President Series · #472

The Metrics Match the Energy. Every Single Time - with Dr. Chris Vitelli, President of Merced College

Dr. Chris Vitelli · President of Merced College

May 10, 2026 57 min

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How does a Hispanic serving institution in the gateway to Yosemite serve 21,000+ students while striving to be the most innovative community college in the country?
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Why did studying the neuroscience of happiness lead to adding wellbeing to core values when what you want for your kid is simply to be happy?
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What makes the metrics match the energy when less bureaucracy & testing limits transforms a community college into the Disney World of community colleges?

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Chris Vitelli, President, Merced College

In this episode, President Series #472, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog

YOUR cohost is Christi Segal, Vice President Managed Services & Executive Business Engagement, Ellucian

How does a Hispanic serving institution in the gateway to Yosemite serve 21,000+ students while striving to be the most innovative community college in the country?
Why did studying the neuroscience of happiness lead to adding wellbeing to core values when what you want for your kid is simply to be happy?
What makes the metrics match the energy when less bureaucracy & testing limits transforms a community college into the Disney World of community colleges?

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