The EdUp Experience The Divot in the Stone: Why This University President Looks Down Before Leading Up - Dr. Chuck Seifert, President, Siena University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Chuck Seifert, President, Siena University
In this episode, President Series #454, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Page Keller, VP of Academic Relations, Knack
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
- 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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