Student Centered Innovation Driven

<p>In <em>Student Centered Innovation Driven</em> Wichita State University President Rick Muma shares the unvarnished hard-fought transformation of a mid-sized public research university into a national model for applied learning research and industry collaboration.</p><p>Higher education is at a crossroads. Shrinking enrollments increasing demands for workforce alignment and the ever-changing expectations of students and communities require bold leadership and innovative solutions.</p><p>Drawing from his own experiences President Muma guides fellow university leaders through an exploration of embracing change viewing existing assets through a fresh lens and building student-first institutions that thrive in today's evolving educational landscape. This book serves as both a reflection on Wichita State's transformation and a thought-provoking workbook inviting readers to assess their own institutions and chart a path forward.</p><p>Whether you're a university president provost or administrator seeking inspiration and practical guidance <em>Student Centered Innovation Driven</em> offers a compelling case study on how innovation access and affordability can drive meaningful institutional success--even when the path forward is anything but easy.</p>