President’s Blog
Welcome to my official blog as President of Baruch College. I created this space to share ideas, research, and perspectives that impact the campus community, higher education, and society at large. Through this blog, my intention is to examine a wide variety of topics and issues, pose critical questions, and promote the exchange of ideas.
Included in these pages are my blog posts since 2020 organized in five thematic segments. My intention is to create a curated journey through the musings and reflections as I started my tenure in July 2020. The reverse chronological order of the posts within each segment not only traces the development of these themes over time but also reflects the progression of thought and experience that has shaped my thinking since I arrived at Baruch College.
As we traverse the realms of higher education, leadership, and societal change, these blog posts—originally penned as standalone insights—hopefully weave a narrative that challenges, inspires, and provokes thoughts. I want to invite interested readers to reflect on the interplay between personal growth and communal progress, the impact of technology, and the enduring power of resilience.
Higher Education Reimagined
The blog posts explore the dynamic evolution of higher education, emphasizing the need for institutions to be agile and responsive in the face of global shifts and technological advancements.
- November 2022: Appreciate the Complexity Around Us
- April 2022: College-Ready Students or Student-Ready Colleges?
- March 2022: Kicking Off Our Institutional Strategic Planning Process: Part II
- February 2022: Kicking Off Our Institutional Strategic Planning Process: Part I
- August 2020: Reimagining Higher Education—and Baruch—in a New Normal
- July 2020: The Journey That Led Me to Baruch
From Personal to Universal
Delving into the personal reflections that touch on universal themes of leadership and self-discovery, these blog posts highlight the interconnectedness of individual experiences with broader societal impacts.
- October 2024: Seeing in Full Spectrum: The Art Of Thinking in a Complex World
- February 2024: Cultivating Our Ability to Feel: The Resonance of Music and Generosity
- March 2023: What Does Art Have to Do with It?
- May 2022: The Environment We Create for Ourselves
- December 2021: Find Your Own Reason for the Journey
- January 2021: What Does Success Look Like?
- October 2020: A Personal Reflection on Discovery, Diversity, and Human Connections
- September 2020: Unlocking the Human Potential
Technology and the Future
Contemplating the future landscape shaped by technological advancements, this segment invites readers to consider the profound implications of digital innovation and artificial intelligence on education and society.
- May 2025: When the World Shifts: Rethinking Education in the Age of Change
- January 2024: Why Should We Pay Close Attention to AI?
- May 2023: To Explore or To Exploit—That Is the Question
- April 2023: AI, the Future of Work, and the Education That Prepares You
Power of Communities
This segment underscores the significance of community engagement and social responsibility, reflecting on how collective efforts can forge a path toward a more equitable and inclusive future.
- December 2022: On Tribalism—It May or May Not Be What You Think
- October 2022: Be the Bridge Between Differences
- September 2022: Creating Our Shared Narrative by Understanding Who We Are
- October 2021: On Knowledge Creation and the Role of Academic Institutions (Part II)
- September 2021: What I Did During My Summer Hiatus – On Knowledge Creation and the Role of Academic Institutions
- December 2020: The 70-30 Principle—We Are in This Together
- November 2020: Connecting to the “Big Picture”
Driving Change and Innovation
Focusing on the transformative power of adversity, this segment delves into the heart of overcoming challenges with innovation. It explores strategies that enable us to not just endure but to grow stronger collectively.
- February 2023: When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going
- November 2021: Envisioning a Master Script for Our Play
- May 2021: A Dress Rehearsal for the Future
- April 2021: Toward a Learning Institution
- March 2021: Thrive in the New World
- February 2021: The Future We Yearn to Return