Disruptor in Chief with Dr. Mark Lombardi

As Maryville University's 10th president (since 2007), Dr. Mark Lombardi has led an innovative revolution, earning national distinction, resulting in mind-bending enrollment growth and gains in student learning, success, and retention.  With enrollment reaching 11,000 and with 90+ campus-based, online, undergraduate and graduate degree programs and a 98% job placement rate (meaning students obtain a job in their chosen field or attend graduate school within six months of graduating), Maryville is clearly on a roll. What's the secret to Maryville's success?  Lombardi attributes several important 'pivot' points including the relentless and courageous pursuit of innovation, a revenue-driven business model, and a highly personalized approach to learning that is informed by learning theory, analytics and diagnostics, and life coaching.  And according to Lombardi, they are just getting started!  Nationally, President Lombardi is recognized as a thought leader in the higher education revolution and is also co-author of the recently released book Pivot: A Vision for the New University (2019).