Oct. 26, 2026

Where Does a College's Responsibility for a Student Actually End? - with Dr. Scott Sand, President, Casa Loma College

Key Takeaways

Dr. Scott Sand discusses the profound question of where a college's responsibility for a student actually ends on this episode of The EdUp Experience.
From a student's perspective, completion rates truly boil down to either 0% or 100%.
Dr. Sand brings a unique leadership lens shaped by his extensive background in residence life, student finance, career services, and curriculum development.
A pivotal moment meeting a student named Carlos in prison reshaped Dr. Sand's understanding of why higher education work truly matters.
Co-hosted by Shadi Figuli and Elvin Freytes, this President Series episode highlights innovative thinking in higher education.

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Scott Sand, President, Casa Loma College

In this episode, President Series #521, part of our Across Education Series powered by Nemonx,

YOUR cohost is Shadi Figuli, CEO & Co-Founder, Nemonx

YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

What makes completion rates really only 0% or 100% when you think about it from the student's perspective?
How does a president who started in residence life & worked student finance, career services & curriculum bring a different lens to every decision?
Why did meeting Carlos in prison getting his diploma change everything about why this work matters?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Dr. Scott Sand?

Dr. Scott Sand is the President of Casa Loma College, bringing a diverse background in student finance, residence life, career services, and curriculum to his presidential leadership.

What is Casa Loma College?

Casa Loma College is an institution focused on career-driven higher education, dedicated to student success and completion.

What is discussed regarding college responsibility in this episode?

The episode explores the boundaries of a college's responsibility to its students, challenging traditional metrics by viewing student completion strictly as a binary 0% or 100% outcome.