149: Everyone Deserves Access to Education - with Dr. Jack Thomas, President, Central State University

<p>This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #50. &nbsp;In this episode, sponsored by <a href="https://mdtmarketing.com/edup/">MDT Marketing</a>, we welcome <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/jack-thomas-13537812">Dr. Jack Thomas</a>, President, <a href="https://centralstate.edu/">Central State University</a>! &nbsp;Jack talks about faculty being the heart and soul of the university - they are responsible for providing students with a world-class education! &nbsp;Students need more counseling and mental wellness services than ever - learn how Jack focuses on building CSUs academic profile that helps with recruitment efforts.</p> <p>Dr. Jack Thomas took office as the ninth president of Central State University on July 1, 2020, bringing decades of successful academic leadership.<br> Dr. Thomas comes to Central State after nearly a decade as president of Western Illinois University, a state-run university, where he successfully managed a budget of nearly $224 million during a period of unprecedented state fiscal challenges.<br> </p> <p>Thanks so much for tuning in. &nbsp;Join us again next time for another episode! &nbsp;Contact Us!</p> <p>Connect with the hosts - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/elvinfreytes/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Elvin Freytes</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethleiba/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Elizabeth Leiba</a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joesallustio/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Joe Sallustio</a></p> <p>● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us!</p> <p>● Join the EdUp community at <a href="https://www.edupexperience.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The EdUp Experience</a>!</p> <p>● Follow us on <a href="https://m.facebook.com/EdUpExperience/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/edupexperience/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram | </a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/