From Transaction to Transformation: Reclaiming the Purpose of Higher Education

Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Adam Bradford discusses higher education as fundamentally a transformational journey rather than a transactional exchange. He will reflect on how institutions can foster curiosity, personal growth, and civic responsibility in ways that transcend grades, credits, and checklists. The talk will invite faculty and staff to consider how their work shapes lasting human development and strengthens the university’s mission.

Date/Location: September 10, noon -1 p.m., REND 129 and via Zoom