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Podcast: Changing Higher Ed
Episode:

Saving Sweet Briar College through Transformational Change Management
Category: Government & Organizations
Duration: 00:33:09
Publish Date: 2021-03-16 00:04:50
Description:

Dr. Drumm McNaughton interviews Dr. Meredith Woo, president of Sweet Briar College, about the Sweet Briar Miracle, the college’s transformation using change management principles.

Podcast Highlights

  • Sweet Briar College faced a major uphill climb after alumnae successfully pushed back the board of trustees’ decision to close the institution.
  • The college had to find ways to address and change perceived challenges, including declining interest in a liberal arts education, waning enrollment by women in women’s colleges, and the institution’s location in a rural Virginia setting.
  • The college’s leaders started their change initiative with major overhauls of the academic program, financial decision-making and budget.
  • The second phase of this initiative involves creating a strong focus on women’s leadership that is integrated into the liberal arts curriculum and sustainability.
  • The college grew enrollment by 42% after announcing the changes, and continues its growth to this day.

To see full show notes, visit https://changinghighered.com

Resources

Dr. Drumm McNaughton provides crisis management and transformation consulting services for higher ed institutions. 

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Sponsor: Perdia Education
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