In the first episode of Audacious Ideas, my conversation with Dr. Joe Sallustio kept returning to the word relevance. Joe has interviewed more than 475…
Category: President’s Blog
Responsible Stewardship: Aligning Resources with Mission
Financial sustainability is one of the defining leadership challenges in higher education today. Demographic shifts, rising costs, changing student expectations, and rapid advances in technology…
Higher Education’s Next Competitive Advantage: Collaboration
Higher education has long measured success through enrollment, rankings, fundraising, and market position. Those measures remain important, but they tell only part of the story.…
Looking for Friction Before It Slows Growth
Strong organizations are often filled with talented people working hard toward meaningful goals. Still, even strong organizations can lose momentum when friction begins to build…
Beyond the Degree: Preparing Students for What Comes Next
Employers are increasingly looking for graduates who can do more than demonstrate technical knowledge. They need people who can adapt, communicate clearly, solve problems in…
Leading Through Change: Why Leadership, Not Circumstance, Determines What Comes Next
Higher education is facing a period of significant change. Demographic shifts, economic pressure, and rapid technological advancement are forcing institutions to reassess how they operate…