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How Washburn University's Community-First Strategy is Redefining Regional Higher Ed - with Dr. JuliAnn Mazachek, President, Washburn University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #335, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. JuliAnn Mazachek, President, Washburn University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
In a landscape where many institutions struggle with enrollment & financial sustainability, Washburn University stands out under Dr. Juliann Mazachek's leadership, achieving remarkable growth & raising $42 million in fundraising last year.
Drawing from her unique 32-year journey through various roles at Washburn - from faculty to fundraising chief to provost & now president - Mazachek shares how the institution leverages its distinctive funding model, combining local sales tax revenue, state funding, & tuition to create innovative programs like Washburn's Promise & Thrives scholarships that have transformed community engagement & enrollment growth.
While maintaining a steadfast commitment to personalized, in-person education, Mazachek reveals how Washburn strategically positions itself in northeast Kansas's expanding economy, particularly with developments like the Panasonic battery plant.
She offers valuable insights into creating institutional clarity, managing technological integration, & building a workplace culture that earned Washburn recognition as a "Great College to Work For" - all while staying true to their core mission of providing transformative educational experiences that serve both immediate workforce needs & long-term career development.
Premium Subscriber Extended Episode: In an exclusive conversation, Dr. Mazachek provides a candid look at her transition from a 15-year tenure in fundraising to the presidency, sharing unexpected challenges of the role & her vision for higher education's future.
She discusses the delicate balance of workforce preparation & degree completion, offering unique perspectives on how regional institutions must evolve to meet changing economic & educational demands while maintaining financial sustainability.
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It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #335, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. JuliAnn Mazachek, President, Washburn University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
In a landscape where many institutions struggle with enrollment & financial sustainability, Washburn University stands out under Dr. Juliann Mazachek's leadership, achieving remarkable growth & raising $42 million in fundraising last year.
Drawing from her unique 32-year journey through various roles at Washburn - from faculty to fundraising chief to provost & now president - Mazachek shares how the institution leverages its distinctive funding model, combining local sales tax revenue, state funding, & tuition to create innovative programs like Washburn's Promise & Thrives scholarships that have transformed community engagement & enrollment growth.
While maintaining a steadfast commitment to personalized, in-person education, Mazachek reveals how Washburn strategically positions itself in northeast Kansas's expanding economy, particularly with developments like the Panasonic battery plant.
She offers valuable insights into creating institutional clarity, managing technological integration, & building a workplace culture that earned Washburn recognition as a "Great College to Work For" - all while staying true to their core mission of providing transformative educational experiences that serve both immediate workforce needs & long-term career development.
Premium Subscriber Extended Episode: In an exclusive conversation, Dr. Mazachek provides a candid look at her transition from a 15-year tenure in fundraising to the presidency, sharing unexpected challenges of the role & her vision for higher education's future.
She discusses the delicate balance of workforce preparation & degree completion, offering unique perspectives on how regional institutions must evolve to meet changing economic & educational demands while maintaining financial sustainability.
Listen in to #EdUp
Do YOU want to accelerate YOUR professional development?
Do YOU want to get exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more?
Then BECOME AN #EdUp PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER TODAY - $19.99/month or $199.99/year (Save 17%)!
Want YOUR org to cover costs? Email: E[email protected]
Thank 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 Experience!
We make education YOUR business!
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