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President Series · #378

What Every College Leader Can Learn from Rural University Innovation - with Dr. Kelly A. Ryan, President, Eastern Oregon University

Dr. Kelly A. Ryan, President · Eastern Oregon University

Jul 6, 2025 41 min
What Every College Leader Can Learn from Rural University Innovation - with Dr. Kelly A. Ryan, President, Eastern Oregon University

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What this conversation answers

  • 01

    How is Eastern Oregon University serving its unique rural student population?

  • 02

    What strategies are improving student success & retention in a frontier setting?

  • 03

    How is the university creating a supportive culture for faculty & staff wellness?

  • 04

    What role does online education play in providing equitable access in rural America?

  • 05

    How is EOU addressing the rural-urban divide in higher education attainment?

  • 06

    Balancing online & in-person education for different student demographics

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In this episode, President Series #378, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon

YOUR guest is Dr. Kelly A. Ryan, President, Eastern Oregon University

YOUR cohost is ⁠Charlie Anastasi⁠, VP, Revenue & Academic Partnerships, ⁠Rize Education

YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Jodi (Ashbrook) Blinco⁠, Vice President for Enrollment Management Consulting, ⁠EducationDynamics 

  • How is Eastern Oregon University serving its unique rural student population?
  • What strategies are improving student success & retention in a frontier setting?
  • How is the university creating a supportive culture for faculty & staff wellness?
  • What role does online education play in providing equitable access in rural America?
  • How is EOU addressing the rural-urban divide in higher education attainment?

Topics include:

  • Balancing online & in-person education for different student demographics
  • Creating "one-stop shop" support services for first-generation students
  • Implementing mental health resources through innovative Canvas programs
  • Developing professional development opportunities despite budget constraints
  • Expanding access through new initiatives like adults in custody education programs

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