In this engaging and informative first episode of Grow Grow Grow, Mellisa Morris-Olsen, former Provost at Bay Path University and Host of IngenioUs podcast, joins host Bob Atkins to discuss her success in developing new academic programs and generating significant tuition revenue. The conversation includes thoughts on:

• The barriers to growth in higher education, with a particular focus on the cultural factors that hinder change and innovation
• The resistance to change within accrediting bodies, alumni groups, and faculty, as well as the challenges associated with faculty governance and the tenure system
• The concept of “the keepers of tradition,” who cling to the past and might hinder growth, with emphasis on the importance of visionary leadership and resilience in the face of tough decision-making
• Examples of successful growth initiatives that relied on galvanizing faculty and creating conditions for creative thinking
• Changing your mindset and “not being afraid to rewrite the rule book