Is Tradition Holding Higher Education Back?

11/06/2025 41 min
Is Tradition Holding Higher Education Back?

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How can universities evolve without losing their core values? In the first episode of Radical Cooperation, Dr. Michael Horowitz sits down with Dr. Paul LeBlanc, former president of Southern New Hampshire University, to explore the tension between tradition and progress in higher education.Dr. LeBlanc shares his journey from first-generation student to university president, insights from Southern New Hampshire University’s rise in online education, and lessons on leadership, governance, and innovation.In this episode:Balancing tradition with innovation in higher educationHow SNHU became a leader in online learningThe leadership qualities needed to drive meaningful change