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Episode #341: The Evolution of Parent and Family Engagement in Higher Ed

The Higher Ed Geek Podcast··7 August 2026·39 min

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We welcome Leslie Gale from CampusESP to the show this week to talk about the evolving role of parents and families in the higher education journey. Drawing on new survey data from more than 43,000 family members, they explore how institutions can better support student success by delivering timely, relevant information and embracing parents as partners throughout enrollment, persistence, and beyond. Guest Name: Dr. Leslie Gale - VP of Customer Success & Account Management at CampusESP Guest Social: LinkedIn Guest Bio: Dr. Leslie Gale is the Vice President of Customer Success & Account Management at CampusESP, a parent engagement platform that serves hundreds of institutions. She has proudly been a part of the team for the past 8 years, growing her responsibilities progressively over that time. She has 10+ years of experience in higher education and holds a PhD in Educational Leadership from the University of Missouri. - - - - Connect With Our Host: Dustin Ramsdell https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/About The Enrollify Podcast Network: The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.