It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, #924, YOUR guest is Jason T. Evans⁠, Chief Operating Officer, ⁠Tennessee State University⁠ YOUR cohost is ⁠⁠⁠Douglas A.J. Carlson⁠⁠⁠, Head of Partnerships - Americas, ⁠⁠⁠LeadSquared YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ How did Jason transition from a 40-year military career to becoming the first Chief Operating Officer at Tennessee State University? What transferable leadership skills from the military are most valuable in higher education? How is Tennessee State University adapting to Nashville's population growth & economic expansion? What is the "Four the Future" campaign, & how is it addressing enrollment challenges for public universities in Tennessee? How does Jason view the ongoing debate about the value of a four-year college degree? What role do HBCUs play in providing opportunities for students & preparing them for future careers? How does Jason approach implementing change in complex organizations like universities? Listen in to #EdUp! Resources: TSU is part of Four the Future, a statewide initiative to showcase the value of a four-year degree for Tennesseans. Learn more at fourthefuturetn.com. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FourTheFutureTN/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/four-the-future-tn/ Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp! Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠ ● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!