Scott Novak, founder and CEO of the “Small College Movement,” joins FYI host Gil Rogers to talk about the often misunderstood world of smaller institutions, celebrating their triumphs and discussing the innovative strategies that are turning the tides against their larger competitors.

They discuss Scott’s journey through higher education and what made him found SmallCollegeMovement.com as well as the digital and data-driven tactics that are reshaping recruitment today.  This episode spotlights the distinctive benefits that small colleges can offer in a climate that frequently undervalues their contributions. Scott reveals some creative solutions that could help fortify the financial stability of small colleges. It’s a wealth of ideas and information from an expert in his field.

For Your Institution Podcast is a production of Mongoose Research.

Welcome and Introduction | 00:00 

Getting to Know Scott Novak: The Journey to Starting Movements | 00:51 

The Origin and Mission of the Small College Movement | 02:43 

Challenges and Advantages of Small Colleges in Today's Educational Landscape | 06:06 

Tactical Advice for Small Colleges: Enrollment and Fiscal Health | 10:20 

Embracing the Small College Identity: A Strategy for Success | 18:44 

How to Connect with Scott | 21:47 

Closing Remarks and Goodbyes | 22:51 

RELEVANT LINKS:

• SmallCollegeMovement.com
• Scott Novak LinkedIn
• Small College Movement on X
• Small College Movement Podcast Youtube
• Small College Movement Podcast Spotify
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