With over 25 years of experience in higher education, Dr. Nathan Long became part of multiple prestigious institutions like the University of Kentucky, University of Cincinnati, and Arizona State University, eventually becoming the President of Saybrook University - A non-profit regionally accredited private institution of higher education. Saybrook offers a wide variety of graduate-level programs focused on positive individual and social transformation. 

Let’s jump right into the episode and learn from Dr. Nathan Long’s journey in the education sector

[00:01 - 06:00 ] Opening Segment

• Welcoming our guest, Dr. Nathan Long, to the show



• Dr. Nathan Long talks about his role and point of view as President of Saybrook
  • Opening conversations 
  
  
  
  
  

[06:01 - 14:18 ] Dr. Nathan Long’s career

• Dr. Long talks about his time in High School
  • He chose to play the Trombone
  
  
  
  
  



• His time in University



• The leap into the educational studies degree
  • His new-found love for Student Affairs and helping the underprivileged
  
  
  
  • Exploring psychological studies, sociological theories, and educational systems
  
  
  
  • Focused on Race, class, gender, and social equity
  
  
  
  
  



• Going back to Cincinnati and help build a non-profit allied health college
  • The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences
  
  
  
  
  



• Finding his next professional home at Saybrook University

[14:19 - 26:51 ] The Significance of higher education

• Dr. Long’s opinion on pursuing higher education
  • It all depends on the desire to move forward
  
  
  
  
  



• Diversity training that awakened his desire to help others



• The role of higher education in building a better future for yourself and the people around you



• Dr. Long talks about the impact of his higher education in helping the underprivileged

[26:52 - 35:22 ] Diversity and Equality

• Dr. Long shares his view on the concept of equality



• Kindness, dignity and human values in terms of leadership

[35:23 - 43:10 ] Closing Segment

• Dr. Nathan Long’s final thoughts moving forward
  • The result of the recent presidential elections give hope to the importance of human value and dignity
  
  
  
  • It’s important to hold leaders accountable for the future of their constituents
  
  
  
  • The importance of science and health in the community
  
  
  
  
  



• How to connect and get more from Dr. Nathan Long
  • See links below
  
  
  
  
  



• Final Words

Tweetable Quotes:

"No institution is perfect, and what’s beautiful about Saybrook University is it’s always looking inwardly and outwardly, to always find a way to be better and support students in being successful.” - Dr. Nathan Long

“The more education you have, the more opportunities and doors open up. Whether it’s in business, higher education, or health care. You’re going to expand your mind, you’re going to expand your horizons, your networks. It’s all the things that are important to building the next step in your career. All of this is vital to sustaining your personal life as well as your business.” Dr. Nathan Long

“The sense of “We all deserve the same level of opportunity”, is not a Republican or Democratic or Red or Blue state concept. It is a value that is a Human Value.” - Dr. Nathan Long

Resources Mentioned: 

• Saybrook University



• University of Kentucky



• Arizona State University



• University of Cincinnati

You can connect with Dr. Nathan on LinkedIn. Be sure to check out Saybrook University and their Podcast.

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