The Signal

With more than 450,000 downloads, The Signal is the podcast for higher education’s innovative leaders. Hosted by Jeff Dillon, The Signal cuts through the noise of the "status quo" to bring you the strategic intelligence ...more

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July 31, 2026 00:30:22
Ep. 98 - Andy Crestodina: There's No Appeals Process when AI Picks Your School

Ep. 98 - Andy Crestodina: There's No Appeals Process when AI Picks Your School

What happens when a prospective student asks ChatGPT for the best computer science program in the Midwest—and gets a complete answer without ever clicking...

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July 24, 2026 00:32:46
Ep. 97 - Russell Long: Stop Blaming AI. Your Data is the Problem

Ep. 97 - Russell Long: Stop Blaming AI. Your Data is the Problem

Every CIO I talk to wants to know how to get AI ready. But according to Russell Long, co-founder and CEO of Authentica Solutions,...

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July 17, 2026 00:34:09
Ep. 96 - Troy Holaday: 52,000 Degrees Were Already Earned. They Just Hadn't Been Found.

Ep. 96 - Troy Holaday: 52,000 Degrees Were Already Earned. They Just Hadn't Been Found.

Transfer credit is one of higher ed's most persistent headaches. Students lose credits, take longer to graduate, and navigate a labyrinth of institutional policies...

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July 10, 2026 00:32:42
Ep. 95 - Jeff Meade: Why Paul Quinn College Made Entrepreneurship a Graduation Requirement

Ep. 95 - Jeff Meade: Why Paul Quinn College Made Entrepreneurship a Graduation Requirement

What if a college degree required not just passing classes—but launching a real business? In this episode, host Jeff Dillon sits down with Jeff...

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July 03, 2026 00:31:23
Ep. 94 - Elysia Labita: Marketing Can't Out-Optimize Misalignment

Ep. 94 - Elysia Labita: Marketing Can't Out-Optimize Misalignment

What if the biggest barrier to enrollment growth isn't your marketing budget—but your program portfolio itself? In this episode, host Jeff Dillon sits down...

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June 26, 2026 00:33:59
Ep. 93 - Dave Tucker: The Note Taker's Dilemma — Why Lectures Are Mostly Wasted

Ep. 93 - Dave Tucker: The Note Taker's Dilemma — Why Lectures Are Mostly Wasted

What if the biggest barrier to student success isn't ability—but the belief that effort is even worth it? In this episode, host Jeff Dillon...

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