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President Series · #361

Why Higher Ed Must Defend Its Value in the Age of AI - with Dr. Steve Peterson, President, Bluefield University

Dr. Steve Peterson, President · Bluefield University

Apr 15, 2025 41 min
Why Higher Ed Must Defend Its Value in the Age of AI - with Dr. Steve Peterson, President, Bluefield University

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What this conversation answers

  • 01

    How are faith-based institutions serving Appalachian communities?

  • 02

    What challenges do first-generation students face in higher education?

  • 03

    How can university presidents balance internal & external commitments?

  • 04

    What role do healthcare partnerships play in student pathways?

  • 05

    How is AI transforming higher education delivery & student learning?

  • 06

    Leading mission-driven institutions in underserved regions

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠It's YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode, President Series #361,  (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon

YOUR guest is ⁠⁠Dr. Steve Peterson, President, Bluefield University

YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

  • How are faith-based institutions serving Appalachian communities?
  • What challenges do first-generation students face in higher education?
  • How can university presidents balance internal & external commitments?
  • What role do healthcare partnerships play in student pathways?
  • How is AI transforming higher education delivery & student learning?

Topics include:

  • Leading mission-driven institutions in underserved regions
  • Creating healthcare & professional pathways through strategic partnerships
  • Meeting first-generation students where they are
  • Balancing institutional growth with core mission
  • Developing servant leaders for community impact
  • Adapting to post-pandemic student needs

For #EdUp Subscribers only via the extended conversation:

  • Institutional differentiation through healthcare partnerships
  • Building student loyalty through integrated degree pathways
  • Embracing AI & new technologies in education
  • Creating long-term value beyond ROI
  • The future of higher education

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