What Happens When 25% Of America's Food Comes From One University's Backyard? - with Vernon Harper Jr., President, CSU Bakersfield
It's YOUR time to #EdUpStay ahead of the conversation in higher ed. Get early, ad-free access & exclusive leadership content by supporting Elvin & Joe for only $5.99 a month or $44.99 a year. YOU can also donate or gift a subscription at edupexperience.comIn this episode, President Series #385, powered by Ellucian,YOUR guest is Vernon Harper Jr., President, CSU BakersfieldYOUR host is Dr. Joe SallustioHow does CSU Bakersfield serve as "Kern County's university" in California's San Joaquin Valley?What does it mean to be designated as an "Opportunity University" by the Carnegie Foundation?How does a university balance slow, methodical change with modern consumer expectations for speed?Topics include:Leading a Hispanic-serving institution in one of America's most important agricultural regionsServing 10,500 students in a region that produces 25% of America's food supplyBreaking ground on an $83 million Energy Innovation Building to double engineering capacityListen in to #EdUpThank 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 ExperienceWe make education YOUR business!P.S. Support the podcast trusted by higher ed leaders. Get early, ad-free access & exclusive leadership content by supporting Elvin & Joe for only $5.99 a month or $44.99 a year. YOU can also donate or gift a subscription at edupexperience.com