7. The Best Worst Things in Higher Ed Leadership: A Conversation with Joshua M. Walehwa

Podcast: EdUp Provost · Association of Chief Academic Officers (ACAO)

Opublikowano: 2026-10-14

In this episode, EdUp Provost host Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner sits down with Dr. Joshua M. Walehwa, Special Advisor to the EVC/COO at Washington University in St. Louis and host of The Best Worst Thing Podcast, for a candid, high-level conversation on bridging the gap between enterprise operations and academic leadership. Drawing from his unique trajectory across student affairs, academic administration, and executive operations, Dr. Walehwa offers a masterclass in navigating institutional friction. He discusses the inherent calendar and cultural misalignments between provosts and chief business officers, offering practical strategies to build collaborative, trust-based cabinet partnerships before crisis strikes...