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July 18, 2023
Ep. 26: Leadership Lessons, Advice, And Stories From a 16-Year Career In Higher Ed

Leadership Lessons, Advice, And Stories From a 16-Year Career In Higher Ed

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About the Episode

On this episode, Jeremy catches up with Angie Cooksy, AVP for Enrollment Management at Bradley University. Most of their conversation focused on evolving as a leader. Angie also talked about how the admissions profession has changed over the years, and why she has stayed put at one school for her entire higher ed career. Key takeaways include:

3:20 - Fixing “We’ve always done it this way”

13:25 - Why it’s important to ask questions when something doesn’t feel right 

27:30 - How to be a supportive and present AVP or VP without stepping on your Director’s toes

35:10 - Managing team members who are from different generations

 

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About the Enrollify Podcast Network 

Mission Admission is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!  

Our podcast network is growing by the month and we’ve got a plethora of marketing, admissions, and higher ed technology shows that are jam packed with stories, ideas, and frameworks all designed to empower you to be a better higher ed professional. Our shows feature a selection of the industry’s best as your hosts. Learn from Mickey Baines, Zach Busekrus, Jaime Hunt, Corynn Myers, Jaime Gleason and many more. 

Learn more about The Enrollify Podcast Network at podcasts.enrollify.org. Our shows help higher ed marketers and admissions professionals find their next big idea — come and find yours! 

People in this episode

Host

Jeremy Tiers is the Vice President of Admissions Services for Tudor Collegiate Strategies and the host of Mission Admissions.

Interviewee

Angie Cooksy

Angie Cooksy Ed.D serves as the Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management at Bradley University in Peoria, IL. During her 15 years in higher education she has developed a passion for growing and supporting other professionals in the field. Her portfolio includes developing a leadership program for women in enrollment management titled Elevate and serving as the founder and host of the podcast "Elevating Admission Voices". She is committed to highlighting the work of all, operating with the mission that "There is room at the table for everyone. Scoot over and pull up a chair.

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