Bridget Burns, CEO of the University Innovation Alliance, and Sara Custer, Editor-in-Chief of Inside Higher Ed, speak with Kenneth Christensen, Chancellor of University of Colorado Denver, on the Innovating Together Podcast. Chancellor Christensen talks about why he chose a career in higher ed leadership, removing barriers for nontraditional students, embedding in his campus community, clarity and purpose in challenging times, speaking truth with civility, and creating a model for urban public universities. Topics include:

• The qualities of a servant leader
• Expanding opportunities for student access to education
• How leaders can engage with their constituency groups
• Meeting the moment as a higher ed institution
• Leadership advice and recommended reading
• The university of the future

Tune in to learn more about embracing the values of servant leadership.
 
 

Bridget Burns, CEO of the University Innovation Alliance, and Doug Lederman, Editor and Co-Founder of Inside Higher Ed, speak with Kevin Guskiewicz, President of Michigan State University, on the Innovating Together Podcast. President Guskiewicz talks about turning a challenge into an opportunity, the importance of trust and good will in any enterprise, how to focus on delivering the ROI for college education, and the enduring power of curiosity. Topics include:
 

• Asking “why?” as a gateway to innovative problem solving
• Having faith that a good leader will do the right thing
• Three priorities that keep a leader strong and centered
• Pivotal decisions inspired by a drive to learn and experience more

 
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Bridget Burns, CEO of the University Innovation Alliance, and Sara Custer, Editor-in-Chief of Inside Higher Ed, speak with Ann Cudd, President of Portland State University, on the Innovating Together Podcast. President Cudd talks about receiving vs. acquiring knowledge, inspirational UIA leaders, navigating student protests, the everyday importance of gratitude, and how her values align with her institution. Topics include:

• The curiosity and discoveries that drew her to an academic career in philosophy
• What good decision making looks like
• Balancing student concerns with overall campus safety
• How leaders can and should maintain a sense of purpose
• Portland State’s motto: “Let knowledge serve the city.”

Tune in to learn how it’s possible to lead an institution with empathy and purpose.