
Trusted Voices explores the complex intersection of leadership and communication in higher education. Each episode, hosts Teresa Valerio Parrot and Erin Hennessy chat with university presidents, industry thought leaders—and each other—about the latest news in the industry and the challenges and opportunities facing those in the most visible roles in higher ed.
Episodes

Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
S3. Ep. 03 - A Fall Semester of Institutional Resilience
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Erin and Teresa talk about natural disasters, offer resources for campuses navigating election season and disinformation, and highlight leaders willing to be vulnerable about the challenges they're facing.

Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
S3. Ep.02 - Leading with Humanity, Not Just Titles
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Kevin McClure and Jorge Burmicky join the Trusted Voices Podcast to share why their presidential competencies are far more than a leadership checklist.

Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
S3. Ep. 01 - All About the Benjamins
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Finances, elections, and leadership: Erin and Teresa kick off Season 3 by looking ahead to the drivers of fall on campus.

Thursday Jun 06, 2024
S2. Ep.11 - Is Institutional Neutrality the Next Higher Ed Virus?
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Teresa Valerio Parrot and Erin Hennessy close season two with more fall predictions as Harvard University abstains from “official statements about public matters that do not directly affect the university’s core function.” The duo also discuss their summer reading lists, with Erin leaning toward literary fiction and Teresa focusing on collegiate athletics.

Wednesday May 01, 2024
S2. Ep.10 - A Crisis Beyond Higher Ed, It’s the Workforce Pipeline
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Dr. Angel B. Pérez, CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), joins hosts Teresa Valerio Parrot and Erin Hennessy to discuss the flawed rollout of the new FAFSA by the Department of Education and its impact on higher education. He worries that a potential 700,000 more students could be lost from the higher education pipeline due to FAFSA complications.

Thursday Mar 28, 2024
S2. Ep. 09 - Employers Need to Step Up, Provide More Internships
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Erin Hennessy and Teresa Valerio Parrot welcome Brandon Busteed, the CEO of BrandEd, to discuss the importance of relationship-rich and work-integrated learning in higher education. He emphasizes the need for relevance and engagement in college experiences and the disconnect between higher education language and the desires of students and employers.

Thursday Mar 07, 2024
S2. Ep. 08 - Higher Ed Sucks. My Institution Is Okay.
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Teresa Valerio Parrot and Erin Hennessy focus on the findings of Inside Higher Ed's 2024 Survey of College and University Presidents. The conversation delves into the apparent optimism among college presidents amidst realistic uncertainties, the implications of potential mergers between institutions, and the pressing need for reviewing speech policies in light of current events.

Thursday Feb 15, 2024
S2. Ep. 07 - CBE Prepares Students for an AI-Driven Future
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Erin Hennessy and Teresa Valerio Parrot welcome Paul LeBlanc, president of Southern New Hampshire University, as he highlights the need for trust, relationships, and community building in education. LeBlanc suggests that AI will shift the focus from knowledge-based education to developing higher-order skills such as judgment, wisdom, and empathy.