ALP: The Admissions Leadership Podcast
Ken Anselment hosts a series of one-on-one conversations with people who have been climbing the leadership mountain in the world of college admissions. Some are nearing the summit. Some are already there. But how did they get there? And what can other climbers learn from their mindsets, habits, and experiences? © Ken Anselment 2024
Episodes
101 episodes
Emily Smith: This One Goes to 11
For the Season 11 finale—the season's 11th episode—we go to 11, earning ourselves an "E" for some cussin'In the ALP's most meta-episode, two podcasters hit record and promptly turn the show into a show about conversation, consulti...
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Season 11
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Episode 11
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58:14
Chris George: On Joy, Grit, Epic Runs and Organ Donation
Chris George—Associate Vice President for Enrollment at St. Olaf College—brings joy, grit, and a runner’s curiosity to this conversation that has less to do with enrollment leader...
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Season 11
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Episode 10
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49:42
Jen Gagne: Laughter, Leadership and Memorable Rituals
Even though we've only known each other for less than two years, this episode feels like one between two old friends. The newly-minted Dr. Jen Gagne, Executive Director of Ad...
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Season 11
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Episode 9
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50:40
Brian Troyer: On Pausing to Let Our Soul Catch Up
Brian Troyer, Vice President for Enrollment Management at Marquette University, joins the ALP for a conversation that explores the deep roots of Jesuit leadership and the lighthearted joys of life in Milwaukee, including:
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Season 11
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Episode 8
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54:27
Candace Boeninger: Holding Power with Purpose
Candace Boeninger, Vice President for Enrollment Management at Ohio University, joins the ALP to share lessons from her journey into senior leadership, reflecting on her experience working with an executive coach and how it helped her navigate ...
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Season 11
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Episode 7
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45:29
Rakin "Rock" Hall: From the Standup Stage to the Enrollment Stage
Rakin “Rock” Hall, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Success at Ithaca College, brings a unique mix of reflection, humor...
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Season 11
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Episode 6
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47:20
Phil Moreno: Finding Stillness in Motion
Phil Moreno—Associate Director of College Counseling at the Nueva School and Board Chair for the ...
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Season 11
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Episode 5
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55:55
Thyra Briggs: Baseball, Cover Letters, Grace and Transparency
From a childhood “baseball club” in Boston to becoming a Dean of Admission at just 27, Thyra Briggs, Vice President for Admission and Financial Aid at
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Season 11
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Episode 4
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52:18
Jeremy Lowe: The Power of Punk Rock, Long Walks and Under-reacting
Jeremy Lowe, Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate Admission at American University, has built his leadership style on lesson...
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Season 11
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Episode 3
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53:46
Justin Rummel: From Policy to Purpose in Enrollment Leadership
In this episode of The Admissions Leadership Podcast, Justin Rummel, Vice President for Enrollment at Susquehanna University
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Season 11
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Episode 2
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53:12
Lisa Keegan: Leading with Purpose in a Time of Transition
Lisa Keegan returns to the mic just as she prepares to step into her new role as the inaugural Vice Provost for Enrollment Strategy at William & M...
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Season 11
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Episode 1
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49:29
Peak Perspectives: Assumptions and Decisions
Have you ever caught yourself making an assumption about someone's capacity for success based on where they come from or the challenges they've faced? At this time of year, when many admissions offices are deep in application review, it seems f...
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Season 10
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Episode 5
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9:30
Peak Perspectives: A Purposeful No
Have you ever paused to consider the path you were on? Maybe that reflection led to affirmation, a definitive “Yes, this is the right direction.” Then again, maybe you sensed a quiet voice asking the question, “Are you sure this is the right di...
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Season 10
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Episode 4
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8:48
Peak Perspectives: Living with the Imposter
Have you ever faced an opportunity that made you question your readiness, your abilities—even your worth?In this Peak Perspective, I share a story from Marie Bigham, founder of ACCEPT and IQID, who wrestled with self-doubt when s...
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Season 10
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Episode 3
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6:46
Peak Perspectives: Embrace the Unexpected
Have you ever made a decision so unexpected that it completely changed the course of your life?Welcome to Peak Perspectives, a short-form spinoff of the ALP, where I share insights and stories from my new book,
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Season 10
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Episode 2
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3:57
Season 10 Premiere
Season 10 kicks off with exciting news and an audible sneak preview.(And that, dear listener, is what folks in the business call a teaser.)
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Season 10
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Episode 1
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19:56
The Admissions Directors Lunchcast Meets The ALP
Nathan Ament and Teege Mettille are the creators and co-hosts of the hit podcast,
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Season 9
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Episode 6
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54:52
Michael Keaton
(No, the other one.)What happens when two avowed GenXers record a podcast episode? From the host you get a bad reference to C+C Music Factory; from the guest you get helpful lessons on "how to vice president." Michael Keaton, VP for Enr...
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Season 9
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Episode 5
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53:40
Carin Smith
Carin Smith, domestic recruitment manager and Chicago regional representative for Beloit College (and a former member of Ken's team at Lawrence...
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Season 9
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Episode 4
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51:01
Jeff Blahnik
From the time he was a little boy, Jeff Blahnik always wanted to be "an attorney," but a moment of crisis halfway through law school changed his path. He's now the Vice President ...
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Season 9
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Episode 3
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49:41
Angela Frazier
Angela Frazier, Vice President of Student Services at Waukesha County Technical College (t...
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Season 9
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Episode 2
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55:32
Justin Draeger
Justin Draeger, President and CEO of the National Associat...
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Season 9
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Episode 1
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46:02
Rick Bailey on the importance of coherence, relevance, and organizing your work around your core values
Richard Harrison Bailey—the RHB behind RHB—joins the ALP to discuss the principle of Coherence; the virtuous cycle of relevance, relations...
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Season 8
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Episode 7
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1:04:02
Laura Kaub of the UNHCR asks, "Why is it so hard for exceptional students to get access to education?"
Laura Kaub, director of the Duolingo partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner...
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Season 8
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Episode 6
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47:25
Dan Saavedra on How He (and Others) Built StriveScan
How does someone go from being a lawyer and a photographer to found and lead the company that has reshaped the college fair experience for millions of students and more than 15,000 admission professionals representing more than 2500 institution...
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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53:44