The EdUp Experience How 1 University Eliminated Every Committee & Still Thrives - with Dr. Erika Latty, President of the Enterprise/ Chief Academic Officer, Unity Environmental University
Aug 19, 2025
Dr. Erika Latty, President of the Enterprise and Chief Academic Officer at Unity Environmental University, discusses radical shifts in higher education. She reveals how eliminating committees has streamlined decision-making, allowing new academic programs to be developed in mere months. Erika explains the innovative restructuring of faculty roles into six specialized positions to better cater to over 10,000 online learners. The conversation also touches on transitioning to year-round, 5-week terms while keeping tuition flat, showcasing a bold approach to modern challenges.
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Enterprise Model Balances Centralization
- Unity uses a centralized
Design Structure For Scale
- Re-envision organizational structure as scale changes to serve many more learners effectively.
Unbundle The Faculty Role
- The single 'faculty' role bundles too many skills and tasks to do well.