Academic leaders engage in a candid exploration of higher education's role in society, examining how universities can better articulate their value while staying true to their missions amidst rapid technological and social change.
• The relationship between academia and private industry through the lens of Jurassic Park, where university research prioritizes public good over profit
• Universities as places where humanity is remembered through the integration of sciences, arts, and humanities
• The challenge of maintaining truth and facts in an era of misinformation, with arts education fostering necessary nuance
• The critical need to better communicate university research impacts to the general public
• Addressing affordability concerns by explaining the difference between sticker price and actual cost of attendance
• Moving beyond traditional metrics and rankings to measure what truly matters based on institutional mission
• The unique challenges of keeping pace with accelerating knowledge development while maintaining focus on institutional purpose
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