President Series · #473

How Does 1 University Stack Credentials From Certificates to Doctoral All Under 1 Roof? - with Dr. Alisa White, President, Sam Houston State University

Dr. Alisa White, President · Sam Houston State University

May 12, 2026 52 min

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How does the only Texas university with polytechnic authority stack credentials from certificates to doctoral degrees all in 1 institution?
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Why does meeting students where they are matter when 50% are first gen, many work & the traditional 120 hour student no longer exists?
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What makes launching a medical school, increasing nursing 70% & adding PT & PA programs reflect a steward of place obligation?

In this episode, President Series #473, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog

How does the only Texas university with polytechnic authority stack credentials from certificates to doctoral degrees all in 1 institution?
Why does meeting students where they are matter when 50% are first gen, many work & the traditional 120 hour student no longer exists?
What makes launching a medical school, increasing nursing 70% & adding PT & PA programs reflect a steward of place obligation?

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