How This University President Accelerated Institutional Change in Just 9 Months - with Dr. Matt VandenBerg, President, Ohio Wesleyan University

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In this episode, President Series #366,  (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon

YOUR guest is Dr. Matt VandenBerg, President, Ohio Wesleyan University

YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio

• How is Ohio Wesleyan leading with boldness & kindness in today's higher education landscape?
• Why does OWU intentionally keep all incoming students undeclared on their major?
• What makes Delaware County, Ohio the perfect location for a liberal arts institution?
• How does a president from an advancement background bring fresh perspectives to leadership?
• Why is college a transition rather than just a transaction?

Topics include:

• Breaking free from higher education clichés to create authentic experiences
• Viewing college as an 80-year investment, not just a 4-year commitment
• Developing "power skills" that transcend specific majors or career paths
• Creating momentum through bold initiatives & community partnerships
• Balancing institutional growth with student-centered approaches
• Reaching record enrollment & retention through distinctive value propositions

For #EdUp subscribers only via the extended conversation:

• Challenging the "3-year rule" for creating meaningful institutional change
• Manufacturing urgency to drive transformation in higher education
• Implementing bold initiatives like the Delaware County Promise for tuition-free education
• Creating comprehensive partnerships with HBCUs & community colleges
• Launching Ohio's largest business plan competition
• Transforming institutional culture through early, decisive leadership actions

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