Campus Confidential

We’ve had the opportunity to get to know a lot of amazing folks in the higher education and leadership fields. Now, in this special holiday weekend episode, we’ll take a moment to pause and peek into the personalities and quirks of your hosts, Kelsey and Loren. They pose some hard questions to each other and ponder their own strengths, preferences, and perceived weaknesses.

Campus Confidential is presented by Compass Group and produced by Corey Inscoe and Jen Fisher – with your hosts Kelsey Harmon Finn and Loren Rullman.

In this episode, brightspot founder Elliot Felix lets us in on a secret - it’s possible to “de-risk” important decisions through prototyping and self-awareness.  He’s turned this knowledge into a successful higher education advisory firm that has helped thousands of students “get more out of college” (that is when he’s not shelving library books!).

Campus Confidential is presented by Compass Group and produced by Corey Inscoe and Jen Fisher – with your hosts Kelsey Harmon Finn and Loren Rullman.

In this episode, recorded live at the annual NASPA conference in Boston, Jim and Bernard describe how mischief-making in college can lead to successful higher education careers, how to be a great mentor for others, and when you just need to “bury the pager” to get someone’s attention.

Campus Confidential is presented by Compass Group and produced by Corey Inscoe and Jen Fisher – with your hosts Kelsey Harmon Finn and Loren Rullman.

Leah Barrett, President of Northeast Community College, always knew she wanted to be “the boss.” In this episode, she shares what she’s learned over her years of experience as one – listening is more powerful than speaking, disagreement can lead to better solutions, and authenticity is non-negotiable.

Campus Confidential is presented by Compass Group and produced by Corey Inscoe and Jen Fisher – with your hosts Kelsey Harmon Finn and Loren Rullman.

When things get tough, LaNiece Tyree reminds us that “it doesn’t storm forever.” With a storied career journey that has led to her current role as Assistant VP of Auxiliary Enterprises at Howard University, LaNiece shares valuable perspectives on accountability, self-awareness, embracing change, and being intentional with words in order to turn red lights into green lights. 

Campus Confidential is presented by Compass Group and produced by Corey Inscoe and Jen Fisher – with your hosts Kelsey Harmon Finn and Loren Rullman.

What happens when you say the quiet stuff out loud? Dr. TJ Logan, associate VP for student life at The Ohio State University, has built a career on speaking necessary truths. In this episode, he shares his insights on how to do so while building credibility, learning when to cash in all your chips, and understanding the nuance of decision-making.

Campus Confidential is presented by Compass Group and produced by Corey Inscoe and Jen Fisher – with your hosts Kelsey Harmon Finn and Loren Rullman.

If you work in higher education, you already know – this sh*t is hard! 

Campus Confidential follows Kelsey Harmon Finn and Loren Rullman as they dive deep into the real world of higher education leadership. Alongside special guests from across the industry, they share insights about highs and lows, complex personal reflections, and managing change in this dynamic world. By providing a space for community, connection, and vulnerability, Kelsey and Loren aim to validate current leaders, inspire future ones, and ultimately bring the heart back to higher education.

Campus Confidential is presented by Compass Group and produced by Corey Inscoe and Jen Fisher – with your hosts Kelsey Harmon Finn and Loren Rullman.