74: Value-Based Education for Accessibility and Affordability - with Dr. Joseph Marbach, President at Georgian Court University

<p>This is The EdUp Experience President Series, Episode #23 - In this episode, we welcome the President of <a href="https://georgian.edu/">Georgian Court University</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-marbach-23b2339/">Dr. Joseph Marbach</a>. Dr. Marbach shares his passion for higher education with a higher purpose, as he explains his process for instituting several measures to support student financial needs, well-being, and success with a tuition freeze, food pantry on campus, grants for needy students, and a guarantee of faculty mentorship for each student. He also discussed the university's mission and commitment to social justice and equity for students of color and women by supporting #blacklivesmatter, condemning racism, holding townhalls on campus and focusing on undergraduate women's leadership development. His goal is to continue to nurture a campus that provides and environment where students are empowered, with their voices heard and respected.&nbsp;</p> <p>Dr. Joseph R. Marbach became Georgian Court University’s ninth president on July 1, 2015. He is the first male and first lay president in Georgian Court’s history. Dr. Marbach possesses a distinguished background in the academic arena as both an educator and thought leader. He is editor-in-chief of <em>Federalism in America: An Encyclopedia</em> and has contributed to and edited <em>Opening Cybernetic Frontiers.</em> Along with several book chapters, Dr. Marbach’s work appears in numerous journals and encyclopedias. An award-winning radio analyst, he is often asked to share his expertise in state and local government, and particularly in New Jersey politics.</p> <p>Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for another episode! Contact Us!</p> <p>Connect with the hosts - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/elvinfreytes/">Elvin Freytes</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethleiba/">Elizabeth Leiba</a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joesallustio/">Dr. Joe Sallustio</a></p> <p>● If you want to get invol