Visionary Voices: The College President’s Playbook

Visionary Voices: The College President’s Playbook is an insightful podcast series dedicated to the strategic minds leading today's higher education institutions. Each episode brings a unique perspective from visionary and tech forward college presidents, chancellors, and other high-level academic leaders, diving into the complexities and nuances of running a modern educational institution. This show explores a range of critical topics, from navigating financial challenges and embracing technological innovation to fostering student success and promoting diversity and inclusion. Featuring in-depth case studies and a focus on transformative strategies, the podcast is a valuable resource for current and aspiring leaders in academia, offering a playbook of visionary ideas and practical solutions for the ever-evolving landscape of higher education.

Visionary Voices: The College President’s Playbook is a education podcast hosted by Dr. Bryan Gross, with 16 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Dr. Bryan Gross hosts Visionary Voices: The College President’s Playbook, a education show with 16 episodes published.

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  Episode #14

  Ep. 14: Innovating for Institutional Growth: Lessons from Franklin Pierce University

  Feb 12, 202528 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Visionary Voices: The College President's Playbook, host Dr. Bryan Gross sits down with President Peter Eden and Vice President for Marketing and Communications Mark DiPietro of Franklin Pierce University. The conversation dives into the university’s bold, entrepreneurial approach to higher education, including its innovative Career Paths at Pierce program and multi-campus model. The episode unpacks how Franklin Pierce is tackling enrollment challenges, balancing liberal arts education with career readiness, and leveraging alternative revenue streams to ensure long-term institutional stability. </p><p>Key Takeaways</p>The Power of Career-Integrated Learning – Franklin Pierce’s Career Paths at Pier...

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  Episode #13

  Ep. 13: Revolutionizing Higher Ed for Workforce Readiness

  Jan 15, 202527 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Visionary Voices: The College President's Playbook, host Bryan Gross dives into an inspiring conversation with Arizona Western College’s President Daniel Corr and Provost Reetika Dhawan. The discussion highlights AWC’s innovative approach to education, including their transformative entrepreneurial college initiative, which redefines workforce readiness and academic accessibility. Learn how AWC is navigating rapid change, forging partnerships, and empowering students with stackable micro-credentials that align with regional and national employment demands.</p><p>Key Takeaways</p>Embracing Change in Higher Education: AWC's entrepreneurial college focuses on agility and rapid adaptation to meet industry demands, such as l...

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  Episode #12

  Ep. 12: Transforming Higher Ed: Reach University's Game-Changing Apprenticeship Model with President Joe Ross and Dr. Eric Dunker

  Nov 13, 202432 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Visionary Voices: The College President’s Playbook, Dr. Bryan Gross hosts Joe Ross, President of Reach University, and Dr. Eric Dunker, Chief Executive and Co-Founder of the National Center for the Apprenticeship Degree. They explore how Reach University is transforming higher education by offering a unique apprenticeship degree model that empowers students to earn degrees while working in their communities. Joe and Eric dive into the university’s mission to provide accessible, debt-free education through workplace-based learning. They discuss the benefits of apprenticeship degrees, how Reach University collaborates with employers to upskill workers, and why this...

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  Episode #11

  Ep. 11: Teaching Faculty How to Teach: Inside SFBU's Bold New Initiative

  Sep 18, 202435 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Visionary Voices: The College President's Playbook, host Dr. Bryan Gross dives into a provocative conversation with President Nick Ladany and Dr. Heather Herrera, Vice President for Strategy and Innovation at San Francisco Bay University (SFBU). The episode unveils SFBU’s audacious approach to transforming higher education, centered around the creation of the Center for Empowerment and Pedagogical Innovation (CEPI)—an initiative dedicated to addressing a long-standing issue in academia: the lack of formal teaching training for faculty.</p><p>President Ladany openly challenges the traditional higher education model, where faculty often excel in their fields but...

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  Episode #10

  Ep. 10: Epicenter of Innovation: Community and Industry Engagement at San Jose State University

  Sep 4, 202439 minS0

  <p>In this inspiring episode of Visionary Voices: The College President's Playbook, host Dr. Bryan Gross sits down with Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson, President of San Jose State University, and Dr. Vincent J. Del Casino Jr., Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. The discussion centers around the university's strategic vision and its dynamic role in community and industry engagement, leveraging its prime location in Silicon Valley.</p><p>Discover how San Jose State University, known as the original Silicon Valley startup, integrates its strategic vision with the needs of the local community through innovative programs. President Teniente-Matson and Dr...

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