Dr. Kimberly T. Kostelis, Interim President of Central Connecticut State University joins the show to discuss her new role and the future of Central Connecticut State University (CCSU). Following a period of leadership instability and the sudden retirement of the previous president, Dr. Kostelis shares her collaborative vision for bringing steady leadership to the campus. She addresses the university’s shifting perspective on adopting a polytechnic model, emphasizing the importance of preserving the hard work of faculty while building on existing academic foundations. Finally, Dr. Kostelis opens up about her personal philosophy on modern education, diving into how universities must evolve beyond basic workforce development to prepare the "whole student" for an ever-changing technological landscape.
