COACHECast
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Insights From Leaders in Higher Education
COACHECast is a thought-provoking podcast from COACHE featuring provosts and other leaders from top institutions as they share personal insights, reflections and key learnings from their work.
Season 2 explores the perspectives of a diverse group of leaders and is hosted by Dr. Todd Benson, executive director and principal investigator at COACHE.
Season 1 features five engaging episodes focusing on leading through change, hosted by Dr. Pat Farrell, former provost at the University of Wisconsin—Madison and Lehigh University.
A new episode will be released each month.
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11/22/24 • 26 min
COACHECast speaks with Dr. Nancy Brickhouse, Vice President and Provost at Baylor University. Prior to coming to Baylor in 2019, Nancy previously served as Provost at St. Louis University, and before this spent 27 years in various faculty and administrative roles at the University of Delaware.
“You’ve got to learn where you are and you’ve got to learn who your people are. And only then can you gain their trust in a way that will help them aspire to do the things that we need faculty to do.”
Dr. Brickhouse shares insights on how having a strong institutional mission has supported faculty engagement, how Baylor leadership has been able to deeply involve faculty in their strategic planning process, how the institution is building community and belonging for underrepresented minority faculty, and more.
Hosted by Dr. Todd Benson, Executive Director and Principal Investigator at COACHE.
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03/30/25 • 27 min
COACHECast speaks with Dr. Holly Hutchins, Vice Provost for Faculty Success, University of North Texas. Vice Provost Hutchins’ academic background is in human resource development where her focus has been on training transfer and faculty talent development. She is a proud UNT alumna and completed her Ph.D. in 2004. Before returning to UNT as Vice Provost, she was professor and department chair at the University of Houston.
“You just make sure you're doing more than you're saying. So let your actions show. And a lot of times you may advocate in places that they will never know that you were that one in the room.”
Dr. Hutchins outlines her experience with the distributed leadership model to ensure all stakeholders are in the decision-making process. Dr. Hutchins also shares how she effectively advocates for faculty interest and support in an era of increasing public skepticism toward higher education, and more.
Hosted by Dr. Todd Benson, Executive Director and Principal Investigator at COACHE.
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04/18/24 • 34 min
Dr. Beau Breslin is Professor of Government at Skidmore College, where he has spent most of career and held the position Dean of Faculty and Vice President for Academic Affairs between 2011-2018.
“You have to be a good listener. You have to be empathetic. These are the things that build credibility and build political capital.”
Dr. Breslin shares his perspectives from his time in the role as Dean of Faculty and Vice President for Academic Affairs, including his thoughts about addressing resistance to change, being nimble, how nonacceptance of an idea can ultimately lead to better outcomes, and more.
Dr. Pat Farrell, former provost at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Lehigh University, hosts this five-part series on leading through change in higher education.
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03/22/24 • 31 min
Dr. John Zomchick is Provost at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, the state’s flagship university. Dr. Zomchick came to the university in 1985. He has held the role of Provost since 2020, and previously served as Provost for Faculty Affairs, Interim Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor.
"We have to make choices about where our resources go, but never miss an opportunity to say that, without the faculty, there is no university."Dr. Zomchick shares a range of insights from his experience in leadership positions at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville including a major change initiative that did not go as anticipated, his thoughts on finding common ground among divisions, and navigating challenges during times of increasing pressure and scrutiny.
Dr. Pat Farrell, former provost at the University of Wisconsin—Madison and Lehigh University, hosts this five-part series on leading through change in higher education.
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03/21/24 • 26 min
Dr. Nicolle Parsons-Pollard is the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Georgia State University. Appointed to this role in February 2023, she previously served as Interim Provost and Georgia State’s Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs.
“I've been a faculty member for decades and I really do believe in shared governance — it works best when we fully participate in it.”
Dr. Parsons-Pollard shares a range of insights from her time in the provost’s office and leadership positions at Georgia State, including how the institution used COACHE data to better understand faculty challenges, addressed concerns of workload and burnout exacerbated by the pandemic, expanding a proven mentoring program, and more.
Dr. Pat Farrell, former provost at the University of Wisconsin—Madison and Lehigh University, hosts this five-part series on leading through change in higher education.
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10/28/24 • 23 min
COACHECast speaks with Dr. Mark Rieger, who is currently on sabbatical from his position as Executive Vice President and Provost at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) in Fort Myers, FL. Prior to joining FGCU, Dr. Rieger Dean and Director of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Delaware, and held leadership positions at the University of Florida and the University of Georgia.
“It would be great if people would stop calling folks non-tenure track. Nobody wants to be described by what they aren't. ‘Hi, I'm Mark. I'm not a good tennis player. Good to meet you.’ ”
Dr. Rieger shares insights about the benefits and challenges of being in a university without any tenured faculty roles — and what institutions of all kinds can learn from it; why he is an advocate for greater flexibility to move between job tracks; how the FGCU team delivered a best-in-class response rate in the COACHE Faculty Job Satisfaction Survey, and much more.
Hosted by Dr. Todd Benson, Executive Director and Principal Investigator at COACHE.
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05/14/24 • 26 min
Dr. Lisa Sullivan is Provost and Dean of Faculty, Mount Holyoke College, and has been in her role since July 2022. She previously served for six years as Vice President for Academic Affairs and the R. Michael Shanahan Dean of the Faculty at Harvard Mudd College, as well as a Professor of Economic History.
“The opportunity to hear those different voices, to make them visible in processes that have garnered trust...it’s a critical element for institutional improvement.”
Dr. Sullivan shares her experiences in helping to drive institution-wide changes that shape and support culture, as well as ensuring different voices are involved in the change process. She reflects on stepping into the role of provost when new to the institution, how to support a new generation of leaders in the face of changing demands, and more.
Dr. Pat Farrell, former provost at the University of Wisconsin—Madison and Lehigh University, hosts this five-part series on leading through change in higher education.
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08/29/24 • 32 min
Dr. Dawn Bratsch-Prince is Associate Provost for Faculty at Iowa State University, which includes her oversight of the Office of Institution Research, the ISU Ombuds Office, and the ISU ADVANCE Program. She is also a founding member of the Committee on Faculty Affairs (CFA) at APLU.
“We can hire fantastic representative faculty from all 50 states, from all demographics, but if we can't retain them then our efforts are pointless.”
In a candid conversation, Dr. Bratsch-Prince provides insights about challenges she has faced in her role, and discusses the sensitive issue of harassing behavior or bullying among faculty members in higher ed. She also shares how and why she strove to create an overall community of practice for higher education leaders through the CFA.
Dr. Bratsch-Prince came to the university as a member of the faculty in 1990. Prior to her appointment as Associate Provost, she served from 2007-2010 as Associate Dean in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and as chair of the Department of World Languages and Cultures from 2002-2008.
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06/25/24 • 31 min
Dr. Susan Carlson is Professor Emerita, University of California, Davis and Vice Provost Emerita, UC Office of the President, where she served in the role of Vice Provost from 2010 to 2022. Prior to joining UC, Dr. Carlson was Associate Provost for Faculty Advancement and Diversity for almost 10 years at Iowa State University.
“You’re changing culture in this work, and you’re often redefining academic priorities. There’s a lot of sensitivity when you raise issues of maybe everything’s not right.”
With more than 20 years in leadership positions, Dr. Carlson shares how she was able to advance efforts to build diverse faculty at universities. She focuses on the importance of both policy and funding to ensure sustainable change, as well as how building a network has been valuable in contributing to her achievements.
Dr. Pat Farrell, former provost at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and Lehigh University, hosts this five-part series on leading through change in higher education.
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01/30/25 • 29 min
Dr. Andrea Romero is Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs at the University of Arizona and has served in this role since 2019. Dr. Romero is also a faculty affiliate in psychology, Mexican American studies, gender and women’s studies, and Latin American studies. She serves as current president of the APLU’s Committee on Faculty Affairs.
“It is about that narrative... how do we understand ourselves? What is our story, and what do we want to make that story be in the future?”
Dr. Romero discusses her experiences in community-based research, the ways in which this work has influenced her leadership and collaboration with faculty, and how — as an expert in research — she shares complex data with stakeholder groups in ways that make it meaningful for all. She also highlights why the work of the Committee on Faculty Affairs is so valuable as a community of practice.
Hosted by Dr. Todd Benson, Executive Director and Principal Investigator at COACHE.
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FAQ
How many episodes does COACHECast have?
COACHECast currently has 10 episodes available.
What topics does COACHECast cover?
The podcast is about Non-Profit, Higher Education, Leadership, Podcasts, Education and Business.
What is the most popular episode on COACHECast?
The episode title 'In conversation with Dawn Bratsch-Prince, Iowa State University' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on COACHECast?
The average episode length on COACHECast is 29 minutes.
How often are episodes of COACHECast released?
Episodes of COACHECast are typically released every 42 days.
When was the first episode of COACHECast?
The first episode of COACHECast was released on Mar 21, 2024.
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