What It Takes to Lead a University for 13 Years When Most Presidents Last Just 4 - with Dr. Brian Noland, President East Tennessee State University
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In this episode, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #338, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. Brian Noland, President, East Tennessee State University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
his episode highlights ETSU's mission to serve the Appalachian region & its role as a healthcare education hub.
President Noland discusses ETSU's impact as an institution of 14,000 students & 2,600 faculty/staff, emphasizing their focus on first-generation students & healthcare education through their Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, & Nursing.
The conversation explores ETSU's response to the opioid crisis, including establishing the Over Mountain Recovery Center & receiving $10 million in grant funding for treatment programs.
ETSU stands out with 40% of graduates being first-generation college students & 70% of regional healthcare practitioners being ETSU alumni.
The discussion delves into managing rapid-fire challenges in higher education leadership & emphasizes the importance of post-secondary education beyond traditional degrees.
Throughout the episode, President Noland shares insights on the evolution of student mental health services & the significant impact of social media on higher education.
In the extended subscriber-only conversation, listeners learn about ETSU's innovative partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield - a 2.5-year accelerated computer science degree program with 100% job placement.
President Noland discusses the challenges of scaling such partnerships, including faculty shortages in high-demand fields like nursing & computer science, where industry salaries outcompete academic positions.
He also shares insights on balancing regional service with finite resources through targeted program development & the importance of P20 education focus in raising educational attainment levels in Appalachia.
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