President Series · #492

It's Not Courage. It's Trust. Trust the People to Do Good Things - with Dr. Bret Danilowicz, President, Radford University

Dr. Bret Danilowicz, President · Radford University

Jul 6, 2026 56 min

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How does a regional public pull all out of state & international recruiting dollars, watch applications drop & yield soar because 92% of graduates land careers within 6 months?
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Why does a university become the AI service entity for its region when students take gig projects from local businesses that can't afford out of town consultants?
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What makes a 2 year strategic plan the right answer when everyone was ready to row but just wasn't sure which direction & a 6 word mission says it all: empower brighter futures, build stronger communities?

In this episode, President Series #492, 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 a regional public pull all out of state & international recruiting dollars, watch applications drop & yield soar because 92% of graduates land careers within 6 months?
Why does a university become the AI service entity for its region when students take gig projects from local businesses that can't afford out of town consultants?
What makes a 2 year strategic plan the right answer when everyone was ready to row but just wasn't sure which direction & a 6 word mission says it all: empower brighter futures, build stronger communities?

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