How Presidents Stay Motivated During Higher Ed's Most Challenging Era - with Dr. Steve Perez, President, California State University Chico

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In this episode, President Series #372, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon

YOUR guest is Dr. Steve Perez, President, California State University Chico

YOUR cohost is Dr. Andrew Kim, Director of Psychiatry, Timely Care

YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

• How does Chico State serve students in California's rural North State region? 
• What unique challenges exist for a residential campus where 75% of students come from outside the area? 
• How does a university president with an economics background navigate budget challenges? 
• What keeps university leaders motivated during challenging times in higher education? 
• How can institutions balance AI integration while maintaining human connection? 

Topics include:

• Leading a regional comprehensive university serving an area the size of Maine 
• Creating community & connection on a residential campus in a small town setting 
• Managing higher education during unprecedented disruption & political tension 
• Supporting student mental health needs in today's complex environment 
• Finding joy & purpose through student success & commencement celebrations 
• Balancing AI implementation with maintaining human interaction & skills 

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