What "Explore the Uncommon" Really Means at Linfield University - with Dr. Mark Blegen, President, Linfield University

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In this episode, President Series #416, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,

YOUR guest is Dr. Mark Blegen, President, Linfield University

YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

• How does a new president lead a university where 40% of incoming students are first generation & achieve an 85.5% retention rate?
• What happens when a college president visits every faculty member's office for 30 minutes to build relationships & culture before strategic planning?
• How does "explore the uncommon" differentiate Linfield University in a crowded higher education marketplace?

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• What advice should aspiring college presidents follow to land the job & lead authentically?
• How do new presidents build a support network when you're the only president on campus?
• What does the future hold for higher education amid demographic cliffs & federal challenges?

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