Oct 27, 202634 min
Dean Hoke: Welcome to Small College America, a podcast dedicated to exploring the role and value of small colleges in the higher education landscape. I'm Dean Hoke, Co-Founder of Edu Alliance Group, and I’m joined by my...
About this Podcast:
Small College America is a podcast series that presents critical discussions at the forefront by interviewing small college higher education leaders, policy experts, and innovators. The podcast will delve into the evolving role of small colleges, their economic impact, innovative strategies for sustainability, and how they can continue to provide a highly personalized educational experience. The series is co-hosted by Dean Hoke, Co-Founder of Edu Alliance Group and a Senior Fellow with the Sagamore Institute, and Kent Barnds, Executive Vice President for Strategy & Innovation and Vice President of Enrollment & Communication for Augustana College.
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What is Small College America about?
Small College America is a podcast series that presents critical discussions at the forefront by interviewing small college higher education leaders, policy experts, and innovators. The podcast will delve into the evolving role of small colleges, their economic impact, innovative strategies for sustainability, and how they can continue to provide a highly personalized educational experience.
What has Small College America covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The Evolving Small College: Dr. Kate Morris President St. Lawrence University" (27 October 2026, 34 minutes), "The Changing Role of the Small College Provost" (20 October 2026, 26 minutes), and "The Shrinking Pipeline: International Students and the Small College" (12 October 2026, 58 minutes).
How often does Small College America publish?
Small College America publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 30 minutes.
How hard is it to get booked on Small College America?
Booking probability for Small College America is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Small College America requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Small College America's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Small College America?
The strongest fits for Small College America are Universities & Colleges. Small College America has a business audience.
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Recent episodes
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Oct 20, 202626 minKent Barnds: Welcome to Small College America, a podcast dedicated to exploring the role and value of small colleges in the higher education landscape. I'm Kent Barnds, Executive Vice President of Augustana College, and...
Oct 12, 202658 minDean: Welcome to this live edition of Small College America and our Consequential Conversations series. I’m Dean Hoke, joined by my co-host Kent Barnds. Today we’re discussing “The Shrinking Pipeline: International...
Episode #50
Small Colleges Strong Communities: Matt Lindsey President Kansas Independent College Association
Sep 29, 202631 minWelcome to Small College America, a podcast dedicated to exploring the role and value of small colleges in the higher education landscape. I'm Kent Barnds, Executive Vice President of Augustana College, and I’m joined...
Episode #49
Accreditation in a Time of Change
Sep 22, 202634 minKent Barnds: “Welcome to Small College America, a podcast dedicated to exploring the role and value of small colleges in the higher education landscape. I'm Kent Barnds, Executive Vice President of Augustana College...
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Apr 28, 202631 minS0<p>Welcome to Small College America, a podcast dedicated to exploring the role and value of small colleges in the higher education landscape. I’m Dean Hoke, Co-Founder of Edu Alliance Group, and I’m joined by my...
Apr 21, 202633 minS0<p>Welcome to Small College America, a podcast dedicated to exploring the role and value of small colleges in the higher education landscape. I'm Dean Hoke, Co-Founder of Edu Alliance Group, and I’m joined by my...
Apr 14, 202630 minS0<p>Kent Barnds: “Welcome to Small College America, a podcast dedicated to exploring the role and value of small colleges in the higher education landscape. I’m Kent Barnds, and I’m joined by my co-host, Dean...
Apr 7, 202626 minS0<p>Welcome to Small College America, a podcast dedicated to exploring the role and value of small colleges in higher education. I’m Kent Barnds, at Augustana College, and I’m joined by my co-host, Dean...
Mar 31, 202636 minS0<p>Kent Barnds: Welcome to Small College America, a podcast dedicated to exploring the role and value of small colleges in higher education. I'm Kent Barnds, and I’m joined by my co-host, Dean Hoke.</p><p>Dean Hoke: Our...
Mar 24, 202628 minS0<p>Welcome to Small College America, a podcast dedicated to exploring the role and value of small colleges in the higher education landscape. I'm Dean Hoke, and I’m joined by my co-host, Kent Barnds. </p><p>Kent: Our...
Mar 17, 202626 minS0<p>Welcome to Small College America, a podcast dedicated to exploring the role and value of small colleges in the higher education landscape. I'm Dean Hoke, and I’m joined by my co-host, Kent Barnds. </p><p>Kent...
Mar 10, 202630 minS0<p>Dean Hoke: “Welcome to Small College America, a podcast dedicated to exploring the role and value of small colleges in the higher education landscape. I'm Dean Hoke, and I’m joined by my co-host, Kent Barnds...
Episode #37
John Gotanda, President Hawaii Pacific University Leading a Global, Military-Connected University
Mar 3, 202629 minS0<p>Welcome to Small College America, a podcast dedicated to exploring the role and value of small colleges in the higher education landscape. I'm Kent Barnds, and I’m joined by my co-host, Dean Hoke. </p><p><br>John...
Episode #36
Why Small Colleges Struggle with Enrollment — and How to Fix It (with Carnegie’s Eric Page)
Feb 24, 202626 minS0<p>Welcome to Small College America, a podcast dedicated to exploring the role and value of small colleges in higher education. I'm Dean Hoke, and I’m joined by my co-host, Kent Barnds.</p><p><br>Eric Page is Chief...
Feb 17, 202632 minS0<p>Welcome to Small College America, a podcast dedicated to exploring the role and value of small colleges in higher education. I'm Dean Hoke, and I’m joined by my co-host, Kent Barnds.</p><p>Kent Barnds: Our guest...
Feb 10, 202625 minS0<p>Dean Hoke: Welcome to Small College America, a podcast dedicated to exploring the role and value of small colleges in the higher education landscape. I'm Dean Hoke, and I’m joined by my co-host, Kent...
Dec 16, 202529 minS0<p>Welcome to Small College America, a podcast dedicated to exploring the role and value of small colleges in the higher education landscape. I'm Dean Hoke, and I’m joined by my co-host, Kent Barnds.</p><p><br>Kent...
Recent guests
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Kate Morris
clinical social worker, certified intuitive eating counselor, HAES aligned therapist, St. Lawrence University
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Karin Fischer
international reporter, The Chronicle of Higher Education
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Matt Lindsey
director of player personnel, Kansas Independent College Association
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Jon Marcus
Senior higher education reporter for The Hechinger Report and co-host of the podcast, The Hechinger Reporter
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