Entrepreneuring the Future of Higher Education
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Higher education has failed to keep pace with our changing society. Institutions need radical transformation to become the powerful change-agent that society needs them to be. Based on research, experience, experts, and tools, "Entrepreneuring the Future of Higher Education: Radical Transformation in Times of Profound Change" published by The American Council on Education and Rowman & Littlefield is a practical road map offering keys to necessary transformation for leaders to move their institution from survive to thrive. Author, futurist, and higher Education Innovation President Dr. Mary Landon Darden will discuss essential areas of transformation to consider in moving institutions from survive to thrive. Website: https://www.heisuccess.com
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Dr. Mary Landon Darden is the Founder and President of Higher Education Innovation, LLC and author of two books co-published with the American Council on Education and Rowman and Littlefield: "Entrepreneuring the Future of Higher Education: Radical Transformation in Times of Profound Change (2021)", which is the Winner of the 2021 American Book Fest Award (education/scholarly) and "Beyond 2020: Envisioning the Future of Universities in America (2009)", which was adopted as a textbook in the higher education administration doctoral program at Harvard University.
Darden served in higher education leadership in colleges and universities for more than two decades. She holds a doctorate in Higher Education Administration and a M.S.Ed. from Baylor University, and a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Texas, Permian Basin (UTPB). Her final job in the academy was as dean of a non-traditional Concordia University Texas campus in San Antonio. Darden awards include the 2001 National Exemplary Award in Community Education from The National Council of Continuing Education and Training, the 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award from UTPB, and was named one of the 2023 “Top Ten Most Visionary Leaders Transforming Education” by CIO Views magazine. Darden is a regular keynote speaker on the future of higher education both in the U.S. and U.K.