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Office Hours with SIU System President Dan Mahony
The Office Hours podcast highlights some of what is going on in the world of higher education, including some of the major issues and challenges. We explore some the great work being done on our Southern Illinois University campuses in Carbondale, Edwardsville and Springfield. In each episode, SIU System President Dan Mahony will talk with expert guests to discuss these higher education issues and their experiences addressing them.
Office Hours with SIU System President Dan Mahony
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In this episode of Office Hours, SIU System President Dan Mahony explores one of the most misunderstood aspects of higher education: how leadership and decision-making work.
While many assume the president sits at the top, universities operate through a more complex structure, one that includes governing boards and shared leadership.
Joined by Dr. Felecia Commodore, an expert in higher education governance from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, along with SIU System Board Chair Judge Phil Gilbert and former Chair Roger Tedrick, this conversation offers both research-based insight and real-world perspective on:
- The role of boards of trustees
- How major decisions are made
- What makes a board effective or ineffective
- Why collaboration between leadership and governance matters
Whether you work in higher education or simply want a better understanding of how universities operate, this episode provides a clear and candid look behind the scenes.
🎧 Watch and listen to learn more.