The Signal vs. Noise Problem Every College President Faces (& How to Win) - with Brad Baca, President, Western Colorado University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, President Series #420, powered by Ellucian, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,
YOUR guest is Brad Baca, President, Western Colorado University
YOUR co-host is Gregory Clayton, President, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
- How does a 125 year old teacher's college serve 43 million adults with some college & no credential through targeted degree completion programs?
- What happens when a rural mountain university at 7,800 feet builds programs around place, from outdoor industry MBAs to high altitude exercise physiology?
- How does a president with 23 years at 1 institution navigate state funding, AI adoption, & strategic focus while running the highest collegiate stadium in the nation?
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