The Magellan Podcast7 Apr 2025

Transforming an Institution: The Collaborative Journey of Kentucky State University and Magellan Learning Solutions

Kentucky State University (KSU) and Magellan Learning Solutions are proud to announce the release of a new podcast episode titled “Transforming an Institution: The Collaborative Journey of Kentucky State University and Magellan Learning Solutions.” The episode, recorded on the beautiful campus of Kentucky State University, chronicles a powerful and strategic partnership that is reshaping the future of online education at one of the nation’s most historic HBCUs.

This in-depth conversation features KSU’s President, Dr. Koffi C. Akakpo, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Michael D. Dailey, Vice Provost for Student Affairs, Dr. Stephanie Mayberry, and Director of Marketing & Public Relations Jessica Holman. They are joined by the leadership team from Magellan Learning Solutions, including Cofounder and CEO Dr. Wayne Patton, President and COO Aaron Traphagen, Chief Business Development Officer Jimmy Queen, Vice President of Marketing & Enrollment Dr. Lee Beaumont, and Associate Vice President for Online Education Mike Floyd.

In the episode, the group discusses:

The vision behind KSU’s shift to prioritize online learning
The role of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education in funding and supporting the initiative
The services Magellan provided, from curriculum development to student support infrastructure
Real-world data showing the early success of the partnership
Lessons learned and a shared roadmap for future impact

If you or your school is looking for help with RSI, marketing and enrollment, curriculum or course development, operational services, training, or professional development, think Magellan; our team would love to help. Reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thinkmagellan.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Thank you for joining us on the Magellan Podcast: Navigating Education in the 21st Century.

Show Credits

The podcast theme was written and recorded by Dr. Wayne Patton. The podcast was recorded by Aaron Traphagen, and produced and edited by Adam Ranck.

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