This month, CU on The Air talks with new University of Colorado President Mark Kennedy, who was named by the Board of Regents on May 2 to be the 23rd President of the University of Colorado system. Host Ken McConnellogue chats with the president about: * Touring the campuses and the state and learning about this remarkable university and its people. * Listening and learning the key in first 90 days * The importance of a united, strategic plan. * Building on the great work the four campuses have already done. * How CU will get there from here. * The importance for universities to keep up with the digital revolution. * The Fourth Industrial Revolution. * The uncertainty of funding at CU and other higher ed intuitions – Colorado is 48th in the country in state funding. * Priorities of addressing all kinds of diversity. * The importance of outreach, and plans to bolster CU’s efforts across the state. * Quality time begins and ends with family. * Michigan vs. Notre Dame? President is rooting for the Buffs! * Fun? Work is fun when you love what you’re doing. * Where you might expect to bump into the Kennedys as they explore their new home state. Resources: * CU President Mark Kennedy’s page * The president on Twitter and Instagram * President’s channel on YouTube * President visits all four campuses (video) * Shapeholders: Business Success in the Age of Activism by Mark Kennedy