The EdUp Experience What This Appalachian University Did to Build 3 Medical Schools & Revitalize a Region - with Dr. Burton Webb, President, University of Pikeville
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In this episode, President Series #364, (Powered By Ellucian), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon & EDUP Xcelerated Excellence
YOUR guest is Dr. Burton Webb, President, University of Pikeville
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
- How are rural institutions serving as economic catalysts in Appalachia?
- Why is retaining students & creating educational pathways critical for regional development?
- How can universities create their own businesses to drive employment?
- What role does institutional culture play in faculty & staff retention?
- How is UPIKE addressing healthcare needs in Central Appalachia?
Topics include:
- Building medical & health science education in rural communities
- Creating innovative 7-year undergraduate-to-professional degree pathways
- Responding to natural disasters & supporting community recovery
- Driving economic diversification through university-led startups
- Adapting to AI & emerging educational technologies
- Developing zero-cost textbook initiatives using OER resources
For YOUR #EdUp subscribers only via the extended conversation:
- Leadership insights from a decade as university president
- Building strong teams & trusting relationships
- Navigating rural institution recruitment challenges
- Turning crisis into opportunity for innovation
- Transforming campus culture into a supportive family
- Eliminating textbook costs through OER adoption
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