author of The Lovable Leader, a professional speaker, and the founder of several companies including Super Productive, and The Superhero Institute, a certification program for coaches that want to help their clients grow revenues and unlock their potential to make a positive impact on the world. Jeff is also the host of his popular podcast called Shareable.   Connect with Jeff me@jeffgibbard.com linkedin.com/in/jgibbard https://lovableleader.com/   Nonprofit Architect Podcast Links More Episodes http://nonprofitarchitect.org/blog   Ultimate Podcast Guide https://nonprofitarchitect.org/ultimate-podcast-guide/   Ultimate Podcast Course fully WASC accredited https://envisageconnect.com/education-training/partner-products/synergy-learning-institute/   Subscribe and Leave a Review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nonprofit-architect-podcast/id1481292481   Get Fully Funded with Sharing the Credit https://mpro.sharingthecredit.com/appointly/appointments_public/form/DBF73E8A-7D93-438E-B42C-6683022EE380  

You can receive coaching to help you increase your revenue and reach your full potential. You can go from being polite and mild-mannered to discovering your superpower and transforming into superheroes and humans. Then, to transform the world, observe the ten rules of the superhero code.   Remarkable Quotes: Jeff: Almost every single superhero and every super-supervillain have experienced trauma  Travis: It's up to you to take responsibility for your life, move forward, get healing, and then choose what you're going to do with the rest of your life. Jeff: A superhuman is the ability to learn multiple superpowers to continually enhance and grow Jeff: Vulnerability is what allows you to connect with others. Travis: People will rarely treat you better than the image you have of yourself   Highlights: {01:23} Who is Jeff Gibbard? {08:30} What it takes to become a superhero {18:00} Discovering you have a special gift {29:49} Once you see your ability, you can transition into being superhuman  {43:00} Live by the CODE   Jeff Gibbard bio: Formerly known as "The World's Most Handsome Social Media & Content Marketing Strategist" our guest today now goes by another title: Superhero. Jeff Gibbard (”Gih-Bird”) is the author of The Lovable Leader, a professional speaker, and the founder of several companies including Super Productive, and The Superhero Institute, a certification program for coaches that want to help their clients grow revenues and unlock their potential to make a positive impact on the world. Jeff is also the host of his popular podcast called Shareable.   Connect with Jeff me@jeffgibbard.com linkedin.com/in/jgibbard https://lovableleader.com/   Nonprofit Architect Podcast Links More Episodes http://nonprofitarchitect.org/blog   Ultimate Podcast Guide https://nonprofitarchitect.org/ultimate-podcast-guide/   Ultimate Podcast Course fully WASC accredited https://envisageconnect.com/education-training/partner-products/synergy-learning-institute/   Subscribe and Leave a Review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nonprofit-architect-podcast/id1481292481   Get Fully Funded with Sharing the Credit https://mpro.sharingthecredit.com/appointly/appointments_public/form/DBF73E8A-7D93-438E-B42C-6683022EE380  

Do you want your nonprofit to be more unified, have a strong relationship, and understand each other? Retreats are a great way to bond with your team. A retreat is a means to advertise your organization in a way that makes money while also making a difference in the lives of those you deal with.   Remarkable Quotes Catherine: Retreats are an incredible way to create a bond among your people  Travis: After a retreat, you will have a board that is now more cohesive; they will understand each other better.  Catherine: Retreats will scale your business. They are marketing gold. Catherine: Assume you are now earning $100,000 on a retreat for your nonprofit, how much good can you do with that money? How much more can you expand your nonprofit and touch many more people with that money? It's a win-win situation.   Highlights {01:40} Catherine's journey {11:10} How Catherine came to start retreats {15:51} Why people love retreats and the marketing value of retreats {22:20} When your retreat is a train wreck {26:00} What you to know before putting a retreat together {36:52} Team building exercises   Catherine Kontos bio Catherine built her retreat business from a blank canvas. Since then, she has explored every aspect of the retreat world and has helped plan for retreats with thousands of guests around the world, providing memorable retreat experiences. After years of coaching retreat leaders, she has decided to pivot her teachings to the digital world with her Retreat Boss brand and podcast. she is also a Speaker and Author of the book Soul Shaker: A Whirlwind Awakening. Connect with Catherine welcome@retreatboss.com https://retreatboss.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/retreatboss https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMndLWr7fxfB-FHdCd098qQ https://www.instagram.com/retreat_boss/ https://www.facebook.com/retreatboss/   Nonprofit Architect Podcast Links More Episodes http://nonprofitarchitect.org/blog   Ultimate Podcast Guide https://nonprofitarchitect.org/ultimate-podcast-guide/   Ultimate Podcast Course fully WASC accredited https://envisageconnect.com/education-training/partner-products/synergy-learning-institute/   Subscribe and Leave a Review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nonprofit-architect-podcast/id1481292481   Get Fully Funded with Sharing the Credit https://mpro.sharingthecredit.com/appointly/appointments_public/form/DBF73E8A-7D93-438E-B42C-6683022EE380  

Do you want your nonprofit to be more unified, have a strong relationship, and understand each other? Retreats are a great way to bond with your team. A retreat is a means to advertise your organization in a way that makes money while also making a difference in the lives of those you deal with.   Remarkable Quotes Catherine: Retreats are an incredible way to create a bond among your people  Travis: After a retreat, you will have a board that is now more cohesive; they will understand each other better.  Catherine: Retreats will scale your business. They are marketing gold. Catherine: Assume you are now earning $100,000 on a retreat for your nonprofit, how much good can you do with that money? How much more can you expand your nonprofit and touch many more people with that money? It's a win-win situation.   Highlights {01:40} Catherine's journey {11:10} How Catherine came to start retreats {15:51} Why people love retreats and the marketing value of retreats {22:20} When your retreat is a train wreck {26:00} What you to know before putting a retreat together {36:52} Team building exercises   Catherine Kontos bio Catherine built her retreat business from a blank canvas. Since then, she has explored every aspect of the retreat world and has helped plan for retreats with thousands of guests around the world, providing memorable retreat experiences. After years of coaching retreat leaders, she has decided to pivot her teachings to the digital world with her Retreat Boss brand and podcast. she is also a Speaker and Author of the book Soul Shaker: A Whirlwind Awakening. Connect with Catherine welcome@retreatboss.com https://retreatboss.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/retreatboss https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMndLWr7fxfB-FHdCd098qQ https://www.instagram.com/retreat_boss/ https://www.facebook.com/retreatboss/   Nonprofit Architect Podcast Links More Episodes http://nonprofitarchitect.org/blog   Ultimate Podcast Guide https://nonprofitarchitect.org/ultimate-podcast-guide/   Ultimate Podcast Course fully WASC accredited https://envisageconnect.com/education-training/partner-products/synergy-learning-institute/   Subscribe and Leave a Review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nonprofit-architect-podcast/id1481292481   Get Fully Funded with Sharing the Credit https://mpro.sharingthecredit.com/appointly/appointments_public/form/DBF73E8A-7D93-438E-B42C-6683022EE380  

Bring ancient wisdom into the modern everyday Life with ALIVE. ALIVE is an acronym. Allow more Ying into your Yang. Listen within. Inspiring the soul first. Value your fears and energize your daily flow. When high-achieving, creative-conscious business leaders who are dealing with the chatter of their minds cut through distractions they can focus and, master their energy.   Remarkable Quotes Anna: If you are enlightened and don't use any of what you have been given, what is the point?  Travis: There are multiple ways to add value to the world. Anna: We are not the voice in our head, those are things speaking to you and through you, you can determine what actions you're going to take. Anna: The 1st 30 to 60 minutes a day, ground you for the rest of the day.   Highlights {02:00} Who is Anna Sun Choi? {04:30} The Conscious Leadership Foundation {08:45} Finding Funding {10:55} The A.L.I.V.E program {13:10} Allow more Ying to your Yang {17:15} Listen within {21:30} Inspire yourself first {27:30} Value your fears {22:00} Energize your inner flow   Anna Sun Choi's bio Anna Sun Choi, Energy Coach, Forbes Author, and TEDx Speaker serve high achieving, creative, conscious, next-gen global leaders to catalyze a tipping point in global enlightenment. Trained by two living enlightened Energy Masters, she is a lifelong energy student for the last two decades. Her work blends ancient wisdom, energy mastery, and brain education as a Dahn Master, Korean Qigong Yoga Instructor, and Taekwondo Martial Artist. A second-generation Korean American social entrepreneur and philanthropist, Anna founded the Conscious Leadership Foundation to train educators in helping their students cultivate mindfulness and emotional resilience through Brain Power Wellness. Her proudest accomplishment is water birthing her son. She's married to her best friend for 20 years in Poulsbo, WA. Anna loves being a singer-songwriter, hiking, dancing, and cooking plant-based cook, and you might see her face on billboards or subway trains as a BECU model.   Connect with Anna anna@annasunchoi.com www.annasunchoi.com, https://youtube.com/annasunchoi https://www.linkedin.com/in/annasunchoi/ https://www.facebook.com/annasunchoi https://www.facebook.com/annasunchoillc https://www.tiktok.com/@annasunchoi   Nonprofit Architect Podcast Links More Episodes http://nonprofitarchitect.org/blog   Ultimate Podcast Guide https://nonprofitarchitect.org/ultimate-podcast-guide/   Ultimate Podcast Course fully WASC accredited https://envisageconnect.com/education-training/partner-products/synergy-learning-institute/   Subscribe and Leave a Review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nonprofit-architect-podcast/id1481292481   Get Fully Funded with Sharing the Credit https://mpro.sharingthecredit.com/appointly/appointments_public/form/DBF73E8A-7D93-438E-B42C-6683022EE380  

Bring ancient wisdom into the modern everyday Life with ALIVE. ALIVE is an acronym. Allow more Ying into your Yang. Listen within. Inspiring the soul first. Value your fears and energize your daily flow. When high-achieving, creative-conscious business leaders who are dealing with the chatter of their minds cut through distractions they can focus and, master their energy.   Remarkable Quotes Anna: If you are enlightened and don't use any of what you have been given, what is the point?  Travis: There are multiple ways to add value to the world. Anna: We are not the voice in our head, those are things speaking to you and through you, you can determine what actions you're going to take. Anna: The 1st 30 to 60 minutes a day, ground you for the rest of the day.   Highlights {02:00} Who is Anna Sun Choi? {04:30} The Conscious Leadership Foundation {08:45} Finding Funding {10:55} The A.L.I.V.E program {13:10} Allow more Ying to your Yang {17:15} Listen within {21:30} Inspire yourself first {27:30} Value your fears {22:00} Energize your inner flow   Anna Sun Choi's bio Anna Sun Choi, Energy Coach, Forbes Author, and TEDx Speaker serve high achieving, creative, conscious, next-gen global leaders to catalyze a tipping point in global enlightenment. Trained by two living enlightened Energy Masters, she is a lifelong energy student for the last two decades. Her work blends ancient wisdom, energy mastery, and brain education as a Dahn Master, Korean Qigong Yoga Instructor, and Taekwondo Martial Artist. A second-generation Korean American social entrepreneur and philanthropist, Anna founded the Conscious Leadership Foundation to train educators in helping their students cultivate mindfulness and emotional resilience through Brain Power Wellness. Her proudest accomplishment is water birthing her son. She's married to her best friend for 20 years in Poulsbo, WA. Anna loves being a singer-songwriter, hiking, dancing, and cooking plant-based cook, and you might see her face on billboards or subway trains as a BECU model.   Connect with Anna anna@annasunchoi.com www.annasunchoi.com, https://youtube.com/annasunchoi https://www.linkedin.com/in/annasunchoi/ https://www.facebook.com/annasunchoi https://www.facebook.com/annasunchoillc https://www.tiktok.com/@annasunchoi   Nonprofit Architect Podcast Links More Episodes http://nonprofitarchitect.org/blog   Ultimate Podcast Guide https://nonprofitarchitect.org/ultimate-podcast-guide/   Ultimate Podcast Course fully WASC accredited https://envisageconnect.com/education-training/partner-products/synergy-learning-institute/   Subscribe and Leave a Review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nonprofit-architect-podcast/id1481292481   Get Fully Funded with Sharing the Credit https://mpro.sharingthecredit.com/appointly/appointments_public/form/DBF73E8A-7D93-438E-B42C-6683022EE380  

Episode Description: Dana Kaplan, educational coach for kids who are out of the box learners is BACK in our PART 2 of The Kids Are Not Okay with a panel of experts. Jen Rafferty, founder of the Empowered Educator - giving teachers support, Stacey McFarland Founder of Soul Studio, a coach for women who want to dig deep, Sara Gallagher, learning specialist and founder of the Rise Up- a Workshop series empowering teens to break through fear, AND Suzanne McClure Head of School at Muse Global School in Calabashes, a passion based, project based school that empowers teachers and students. We are talking about what it's going to take to support teachers in this time of burnout and the great teacher resignation as well as support kids and parents with compassion. We are NOT listening to our kids and teachers. We have to disrupt the current models of high performance, zero emotional intelligence education and parenting and shift into a new paradigm of growth and learning. Connect with Dana: https://www.danakaplanteach.com/ dana@danakaplanteach.com - Dana helps children permanently activate their positively powerful voice while guiding and propelling parents on how to release their conscious and subconscious expectations, labels, limits, and biases upon their children and themselves. As an Early Childhood and Social Emotional Awareness Expert, Dana is committed to creating an accessible world for all to feel authentic inclusion and equity in all places and spaces. Connect with Jen Rafferty: https://jenrafferty.com/ Email: music@jenrafferty.com - is an Educator, author & public speaker on a mission to empower everyone to discover their voice! Founder of Empowered Educator, presenter and author, Jen began her career as a middle school teacher in Central New York and now brings her energy, humor, and expertise to all of her programs to help teachers avoid burnout. Jen is a certified Emotional Intelligence practitioner and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in educational psychology. Connect with Stacey McFarland: https://shopthestudioboutique.com/pages/about-us Email: neverlosehope52967@gmail.com -is the Owner of The Studio Salon, Spa and Boutique, Where looking fabulous and feeling beautiful are always in style. She is also the owner/ founder of The Soul Studio where she leads women on amazing transformations of choosing how they think, feel and live. Connect with Sara Gallagher: sgallagher1209@icloud.com -is a learning specialist, youth mindset coach, and founder of the Rise Up Workshop for Teens, She knows firsthand how the pressures of school, peer relationships, family, and finances can add up for a teen, impacting their daily lives. As an instructor and parent, she has devoted her time and energy to finding the best tools and techniques to equip our kids to thrive amidst today's pressures and be the truest versions of themselves. Connect with Suzanne McClure: suzanne@museschools.com Suzanne has been a part of the MUSE community since 2012. Her lifelong goal is to support the students of every age to bring their passions into the academic classroom, inspiring and preparing young people to live consciously with themselves, one another and the planet! Muse School: https://museglobalschoolca.com/ Located in Calabasas, California, MUSE Global School — Calabasas is an innovative, holistic, private school offering in-person education for Pre-school–12th grade students. As the beacon of sustainability and nestled on 22 acres in the Santa Monica Mountains, MUSE offers an inspirational, outdoor campus like none other. MUSE specializes in teaching the whole child by going beyond academics — connecting with students by teaching communication, self-efficacy, and sustainability through passion-based learning. Our school is internationally recognized, we provide an award-winning education with 18 years of innovative curriculum, veteran teachers, and are WASC accredited

Jon talks with with Dave Johnson, 15 years' general counsel for several Silicon Valley tech cos. Lecturer, Stanford Law School and Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford (a/k/a the d.school). Teaching Adv. Negotiation/Transactions, and Negotiation by Design. David Johnson has been teaching Negotiation at SLS annually since 2006, in conjunction with his full-time practice of law in Silicon Valley from 1996 to date. In addition, he is a Lecturer in the Hasso Plattner School of Design (a/k/a “the d.school”), where he has recently completed the third instance of his new course, Negotiation by Design. He has testified before the California Assembly on legislation addressing software liability. Thereafter he appeared before Congress, as lead counsel for the Business Software Alliance in hearings before the House Subcommittee for Science and Technology. He currently serves on the California State Bar Executive Committee on Alternative Dispute Resolution, and its subcommittee on Education and Inclusivity. David is a regular speaker at conferences, seminars and panels on various subjects in law, science and technology, as well as negotiation. David brings to his teaching a unique blend of breadth and depth in the practice of law. He began his career in the courtroom, with over 20 civil trials, jury and bench, state and federal. He has briefed and argued a dozen state appellate matters, with 6 opinions issued, including one state Supreme Court argument challenging the prima facie constitutionality of a sales tax on commercial speech. More recently, he was appointed as Special Assistant Attorney General for the State of Washington in order to appear for the State before the Alaska Supreme Court in a case of first impression directly impacting all of Washington's state-owned hospitals. In Silicon Valley, he has litigated scores of patent, copyright, trade secret, trade dress, antitrust, and business cases, and worked on corporate transactional and governance matters. First with Fenwick & West, and thereafter Morgan/Lewis, he represented an array of technology and business clients such as: Apple, Brøderbund, Cisco, Electronic Arts, Go Remote, Homestore.com, Intuit, Juniper, McKesson, Merrill-Lynch, Micron, Rambus, Sankyo Pharma, Sun, Symantec, Tibco, and The Computer History Museum, pro bono. David's first General Counsel role was with Internet pioneer, AllAdvantage, blending online advertising, social media and user-data capture & mining. A Credit Suisse portfolio company pre-IPO, AADV ultimately fell victim to the crash. Thereafter, he took the reins as COO and GC of Palo Alto-based innovation accelerator MG Taylor, negotiating to closing their joint-venture-to-acquisition with Vanderbilt University Medical Center to create the nation's first Healthcare Innovation Center, installed and operating at Vanderbilt's Center for Better Health. Remaining in Silicon Valley, David moved next into biotech, as Deputy General Counsel for Xenogen (NYSE: XGEN), which coupled innovations in genetic engineering and in vivo biophotonics, invented by Chris Contag, Stanford Professor of Microbiology, to create breakthrough improvements in cancer research. David co-managed Xenogen's public-public merger with Caliper Life Sciences (NYSE: CALP), a global microfluidics and lab instrumentation developer. Upon closing, he was brought over as Caliper's Deputy General Counsel. Several years hence, David took another leadership position as a Principal and General Counsel of former client Triage Consulting Group, a privately-held revenue-cycle consultancy for academic, children's and other hospitals nationwide. For the last three years, David has served as General Counsel for a non-profit foundation operating a WASC-accredited STEM graduate university in Silicon Valley. For his JSM degree in Law, Science & Technology, David's interdisciplinary research and writing proposed that both object-modeling technique (OMT) and fuzzy set theories, as proven design schemas in computing, should therefore find applications in law, policy, and decision-making; eliciting from his faculty advisor the observation that he was “one of the most widely-read people I know.” In addition to reading, David is an avid skier and golfer, and a diligent but decidedly average tennis player. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!   Connect with Dave Johnson: Website: https://law.stanford.edu/directory/david-johnson/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Johnson_DavidW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Johnson_DavidW LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/djohnsonllc/

Name: Donnah CiempkaCurrent title: Head of SchoolCurrent organisation: Ascot International SchoolMrs Ciempka is currently Head of School at Ascot International School and is a dynamic leader who has worked in education for over 20 years. Her teaching career began in 1997 in Brisbane, Australia, and since then she has worked and held leadership roles in a wide range of schools, including state and independent schools, both internationally and in Australia. Donnah has driven exceptional teaching and learning practices that are at the forefront of education today with an intentional focus on curriculum design and instruction.She is highly qualified with a Bachelor of Education, with Honours in Early Childhood Pedagogy, an Advanced Certificate School Leadership and Positive Education. Donnah is an experienced International Baccalaureate (IB) Educator who has supported schools across Asia for the last 10 years. Having worked in such schools as Western Academy of Beijing and Geelong Grammar, she brings to our community a diverse understanding of international education and what it means to be an IB World School.  She has held many roles throughout her career and is also the recipient of several accolades including:IB workshop leader and facilitator, school visitor and team leader.CIS and WASC school visitor and acreditor.Curriculum writer for IB, Pearson Education and Australian State Educational bodies.Published author of pedagogical and curriculum documents.Scholarship recipient for Executive Leaders Colloquium through the National Excellence in School Leadership Institute, Melbourne University 2016.In addition to her work in schools, Donnah ran her own educational consultancy business guiding schools through accreditation processes, strategic planning and curriculum implementation.  She has worked alongside universities, non for profit organisations and government departments aligning policy and pedagogy throughout South East Asia. Her strengths are driving organisations to ensure a collective focus, placing the learner at the centre of all decision making.

We are joined by the boys from D-WASC and the boys from Southern Louisiana again! Hope you guys enjoy our bullshit session --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebootheelhuntingcamp/support

Dr Kevin House is Education Futures Architect at Education in Motion, a growing family of premier education brands, including Dulwich College International and Green School, with more than 11,000 students. As part of this work, Kevin is leading the development of a new and innovative high school concept called SE21. You can find out more about SE21 here. Kevin is also Associate Professor in Practice in the Education faculty at Durham University. Prior to this, Kevin led quality assurance processes for the International Baccalaureate Organisation as the Head of IB World Schools. He was Head of High School at the German European School of Singapore, Director of Curriculum at Suzhou Singapore International School and Head of English at the International School of Valencia. Kevin completed his doctoral thesis in International Education at the University of Bath and has been working to align programme standards across awarding bodies such as CIS, WASC and IB. Kevin is also a qualified trainer for global safeguarding practices and protocols. Social Links Email: Kevin.House@eimglobal.com LinkedIn: @dr-kevin-house Twitter: @KevinHo17644986

This is a conversation with Sex Coach Lex, about his work as a coach, how he helps people get where they want to be, and the foundations needed to get there. Coach Lex is a WASC certified sex coach (WASC stands for World Association of Sex Coaches). He specializes in sexual communication in order to create a world where people can speak about sex as comfortably as they speak about breakfast. His work includes individuals, couples, and the polyamorous community, as well as the LGBTQIA+ and kink communities. Lex facilitates groups, workshops, and works with clients one-on-one worldwide. Coach Lex also publishes a blog on his website sexcoachlex.com known as Bad Sex Advice, where he takes user-submitted bad sex advice, explains what makes them bad, and what you can do instead. Links discussed or inspired from this conversation:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sexcoachlex/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SexCoachLex/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sexcoachlex Website: https://www.sexcoachlex.com/ The Blog, Bad Sex Advice: https://www.sexcoachlex.com/blog/ What is Sensate Focus and How does it work - from the Sexual Medicine Society of North America https://www.smsna.org/patients/did-you-know/what-is-sensate-focus-and-how-does-it-work Sex Geek Summer Camp is for educators, coaches and others involved in the Sexuality Professional world - https://reidaboutsex.mykajabi.com/I-want-sex-geek-summer-camp-info Sex Coach U was where both Lex and I trained - https://sexcoachu.com/ Ramit Sethi - https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/ And check out the Good Girls Talk About Sex Podcast by Leah Carey - https://www.goodgirlstalk.com/ The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode Harmony by PolyPlus (c) copyright 2021 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/polyplus/63962 Quando - (Acoustic Guitar) by JuliusH from Pixabay

The murder of Sofia Rodiguez-Urruita ShuThank you to the Unidragon Puzzles for sponsoring this week's episode. Please use STOLEN at checkout for 10%discount at checkout.Discuss this episode in the Stolen Lives Facebook discussion groupShare this episode on your social media of choice and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.Facebook /stolenlivespodcastTwitter /lives_stolenPatreon Stolen Lives Podcast are creating True Crime Podcasts | PatreonResearch and script writing, hosting and production is by Ali.Music is by MyuuSourceshttps://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/australia-sofia-rodriguez-urrutia-shu-8-murdered-perth-26-june-2006.54096/https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/crime/evil-child-killer-dante-arthurs-refused-parole-ng-b881237322zhttps://web.archive.org/web/20071114140752/http://www.news.com.au/story/0%2C23599%2C22440137-1245%2C00.htmlhttps://web.archive.org/web/20071114140757/http://www.news.com.au/story/0%2C23599%2C22444871-1245%2C00.htmlhttps://www8.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/wa/WASC/2007/182.htmlhttps://thewest.com.au/news/wa/sofia-rodriguez-urrutia-shu-parents-mourn-the-loss-of-their-daughter-at-the-hands-of-killer-dante-arthurs-ng-b881236875zhttps://thewest.com.au/news/court-justice/new-twist-in-dante-arthurs-parole-bid-13-years-on-from-sofia-rodriguez-urrutia-shus-murder-ng-b881234948zhttps://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/arthurs-would-be-jailed-forever-under-new-homicide-laws-20080731-3nom.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDL1Bz93Alo&t=213shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgdSBk5cLD0https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4YafPirDcchttps://www.theage.com.au/national/community-weeps-for-young-murder-victim-20060704-ge2n72.htmlhttps://www.theage.com.au/national/community-weeps-for-young-murder-victim-20060704-ge2n72.htmlhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2007-11-07/perth-man-jailed-for-8yos-murder/718992https://www.abc.net.au/news/2007-11-07/perth-man-jailed-for-8yos-murder/718992https://www.abc.net.au/lateline/wa-launches-first-paedophile-register/4314784https://www.abc.net.au/news/2008-03-19/new-homicide-laws-for-wa/1077900https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2001/jan/09/bulger.claredyer1https://www.smh.com.au/national/man-strangled-abused-girl-in-toilet-20071107-gdrjbz.htmlhttps://www.smh.com.au/national/revelations-anger-murdered-girls-family-20070924-10lh.htmlhttps://www.perthnow.com.au/news/wa/spirit-of-sofia-murdered-girls-father-speaks-on-10-year-anniversary-of-death-ng-b6655eaf38dc92286a70d12929e2593fhttps://www.perthnow.com.au/news/wa/sofia-supporters-react-to-arthurs-life-sentence-ng-725970ef4eb34ce8796ac30220911927https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/perth/petition-to-keep-child-killer-dante-arthurs-in-jail-over-murder-of-perth-girl-ng-b88882268z See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

❤️我們常用“十年樹木，百年樹人”這句話來形容教育的重要以及培養人才的不易。 十年的時間可以使一棵小樹成長茁壯，也可以讓一個孩子長大成人，十年的時間更可以讓一所學校從無到有，成為教育下一代的搖籃。 位於北加州東灣地區的三谷慈濟人文學校創校至今十年有成！除了今年初通過了WASC西部院校聯盟學術認證，也受到師生、家長及社區的肯定。 本集我們將一起來聽聽三谷慈濟人文學校親師生代表的精彩分享。 主持人：姜至真

Today we're talking with WASC and WSCUC President, Jamienne S. Studley. She's worn many hats, from being a civil rights and education lawyer to a senior official in the Obama administration. President Studley describes herself as mission-driven and says the job of education is excellence and humanity, with quality and equity being priorities as well. She says the hardest position she's held was as a college president because it's a singular spot that receives a lot of focus and attention. There's a certain amount of isolation to the presidency, and she values the teamwork that came with working for the Department of Education. The year 2020 was a difficult one, but President Studley has found the silver linings. People are more able to see the needs of students and are rolling up their sleeves to get things done. She's also noticed that people are finding and embracing the need to collaborate. Her leadership in particular has evolved as a result. She's been reminded that people are hungry for clarity. President Studley says she tends to think big and broad, and while people do want the big picture, they also need to know the steps, the specifics. When it comes to the best advice she has received, President Studley says that it is to be very clear about what matters and repeat it over and over again. The advice she most gives to others is usually with regard to picking jobs. She says to choose based on purpose, people, and the part you want to play. Some advice she has trouble taking is to give people room and let them fail. She also admits having a hard time with spending money to staff up the people needed and not worrying so much about the bottom line. President Studley just came back from her first in-person event in over a year, and she was impressed that the event organizers found ways to keep attendees safe. Studley says people came with a lot of ideas, and she was amazed at how much being in-person matters. She usually defines herself as an extrovert but found her inner introvert through her time away. Furthermore, Studley discovered that her balance of people-time and reflection-time has changed a bit. She has a need to hear other people and their ideas, and she says it is different in person. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innovationalliance/message

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Laura Lorenze is a proud wife and a mother. She has three great kids: Nathan (16) Nicholas (14) and Natalie (9). She was born and raised Mormon and graduated from Brigham Young University. Laura worked for corporate America for ten years but always had a desire to work with high school students. She left a very lucrative career and went back to school at 32. She was the second student admitted to the very new counseling program at Azusa Pacific University. Laura earned her graduate degree in Educational Counseling and earned a credential to be a high school counselor. Laura and her husband opened Valencia Tutors, which today has earned WASC accreditation, NCAA and AP certification and partners with the local school district. They have supported thousands of students in earning high school credits. Their company consists of many different facets: tutoring, high school and college courses for credit, SAT/ACT prep, special education support and college counseling.  Laura felt unprepared and recognized that counselors really didn't have the answers and went back to school and was accepted into UCLA's college admission program. Today, college admissions is the fastest growing arm of their company. The approach is simple: do not do a dumb degree and stay out of debt! This simple recipe has created unbelievable success. The company has built strong relationships with universities across the country that have the same goal. College can be a horrible investment of time and money. College is changing. Education is changing and it's time parents and students take control of this very important and critical choice. Support the show: https://theanswersandiego.com/radioshow/8349 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Western Association of Schools and Colleges provided a letter of formal notification of action summarizing WASC Senior College and University Commission's (WSCUC) Special Visit to Cal Lutheran on Dec. 2-4 2020, and its subsequent meeting on Feb. 19. The letter outlined six issues or action items that the commission is asking the university to address. Our reporter Shendel Friedman comes on the show to discuss her reporting on WASC's visit, letter and what the university is doing to address WASC's asks.Note: the term "accreditation visit" is used interchangeably with "special visit" in the podcast. Concise details regarding the visit and subsequent action are available here. 

Nancy Kroonenberg (ASIJ High School Assistant Principal 1996-2013) Educator ​ Before wending my way to ASIJ, I lived in the United States, France, The Netherlands, and Hong Kong. ASIJ was my third international school. Pre-Covid we were inveterate travelers with trips to Machu Picchu, Uzbekistan, Cambodia, South Africa among a few of our favorites. I retired (sort of) from ASIJ in 2013. Within a half year I was working at the American International School of Rotterdam (AISR), first as Interim Secondary Principal, then as Admissions Director. AISR is an IB school rather than the AP Program which I knew at ASIJ so it was a steep learning curb. I retired again (sort of) in 2016. I have since committed myself to volunteer work. I was keen to stay connected with internationals so joined a help desk where we offer info about schools, jobs, healthcare, housing and everything else to international newcomers in Amsterdam. After four decades in schools, it was difficult not being among students. Well, that has been short-lived as well. WASC, the organization which accredits ASIJ, needs volunteers to serve on visiting teams. I have been doing that since 1989. Since being back in Europe I have been on WASC teams in Sweden, Italy, Spain, Israel, South Africa and Qatar. On two teams, my teammate was a friend from ISSH in Tokyo. I love staying connected with people. Episode Summary 1:02 - Introduction 3:33 - Why did you join the world of education? 5:15 - International schools in the 1980s 7:38 - Changes in ASIJ from 1996 to 2013 9:39 - Role as a disciplinarian at ASIJ 18:07 - Size of schools and the role it plays 21:57 - WASC Accreditation process 27:37 - AP vs IB (Advance Placement v International Baccalaureate) 31:11 - Traveling around the world 35:23 - What is the difference between a "great' vs "good" school 36:54 - What is to come

SkyGems Academy Podcast 36th speaker is Iain Sallis. Iain is the Campus Principal at Tenby International School, Setia-Eco Park, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Iain has been in Education for 21 years, 17 years of them as a senior leader. He has vast experience of school improvement strategies. He has worked in schools with a variety of contexts and intakes. He had written modules and led facilitation at both NPQH and NPQSL level. He is also experience in keynote speaking in a variety of levels from Universities of Sussex and Brighton to large professional conferences including BETT. In 2014, he started his International journey with a Headship at Tenby International School, Kuala Lumpur. In 2016 he was promoted to Campus Principal at Tenby Schools Penang and in 2019 he moved to the flagship campus in Kuala Lumpur as Campus Principal at Setia Eco-Park which has approximately 2000 students and 260 staff. He oversees 4 schools including International and Private Malaysian National School both at primary and secondary level. He is an Executive Member of the Association of International Malaysian Schools and a registered assessor for CIS Schools and WASC. He had articles published in TES and international magazines. He had also started his own blog and do check it out at iainsallis@wordpress.com. He loves learning and want to continue to improve as a leader. “I think the young people are going to get a better learning deal. We're going to get better leaders in the future. We're going to get better 21st century learners. We will be able close the gap between schools and businesses,” said Iain. Now, we are pleased to introduce to you and present to you … Iain Sallis!

In this Safeguarding Podcast we discuss the issues for online safety that COVID19 has brought to Saratoga High School, USA. Principal Greg Louie discusses how his school has adapted to the challenges for the online safety of children while remote learning, how disadvantaged children are helped, the EdCode, WASC vs Ofsted and how teachers themselves need to adapt to the new world of "blended learning".

I’ll never forget the first time I heard someone mention WASP and realized they weren’t talking about those bee-like creatures who sting and are really scary. I was quite young and when the acrostic was explained to me I realized I was still lost. I only understood what one of the four words meant. WHITE ANGLO SAXON PROTESTANT. Ok. I thought I got the WHITE. The other three, forget it. I’m guessing everyone has their own story of how they came to discover the identity of their family, skin color, racial background, national identity, religion, etc., but it isn’t something that comes very intuitively. These are all categories that require some degree of learning and context.As the years went by I learned a bit more. Anglo Saxon in my mind just meant English or British and I didn’t get the difference between those two at all, but at least I had a bucket into which I could put Anglo and Saxon. Protestant? That was a bit harder. We went to a different church building (as if we ever went) than the Catholics did and we could eat meat on Friday and if we had a cross hanging in our home it wouldn’t still have Jesus hanging on it. And our ministers wouldn’t wear those long dresses or black clothes during the week with a white thing called a collar.But so what? What really mattered was discovering what this meant to others. Some seemed very proud of being WASPs, like attainment of sorts, and somehow superior to other categories. And there didn’t seem to be variations of it. Never heard of WASC or WHITE ANGLO SAXON CATHOLICS. OR BASPs. BLACK ANGLO SAXON PROTESTANTS.I could go on, but you get the point. What’s the big deal? For my Grandmother is was a huge deal because she was DAR (more initials) or Daughter of the American Revolution and even an elite one because she was also a DAM, Daughter of the Mayflower. That’s about as close to royal pedigree as one could have as it was explained to me in Elementary School. My blood must be red white and blue.Now I know that WASP was referring to a certain combination of Race, Heritage, and Religion which somehow meant I had hit the jackpot. I was privileged. Over time I came to discover that lots of people didn’t like WASPs and the subtleties and nuances surrounding the issues weren’t going to go away-certainly not anytime soon if you read the same newspapers I do.So today I decided to bring in a special guest. She is more white than me. She is way more English than I am and she’s worked in the City in London and on Wall Street in Manhattan with names that look exactly like the ones on your checking account. Privileged indeed. Born English. Raised in Cambridge. Mother of 3. Miss Julia Kate Nand. Welcome to Church Hurts And. 

I’ll never forget the first time I heard someone mention WASP and realized they weren’t talking about those bee-like creatures who sting and are really scary. I was quite young and when the acrostic was explained to me I realized I was still lost. I only understood what one of the four words meant. WHITE ANGLO SAXON PROTESTANT. Ok. I thought I got the WHITE. The other three, forget it. I’m guessing everyone has their own story of how they came to discover the identity of their family, skin color, racial background, national identity, religion, etc., but it isn’t something that comes very intuitively. These are all categories that require some degree of learning and context.As the years went by I learned a bit more. Anglo Saxon in my mind just meant English or British and I didn’t get the difference between those two at all, but at least I had a bucket into which I could put Anglo and Saxon. Protestant? That was a bit harder. We went to a different church building (as if we ever went) than the Catholics did and we could eat meat on Friday and if we had a cross hanging in our home it wouldn’t still have Jesus hanging on it. And our ministers wouldn’t wear those long dresses or black clothes during the week with a white thing called a collar.But so what? What really mattered was discovering what this meant to others. Some seemed very proud of being WASPs, like attainment of sorts, and somehow superior to other categories. And there didn’t seem to be variations of it. Never heard of WASC or WHITE ANGLO SAXON CATHOLICS. OR BASPs. BLACK ANGLO SAXON PROTESTANTS.I could go on, but you get the point. What’s the big deal? For my Grandmother is was a huge deal because she was DAR (more initials) or Daughter of the American Revolution and even an elite one because she was also a DAM, Daughter of the Mayflower. That’s about as close to royal pedigree as one could have as it was explained to me in Elementary School. My blood must be red white and blue.Now I know that WASP was referring to a certain combination of Race, Heritage, and Religion which somehow meant I had hit the jackpot. I was privileged. Over time I came to discover that lots of people didn’t like WASPs and the subtleties and nuances surrounding the issues weren’t going to go away-certainly not anytime soon if you read the same newspapers I do.So today I decided to bring in a special guest. She is more white than me. She is way more English than I am and she’s worked in the City in London and on Wall Street in Manhattan with names that look exactly like the ones on your checking account. Privileged indeed. Born English. Raised in Cambridge. Mother of 3. Miss Julia Kate Nand. Welcome to Church Hurts And. 

“Stop the company paying a dividend. Right now!” An alleged shareholder, P, sought an immediate injunction to stop a Co declaring a dividend or reducing its share capital: [1] P’s alleged status a shareholder, P said, gave rise to an entitlement to $700K in dividends. Failure to pay those dividends was a breach of the Co’s constitution – which was, P said, a breach of duty and oppressive: [2] In the substantive claim, P was seeking orders requiring the Ds to purchase P’s shares: [3] The Court was satisfied there was a serious question (whether P was indeed a shareholder in the Co) to be tried: [6], [7] However, The Court rejected P’s argument that damages would not be adequate compensation, a necessary step to get an interlocutory injunction. In the substantive claim, P was seeking was a declaration that it owned shares and an order that the Ds buy those shares i.e. P wanted money. Clearly P considered the payment of money to be adequate: [8] The Court characterised the relief as a “freezing order” in essence. As the planned dividend would not see the Co divesting itself of a unique, irrecoverable asset the balance of convenience did not favour the making of an injunction: [11] P’s application failed. Costs followed: [13]

Many people in education grow up wanting to be teachers, but many don't. Valerie Glover went into journalism with the hope of working for Rolling Stone magazine, but eventually found her way into a school library. Come learn how she approaches teaching from a rapidly changing part of every school's campus. With years of experience, she has led teams through multiple WASC reviews and even chaired our district Health Benefits Committee.

This week we discuss some insane planets that are out there in the universe and beyond!   https://www.patreon.com/startingacult

Dear DCIS Parents, We have finally reached the end of a very busy and successful term and I am sure all members of the DCIS community are looking forward to a well-earned rest. The highlight of the half term was the visit by the CIS and WASC accreditation teams. As I write we are still waiting for the formal outcome of the process but we had some lovely feedback from the visitors and we eagerly await the formal reports. We are very proud of our achievements at Dover Court and (without getting too far ahead of ourselves!) therefore we are grateful of an external validation of this from two respected accreditation agencies. I will be in contact early next term with the official outcome of the visit and a summary of the commendations and recommendations the team makes. We have had some really interesting visitors to the school including Adrian Hayes, who holds the record for climbing Everest and visiting both poles in 18 months. He will be back next term to speak to more of our year groups. Zoe Griffiths enchanted our Secondary students with the wonders of the power of Maths and we had visitors from Michael Ng and Esther Seah Hui En from The Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS) to support our students’ learning in History. We also enjoyed two very powerful visits from NAE Juilliard specialists in Drama and Dance. The UN Day was another wonderful success this year. It was fantastic to see our families representing and sharing information on the 55 countries and territories we have in the school community. I am grateful for the hard work of our UN committee led by Ms Hyland and Ms Gray for their great work pulling this together. One of my many regrets of not being at DCIS next year is seeing how the school continues to develop this lovely exposition of our diverse Dover Court community. Our choir have been involved in two high profile events this half term. The first was singing, with the choirs from the other British Schools in Singapore and southern Malaysia, at the annual Remembrance Service at Kranji. The second was providing the welcome entertainment at the Great British Ball organised by the British Chamber of Commerce and the British Club. We had a number of trips and expeditions this term. A group of intrepid Secondary students took part in the World Scholars Cup, firstly in Manila and then at the Grand Final in Yale, USA. The team came back with an impressive haul of medals. Year 5 started the year group expeditions with a four-day trip to Indonesia and came back with many an exciting tale of their adventures. In sport our first ever NAE games team made up of 19 boys and girls from Years 5 and 6 competed against 9 other NAE SEA schools in Vietnam. A great time was had with some good team performances. The ACSIS season 1 ended in November, with some fantastic results for DCIS. Our U16 boys football team won a bronze medal and our U12 netballers “cleaned up” with gold, silver and bronze medals in their respective divisions. There was also the Middle School Swimming Championships, with many swimmers setting personal records. It was really good to see over 90 runners from Years 3-12 representing DCIS at the ACSIS cross-country championships held at Pasir-Ris. A huge well done to our U14 Boys team who gained a bronze medal out of 19 schools. Within Primary PE it has been superb to see a record number of teams and students competing in a variety of sports in a non-competitive environment, with up to 15 teams playing each week. We have also been really pleased to introduce numerous new teams, including our first ever U11 boys and girls basketball teams, secondary girls contact rugby teams an U16 boys rugby team and several dance groups.

Dear DCIS Parents, Last week we had a very successful visit from the Council of International Schools (CIS) and Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accreditation teams. The Chair and Co-chair spoke to staff on Friday and gave some lovely feedback on our children and the school. We will receive the full report once it has been ratified by the CIS and WASC boards. This week is STEAM week and the children in Years 4 and 5 have enjoyed taking on the second STEAM challenge of the year, set by MIT, today. The rest of Primary and some classes in Secondary will enjoy their STEAM days during the rest of the week. We are also very excited to have Juilliard dance curriculum specialist Donna Costello visiting us for two days. Donna is running a number of workshops across the year groups, as well as with members from our PE department. We look forward to welcoming parents to tomorrow's dance workshop. There are a few places left if anyone is interested, please sign up using this link. There has been a certain buzz among the Year 5 students today, as they will depart for Telunas on their Residential trip early tomorrow morning. We look forward to them telling us all about their adventures upon their return on Friday. Our counsellor Mr Moody will run two workshops this week. During the Navigating the Exams Rapid parent workshop tomorrow, 26th November, Mr Moody will go through how parents can support their children during the intense mocks and exam periods ahead. This workshop is aimed at parents of children in Upper Secondary and will take place 8.45am in The Lounge. On Thursday, 28th November, 7.30am the second Forum for Dads will run in The Lounge. This time Mr Moody will be leading a talk about Parenting Teenagers. All dads are welcome! The DCA Christmas Fayre is just around the corner. It is usually a lovely event that puts all in the festive spirit. I look forward to seeing you on Saturday, 7th December at 3.00pm. Should you be able to support our parent association and help out during the event, please send them an email, I have heard that they are still looking for one Santa!

The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accredits educational institutions and our very own Mrs. Paula Bae, WASC Coordinator for Hart, comes on the show to discuss what WASC is and how you can assist in this process!

For Episode 5, I sat down with Claudia Weintraub, Executive Director of River Oaks Academy, a TK through 12th grade, independent study, or personalized learning as they like to call it, charter school that has two locations in Westlake Village and Oxnard. This school has concurrent enrollment available at the local junior college so students can be earning college credit while in high school. A very unique thing that River Oaks has is they are dual accredited with WASC and the NCAA. Since they have that NCAA Accreditation they get a lot of student athletes that enroll in their program. Thank you to Claudia Weintraub for taking the time to sit down with me tell us more about the fantastic personalized learning program at River Oaks Academy. You can find out more about River Oaks Academy by visiting their website at www.riveroakscharter.com. You can support the Charter Chat Podcast by subscribing to our channel on iTunes, rating the episode, and leaving a review. You can Follow Charter Chat at:Twitter: @CharterChatPodFacebook: www.facebook.com/charterchat/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/charter-chat-podcastWebsite: www.charterchatpodcast.com GUESTS: Claudia Weintraub of Rivers Oaks AcademyHOSTED BY: Juliet Lucero

  I've been friends and a fan (fran?) of Christelyn Russell-Karazin for a long time. A mom of two, freelance writer and founder of BeyondBlackAndWhite.com, Christelyn has impressed/shocked me with her razor-sharp stance on interracial relationships. A black woman married to a white man, who also had an unplanned baby with a black man, she is adamant that women of color find love, marriage and family men they deserve -- regardless of race.  What sets Christelyn's blog apart from any other voice on race -- aside from the astonishing interaction with readers -- is that in her smart and sharp voice, she admonishes everyone brands, the media, Washington and black men and women alike for their stance on race, relationships and policy. She gets pissed off, takes a stand and says front-and-center what trolls typically post in the comments section. In between posts about beauty products, her garden and love stories about interracial couples, recent topics include criticizing a black woman for suing her boyfriend for messing up her hair in the pool;  being irate that only light-skinned, straight-haired women of color are considered beautiful, and her own on-point take about the recent conviction of a white police officer for raping black women. In this episode Christelyn schools me on the pressures successful black women face to marry within their race -- including from the church -- and shares her own journey from being an unmarried mom with what appeared to be the perfect black man, to meeting and falling in love with a white catholic guy from waspy Westport, Conn. (a "Wasc" she calls him). She dissects the layers of interracial relationships, including why it is more acceptable for a black man to date a white woman than the other way around, and let's me know that my question about white men having black-women fetishes is racist.  Have a listen, check out BeyondBlackAndWhite.com, thank me later. 

In this episode... We learn the origins of "RSnake" as told by Rob himself Rob gives us a peek into the dark side, from his contacts and experiences We discuss the black-hat economy as it's verticalized, specialized, and matured Rob discusses the balancing act of the good vs. bad and why the situation is as bad as it needs to be We discuss some of the things businesses and defenders really need to worry about Rob gives us his view of the inevitability of security from SMB to enterprise -- and why things are so good, or bad, or just right We discuss the different ways security is being understood, implemented and matured and why it's futile to chase absolutes Michael and Rob dive into the labor shortage in security - real, perceived, or misunderstood? Rob gives us his outlook on where things are going over the next decade or so   Guest Robert "RSnake" Hansen - ( @RSnake ) - Strategic. Web security expert. Visionary. Robert brings more than 20 years of web application and browser security experience, innovation, and vision to the WhiteHat Security team. Under Robert’s leadership, WhiteHat Labs successfully launched Aviator, the most secure browser available, for Mac and Windows, quickly racking up more than 170,000 downloads in less than six months. When asked about WhiteHat Labs’ mission, Hansen said, “Labs will strive to provide prototypes that go beyond customer expectations, to delight the user.” Before WhiteHat, Robert was the CEO of SecTheory and Falling Rock Networks. Robert has co-authored several books including XSS Exploits and Website Security for Dummies. Robert is also the author of Detecting Malice. He is a member of WASC, APWG, IACSP, ISSA, APWG and has contributed to several OWASP projects, including originating the XSS Cheat Sheet. When he is not breaking the web to make it stronger, Robert enjoys watching Formula One racing.

Kishaun and Bobby discuss inputs and outputs in various facets of life. http://justthinkinpodcast.blogspot.com