00:00 Introduction to Fanalytics Podcast
00:28 The Crisis in Higher Education
01:25 Higher Education as a Fandom
03:47 Impact of Government Policies on Higher Ed
07:51 Foundations of University Fandom
10:58 Managerial Misalignment in Universities
12:02 Administrative Bloat vs. Core Fandom
13:49 Political Leanings and Fandom
17:34 International Students and Fandom Influence
21:27 Generational Fandom and Managerialization
26:31 Final Thoughts on Higher Education
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