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