Live at the NAGAP GEM Summit, Mallory sits down with Ryan Taughrin, Assistant Dean for Enrollment Management at the University at Buffalo's Graduate School of Education. Ryan shares his experiences and challenges of being a millennial manager, especially navigating the abrupt transition to remote work at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. He discusses his approach to leadership, emphasizing flexibility, servant leadership, and the importance of balancing work life with personal life to empower his team.

Live at NAGAP: A Millennial Manager's Approach to Empowering GEM Teams

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From headline news to social posts, insider insights to industry observations, join industry veterans Mallory Willsea and Seth Odell as they share their top stories from across the world of higher education. 

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Pulse Check: Navigating International Recruitment — Part 1

In this final part of our Pulse Check series on Leadership in Higher Ed, listeners can get a sense of why collaboration matters in marketing and strategies to help build collaboration with their own teams. Additionally, listeners will learn where are smart places to begin collaboration and how to approach that with intentionality. Finally, leaders will learn strategies for managing critics and how to make structural changes to support collaboration.

Pulse Check: Learning from Leaders — Part 5

Hosts Mallory and Seth dive into the complexities surrounding the 2024 FAFSA fiasco and its impact on enrollment. They discuss how institutions can adapt their strategies to support students during this chaotic time and share practical tips for enrollment marketing professionals. Tune in for insights on personalizing communication, extending deadlines, and leveraging marketing techniques to navigate these unprecedented challenges.

The Mad Dash for Deposits: Marketing & Making Your Fall

In this episode, listeners will learn more about managing the MarComm budget. From building partnerships to taking advantage of one-time monies, Kate Ledger shares how to maximize the budget for MarComm efforts. Finally, she’ll debunk the notion that creatives can’t do budgets and share strategies to help learn this important part of the CMO role.

Pulse Check: Learning from Leaders — Part 4

In this unique episode of the Pulse, hosts Mallory and Seth examine the pressing issues of burnout and self-care among higher education professionals. They share personal stories and insights on managing work-life integration, navigating professional pressures, and the importance of taking meaningful breaks. The conversation underscores the necessity of prioritizing wellness and self-care in the demanding world of higher education.

Live at NAGAP: A Millennial Manager's Approach to Empowering GEM Teams

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