Why Education—Not Just Degrees—Should Be Higher Ed's North Star - with Dr. Donna Hodge, President, Fitchburg State University

It's YOUR time to #EdUpClick here to support Elvin & Joe!In this episode, President Series #375, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ ), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodConYOUR guest is Dr. Donna Hodge, President, Fitchburg State UniversityYOUR host is ⁠⁠ Dr. Joe SallustioHow is Fitchburg State University serving its regional mission in a crowded higher ed marketplace? What unique programs are distinguishing Fitchburg State from other institutions? How has the definition of "traditional" & "non-traditional" students blurred in today's educational landscape? Why is focusing on education rather than just degrees critical for institutional success? How can higher ed institutions design for the future instead of managing decline? Topics include:Celebrating 130 years while reimagining programs like engineering tech & game design Creating innovative collaborative programs in creative arts therapies Leveraging agility as a state public institution to respond to opportunities Embracing the modern learner's expectations for both digital & human connections Supporting first-generation & minoritized student populations in North Central Massachusetts Addressing food & housing insecurity while delivering quality education Eliminating barriers to enrollment & educational access For #EdUp subscribers only via the extended conversation:Navigating the experience of being the first female president in 130 years Building a "coalition of the willing" leadership approach Challenging socially constructed expectations in higher education Shifting focus from degree completion to educational experience Rethinking the credit hour & degree structure for the future of higher ed Listen in to #EdUpThank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp Experience !We make education YOUR business!P.S. If YOU like what YOU hear, feel free to ​ ⁠support our efforts to keep us going!