President Series · #495

Phenomenal Is the Answer - with Marva B. Johnson, President, Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU)

Marva B. Johnson, President, Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University · FAMU

Jul 26, 2026 49 min

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Why does a president name faculty pay as a top priority when almost none of her peers will say it out loud?
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How is the number 1 public HBCU also one of the most selective public universities in the nation?
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What has to change across every operation when you commit to graduating every student in 4 years?

In this episode, President Series #495, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog

Why does a president name faculty pay as a top priority when almost none of her peers will say it out loud?
How is the number 1 public HBCU also one of the most selective public universities in the nation?
What has to change across every operation when you commit to graduating every student in 4 years?

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