Driving Change: from UPS to EDU

HEY FAM! In this exciting episode of The Ryan Leckey Show, we're honored to host Dr. Jill Murray, the trailblazing ninth president of Lackawanna College, and notably, the first woman to ever hold this esteemed position of this Pennsylvania educational institution. Dr. Murray delves deep into her transformative journey, from her days "bleeding brown" as a UPS delivery driver to leading one of the fastest-growing colleges recognized by The Chronicle of Higher Education in 2021.

With a rich history at Lackawanna, Dr. Murray has been the driving force behind numerous innovative initiatives, including the esports program and the Level Up program, which earned the college a spot among The World’s Most Innovative Companies in 2021 by Fast Company. Under her leadership, the college has seen not only a surge in student population but also significant improvements in student retention, graduation rates, and the expansion of online learning options.

Join us as we explore the upcoming changes at Lackawanna College, discuss the vast array of programs they offer, and understand how they're sculpting the path to success for their students. Dr. Murray's story is a testament to the power of embracing change, lifelong learning, and the pursuit of passion.

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0:16 - Sponsor
0:40 - Intro
1:13 - Meet Dr. Jill Murray
1:39 - From UPS driver to college president
7:12 - Getting introduced to Lackawanna College
9:11 - Working towards president position
11:44 - Snapshot of Lackawanna College
13:47 - Lackawanna’s programs
16:54 - Programs launching soon - robotics
19:04 - How Jill gets things done so quickly
21:17 - Blitzen the Bar
27:17 - Writing a book about women in leadership
30:30 - Where Jill’s best ideas come from.
32:54 - Lackawanna College accomplishments
36:36 - Message for those afraid of change
39:21 - Would Jill change anything about her journey?
39:42 - Professional Claustrophobia
40:24 - How Ryan and Jill got to know each other
43:07 - Outro