About the Episode
About the Episode:
In this episode of Visionary Voices: The College President's Playbook, host Dr. Bryan Gross dives into a provocative conversation with President Nick Ladany and Dr. Heather Herrera, Vice President for Strategy and Innovation at San Francisco Bay University (SFBU). The episode unveils SFBU’s audacious approach to transforming higher education, centered around the creation of the Center for Empowerment and Pedagogical Innovation (CEPI)—an initiative dedicated to addressing a long-standing issue in academia: the lack of formal teaching training for faculty.
President Ladany openly challenges the traditional higher education model, where faculty often excel in their fields but lack the pedagogical skills necessary to truly engage and educate students. CEPI aims to disrupt this norm by equipping faculty with the tools and methodologies they need to be not just good, but great teachers. This bold move positions SFBU as a challenger in the higher education landscape, committed to redefining what it means to be an effective educator.
Dr. Herrera further explains SFBU’s six-pillars framework—academics, life literacy, wellness, relationships, financial support, and career mobility—that underpins the university’s holistic approach to student success. Throughout the conversation, President Ladany challenges higher education leaders to be fearless in their pursuit of innovation, urging them to confront outdated practices and embrace change.
This episode offers a candid and thought-provoking look at how SFBU is leading the charge in teaching faculty how to teach, setting a new standard for excellence in higher education.
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