It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series #273, brought to YOU by Jenzabar's Annual Meeting (⁠JAM 2024⁠), YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. Robert E. Johnson, President, Western New England University, YOUR cohost is ⁠Dr. Aisha Francis, President, Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology, YOUR host is ⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠ How is Western New England University creating a "powerful preparation for the future of work" through its focus on the new traditional university, agile mind education, & personal exploration & growth? What strategies has Western New England employed to achieve strong enrollment growth, high job placement rates, & social mobility for its graduates, even amid challenging demographic trends? How is Dr. Johnson working to foster an agile, data-driven culture of innovation & change at Western New England in order to "adapt or die" in a rapidly evolving higher ed landscape? As a leader, how does Dr. Johnson approach difficult conversations & feedback, separating the "personality from the profession" to identify valid issues that need to be addressed? What lessons can other higher ed leaders learn from Dr. Johnson's experience successfully differentiating Western New England & communicating its value proposition in the competitive Massachusetts market? What does Dr. Johnson see as the biggest opportunities & challenges for the future of higher education, & what role does he believe this generation of students will play in solving the world's problems? Listen in to #EdUp! Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp! Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠ ● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edup/message