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President Series · #441

Can You Really Increase Quality, Decrease Cost & Expand Reach at Once? - with Alvin F. Meredith III, President, & Rob Garrett, Chief of Staff, Brigham Young University–Idaho

Alvin F. Meredith III and Rob Garrett

Jan 28, 2026 50 min
Can You Really Increase Quality, Decrease Cost & Expand Reach at Once? - with Alvin F. Meredith III, President, & Rob Garrett, Chief of Staff, Brigham Young University–Idaho

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What this conversation answers

  • 01

    How does a 25 year old university use a 3 track calendar system to maximize campus utilization year round while keeping teaching focused faculty 100% dedicated to student success at low cost?

  • 02

    What happens when teachers speak only 40% of class time while students actively engage 60% through questions, presentations & application based learning that gives graduates workforce advantages?

  • 03

    How does a university prepare students for AI driven workforce by fostering intellectual curiosity about emerging technology while focusing on collaboration, critical thinking & problem solving skills?

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It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Alvin F. Meredith III, President, & Rob Garrett, Chief of Staff, Brigham Young University–Idaho

In this episode, President Series #441, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by Studiosity

YOUR cohost is Troy Burnett, SVP & General Manager, Studiosity

YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

  • How does a 25 year old university use a 3 track calendar system to maximize campus utilization year round while keeping teaching focused faculty 100% dedicated to student success at low cost?
  • What happens when teachers speak only 40% of class time while students actively engage 60% through questions, presentations & application based learning that gives graduates workforce advantages?
  • How does a university prepare students for AI driven workforce by fostering intellectual curiosity about emerging technology while focusing on collaboration, critical thinking & problem solving skills?

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