889: Passport to Possibility - with Terrence Cheng, Chancellor, Connecticut State Colleges & Universities

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series #278, YOUR guest is ⁠Terrence Cheng, Chancellor, Connecticut State Colleges & Universities YOUR cohost is Laura Ipsen, President & CEO of Ellucian YOUR cohost is Dr. Joe Sallustio How is CSCU leveraging technology like AI to better support its 85,000 students across 12 community colleges, 4 universities, & an online state college? As a first-generation college student & immigrant, how does Terrence's background shape his leadership approach in making higher education more equitable & accessible? What key lessons has CSCU learned from its recent consolidation of 12 community colleges into a singly accredited institution, & what advice would Terrence offer other system leaders considering similar mergers? With CSCU institutions serving as the primary drivers of socioeconomic mobility & workforce development in Connecticut, how is the system partnering with industry & government to strengthen career pathways? From addressing learning loss to cultivating a culture of belonging, what are the most pressing challenges & opportunities facing CSCU in the years ahead? As student demographics, learning modalities, & workforce needs rapidly evolve, what does Terrence see as the future of public higher education? Listen in to #EdUp! Thank 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!