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How Two College Closures Shaped One Leader's Mission to Transform Admissions - with Kathy Belletty, Staff Member When Sanford Brown Institute & Culinary Academy of Long Island Closed


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In this episode, part of a special EdUp College Closure Miniseries - Through the Eyes of..., brought to YOU by Ellucian LIVE 2025 & HigherEd PodCon

YOUR guest is Kathy Belletty, Owner of Motivate With K.A.T. (Admissions & Enrollment Leadership Training Company), Host of EdUp Edge: The Scoop on Career Schools, Leadership & Life Hacks, & Staff Member When Sanford Brown Institute & Culinary Academy of Long Island Closed

YOUR host is Dr. Jay M. KeehnDr. Jay M. Keehn was employed by Union Institute & University for 18 years. UI&U formerly announced its’ closure in June, 2024.

During his tenure, he held roles as faculty, director of academic programs, campus  executive director, & dean of students.

Dr. Keehn is the founder of THE CLUB, a monthly get-together of professionals affected by their college closing. In THE CLUB, people share their stories & socialize around the current landscape while looking at what may be Tomorrow’s Higher Education.

  • How did experiencing two college closures impact staff morale?
  • What role does transparency play in managing institutional decline?
  • How do sudden closures affect personal life decisions?
  • What emotional toll does closure take on staff members?
  • How can resilience emerge from institutional failure?

Topics include:

  • Leadership transparency in crisis
  • Staff support during closure
  • Personal impact of closures
  • Career transitions
  • Admissions team development

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