What This Appalachian University Did to Build 3 Medical Schools & Revitalize a Region - with Dr. Burton Webb, President, University of Pikeville

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In this episode, President Series #364,  (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon & EDUP Xcelerated Excellence

YOUR guest is Dr. Burton Webb, President, University of Pikeville

YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

• How are rural institutions serving as economic catalysts in Appalachia?
• Why is retaining students & creating educational pathways critical for regional development?
• How can universities create their own businesses to drive employment?
• What role does institutional culture play in faculty & staff retention?
• How is UPIKE addressing healthcare needs in Central Appalachia?

Topics include:

• Building medical & health science education in rural communities
• Creating innovative 7-year undergraduate-to-professional degree pathways
• Responding to natural disasters & supporting community recovery
• Driving economic diversification through university-led startups
• Adapting to AI & emerging educational technologies
• Developing zero-cost textbook initiatives using OER resources

For YOUR #EdUp subscribers only via the extended conversation:

• Leadership insights from a decade as university president
• Building strong teams & trusting relationships
• Navigating rural institution recruitment challenges
• Turning crisis into opportunity for innovation
• Transforming campus culture into a supportive family
• Eliminating textbook costs through OER adoption

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