Sam Dreyfus, Executive Vice President at ECPI University, recently gave an exclusive interview with Higher Education Digest, where he highlights the importance of aligning higher education with the modern workforce.
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In his interview, Dreyfus discusses his work at ECPI University and the motivation to continue the legacy shaped by his grandfather, Alfred Dreyfus, and his father, Mark Dreyfus. For nearly 60 years, the university’s mission has been to advance student success, with a longstanding commitment to serving veterans, adult learners, and working parents.
As part of this mission, Dreyfus emphasizes the role of technology and innovation in improving educational delivery to better prepare students for a changing workforce. As AI and automation continue to expand, he believes that higher education must equip students with relevant skills and tools to keep pace.
He further underscores the importance of closer connections between education and the workforce, pointing to strong employer partnerships as a practical path forward. As he notes, “When institutions view employers as collaborators rather than downstream recipients, alignment happens more naturally.”
To learn more about the philosophy that guides ECPI University’s career-focused approach to education, read the full interview with Higher Education Digest.