Deans Counsel

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81: Robert Shepard (GG+A) on Philanthropy

Posted February 6, 202600:37:08

On this episode of Deans Counsel, hosts Jim Ellis and Dave Ikenberry speak with Bob Shepard, a true veteran in philanthropic circles with a storied...

80: Vallabh Sambamurthy (Wisconsin) Does A Deep Dive Into External Relations

Posted January 23, 202600:41:41

On this episode of Deans Counsel, hosts Jim Ellis, Dave Ikenberry and Ken Kring speak with Vallabh "Samba" Sambamurthy, the Albert O. Nicholas Dean...

79: (DC REWIND) Blair Sheppard (Duke) on What's Next in Higher Academia

Posted January 9, 202600:38:29

[This recording of Deans Counsel originally published on July 25, 2025 as episode #67.]


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78: (DC REWIND): Bernie Banks (Rice) on Leadership Development at Large Scale

Posted December 26, 202500:37:05

[This recording of Deans Counsel originally published on August 22, 2025 as episode #69.]


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77: Nate Sharp (Texas A&M) on Launching Flex On-Line Masters Programs

Posted December 12, 202500:42:36

On this episode of Deans Counsel, hosts Dave Ikenberry and Ken Kring speak with Nate Sharp, the Dean of Mays Business School at Texas A&M University,...