{"podcast":{"title":"EdUp Provost","slug":"edup-provost-7039442","podcast_index_feed_id":7039442,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/EdUpProvost/feed.xml","website_url":"https://EdUpProvost.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/697906/IMG_6045M_n29irn.jpg","author":"Association of Chief Academic Officers (ACAO)","episode_count":100,"summary":"The EdUp Provost Podcast is a proud member of the EdUp Experience® podcast family, America’s leading higher education podcast network. Brought to you by the Association of Chief Academic Officers (ACAO), EdUp Provost offers a platform for sharing best practices, discussing current academic challenges, and promoting the educational and organizational interests of Chief Academic Officers. Each episode provides thought-provoking conversations with leaders in higher education, equipping CAOs with insights and resources to navigate societal challenges and enhance their institutions.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-24T08:17:44.620876+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/edup-provost-7039442"},"episode":{"title":"2. Building the Leadership Pipeline: A Conversation with Reema Zeineldin","slug":"2-building-the-leadership-pipeline-a-conversation-with-reema-zeineldin","published_at":"2026-09-09T11:45:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/edup-provost-7039442/2-building-the-leadership-pipeline-a-conversation-with-reema-zeineldin","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/edup-provost-7039442","url":"https://EdUpProvost.podbean.com/e/2-building-the-leadership-pipeline-a-conversation-with-reema-zeineldin/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zg85eijhx2f8fxmf/riverside_edit_05_-_reema_gregor_gregor_gregor_thuswaldner_8xnkv.mp3","summary":"In this episode of EdUp Provost, host Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner sits down with Dr. Reema Zeineldin to discuss the critical role of leadership development in higher education. Dr. Zeineldin shares her insights on why succession planning should be a core faculty affairs responsibility, exploring how high leadership turnover can destabilize institutions and disrupt student outcomes. The conversation dives into why cultivating internal talent — rather than defaulting to external hires — builds continuity, strengthens institutional culture, and creates a more resilient leadership pipeline. Dr. Zeineldin also unpacks how investing in faculty leadership development sends a powerful message about an institution's values, boosting morale and signaling genuine commitment to faculty growth. Listeners will come away with practical strategies for building tailored, effective leadership development programs on their own campuses. Takeaways Succession planning is a necessity, not a luxury. High leadership turnover in higher ed can destabilize operations and negatively affect student outcomes. Internal talent brings institutional knowledge. Leaders who've grown within an institution understand its culture and values, enabling more informed, aligned decision-making. Investment in faculty signals value. Leadership development programs boost morale by showing faculty the institution is committed to their growth. One-size-fits-all doesn't work. Effective programs are tailored to individual faculty aspirations, whether they're aiming for advancement or transferable skills. A strong pipeline reduces risk. Building leadership capacity internally ensures qualified candidates are ready to step up, reducing reliance on costly external hires.","meta_description":"In this episode of EdUp Provost, host Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner sits down with Dr. Reema Zeineldin to discuss the critical role of leadership development in…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2516,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/edup-provost-7039442/episodes/2-building-the-leadership-pipeline-a-conversation-with-reema-zeineldin/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/edup-provost-7039442/2-building-the-leadership-pipeline-a-conversation-with-reema-zeineldin.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}