3.30. Brian J. Bruess, PhD. - College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

Dr. JP Novin welcomes Dr. Brian Bruess, President of the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University, to the Plexuss Higher Education Leadership Podcast. Dr. Bruess shares how he is leading two long-standing partner institutions through bold transformation under a strong integration model. The discussion covers unifying governance and operations, restructuring around student learning, and launching a shared strategic plan. Dr. Bruess also reflects on the importance of adaptability, experiential learning, and sustainability as higher education embraces AI and prepares students for the future workforce.