CofC Podcast: College of Charleston President Reflects on Five Years in Office

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On this episode of the 'Speaking of ... College of Charleston' podcast, President Andrew T. Hsu discusses the accomplishments and future direction of the College of Charleston.

In this episode of the Speaking of … College of Charleston podcast, President Andrew T. Hsu reflects on his five years of presidency at the College, discussing the significant strides the institution has made academically and financially through collaborative efforts involving faculty, staff, students and the wider community.

“I’m hopeful that what we as an institution have done over the past five years to strengthen our reputation, our academic quality, will make it more desirable, relevant to prospective students and their families,” says Hsu, noting other highlights such as a surge in applications, achievements in philanthropy, sports successes, creation of new academic schools and the implementation of new programs and online platforms.

Hsu outlines strategic moves toward achieving national university status, including the introduction of new doctoral programs. He also addresses the value of a liberal arts education in today’s economy and the College’s strategies to navigate the imminent demographic challenges in higher education. 

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