Why Bemidji State's President Believes 'Our Why is Tied to Our Who' in Higher Education - with Dr. John L. Hoffman, President, Bemidji State University
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It's YOUR time to #EdUpClick here to support Elvin & Joe!In this episode, President Series #377, (Powered By Ellucian), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodConYOUR guest is Dr. John L. Hoffman, President, Bemidji State UniversityYOUR host is Dr. Joe SallustioHow did Bemidji State navigate significant budget challenges? What makes the university's student population uniquely diverse? How are Native American students being served in North Central Minnesota? What strategies are improving retention & course completion rates? How is fundraising success tied to student success initiatives?Topics include:Leading a financial turnaround to achieve a balanced budget Serving 71% of students who bring in transfer credits Creating new enrollment pathways for adult learners Increasing retention rates by 6% over five years Growing fundraising totals beyond the previous six years combined Implementing multimodal education to meet diverse student needs Supporting faculty-initiated student success programs Addressing workforce needs in Northern Minnesota For #EdUp Supporters only via the extended conversation:Finding meaning amid difficult leadership decisions Building a diverse, young & talented leadership team Balancing student-centered focus during workforce reductions Navigating the challenges of being a "student affairs president" Creating team culture in traditionally siloed environments Listen in to #EdUpThank 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!P.S. If YOU like what YOU hear, feel free to support our efforts to keep us going!