The Innovation Forge Podcast
The Innovation Forge Podcast
Podcast Description
Data, marketing, and strategy converge to shape the future of Higher Education through Adaptive Enrollment Management. Whether you’re an enrollment manager, an ed tech professional, or someone excited about shaping the future of higher education, this podcast is your new workshop for forward-thinking ideas.
We’ll be running two main types of episodes. First, From the Foundry, where I’ll read unabridged chapters from my book, The Innovation Forge. Think of it as your personal audiobook session—no subscription or separate download needed. In each reading, we’ll explore the principles of scoring systems, predictive modeling, and adaptive enrollment management, that can transform how institutions understand, recruit, and craft their incoming class.
In the second type of episode we’ll have interviews featuring innovative leaders and artisans in data, marketing, admissions, and even specialized platforms like Slate. These 'Visiting Artisans’ are the people actively reshaping traditional practices, and together we’ll hammer out insights you can bring back to your institution or organization. We’ll talk about real-world applications, success stories, and challenges, all while highlighting the practical strategies that spark true innovation.
Join me as we explore Adaptive Enrollment Management in The Innovation Forge Podcast.
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The podcast addresses key topics in higher education such as data analysis, marketing strategies, and enrollment techniques, emphasizing modern practices through examples like predictive modeling and real-world applications of platforms like Slate. Episodes include insightful explorations of scoring systems and feature narratives that highlight innovations in college admissions and student engagement, showcasing practical strategies for transformative change.
Data, marketing, and strategy converge to shape the future of Higher Education through Adaptive Enrollment Management. Whether you’re an enrollment manager, an ed tech professional, or someone excited about shaping the future of higher education, this podcast is your new workshop for forward-thinking ideas.
We’ll be running two main types of episodes. First, From the Foundry, where I’ll read unabridged chapters from my book, The Innovation Forge. Think of it as your personal audiobook session—no subscription or separate download needed. In each reading, we’ll explore the principles of scoring systems, predictive modeling, and adaptive enrollment management, that can transform how institutions understand, recruit, and craft their incoming class.
In the second type of episode we’ll have interviews featuring innovative leaders and artisans in data, marketing, admissions, and even specialized platforms like Slate. These ‘Visiting Artisans’ are the people actively reshaping traditional practices, and together we’ll hammer out insights you can bring back to your institution or organization. We’ll talk about real-world applications, success stories, and challenges, all while highlighting the practical strategies that spark true innovation.
Join me as we explore Adaptive Enrollment Management in The Innovation Forge Podcast.
What happens when a 180-year-old institution decides to rethink the way it serves transfer students? You get strategy, simplicity, and one seriously powerful process.
In this episode, Ben Parsons, Senior Associate Director of Enrollment Operations at the College of the Holy Cross, shares how he transformed a fragmented, manual transfer admissions process into a cohesive, collaborative workflow. With a background in financial aid and a knack for woodworking, Ben approaches system building with both precision and heart.
You’ll hear how he:
* Designed a 15-tab staff portal that became a one-stop shop for admissions, financial aid, housing, and more
* Leveraged Slate workflows and portals to eliminate spreadsheets, simplify communication, and foster interdepartmental trust
* Built tools that empower staff without overwhelming them while leaving room for iterative improvement
* Opened lines of collaboration with unlikely partners and created momentum for change across campus
Plus, in our “Crafting Change” segment, Ben shares how to break down silos and build buy-in, even when the tools are complex and the traditions are old.
And don’t miss The Smith’s Signature, where Ben reveals his favorite project tool, his take on AI in admissions, and the type of books he’d recommend to future-focused educators.
Reach Ben at
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-p-3966959/
Slate Community: https://community.technolutions.net/member/zr96bZOYIo
And as always, subscribe to the podcast and get your copy of The Innovation Forge in ebook or print – https://tinyurl.com/TheInnovationForgePaperback
Music:
“Cold Sober” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Wholesome” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Teller of the Tales” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Midnight Tale” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Galway” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Goblin_Tinker_Soldier_Spy” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Southern Gothic” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Village Consort” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Club Seamus” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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