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The Balance of Power is Shifting Toward Students - Burck Smith, Founder and CEO of StraighterLine
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The Balance of Power is Shifting Toward Students - Burck Smith, Founder and CEO of StraighterLine
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25 minutes
Released:
Oct 29, 2020
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Podcast episode
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Starting a traditional degree program can be a “risky proposition,” says Burck Smith, founder and CEO of the student success and college readiness company StraighterLine. For many, it makes sense to have low-cost, low-risk entry points where they can test the waters and prove themselves before diving in. Smith has a background in public policy, where he first became concerned about the burden caused by the rising price of college, and before StraighterLine, in 2009, he co-founded SMARTHINKING, the largest online tutoring provider for schools and colleges. In this episode of Raise the Line, he speaks with host Shiv Gaglani about stackable credentials, the disintegrating barrier between skills and a degree, and how COVID may affect consumer pricing expectations for online delivery. Tune in to learn why Smith believes the balance of power has shifted away from schools to students, and hear his counsel to students to consider options other than straight enrollment.
Released:
Oct 29, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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