Name: Why Education—Not Just Degrees—Should Be Higher Ed's North Star …
Uploaded: 2025-06-25T05:54:19+00:00
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In this episode, President Series #375, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.ellucian.com/)) & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon (https://www.higheredpodcon.com/)
YOUR guest is Dr. Donna Hodge (https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnahodge/) President, Fitchburg State University (https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/)
YOUR host is ⁠⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjodiblinco/)Dr. Joe Sallustio (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joesallustio/)
How is Fitchburg State University serving its regional mission in a crowded higher ed marketplace?
What unique programs are distinguishing Fitchburg State from other institutions?
How has the definition of "traditional" & "non-traditional" students blurred in today's educational landscape?
Why is focusing on education rather than just degrees critical for institutional success?
How can higher ed institutions design for the future instead of managing decline?
Topics include:
Celebrating 130 years while reimagining programs like engineering tech & game design
Creating innovative collaborative programs in creative arts therapies
Leveraging agility as a state public institution to respond to opportunities
Embracing the modern learner's expectations for both digital & human connections
Supporting first-generation & minoritized student populations in North Central Massachusetts
Addressing food & housing insecurity while delivering quality education
Eliminating barriers to enrollment & educational access
For #EdUp subscribers only (https://www.edupexperience.com/p/Subscribe/)via the extended conversation:
Navigating the experience of being the first female president in 130 years
Building a "coalition of the willing" leadership approach
Challenging socially constructed expectations in higher education
Shifting focus from degree completion to educational experience
Rethinking the credit hour & degree structure for the future of higher ed
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