President Series · #454

The Divot in the Stone: Why This University President Looks Down Before Leading Up - Dr. Chuck Seifert, President, Siena University

Dr. Chuck Seifert, President · Siena University

Mar 12, 2026 54 min

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How did Siena University successfully transition from a college to a university after 87 years, maintaining its commitment to personalized student experiences & servant leadership while expanding graduate programs & becoming the #1 school in New York State for job placement after graduation 3 years in a row?
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How is Siena preparing students for the future by ensuring that 40% of current students are enrolled in majors that didn't exist just 10 years ago, while integrating AI literacy & ethical technology use into the curriculum to meet evolving workforce demands?
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How does Siena's approach to collaboration over competition among higher education institutions, combined with its focus on student outcomes, family centered culture, & adaptability to changing demographics & economic realities, position the university to thrive through the challenges facing higher ed today?

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How did Siena University successfully transition from a college to a university after 87 years, maintaining its commitment to personalized student experiences & servant leadership while expanding graduate programs & becoming the #1 school in New York State for job placement after graduation 3 years in a row?
How is Siena preparing students for the future by ensuring that 40% of current students are enrolled in majors that didn't exist just 10 years ago, while integrating AI literacy & ethical technology use into the curriculum to meet evolving workforce demands?
How does Siena's approach to collaboration over competition among higher education institutions, combined with its focus on student outcomes, family centered culture, & adaptability to changing demographics & economic realities, position the university to thrive through the challenges facing higher ed today?

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