No Presidents, Mo Problems

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:

• Understanding the Trend: Learn why university presidents are leaving their posts more quickly and what factors contribute to this trend.
• Impact on Marketers: Discover the challenges and opportunities for marketing teams when a new president comes on board.
• Strategic Alignment: Tips on how to align your marketing goals with the new president’s vision and priorities.
• Quick Wins: Strategies for achieving short-term victories that support long-term initiatives.
• Change Management: How to position yourself as a change agent and drive impactful projects.
• Career Path: Insights into the potential for marketers to ascend to university presidencies and why this could benefit institutions.

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

- - - -

Connect With Our Co-Hosts:
Mallory Willsea
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/
https://twitter.com/mallorywillsea

Seth Odell
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethodell/
https://twitter.com/sethodell

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Some of our favorites include Generation AI and Confessions of a Higher Education Social Media Manager.

Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.

Attend the 2025 Engage Summit!
The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.

Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register