President Series · #345
Xavier Cole and Dr. Melik Khoury and Brent Fitch
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In this episode, President Series #345-347, recorded LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference in New Orleans
YOUR guests are Xavier Cole, President, Loyola University New Orleans, Dr. Melik Khoury, President, Unity Environmental University, & Brent Fitch, President, RMCAD
YOUR cohost is Elvin Freytes
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
In this dynamic episode featuring 3 distinctive university presidents, each leader shares unique insights about leading their institutions & serving today's learners.
Dr. Cole discusses Loyola's role as an anchor institution in New Orleans, emphasizing their focus on developing servant leaders through Jesuit education principles. He shares how New Orleans serves as a learning laboratory for students.
Dr. Khoury delivers candid perspectives on transparency in leadership & the importance of authentic communication in higher education. He discusses Unity's significant growth & his philosophy of "living out loud" as a president.
Brent Fitch reveals how RMCAD achieved 50% growth since 2019 through strategic initiatives like unified pricing & managed growth. He shares their innovative 9-stage student journey framework with corresponding KPIs.
The conversations explore essential themes in higher education today, from balancing traditional values with innovative approaches to the critical importance of maintaining a strong institutional identity.
The presidents discuss strategies for leading with transparency while driving strategic growth & ensuring student success.
Throughout the discussions, they emphasize the paramount importance of understanding & meeting the needs of today's modern learners.
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