Saint Leo University’s President Arthur F. Kirk, Jr. appeared on the regional public television program “Suncoast Business Forum,” hosted by Geoff Simon.
The half-hour interview, held last August, focused on Saint Leo University’s financial turnaround, today’s economy, and the business aspects of the higher education industry. Viewers also learned about Dr. Kirk’s turnaround successes at his two previous institutions.
Dr. Kirk brought a portfolio of 18 years of experience to Saint Leo University. He led colleges in the past through transformational change and has done the same for Saint Leo University for the past 11 years. He’s worked diligently towards achieving the vision of Saint Leo University as a leading Catholic teaching university of international merit. Through his expertise, Saint Leo University’s enrollment has more than doubled.
To get an idea about the extent of Dr. Kirk’s involvement in Saint Leo University’s substantial growth, just look at MSN’s article “College students screaming for stress relief.” The article discussed how Dr. Kirk participated in the “midnight breakfast” attended by hundreds of Saint Leo University students, just one of many events hosted to bolster the student body. “The president putting eggs on your plate is very different than what they expect me to be doing,” he said in the article. In many ways like this, Dr. Kirk lays the foundation of educational success at Saint Leo University. He has a genuine love for the students and the university.
If you missed the television program, it is still available to watch online.
