What This Appalachian University Did to Build 3 Medical Schools & Revitalize a Region - with Dr. Burton Webb, President, University of Pikeville

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠It's YOUR time to #EdUpIn this episode, President Series #364,  (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon & EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceYOUR guest is Dr. Burton Webb, President, University of PikevilleYOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe SallustioHow are rural institutions serving as economic catalysts in Appalachia?Why is retaining students & creating educational pathways critical for regional development?How can universities create their own businesses to drive employment?What role does institutional culture play in faculty & staff retention?How is UPIKE addressing healthcare needs in Central Appalachia?Topics include:Building medical & health science education in rural communitiesCreating innovative 7-year undergraduate-to-professional degree pathwaysResponding to natural disasters & supporting community recoveryDriving economic diversification through university-led startupsAdapting to AI & emerging educational technologiesDeveloping zero-cost textbook initiatives using OER resourcesFor YOUR #EdUp subscribers only via the extended conversation:Leadership insights from a decade as university presidentBuilding strong teams & trusting relationshipsNavigating rural institution recruitment challengesTurning crisis into opportunity for innovationTransforming campus culture into a supportive familyEliminating textbook costs through OER adoptionListen in to #EdUpDo YOU want to accelerate YOUR professional development?Do YOU want to get exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more?Then ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TODAY⁠⁠ - $19.99/month or $199.99/year (Save 17%)!Want to get YOUR organization to pay for YOUR subscription? Email ⁠⁠⁠[email protected] YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!We make education YOUR business!