This week Ryan welcomes his own President! Dr. Lisa Rhine, President of Yavapai College, discusses the challenges and rewards of being a college president and the importance of technology in higher education. She emphasizes the need for college leaders to stay on the cutting edge of technology and create a culture of innovation and risk-taking. Dr. Rhine also highlights the role of technology professionals in driving change and improving the student experience. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the Center for Learning and Innovation at Yavapai College and the importance of creating student-centric spaces. Keywords college president, technology, higher education, innovation, risk-taking, student-centric, Center for Learning and Innovation 

Takeaways
-Being a college president requires a strong moral compass, thick skin, and the ability to hold oneself to a higher standard.
-Technology is constantly evolving and college leaders must stay on the cutting edge to provide the best learning experience for students.
-Creating a culture of innovation and risk-taking is essential for colleges to adapt to changing technology and student needs.
-Technology professionals play a crucial role in driving change and improving the student experience.
-The Center for Learning and Innovation at Yavapai College is a student-centric space that embraces technology and fosters creativity and collaboration.

Sound Bites
"You have to hold yourself to a higher standard in terms of your behavior and your interaction."
"We know technology is going to profoundly change what we do. We just don't know how."
"You work for the students here. So let's talk it through from that angle."

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