How UCM Meets the Moment: President Roger Best on the Three C鈥檚 | Central Speaks

How UCM Meets the Moment: President Roger Best on the Three C鈥檚

欧美视频 鈦�(UCM) President Roger Best joins Central Speaks to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping higher education today, and how faculty and staff can help UCM meet this moment in service to students.

The conversation centers on what he describes as the 鈥渢hree C鈥檚鈥�: communication, change and community. President Best shares his perspective on the external forces affecting colleges and universities, the importance of clear and transparent communication, the growing influence of technology and artificial intelligence, and the role of belonging in supporting student success.

He also highlights strategic partnerships, innovative programs, and the day-to-day work of helping UCM adapt while staying true to its mission of Education for Service. Throughout the conversation, President Best underscores that student success is not the responsibility of one office, department or program. It depends on the collective efforts of faculty and staff across the university.

And yes, we also get to the bottom of what happened to the pastries at Pastries with the President. Plus, stick around for a Final Fun Fact you won鈥檛 want to miss.

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