The higher education experience is changing. With attention spans shifting and life getting in the way, institutions need to adapt. Now more than ever, learning needs to be functional for the nontraditional student. Getting the conversation started is Troy Brown, the VP and Director of Recruitment and Enrollment at the University of West Los Angeles. As the new Dean of Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Transformation (DIET), Troy wants to make sure every student's voice is heard. In this episode, we shed light on the importance of the nontraditional experience Join us as we discuss:  - [6:06] A different degree pathway - [11:08] Why higher ed’s biggest competition is life - [24:43] Bitesize courses and certificates - [40:57] A relational versus transactional campus Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: - [email protected] To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website or search for The Higher Ed Marketer in your favorite podcast player.