Scaling Small: How Steven Weiner Is Reinventing Higher Ed At Menlo College The Actualized Self podcast

Scaling Small: How Steven Weiner is Reinventing Higher Ed at Menlo College

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What does it take to run a 900-student college in the heart of Silicon Valley—next door to Stanford, no less?
Steven Weiner, President of Menlo College, joins me for a deep dive into leadership, strategy, and what makes Menlo stand out in a crowded higher ed ecosystem.

In this episode, we discuss:

Why small colleges have a unique edge in today’s market.

How Menlo leverages its Silicon Valley location for career readiness.

The JCPenney effect in higher ed pricing—and what it means for tuition models.

Operational efficiencies, from outsourcing IT to tackling athletic travel costs.

Steven’s insights offer a fresh perspective on differentiation, student success, and navigating higher ed’s evolving challenges.
Whether you’re in higher ed or just curious about running a complex institution, this is one conversation you won’t want to miss.

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Chapters

1. Scaling Small: How Steven Weiner is Reinventing Higher Ed at Menlo College (00:00:00)

2. Challenges of Operating a Small College (00:01:04)

3. Strategies for College Sustainability and Growth (00:17:52)

4. Exploring Efficiency and Athletics Program Optimization (00:23:37)

5. Embracing Diversity in College Recruitment (00:39:13)

6. Federal Policies and Higher Education (00:46:40)

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