Join Mallory and Seth as they discuss the recent trend of rapid presidential turnover in higher education and its implications for marketing and communications teams. With half the Ivy League experiencing leadership changes and shorter tenures becoming the norm, this episode explores why this is happening and offers actionable advice for marketers facing these transitions. Discover how to align with new leadership, secure quick wins, and position yourself as a key player in institutional success.
Key Takeaways:
Yale University names Maurie McInnis as its 24th president: https://apnews.com/article/yale-president-maurie-mcinnis-stony-brook-3325f531c6129f8348e9ec5a915a8fa6
The Impossible College Presidency: https://www.chronicle.com/article/the-impossible-college-presidency
The Past Month Has Seen a Flurry of No-Confidence Votes in College Presidents: https://www.chronicle.com/article/the-past-month-has-seen-a-flurry-of-no-confidence-votes-in-college-presidents
University of La Verne President Out After 10 Months: https://www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-takes/2024/06/13/university-la-verne-president-out-after-10-months
Parting Thoughts from a Retiring President: https://www.insidehighered.com/news/governance/executive-leadership/2024/06/10/interview-departing-hamilton-president-david
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Connect With Our Co-Hosts:
Mallory Willsea
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https://twitter.com/mallorywillsea
Seth Odell
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethodell/
https://twitter.com/sethodell
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