It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, President Series #424, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.ellucian.com/) & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference (https://insightsedu.educationdynamics.com/event/76d0a0d5-6bb6-4b4e-92e7-6b0603bb7b80/home?utm_source=google&utm_campaign=ems%20ggps%7CInsightsEDU%202026&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=insightsedu-brand&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22884462403&gbraid=0AAAAADdDjPnZGUj8CtgLjMSuyWPI4L7xS&gclid=CjwKCAjw7_DEBhAeEiwAWKiCC61lwMWfYpwCZWfXpfDnR1U_tFZixiyghKoj4NAoZolMUF-2V5BS8xoCpGoQAvD_BwE) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,
YOUR guest is Dr. Randall VanWagoner (https://www.linkedin.com/in/randall-vanwagoner-626997179/) President, Mohawk Valley Community College (https://www.mvcc.edu/)
YOUR host is ⁠⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjodiblinco/)Dr. Joe Sallustio (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joesallustio/)
How does a 19 year community college president use ChatGPT for a 45 minute leadership reflection road trip & discover he's actually leading his "3rd presidency" at the same institution?
What happens when a community college braces 17 different funding streams to offer Free Fast Track training to 100 students monthly & achieves a 65% completion rate with 60% adults 25+ & 60% people of color?
How does a college serving the 2nd poorest student population in New York's SUNY system increase graduation rates by 50% through Guided Pathways while maintaining a culture where 80% of employees look forward to work EVERY day (not just Tuesdays)?
Extended Conversation for EdUp Premium Members:
Why does a 19 year president say his greatest accomplishment isn't birthing 5 presidents from his VP ranks but staying married for 30 years & what does that reveal about presidential staying power?
How did AI reflection reveal Randy was "chasing headlines" with big partnerships instead of strengthening the core & why does he now prioritize sustainable change over media releases?
What are the 4 things ALL generations want at work (according to millions of Gallup surveys) & how does building these conditions create a culture where 90% of employees trust their colleagues & 98% connect to the mission?
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