President Series · #367

How One State System Is Using Data To Stop Students From Dropping Out - with Dr. Christopher M. Fiorentino, Chancellor, Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education

Dr. Christopher M. Fiorentino, Chancellor · Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education

May 13, 2025 46 min

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How One State System Is Using Data To Stop Students From Dropping Out - with Dr. Christopher M. Fiorentino, Chancellor, Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education

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What this conversation answers

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How is PASSHE keeping education accessible with tuition frozen since 2018?
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What role does technology play in improving student retention & success?
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How does PASSHE prepare students for jobs that don't exist yet?
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What strategies help PASSHE support first-generation & rural students?
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How is PASSHE adapting to demographic challenges & workforce needs?
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Creating a collaborative system of 10 universities serving Pennsylvania

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It's YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode, President Series #367, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ ), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon

YOUR guest is Dr. Christopher M. Fiorentino, Chancellor, Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education (PASSHE)

YOUR cohost is Laura Ipsen, President & CEO of Ellucian

YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is PASSHE keeping education accessible with tuition frozen since 2018?
What role does technology play in improving student retention & success?
How does PASSHE prepare students for jobs that don't exist yet?
What strategies help PASSHE support first-generation & rural students?
How is PASSHE adapting to demographic challenges & workforce needs?

Topics include:

Creating a collaborative system of 10 universities serving Pennsylvania
Implementing a unified student record system for better inter-campus communication
Balancing AI integration with maintaining educational quality & critical thinking
Providing concierge support services for students facing challenges
Focusing on retaining students through data-driven insights & timely interventions
Preparing a workforce that meets Pennsylvania's economic needs with 80% of graduates staying in-state

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How One State System Is Using Data To Stop Students From Dropping Out - with Dr. Christopher M. Fiorentino, Chancellor, Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education

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