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Our Santa FeThom ChesneyThom Chesney - President, Southwestern CollegeLearn more at https://www.swc.edu/2025-06-1527 min
Higher Ed Leaders: The Entrepreneurial Campus sponsored by Viv Higher EducationSEASON 2, Ep. 14 Building Trust and Driving Change with Thom D. Chesney, President of Southwestern College (NM)In this episode of Higher Ed Leaders, Thom D. Chesney, President of Southwestern College, offers an in-depth look at his 40-year journey through higher education and the leadership lessons he has learned along the way. Now in his third presidency, Thom reflects on his path from faculty roles to executive leadership, the influence of his humanities background, and the value of servant leadership and curiosity in building a strong campus culture. He explains how Southwestern College's mission to transform consciousness through education shapes every part of its graduate programs, including art therapy, counseling, and visionary leadership.Thom...2025-04-2935 min
Higher Ed PulseLive at HighEdWeb: A President’s Perspective on AI and WebsitesIn this episode of The Higher Pulse, host Mallory Willsea sits down with Thom Chesney, President of Southwestern College in Santa Fe, during the HighEdWeb Conference. They discuss the critical role of the institution's website in shaping student engagement, how small teams can maximize their impact, and the importance of embracing AI in marketing and operations. Thom also shares insights from his career as a college president and how Southwestern College is refining its digital presence to meet the needs of today's graduate students.Key TakeawaysSouthwestern College's website serves as the digital front door, crucial...2024-09-2414 minHigher Ed PulsePulse Check: Finding Your Why — Part 3In Part 3 of this Pulse Check Series, guest Dr. Thom Chesney, President of Southwest College, talks about taking a step back to recenter his why and embarking on a year-long journey of discernment.Key points/takeaways include:Check in with yourself regularly to ensure you are still aligned with your whyHave open conversations with your circle of trust within your network Know what it is you do NOT want to do, not just what you doTake stock of your strengths and be true to yourselfGuest Name: Thom ChesneyGuest Social: https://www.l...2024-08-2242 min
This Week In College Viability (TWICV)This Week In College Viability (TWICV) Special with Thom Chesney June 25, 2024If you bring Thom Chesney onto your podcast, you get to ask some aggressive questions.Here are some Dr. Chesney addressed:What is on the minds of private college governing boards?Will the 'one-college-closure-per-week' trend continue?Why do so few people seem to know the most important information about a college's future prospects?When will we hit the 'tipping point' when students and their families worry en masse about private colleges?I also do a speed round with Thom.FAFSA Debacle: Best case scenario? Worst case?Will there be...2024-06-2828 min
Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO — with Jaime HuntEp. 27: Understanding the Role of Marketing from a President’s PerspectiveIn this episode of "Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO," Jaime sits down with Thom Chesney, former president of Clarke University, to gain insights into his views on the relationship between the university president and chief communications and marketing officer. Thom shares his perspectives on the impact of the past three years on communication with stakeholders, and how he encourages innovation and experimentation in marketing strategies. Takeaways from this episode include:How a college president views the role of a chief marketing officerInsights into what traits make an excellent CMO – from a president’s perspectiveIdeas about how C...2023-05-1257 min
My Time CapsuleBest Of My Time Capsule 2022 - Part 2The best of My Time Capsule from our guests in 2022, part 2. Featuring Harry Hill, Nicola Stephenson, Jess Thom, John Torode, Jason Byrne, Chesney Hawkes, Jim Piddock, Mike Grady, Josh Bolt, Sian Harries, Joanna Scanlan, Mathew Baynton and Tim Healy.Follow My Time Capsule on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter: @fentonstevens and Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by Matthew Boxall .This podcast is proud to...2022-12-2957 min