Robert Gould, "Changing Admissions From Selecting to Belonging"

Robert Gould, Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management at Augsburg University (Minneapolis), offers a deep dive into an approach to college admission that is turning the process on its head and—in the process—not only fostering a greater sense of belonging for students, but for the admission professionals who work with them.

Could it be an antidote to the Great Resignation?

Notes

• Augsburg Applies to You
• Power of You program (Augsburg partnership with Minneapolis Community and Technical College and Saint Paul College)
• John Doerr's Objectives and Key Results (OKRs).
• Harriet Tubman Effect Institute
• Nicole Johnson, creator of EDIFY, "a 5 step dismantling systemic oppression program that is designed to shift culture in institutions, schools and artistic organizations."
• Wise Mind 
• The Power of Forgiveness—Minneapolis

Rapid Descent

• Walkout songs: "anything by Bobby Sanchez, like Changing Landscapes ..."
• Best recent read: Forgive For Good: A Proven Prescription for Health and Happiness by Frederic Luskin, and Measure What Matters: How Google, Bono, and the Gates Foundation Rock the World with OKRs by John Doerr.
• Eager to read next: Irish Untold History
• Favorite podcast: Edify Justice Advocates Podcast 
• Favorite thing to make in the kitchen: Dark roast decaf coffee and vegetable juice
• What he uses to take and keep notes: Rhodia Notebook 
• Memorable bit of advice: Life is a balance of holding on and letting go —Rumi
• Bucket list: "I would like the entire system of admissions in higher education to be changed."

Theme music arranged by Ryan Anselment.

Many thanks to the National Association for College Admission Counseling for supporting this podcast through the NACAC Podcast Network.