A decade ago, I took the scariest leap of my career and launched my own company. Today I am pleased […]
A Ten-Year Anniversary Reflection
Our Thinking
Higher education insights and conversations
Taking a more humane approach to academic program reviews
Academic program reviews are never easy for anyone involved. They can create an us-versus-them dynamic between faculty, who feel blindsided, […]
When Luck—and Placements—Comes in Threes
My work with the TVP Communications team on thought leadership placements in August aligned with my superstition that good luck comes in […]
Getting Buy-In From PR-Resistant Faculty
As communicators, we know how essential partnerships are with faculty and senior administrators to do our jobs well. But sometimes, […]
Evaluating ROI When Responding to Inbound Inquiries
Some experts get a ton of requests to weigh in on something in the news. Others, not so much. Volume […]
Beyond Covid-19, Here’s What Else Communicators Should Plan For This Year
With most campuses set to reopen fully in the coming weeks—some for the first time since March 2020—some of the […]
What the SCOTUS NCAA Decision Means for Campus Communicators
It’s no surprise Teresa, our resident college athletics enthusiast, had some thoughts following last month’s unanimous SCOTUS ruling on NCAA […]
Profit Motives Make Fixing College Sports Nearly Impossible
Last month I had the opportunity to share my ideas about the history and finances of intercollegiate athletics and did so […]
What to Know Before Going Off the Record
Today, the phrase “off the record” has become ubiquitous and, as a result, its true meaning has become slightly muddled. […]
