Sept. 24, 2026

How To Improve Graduation Rates, Salaries & Employment - with Sam Dreyfus, Executive Vice President, ECPI University

Key Takeaways

ECPI University, founded in 1966 as a computer programming school, continues to lead the way in modern technological advancements like artificial intelligence.
Sam Dreyfus explains how hiring professionals who know how to effectively use AI can provide a 10x multiplier in workplace effectiveness.
Providing students with a clear pathway to a better life remains the core purpose driving third-generation leadership to focus heavily on student outcomes.
Focusing on graduation rates, post-graduation salaries, and meaningful employment is essential for modern higher education institutions striving for relevance.

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Sam Dreyfus, Executive Vice President, ECPI University

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How does a school founded by a grandfather in 1966 teaching computer programming before most people knew what computers were still lead on AI today?
Why does hiring someone who knows how to use AI give you a 10x multiplier in effectiveness?
What makes providing people a pathway to a better life the purpose that keeps third generation leadership focused on student outcomes?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Sam Dreyfus?

Sam Dreyfus is the Executive Vice President of ECPI University, representing third-generation leadership focused on improving student outcomes, graduation rates, and employment success.

What is ECPI University known for?

Founded in 1966 originally to teach computer programming, ECPI University has a long history of technological innovation and currently leads in areas like AI integration and career-focused education.

How does AI impact career readiness according to Sam Dreyfus?

According to Sam Dreyfus, hiring professionals who know how to effectively utilize artificial intelligence gives organizations a 10x multiplier in overall effectiveness.