President Series · #475

He Appointed Himself Chancellor at 25. That Was 50 Years Ago - with Charles R. Modica, Chancellor, St. George's University

Charles R. Modica, Chancellor · St. George's University

May 14, 2026 45 min

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How does a self-appointed chancellor who founded a medical school in Grenada at 25 celebrate 50 years leading the same institution?
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Why did writing Harvard, Yale & Stanford for curriculum bulletins & inviting textbook authors as visiting professors build a world class faculty?
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What makes an idyllic island where the Jewish & Muslim Student Associations met together the night after 9/11 a model for international education?

In this episode, President Series #475, 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 self-appointed chancellor who founded a medical school in Grenada at 25 celebrate 50 years leading the same institution?
Why did writing Harvard, Yale & Stanford for curriculum bulletins & inviting textbook authors as visiting professors build a world class faculty?
What makes an idyllic island where the Jewish & Muslim Student Associations met together the night after 9/11 a model for international education?

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