What People Need To Know About Modern College Education with Dr. Vincent Del Casino Jr. (Ep. 2)

Is a college degree still worth it? In this powerful episode of The Power of Wealthness, Kevin Swanson and Todd Barney sit down with Dr. Vincent Del Casino Jr., Provost of San José State University, to explore how education intersects with economics, equity, and opportunity. From affordability and alumni impact to AI, interdisciplinary learning, and legacy planning, this conversation unpacks the real-world value of education and what families should consider when planning for it. What to expect: Why ROI isn’t just about salary, it’s about trajectory How San José State drives economic impact and upward mobility Planning tips for families funding future education The evolving role of universities in the age of automation And more! Resources: SJSU Alumni Association Link Connect with Potentia Wealth: Potentia Wealth 408.288.7886 [e-mail] LinkedIn: Potentia Wealth LinkedIn: Kevin Swanson LinkedIn: Todd Barney, CEPA®, CIMA®, CPWA®, CFP® Connect with Dr. Vincent Del Casino Jr.: LinkedIn: Dr. Vincent Del Casino Jr. San José State University About Our Guest: Dr. Vincent Del Casino is the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at San José State University. In his role, he oversees the colleges and academic mission of the campus. He provides leadership for undergraduate and graduate education. Before taking up his post as Provost Dr. Del Casino, he was Interim Senior Vice Provost and Vice President for Academic Initiatives and Student Success at the University of Arizona. He has held the position of Vice Provost for Digital Learning and Student Engagement/Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management (2014-2017) and Associate Dean in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (2011-2014) at the University of Arizona. He also is a Professor in the Department of Urban and Regional Development with interests in social and cultural geography, health geography, geographic thought and history, sexuality studies, HIV/AIDS, and sexual and health politics in Southeast Asia and the United States. He has collectively published five single-authored, co-authored, and edited books as well as over 30 articles and invited book chapters. He has held grants from the Metrans Transportation Center of the University of Southern California and the University-wide AIDS Research Foundation of the University of California and been part of collaborative research funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services administration (SAMSHA). He has held a Visiting Research Fellowship at The Australian National University and given numerous conference presentations and invited lectures at a number of national and international venues.