Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
How One Regional University Is Growing
Nov 19, 2024
Join Jonathan Koppell, President of Montclair State University and former dean at Arizona State University, as he shares insights on transforming regional colleges facing enrollment challenges. He discusses successful strategies for attracting underserved students and addresses the alarming trends in male enrollment among minorities. Koppell emphasizes the importance of hands-on learning, accountability in degree completion, and fostering a culture centered around the needs of students to enhance educational outcomes.
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- Montclair State University illustrates that embracing change and innovation in higher education can lead to successful enrollment growth despite demographic challenges.
- The institution is actively addressing declining enrollment rates of underserved male students by implementing targeted strategies for recruitment and retention.
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Embracing Change in Higher Education
Embracing change is essential in higher education, as institutions must adapt to the evolving landscape to avoid failure. Jonathan Caple from Montclair State University emphasizes that change should not be perceived as instability; instead, it is an opportunity to be responsive to societal needs. His time at Arizona State University taught him that universities can be more malleable than often recognized, thus promoting a culture where innovation is pursued actively. This perspective enables institutions to grow and adapt, as seen with Montclair's enrollment growth in a state experiencing demographic challenges.
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