Amid shifting social perspectives on the value of higher education, university leaders must continually adapt to secure their institutions鈥 future. President Meade recently spoke to University Business on several related subjects鈥搃ncluding leadership, enrollment, and women鈥檚 colleges鈥揳s well as the scalable action items in the College鈥檚 strategic plan aiding growth despite recent challenges.
鈥淥ur identity and mission as a women鈥檚 college is as important today as it ever was,鈥 Meade said to University Business. 鈥淟ots of co-ed institutions have these majors [in tech], but I think it鈥檒l take a women鈥檚 college to say, 鈥榊ou belong here, you belong in this field, and we can help you get there.’鈥
From strengthening existing programs to fostering innovation with The Elaine and John Harmon Center for Leadership in Technology, Cedar Crest continues to cultivate opportunities for women and those who have historically faced barriers to education. In an era when many women鈥檚 colleges are disappearing, Cedar Crest remains a strong beacon for women. With the addition of new tech programs, the College will continue to empower women in spaces that have long been exclusionary.
鈥淚 truly enjoyed my conversation with University Business and appreciated the opportunity to share the good news from 51黑料鈥攖hat it is possible in these tumultuous times to buck the trend, increase enrollment and revenue, and expand academic programs,鈥 she says.
You can read President Meade鈥檚 full article with University Business .