In this week's podcast, Dr. Melik Khoury, President of Unity Environmental University, shares the transformative journey of Unity from 500 to over 7,500 students and a budget increase from $14 million to $58 million.\xa0
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Podcast Highlights
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Our Inherited Academic Business Model is Cracking Under Pressure
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High Achievement Growth in Institutional Performance
Dr. Khoury's mindset for achieving those big successes are:
1. Never be the smartest person in the room.
2. Be willing to (metaphorically) take a punch in the face and not fall down.
3. Figure out what you're really trying to do.
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Building a Sustainable and Agile Enterprise Model
o\xa0\xa0 \xa0delivers what potential students want.
o\xa0\xa0 delivers it in an adaptable model that lets students shift when they want or need.
o\xa0\xa0 does not compromise on the pedagogy or the experience based on the student type.
Creating Distinct Independent Sustainable Education Business Units (SEBUs)
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o\xa0\xa0 Distance Education\xa0\u2013 online learning
o\xa0\xa0 Hybrid Learning\xa0\u2013\xa0in-person and online learning
o\xa0\xa0 Sustainable Ventures \u2013 revenue-generating businesses that provide a real-world manifestation of our curriculum
o\xa0\xa0 Technical Institute for Environmental Professions\xa0\u2013 in-person and online learning offering associate degrees and certificates
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The Enterprise Model Non-traditional Org Structure
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Efficient Curriculum Development: Streamlining Processes and Reducing Delays
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Join Us Next Week for Part Two of This Podcast with Dr. Melik Khoury
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Read the transcript on our website \u2192
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About Our Podcast Guest
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Dr. Melik Peter Khoury is the 11th President and CEO of Unity Environmental University headquartered in New Gloucester, Maine. He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA), from the University of Phoenix, an MBA from the University of Maine Orono, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Maine at Fort Kent. During his time as President, he has led efforts to transform Unity Environmental University into a sustainable, student-centric institution of higher education by focusing on three core principles \u2013 affordability, accessibility, and flexibility. As a result, he has expanded its programs while growing its enrollment and national footprint exponentially.
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About the Host
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Dr. Drumm McNaughton, host of Changing Higher Ed\xae podcast is a consultant to higher education institutions in governance, accreditation, strategy and change, and mergers. To learn more about his services and other thought leadership pieces, visit his firm\u2019s website: https://changinghighered.com/.
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