383: Solving the Complex Problem of Higher Ed - with Dr. John Swallow, President of Carthage College

<p>We welcome YOU back to America's leading higher education podcast, <a href="https://www.edupexperience.com/"><strong>The EdUp Experience</strong></a>!</p> <p>It’s YOUR time to #EdUp</p> <p>In this episode, President Series #133, YOUR guest is <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnrswallow"><strong>Dr. John Swallow</strong></a>, President of <a href="https://www.carthage.edu/give/fall-2021/"><strong>Carthage College</strong></a>, YOUR host is <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/joesallustio"><strong>Dr. Joe Sallustio</strong></a>, aka, THE Voice of Education, &amp; YOUR special guest co-host is <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/katecolbert"><strong>Kate Colbert</strong></a>, &amp; YOUR sponsor is <a href="https://page.leadsquared.com/Higher-Education-Demo-EdUp-Experience?utm_source=Partner%20Referral&amp;utm_medium=EdUp%20Experience&amp;utm_campaign=Higher%20Education%20Demo"><strong>LeadSquared</strong></a><strong>! &nbsp;</strong></p> <p>John talks about how his background in mathematics and problem solving has prepared him for a college presidency - in the very complex industry of higher education! &nbsp;He also talks about general student financial awareness - students do understand that they are making a major purchase and investment in their future. &nbsp;John discusses how he and his team executed tuition reset at Carthage College including the discussion of the strategy that was foundational to pulling it off.</p> <p>A scholar with more than 25 years of teaching, research, and leadership experience at small liberal arts colleges, President Swallow has a deep commitment to innovative education. Since taking office in July 2017, he has developed comprehensive strategies to guide the College’s work on several fronts. &nbsp;Through his vision, Carthage has implemented a variety of forward-thinking initiatives. He has overseen the launches of <a href="https://www.carthage.edu/aspire/">The Aspire Program</a>™ for career development, several academic programs that align with student interest, and three new N