ALP: The Admissions Leadership Podcast

Jon Boeckenstedt

February 18, 2020 Ken Anselment Season 2 Episode 3
ALP: The Admissions Leadership Podcast
Jon Boeckenstedt
Show Notes

Ken chats with Jon Boeckenstedt, vice provost for enrollment at Oregon State University, and the mind behind Higher Ed Data Stories, a treasure trove of data-driven (and data-visualized) observations about the state of higher ed. Jon shares some views about his recent career move as well as surprises about his reading and writing habits, as well as the unusual upside of the imposter syndrome.

Shout-outs & Links

Rapid Descent

  • Walkout song: Won't Get Fooled Again by The Who.
  • Best recent read: A Wikipedia entry about Norman Borlaug, which inspired him to name March 25 (Borlaug's birthday) National Test-Optional Day.
  • Eager to read next: The Years that Matter Most by Paul Tough ("Apparently I'm in it...")
  • Favorite thing to make in the kitchen: Semi-homemade killer chili: Hormel chili + extra sharp cheddar + Frank's Red Hot + bacon bits.
  • What he uses to take and keep notes: Not much of a notetaker, but Jon loves a good fountain pen. Though he owns a Montblanc, he prefers his Sheaffer (for writing in black) and Lamy (for writing in blue).
  • Memorable bit of advice: "Everybody is an imposter." 
  • Bucket list: "I do not and never have had a bucket list."

The ALP is supported by RHB. Music arranged by Ryan Anselment