Higher Ed Advisor: A Baker Tilly Podcast

West Chester University connects student readiness with student success

Episode Summary

West Chester University (WCU) President, Chris Fiorentino, and Executive Vice President and Provost, Dr. Laurie Bernotsky, return to our Higher Ed Advisor fiscal resiliency podcast series to expand on the link between optimizing academic program array at colleges and universities and the importance of being student ready. Chris and Laurie provide a holistic view of academic program array, offer a model to help determine a more optimal number of sustainable academic programs based on student and institutional needs and share approaches to improve student retention and fiscal resiliency across higher education. Plus, hear about initiatives that have contributed to West Chester University’s efforts to connect student readiness with student success as well as improve outcomes for their institution.

Episode Notes

West Chester University (WCU) President, Chris Fiorentino, and Executive Vice President and Provost, Dr. Laurie Bernotsky, return to our Higher Ed Advisor fiscal resiliency podcast series to expand on the link between optimizing academic program array at colleges and universities and the importance of being student ready. Chris and Laurie provide a holistic view of academic program array, offer a model to help determine a more optimal number of sustainable academic programs based on student and institutional needs and share approaches to improve student retention and fiscal resiliency across higher education. Plus, hear about initiatives that have contributed to West Chester University’s efforts to connect student readiness with student success as well as improve outcomes for their institution.

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