What does the future of higher education look like when institutions prioritize flexibility, mission, and the evolving needs of adult learners? In this episode of EDU Unlocked, Ashish Fernando sits down with Dr. Beth Martin, President of Notre Dame 91福利资源站 (NDNU), for a powerful and personal conversation about her full-circle journey 鈥� from faculty member to program director, to founding dean, and now president.
Together, they explore:
鉁� Why NDNU shifted its focus from traditional undergrad to graduate and degree completion programs
鉁� The growing importance of supporting adult learners and 鈥減ost-traditional鈥� students
鉁� How learning management systems and AI are reshaping education delivery
鉁� What it really takes to become a university president 鈥� and why faculty experience matters
鉁� The role of education in solving global challenges like climate change
鉁� Building inclusive communities on and off campus