188: Doubling Down on Residential Experience - with Dr. Sean Decatur, President, Kenyon College

<p>This is <a href="//www.edupexperience.com"><strong>The EdUp Experience</strong> </a>President Series Episode #61.&nbsp;In this episode, sponsored by <a href="https://mdtmarketing.com/edup/">MDT Marketing</a>, we welcome <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/seandecatur">Dr. Sean Decatur</a>,<a href="http://linkedin.com/in/marcmjerome">&nbsp;</a>President at <a href="https://www.kenyon.edu/">Kenyon College</a>! &nbsp;With a recent 100M gift, Sean and Kenyon College are doubling down on the residential experience. &nbsp;Sean believes that liberal arts institutions are critical to a bright future - these institutions teaching writing skills and self-efficacy development. &nbsp;To Sean, the benefits of a small college are about connections and belonging, which is the hard work of diversity. &nbsp;Sean understands that actively recruiting students, and giving them a reason to stay, is important work for the future of Kenyon College. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Sean M. Decatur became the 19th president of Kenyon College on July 1, 2013. Shortly after arriving in Gambier, he led the community in a yearlong conversation to identify the strategic initiatives that would propel the College into its third century. The result is the Kenyon 2020 Plan, which lays out three priorities: continuing to attract a diverse group of academically talented students; preparing students for post-graduation success; and building community on campus, in the region, and among the worldwide Kenyon family. In October 2018, the College announced a $300-million comprehensive campaign to support these priorities, buoyed by a $75-million lead gift, the largest in the College’s history.</p> <p>Another episode sponsored by our great friends at <a href="//mdtmarketing.com/edup"><strong>MDT Marketing</strong></a>! Get your free marketing consultation today! <a href="//mdtmarketing.com/edup"><strong>mdtmarketing.com/edup</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p> <p>Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for another episode! &nbsp;Contact Us!</p> <p>Connect