Capable and Trusted: The Ensign College Transformation Story (Part 1)

In part one of our conversation with President Bruce Kusch of Ensign College, we explore the remarkable transformation of the institution formerly known as LDS Business College into a global, applied-learning institution serving students in more than 100 countries.President Kusch shares the story behind the Ensign College mission statement, the institution’s close partnership with BYU-Pathway Worldwide, and the leadership principles that guided rapid innovation and growth. We also discuss practitioner faculty, workforce alignment, student employability, and the importance of building “capable and trusted disciples of Jesus Christ.”This episode offers valuable insights for higher education leaders, instructional designers, and anyone interested in mission-driven institutional change. Key TopicsStudent-run learning environments and Studio EApplied learning and workforce preparationThe evolution from LDS Business College to Ensign CollegeThe influence of prophetic vision and institutional missionBuilding strong partnerships with industryPractitioner faculty and real-world curriculumHiring for mission fit and organizational alignmentLessons learned from institutional transformationJoin us at www.engagedbydesign.com to learn more aboutThe Course Design Accelerator Faculty-in-the-Loop AI in Higher Education