In this episode, we sit down with Nick Griffin from Mid-South Christian College, who shares valuable insights on fostering creativity, collaboration, and community engagement in higher education. As a young college president of age 32, with a big, action-driven vision, Nick talks about embracing new opportunities, the importance of building an agile, forward-thinking team, and how technology—especially AI—plays a role in advancing bilingual education. He also highlights the importance of community service and relationship-building to build trust and cultural relevance on campus. Nick wraps up with practical advice for institutions ready to take risks and try fresh initiatives, even if success isn’t guaranteed on the first attempt.

Join us as we discuss:

[03:03 ] Embracing Creativity and Experimentation

[05:45 ] Building a Young and Agile Team

[08:49 ] Collaboration Among Institutions

[11:59 ] Marketing on a Tight Budget

[14:55 ] Leveraging AI for Bilingual Education

[18:02 ] Engaging with Your Community 

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

Mid-south Christian College

Opportunity Leadership by Roger Parrott

ChatGPT 

HeyGen

Chasing Mission Fit by Bart Caylor

Caylor Solutions GenAI Masterclass for Teams

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