Name: Why Bemidji State's President Believes 'Our Why is Tied to Our W…
Uploaded: 2025-06-30T00:19:29+00:00
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In this episode, President Series #377, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.ellucian.com/)) & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon (https://www.higheredpodcon.com/)
YOUR guest is Dr. John L. Hoffman (https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnlhoffman/) President, Bemidji State University (https://www.bemidjistate.edu/)
YOUR host is ⁠⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjodiblinco/)Dr. Joe Sallustio (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joesallustio/)
How did Bemidji State navigate significant budget challenges?
What makes the university's student population uniquely diverse?
How are Native American students being served in North Central Minnesota?
What strategies are improving retention & course completion rates?
How is fundraising success tied to student success initiatives?
Topics include:
Leading a financial turnaround to achieve a balanced budget
Serving 71% of students who bring in transfer credits
Creating new enrollment pathways for adult learners
Increasing retention rates by 6% over five years
Growing fundraising totals beyond the previous six years combined
Implementing multimodal education to meet diverse student needs
Supporting faculty-initiated student success programs
Addressing workforce needs in Northern Minnesota
For #EdUp Supporters (https://www.edupexperience.com/p/Subscribe/) only via the extended conversation:
Finding meaning amid difficult leadership decisions
Building a diverse, young & talented leadership team
Balancing student-centered focus during workforce reductions
Navigating the challenges of being a "student affairs president"
Creating team culture in traditionally siloed environments
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