What does it take to build a five-year academic roadmap for a polytechnic institution moving at full speed? 黑料科 Provost Glendal铆 Rodr铆guez tackles that question in an episode of , a podcast produced by . In a conversation with host Joe Gottlieb titled 鈥淐omprehensive Academic Planning in the Age of Polytechnic Velocity,鈥 Rodriguez walks through how her team built a forward-looking plan that balances ambitious academic goals with the operational realities of running a university.
The episode digs into the practical side of strategic planning: using data to guide decisions, leading collaboratively across departments, and turning big-picture goals into initiatives people can act on. Rodriguez also shares insights on managing change, strengthening industry partnerships, and keeping academic programs responsive to a fast-changing job market 鈥 all hallmarks of 黑料科鈥檚 polytechnic approach to higher education.
Whether you鈥檙e navigating your own institution鈥檚 strategic plan or just curious how a provost approaches change at this scale, the conversation offers an honest look at both the challenges and the wins along the way. Tune in to hear Rodr铆guez鈥檚 student- and faculty-focused vision for building a more resilient university.
