4.04. Rachelle K. Keck, PhD, JD - Grand View University

4.06. Dr. L. Gregory Jones - Belmont University

Dr. JP Novin sits down with Dr. Gregory Jones, President of Belmont University, for a conversation on AI, federal policy, and the future of higher education. Dr. Jones shares how Belmont is navigating growth and innovation while remaining focused on its core mission of developing leaders of character, wisdom, and purpose. Together, they explore the impact of artificial intelligence on learning, the challenges facing colleges and universities, the importance of the humanities, and why higher education must move beyond information delivery toward personalized learning, mentorship, and human flourishing in a rapidly changing world.

4.05. Steven Weiner - Menlo College

In Episode 5 of Season 4 of the Plexus Presidential Podcast, Dr. JP Novin sits down with Steven Weiner, President of Menlo College, to explore how higher education must evolve in an era defined by AI, workforce disruption, and rapid technological change. From Menlo's Silicon Valley roots and mandatory internship program to the growing importance of human skills, adaptability, and experiential learning, the conversation examines what it means to prepare students for careers that may not yet exist. President Weiner also shares his perspective on federal higher education policy, the future of AI in learning, and why helping students become "future ready" may be one of the most important responsibilities of colleges and universities today.

4.04. Rachelle K. Keck, PhD, JD - Grand View University

Dr. JP Novin speaks with Dr. Rachelle Keck, President of Grand View University, about the future of higher education at the intersection of affordability, federal student aid policy, and artificial intelligence. The conversation explores the importance of access and socioeconomic mobility, the unintended consequences of new graduate loan caps, and why adaptability is becoming the defining skill for both students and institutions. Dr. Keck also shares how Grand View is leveraging innovation, personalized learning, and career-focused pathways to prepare learners for a rapidly changing workforce.

4.03. Geordie Hyland, MBA - American College of Education

Dr. JP Novin speaks with Geordie Hyland, President of American College of Education, about the future of affordable, career-focused higher education in the age of AI. The conversation explores student debt, workforce readiness, AI literacy, online learning innovation, and why institutions must prioritize flexibility, teaching quality, and measurable student outcomes to remain relevant in a rapidly changing economy.

4.02. John R. Loyack, CPA, MBA - Rider University

Dr. JP Novin speaks with John R. Loyack, President of Rider University, about the growing pressures reshaping higher education, from AI and workforce disruption to affordability and federal policy changes. The conversation explores why institutions must become more nimble, experiential, and human-centered to prepare students for a rapidly evolving economy while maintaining the value of the college experience.