San Francisco Bay University (SFBU) is proud to be featured on The EdUp Experience, now in its 7th year. In this episode, SFBU President Dr. Nick Ladany joins host Dr. Joe Sallustio and co‑host Brent Ramdin, CEO of EducationDynamics to explore how universities can redesign themselves for the Modern Learner.
Dr. Ladany shares how SFBU has shifted resources away from traditional education structures toward new, innovative strategies that directly improve learning, completion, and access—operating more like a mission-driven startup than a traditional bureaucracy. Topics discussed include:
- A faculty model requiring pedagogical training before instructors enter the classroom
- Clear performance expectations and year-round student engagement
- Redesigned cost structures prioritizing student learning and completion
- New approaches to credits, graduation timelines, and traditional metrics
The episode also highlights SFBU's commitment to radical affordability, keeping tuition in the low five figures while maintaining small class sizes, robust academic support, and unlimited mental health care for students.
Dr. Ladany's message to higher education leaders is clear: institutions that want to thrive in the next era must focus on what truly delivers value for students.
Source: The EdUp Experience, President Series #434, powered by Ellucian and sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale (Feb 17–19)
