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
ALP: The Admissions Leadership Podcast
DJ Menifee
DJ Menifee, Vice President for Enrollment at Susquehanna University and member of NACAC's board of directors, shares the stories about his rapid ascent to higher ed leadership ... and, perhaps just as important, deconstructs the construction of a perfect PBJ with Ken.
This quote from DJ (borrowed from Kobe Bryant):
"If you want to be the best, you've got to sacrifice something."
Shout-outs
Lori Greene (Butler U; mentor to DJ)
Bill Sliwa (who hired him into the profession at Lees-McRae)
Andy Borst (U of Illinois)
Paul Steenis (Knox)
Devone Eurales (Knox) Darryl Uy
Illinois ACAC
And, of course, DJs family.
Rapid Descent
- Walkout song: Standing Ovation by Young Jeezy (with "naughty words" warning by DJ 😉)
- Best recent read: Invisible Influence: The Hidden Forces that Shape Behavior by Jonah Burger
- Eager to read next: A Promised Land by President Barack Obama
- Podcast: Tony Sarda's episode on the ALP
- Favorite thing to make in the kitchen: "I'm there for support."
- What he uses to take and keep notes: Padfolio.
- Memorable bit of advice: From his colleague and friend, Devone Eurales of Knox: "Someone is always watching."
- Bucket list: Supporting his wife in checking items off her bucket list3
The ALP is supported by RHB. Music arranged by Ryan Anselment