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President Series · #369

How an Open Curriculum Shapes the Next Generation of Women Leaders - with Dr. Sarah Willie-LeBreton, President, Smith College

Dr. Sarah Willie-LeBreton, President · Smith College

May 20, 2025 38 min
How an Open Curriculum Shapes the Next Generation of Women Leaders - with Dr. Sarah Willie-LeBreton, President, Smith College

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What this conversation answers

  • 01

    What makes Smith College unique in higher education?

  • 02

    How does an open curriculum foster student exploration?

  • 03

    Why is writing emphasized as a foundational skill?

  • 04

    How are students being prepared for careers in a changing job market?

  • 05

    What challenges face higher education in today's political climate?

  • 06

    Leading the largest women's liberal arts college in the country

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠It's YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode, President Series #369, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠), & brought to YOU by the University of Rochester

YOUR guest is Dr. Sarah Willie-LeBreton, President, Smith College

YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio

  • What makes Smith College unique in higher education? 
  • How does an open curriculum foster student exploration? 
  • Why is writing emphasized as a foundational skill? 
  • How are students being prepared for careers in a changing job market? 
  • What challenges face higher education in today's political climate? 

Topics include:

  • Leading the largest women's liberal arts college in the country 
  • Celebrating 150 years of educational excellence 
  • Supporting students from 68 different countries 
  • Balancing liberal arts education & career preparation 
  • Meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need with no-loan policies 
  • Embracing both technological change & traditional learning 
  • Maintaining academic freedom & viewpoint diversity 

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