http://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4heVisionary Talk Radio for Higher Education (VTR.4he) features visionary thought leaders within higher education and business to share and collaborate on concepts and ideas that challenge and benefit the commonwealth of higher education and the American workforce. enCopyright Michael Mathews (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sat, 15 Jun 2019 14:30:00 GMTFri, 11 Jul 2014 15:00:00 GMTEducationBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/003089d9-3e4f-45e3-87d4-6f5dc035494e_capture7.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4heVisionary Talk Radio for Higher Education (VTR.4he) features visionary thought leaders within higher education and business to share and collaborate on concepts and ideas that challenge and benefit the commonwealth of higher education and the American workforce. feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comeducation,william ihlenfeldt,michael mathews,bill ihlenfeldt,visionary leadership,higher education,linda baer,mike mathews,an interview with richard carpenter,austin peay state universityVisionary Talk RadionoVisionary Talk Radio for Higher Education (VTR.4he) features visionary thought leaders within higher education and business to share and collaborate on conceptsepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2014/07/11/the-higher-education-success-factor-with-dr-bill-pathEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2014/07/11/the-higher-education-success-factor-with-dr-bill-path/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2014/07/11/the-higher-education-success-factor-with-dr-bill-pathFri, 11 Jul 2014 15:00:00 GMTThe Higher Education Success Factor with Dr, Bill PathJoin us as we interview Dr. Bill Path, President of Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology as he discusses the need for a simple, yet global innovative ecosystem between business, government, and education.   Dr. Bill R. Path is a regular contributor to the Huffington Post, and author of "Moments of Forever."   Dr. Path is a visionary and innovative leader who is unashamed of meeting students where they are at - and seeing them build their potential by connecting them to employers.  Listen as he unravels the truth of how simple higher education should be.   00:56:00Visionary Talk RadionoDr. Bill Path,Bill Ihlenfeldt,Michael Mathews,Visionary Talk Radio for Higher EducationJoin us as we interview Dr. Bill Path, President of Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology as he discusses the need for a simple, yet global innovatihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2013/11/18/marcus-wilkins--the-mind-muscleEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2013/11/18/marcus-wilkins--the-mind-muscle/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2013/11/18/marcus-wilkins--the-mind-muscleMon, 18 Nov 2013 21:30:00 GMTMarcus Wilkins - The Mind MuscleNovember 18, 3:30 PM CST The Mind Muscle by former NFL Linebacker Marcus Wilkins Join us for an exciting interview with a sports and business visionary  thinker and leader who understands the value of ‘critical thinking’ within education and the workforce. Marcus Wilkins started his NFL career with the Green Bay Packers and had a six successful years that included the Green Bay Packers, Cincinnati Bengals, and Atlanta Falcons.  Marcus has started his business career as the Director for Membership at the Greater Houston Partnership.  Marcus has come to recognize that the behaviors, inspiration, and attitudes required to play in the National Football League are identical to those required to be successful in the Business World.  As a director at the Greater Houston Partnership, Marcus is privileged to interact and see global business leaders thrive, compete, on the playing fields of life. Through Marcus’s experience in the small legendary town of Green Bay, WI known as Title Town USA to the most diverse metro and urban city in the World, Houston, TX – Marcus gleans the need for ‘Mind Mind.’   Muscle Minded is pertinent for young students and workers of all ages to recognize the need to compete on and off the field through his version of Critical Thinking – (Muscle Mind™); which is to say that we all need to exercise our minds from a critical thinking pathway   00:58:00Visionary Talk RadionoMarcus Wilkins,Muscle Mind,Visionary Talk Radio,Green Bay Packers,Mind MuscleNovember 18, 3:30 PM CST The Mind Muscle by former NFL Linebacker Marcus Wilkins Join us for an exciting interview with a sports and business visionary  thinkerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2013/10/15/interveiw-with-tom-still-president-of-wis-tech-councilEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2013/10/15/interveiw-with-tom-still-president-of-wis-tech-council/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2013/10/15/interveiw-with-tom-still-president-of-wis-tech-councilTue, 15 Oct 2013 18:00:00 GMTInterveiw with Tom Still , President of Wis. Tech CouncilBuilding a State Wide Innovative Ecosystem ... leveraging the leaders, capital and innovation between business, government, and education Join Wisconsin Technology Council President Tom Still as he discusses the need for an innovative ecosystem between business, government, and education Tom Still is president of the Wisconsin Technology Council. The Tech Council is the non-profit, bipartisan science and technology policy advisory board to the governor and the Legislature. Its programs include the Wisconsin Angel Network, the Wisconsin Innovation Network, the Governor’s Business Plan Contest and regular events that connect entrepreneurs, investors, researchers and others with a stake in the tech-based economy. 01:01:00Visionary Talk RadionoWisconsin Technology council,Tom Still,Wisconsin Innovation Network,William Ihlenfeldt,Mike MathewsBuilding a State Wide Innovative Ecosystem ... leveraging the leaders, capital and innovation between business, government, and education Join Wisconsin Technohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2013/09/23/interview-with-dr-richard-strandEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2013/09/23/interview-with-dr-richard-strand/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2013/09/23/interview-with-dr-richard-strandMon, 23 Sep 2013 16:00:00 GMTInterview with Dr. Richard StrandDeveloping the Visionary Leader Around You! Join The Chair Academy's Executive Director, Dr. Richard Strand as he discusses the urgency for visionary leaders in education. Richard will discuss how The Chair Academy supports the reality that great vision and great leaders must be developed around you, as well as within you. Dr. Richard Strand serves as the Executive Director of The Chair Academy headquartered in Mesa Arizona, an organization that has offered world-class, competency-based, leadership development programs for college and university leaders since 1992. Previously, Richard served as the owner and chief executive of Richard & Associates, a company dedicated to developing leadership talent in organizations globally and enhancing the climate of employee engagement. Richard has had two highly successful careers as a leadership practitioner. As a commissioned officer in the United States Army he successfully commanded at the company, battalion and brigade level in addition to holding increasingly responsible staff positions as a general staff officer assigned to Headquarters US Army Europe, the Joint Staff and as the Special Assistant to the Supreme Allied Commander, Europe. 01:01:00Visionary Talk RadionoThe Chair Academy,Richard Strand,Visionary Leadership,William Ihlenfeldt,Bill IhlendfeldtDeveloping the Visionary Leader Around You! Join The Chair Academy's Executive Director, Dr. Richard Strand as he discusses the urgency for visionary leaders inhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2013/08/21/dr-linda-baer-interviewEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2013/08/21/dr-linda-baer-interview/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2013/08/21/dr-linda-baer-interviewWed, 21 Aug 2013 19:30:00 GMTDr. Linda Baer InterviewInterview with Dr. Linda Baer Dial-in (347) 850-8330 Join international speaker and author Dr. Linda Baer as she shares a visionary discussion on the evolution of student success solutions in the marketplace. Dr. Baer will discuss her recent work with Bill & Melinda Gates funding on student success and a major analytics project with EDUCAUSE.  Dr. Baer is a proven visionary committed to excellence through inspiring leaders to innovate, integrate and implement solutions to improve student success and build a sustainable future for higher education.  For thirty years, Linda's teaching and research and administrative experiences have focused on improving student learning and learning environments through capacity building. Linda has focused on collaboration, building human resource capacity, leading during transformative change, systems thinking, shared leadership, building trust and communication, accountability/data-driven decision making, and building campus capacity in action analytics.   01:01:00Visionary Talk RadionoLinda Baer,Visionary Leadership,Mike Mathews,Evolution of Student Success,ECPSInterview with Dr. Linda Baer Dial-in (347) 850-8330 Join international speaker and author Dr. Linda Baer as she shares a visionary discussion on the evolutionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2013/06/27/the-new-bill-of-rights-for-all-studentsEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2013/06/27/the-new-bill-of-rights-for-all-students/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2013/06/27/the-new-bill-of-rights-for-all-studentsThu, 27 Jun 2013 19:00:00 GMTThe New Bill of Rights for all StudentsBrandon Busteed, Executive Director, Gallup Organization Listen to a candid interview from Gallup’s visionary leader for education, Brandon Busteed.  Brandon will share the simple concept call ‘The New Bill of Rights for all Students.’ This insight is rooted in Gallup’s most important findings -- everyone in the world wants a good job, and no one ever became successful by trying to improve their weaknesses. They became great by playing to their strengths and leveraging their innate talents. These two findings have absolutely everything in common with the new bill of rights;  stating that every student’s needs …  Someone who cares about their development  To do what they like to do each day To do what they are best at every day Brandon Busteed leads the development of Gallup's education work. His career spans a wide range of important work in education as an educational entrepreneur, speaker, writer, and university trustee. Busteed's work involves integrating Gallup's research and science on selection, strengths, engagement, and wellbeing to improve student success, teacher effectiveness, and educational outcomes. His mission is to create a national movement to measure the educational outcomes that matter most, connect education to jobs and job creation, and promote a paradigm shift from knowledge mastery to emotional engagement in education.   01:02:00Visionary Talk RadionoBrandon Busteed,Gallup Organization,New Student Bill of Rights,Bill Ihlenfeldt,Michael MathewsBrandon Busteed, Executive Director, Gallup Organization Listen to a candid interview from Gallup’s visionary leader for education, Brandon Busteed.  Brandon whttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2013/04/25/americas-education-classic-with-dr-trent-grundmeyerEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2013/04/25/americas-education-classic-with-dr-trent-grundmeyer/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2013/04/25/americas-education-classic-with-dr-trent-grundmeyerThu, 25 Apr 2013 20:00:00 GMTAmerica's Education Classic with Dr. Trent Grundmeyer Join us during the 2013 Drake Relays for a live radio interview with Dr. Trent Grundmeyer, Iowa's Secondary Principal of the Year, The Educational Relay - America's Education Classic As the recipient of the 2013 Iowa Secondary Principal of the Year Award, Dr. Trent Grundmeyer continues his journey (educational relay) to transform education. This recognition added to his recent acceptance as an associate professor in Education Leadership at Drake University, represents two more 'legs' of his passionate relay to transform education.    Ironically, Drake University is known for the 'Drake Relays - America's Athletic Classic.' Unknowingly, Trent has begun his own version of a relay classic called 'America's Education Classic' by proactively transitioning to key leadership positions across the K12 and higher education space.    In 2006 Dr. Trent Grundmeyer became a transformational high school principal in the State of Iowa. As one of America's youngest and riskiest principals ever hired, (age of 25), Trent immediately went to the heart of the needs of students by blending his passion for students with their love of technology. Under Trent's leadership every freshman had a laptop issued by one of the poorest and most diverse high schools in Iowa. Rather than have the students turn off their smart phone during opening day orientation, Trent encouraged them to leave them on, and used them as an instrument of empowerment to engage with the students.   01:01:00Visionary Talk RadionoDr Trent Grundmeyer,Iowa Principal of the Year,Drake Relays,Drake University,BIll IhlenfeldtJoin us during the 2013 Drake Relays for a live radio interview with Dr. Trent Grundmeyer, Iowa's Secondary Principal of the Year, The Educational Relay - Amerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2013/03/28/interview-with-chancellor-charles-sorensen-uw-stoutEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2013/03/28/interview-with-chancellor-charles-sorensen-uw-stout/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2013/03/28/interview-with-chancellor-charles-sorensen-uw-stoutThu, 28 Mar 2013 20:00:00 GMTInterview with Chancellor Charles Sorensen, UW-Stout Dr. Charles W. Sorensen has had a long and productive career in public higher education, serving with distinction in three states, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin. He is in his 25th year as Chancellor at UW-Stout, and has focused sharply on promoting high quality academic programs and reaching out to the private sector in a broad range of economic development interests.  He has served on a number of statewide committees fostering economic development and most recently chaired the Research to Jobs Implementation Task Force for the University of Wisconsin System. Under his leadership, UW-Stout has been transformed to a digital campus.  A modern, state-of-the-art information technology network supports a vibrant laptop program, which has transformed both the teaching and learning environment.  All students lease a laptop as an admissions requirement which provides a level technology playing field for all students. UW-Stout has become a state-wide leader in online education as well, reaching 2,000 students annually, meeting the needs of the non-traditional student in Wisconsin and world-wide. He has supported UW-Stout’s long tradition of focused, applied education and led the effort that resulted in the UW System Board of Regents designating UW-Stout as Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University.  Under his leadership, the university, in partnership with the City of Menomonie, Xcel Energy, the Stout University Foundation, established the successful Stout Business and Technology Park. The university has earned distinction for its technology transfer efforts, headquartered in the on-campus Discovery Center. In 2001, the university was awarded the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the only full university to achieve this distinction. Dr. Sorensen has three degrees in history, with a doctorate from Michigan State University. 01:01:00Visionary Talk RadionoChancellor Charles Sorensen,University of Wisconsin,UW Stout,Dr Charles Sorensen,Malcolm Baldrige AwardDr. Charles W. Sorensen has had a long and productive career in public higher education, serving with distinction in three states, Michigan, Minnesota and Wischttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2013/02/15/interview-with-dr-sam-varanoEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2013/02/15/interview-with-dr-sam-varano/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2013/02/15/interview-with-dr-sam-varanoFri, 15 Feb 2013 15:00:00 GMTInterview with Dr. Sam VaranoHow a principal’s  passion, personality, and bow tie prepares students for college-readiness. During Dr. Varano’s nine years as principal, Souderton Area High School has progressed from relative obscurity to U.S. News and World Report’s #26 ranked high school in Pennsylvania.  Dr. Varano was named Pennsylvania’s 2011 MetLife/NASSP High School Principal of the Year, recognizing his leadership that has fostered an organizational learning culture.  Sam has focused on collaborative leadership, student achievement and personalization of the educational experience. He has developed the Career Pathways Program by working with groups of stakeholders and the community to create differentiated diplomas based on the students’ post-high school goals. Sam strives to ensure students who need more help receive it through co-teaching in mathematics and language arts and encouraging personal mentoring connections between teachers and students. As a result, the achievement gap between average and economically disadvantaged students has decreased by 29 percent. Sam will share why a bow tie is the perfect metaphor for education 01:01:00Visionary Talk RadionoSam Varano,Sam Varano Bow Tie,Education Bow Tie,Souderton High School,William IhlenfeldtHow a principal’s  passion, personality, and bow tie prepares students for college-readiness. During Dr. Varano’s nine years as principal, Souderton Area Highhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2013/01/22/the-local-to-global-impact-of-community-collegesEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2013/01/22/the-local-to-global-impact-of-community-colleges/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2013/01/22/the-local-to-global-impact-of-community-collegesTue, 22 Jan 2013 16:00:00 GMTThe Local to Global Impact of Community CollegesAn Interview with Dr. Richard Carpenter Dr. Richard Carpenter is the Chancellor of Lone Star College System, the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area, and the fastest-growing community college system in the nation. Listen to an inspiring interview with one of the nation’s leading visionary educational leaders on the local, national, and global impact of community colleges. Throughout the interview Dr. Carpenter will share his experience, wisdom, and unwavering passion and vision for student success.    01:01:00Visionary Talk RadionoRichard Carpenter,Chancellor of Lone Star Colleg,An Interview with Richard Carpenter,Lone Star College System,The Local to Global Impact of Community CollegesAn Interview with Dr. Richard Carpenter Dr. Richard Carpenter is the Chancellor of Lone Star College System, the largest institution of higher education in thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2012/12/13/student-success-via-the-eyes-of-a-president-and-parentEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2012/12/13/student-success-via-the-eyes-of-a-president-and-parent/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2012/12/13/student-success-via-the-eyes-of-a-president-and-parentThu, 13 Dec 2012 19:30:00 GMTStudent success via the eyes of a president and parent Dr. Deb Derr, is the President of North Iowa Area Community College and a parent of twins who each selected unique and different undergraduate pathways towards a career. Join us for a candid interview from a visionary president and parent who is challenged to address students needs from a fresh perspective. Deb will share exciting thoughts and solutions that work in a ‘design-based-society’ where it is more important to treat the students as special and unique versus each college or university as special and unique.     01:01:00Visionary Talk RadionoDeb Derr,Student video,president of NIACC,North Iowa Area Community College,Dr Deb DerrDr. Deb Derr, is the President of North Iowa Area Community College and a parent of twins who each selected unique and different undergraduate pathways towardshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2012/11/06/mark-tyler-a-voice-for-students-education-and-workforceEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2012/11/06/mark-tyler-a-voice-for-students-education-and-workforce/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2012/11/06/mark-tyler-a-voice-for-students-education-and-workforceTue, 06 Nov 2012 22:00:00 GMTMark Tyler a voice for students, education, and workforce Mark Tyler currently serves as President of OEM Fabrications Inc., President of the Wisconsin Technical College System Board, Board of Regent for University of Wisconsin, and Chair, Manufacturing Works, Gold Collar Careers.    Mark has been a lifelong advocate of Technical Education and began his career with a Design Technology Degree from St. Paul TVI, and in May of 2011, received his MBA from the University of St. Thomas. Mark spends more than half of his time working with K-12 Schools, Technical Colleges, and Universities, promoting technical careers especially in manufacturing. 01:01:00Visionary Talk RadionoMark Tyler,Wisconsin Technical College System Board,OEM Fabrications Inc,President,William IhlenfeldtMark Tyler currently serves as President of OEM Fabrications Inc., President of the Wisconsin Technical College System Board, Board of Regent for University ofhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2012/10/03/transitioning-students-between-k12-and-higher-educationEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2012/10/03/transitioning-students-between-k12-and-higher-education/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2012/10/03/transitioning-students-between-k12-and-higher-educationWed, 03 Oct 2012 20:00:00 GMTProgressive K-12 leadership for college readinessDr. Trent Grundmeyer, one of America's best kept secrets - In 2006 Dr. Trent Grundmeyer became a transformational high school principal in the State of Iowa. As one of America’s youngest and riskiest principals hired, (age of 25), Trent immediately went to the heart of the needs of students by blending his passion for students with their love of technology. Under Trent's leadership every freshman had a laptop issued by one of the poorest and most diverse high schools in Iowa. Rather than have the students turn off their smart phone during opening day orientation, Trent encouraged them to leave them on, and used them as an instrument of empowerment to engage with the students.   Despite being a risky hire, Trent was instrumental in partnering with Dr. Scott McLeod and the National CASTLE program to tip the scales of success for students. Iowa became the second leading State in the U.S. with 41 high schools initiating laptop programs for every high school freshman. Trent has spoken with college presidents at the League of Innovation and numerous other conferences. Trent is a visionary leader and co-author of the book ‘No Teacher Left Behind.’ Trent earned his Ph.D. from Iowa State University; dissertation entitled, ‘A qualitative study on the perceptions of first year college students regarding technology and college readiness.’  Trent is currently the K12 Principle of Indianola High School which is ranked as a U.S. News Top 10 High Schools. Dr. Trent Grundmeyer will share the secrets of success as students prepare for college through the effective and transformational use of technology, and engaging teachers, administrators, and students. This is a message for all teachers and administrators who will want to listen to tips on how to engage both students and faculty as a means to better prepare them for a successful K12 to college transition. 01:01:00Visionary Talk RadionoGrundmeyer,Trent,Michael Mathews,College Readiness,Scott McLeodDr. Trent Grundmeyer, one of America's best kept secrets - In 2006 Dr. Trent Grundmeyer became a transformational high school principal in the State of Iowa. Ashttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2012/09/04/innovating-solutions-for-student-success--a-dynamic-duoEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2012/09/04/innovating-solutions-for-student-success--a-dynamic-duo/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2012/09/04/innovating-solutions-for-student-success--a-dynamic-duoTue, 04 Sep 2012 20:00:00 GMTInnovating Solutions for Student Success - A Dynamic Duo Austin Peay State University’s President Dr. Timothy Hall and Provost Dr. Tristan Denley A Team Committed to Student Success Many colleges and universities attempt to build upon the character and accomplishments of a great president, provost, renown faculty, or even a long standing prestigious brand name.  However, from a student’s perspective, the most effective colleges and universities that impact every student, a campus, a city, a state, and  even a nation are those who have a team approach to addressing the real student completion agenda.  The team of President Timothy Hall and Provost Tristan Denley have made national news over the last two years as they have aggressively and purposefully teamed up with an entire campus to develop innovative approaches to helping every student succeed.  Austin Peay State University has been featured in the New York Times,  The Chronicle of Higher Education,  Campus Technology, and EDUCAUSE Quarterly, and won numerous awards on the results of graduating and placing students in the workforce.  Listen to a live interview from one of the best President-Provost teams in the U.S. share how they have developed  both innovation and a laser focus on student completion; as they continue to set records on student retention, completion, and graduation that are placing students in the workforce. About ASPU More on Dr. Timothy Hall More on Dr. Tristan Denley More on Lone Star College, University Park 01:01:00Visionary Talk RadionoAustin Peay State University,Michael Mathews,Timothy Hall,Tristan Denley,William IhlenfeldtAustin Peay State University’s President Dr. Timothy Hall and Provost Dr. Tristan Denley A Team Committed to Student Success Many colleges and universities athttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2012/08/31/test-messageEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2012/08/31/test-message/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2012/08/31/test-messageFri, 31 Aug 2012 20:30:00 GMTIntroduction to Visionary Leadership for Higher EducationSponsored by Lone Star College - University Park Welcome to Visionary Leadership for Higher Education, a program designed to change the face of higher education as we know it.  We hear so much about the failures of education and the future of education that the average person must begin to wonder if it is all worth it!  Even those of us in the field are continually searching for answers and solutions.  In spite of all of the problems in education we still hear the statistics that most anyone with a two- or four- year degree will be capable of being employed and their earning power will far surpass that of high school graduates.  In our reasoning, this is where Visionary Leadership comes in, and the purpose of this program is to provide a repository for that thought process in higher education today and a springboard for leaders toward the future.  Our objective is to change, not only the opinions about higher education, but the face of higher education as well through Visionary Leadership. Your hosts are William Ihlenfeldt, Author of Visionary Leadership and retired community college president, and Michael Mathews, Chief Strategist for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. We have both been involved in many aspects of higher education for decades and are both committed to the future of higher education. Our paths have crossed in the professional world at the community college level as well as in the literary world through various publications and titles.  Each month we will be discussing Visionary Leadership in Higher Education with individuals from around the country who have made a difference.  During that hour each month you will have the opportunity to question and challenge those experts as we question and dialogue with them on the air 00:11:00Visionary Talk RadionoWilliam Ihlenfeldt,Michael Mathews,Visionary Leadership,Trent Grundmeyer,Bill GatesSponsored by Lone Star College - University Park Welcome to Visionary Leadership for Higher Education, a program designed to change the face of higher educatiohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2011/06/06/the-need-for-visionary-leaders-with-dr-linda-baerEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2011/06/06/the-need-for-visionary-leaders-with-dr-linda-baer/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2011/06/06/the-need-for-visionary-leaders-with-dr-linda-baerMon, 06 Jun 2011 18:00:00 GMTThe Need for Visionary Leaders with Dr. Linda Baer Join us for an interview with a world renown educational leader on the urgent need for visionary leaders. Dr. Linda Baer is a former Senior Program Officer for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in Postsecondary Success. Before moving to the foundation, she was the Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic and Students Affairs with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. Linda served as the Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs and also Interim President at Bemidji State University. Dr. Baer graduated with degrees in Sociology from Washington State University, Colorado State University and South Dakota State University. Dr. Baer's most recent publications include “Smart Change” published in Planning for Higher Education, Action Analytics Measuring an Improving performance that Matters in Higher Education in Educause Review, and Shared Leadership in a Green, Global, Google World published in the October-December 2010 issue of Planning for Higher Education. 01:01:00Visionary Talk RadionoLinda Baer,Bill and Melinda Gates,Gates Foundation,William Ihlenfeldt,HIgher EducationJoin us for an interview with a world renown educational leader on the urgent need for visionary leaders. Dr. Linda Baer is a former Senior Program Officer fohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2011/03/24/interview-with-author-william-ihlenfeldtEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2011/03/24/interview-with-author-william-ihlenfeldt/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2011/03/24/interview-with-author-william-ihlenfeldtThu, 24 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMTInterview with Author William IhlenfeldtInterview on 'Visionary Leadership,' a compelling book on the need for visionary leadership, written by Dr. William Ihlenfeldt. Bill Ihlenfeldt spent 42 years in higher education leadership working to change the face of the nations’ community colleges. During his tenure he challenged higher education to operate utilizing a data rich model designed to increase productivity and innovation and at the same time reduce costs. Utilizing those concepts in his leadership role, that has been referred to as visionary, lead to many new and innovative changes at the college including the incorporation of simulation into healthcare education to increase the number and quality of graduates, an working on-campus health education center in partnership with a medical and a dental college, one of the nation’s first nanotechnology programs and a nanotechnology innovation center to stimulate private sector economic development. Ihlenfeldt modeled concepts like speed to market, risk, measurement based outcomes, and algorithm based modeling have been a way of life during his career as these techniques more common in the business world were integrated into higher education resulting in a college that has received local, state and national recognition as a visionary college that has propelled the surrounding region and higher education into the 21st century. 00:50:00Visionary Talk RadionoWilliam Ihlenfeldt,Visionary Leadership,Bill Ihlenfeldt,Eau Claire,Chippewa ValleyInterview on 'Visionary Leadership,' a compelling book on the need for visionary leadership, written by Dr. William Ihlenfeldt. Bill Ihlenfeldt spent 42 yearshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2010/10/21/interview-with-dr-william-ihlenfeldtEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2010/10/21/interview-with-dr-william-ihlenfeldt/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/visionary4he/2010/10/21/interview-with-dr-william-ihlenfeldtThu, 21 Oct 2010 15:30:00 GMTInterview with Dr. William IhlenfeldtJoin us for a candid Interview with Dr. William Ihlenfeldt on the importance of visionary leadership within higher education. Dr. Ihlenfeldt answers some of the tough questions as to why America has dropped to 12th in the world when it comes to the quality of education. Dr. Ihlenfeldt has 42 years of successful experience in higher education as a visionary leader. He is a transformer, visionary, collaborator, and innovator, but most of all he is an educator with the reflective insights into the need for more visionary leaders. 01:01:00Visionary Talk RadionoWilliam Ihlenfeldt,Visionary Leaders,Higher Education,Reflective leadership,College PresidentJoin us for a candid Interview with Dr. William Ihlenfeldt on the importance of visionary leadership within higher education. Dr. Ihlenfeldt answers some of the