H.I. Ep. 111 - Summer McGee - Health Leadership at America's Oldest Women's College

Summer McGee, President of Salem Academy and College, returns to the podcast to give an update of progress since her arrival as President of the institution. Summer shares her insights and experience on a variety of topics including: - How Salem is preparing young leaders for healthier communities - Infusing health and wellness across the curricula and developing new health-related programs and leadership development - The current state of women in leadership roles - Developing the next generation of women leaders and the path to leadership - Building confidence and keeping interest high in non-traditional pursuits in a single sex environment - Updates on the Academy college prep experience - Growth in size and geographical reach - The role of athletics and growth in the athletics programs - Cultivating an entrepreneurial spirit and partnerships in the innovation community - Recruiting and retaining faculty in a competitive landscape - Changes in the approach from Janterm to Maymester - The importance of student mental and physical health - Growth around Old Salem and South Broad Street and creating bridges to and partnerships with surrounding communities - The use of artificial intelligence at the college - Balancing protection of women only spaces and inclusion with regards to transgenderism - Future direction of the Health Leadership Forum - Collaboration and support from other women leaders in the community Learn more about Summer and Salem at https://www.salem.edu