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Future U Mailbag

FromFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed

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May 21, 2019

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Michael and Jeff wrap up Season 2 of Future U by answering some of our listener questions.
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May 21, 2019

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Jeff Selingo and Michael Horn discuss what’s next for higher ed and talk with the newsmakers you want to hear from most.

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Gordon Gee: West Virginia University President Gordon Gee joins Jeff and Michael. He reveals what he thinks is the number one issue facing colleges and universities and also previews his upcoming book on land-grant universities. by Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
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Who We Are: Get to know Jeff and Michael, the hosts of Future U and how they became experts on higher education. by Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
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Higher Ed Trends: Goldie Blumenstyk, senior writer at The Chronicle of Higher Education, chats with Jeff and Michael about the market for adult students and why they are so poorly served. by Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
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Tales from a Higher Ed Disruptor: Long-time higher ed entrepreneur Paul Freedman talks to Jeff and Michael about his newest venture, Entangled, and how he hopes to help solve the challenges facing colleges and universities. by Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
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Higher Ed Innovation: CUNY Professor Cathy Davidson chats with Jeff and Michael about her new book, “The New Education,” and discusses why she thinks innovation in higher education isn’t happening fast enough. by Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
30 min listen
Is Innovation Cultural or Strategic?: Arizona State University President Michael Crow discusses the waves of innovation throughout the history of higher ed and how it impacts what’s next on campuses. Plus, he talks about what he’s reading right now. by Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
29 min listen
What Impact Does Helicopter Parenting Have on Student Success?: University of California at Merced sociology professor Laura Hamilton, author of “Parenting to a Degree,” joins Michael and Jeff to discuss student success and the role of parents on campus. by Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
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Innovation in Continuing Education: The 60-Year Curriculum: Jeff and Michael talk to Hunt Lambert, dean of Harvard’s Division of Continuing Education and University Extension, about the imperative for lifelong learning and how Harvard maintains rigorous education quality while offering open enrollment. by Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
24 min listen
What the Harvard Admissions Case Means for Higher Education: The Atlantic’s Adam Harris joins Michael and Jeff to talk about the affirmative action lawsuit against Harvard and other stories making headlines in higher ed. by Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
28 min listen
Demographic Destiny?: Carleton College economics professor Nathan Grawe, author of “Demographics and the Demand for Higher Education,” talks to Jeff and Michael about how higher ed leaders are dealing with the constantly changing demographics of college applicants. by Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
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Are There Unicorns in EdTech?: Deborah Quazzo, the Founder and Managing Partner, GSV Acceleration Fund and the Co-Founder of the annual ASU+GSV Summit joined Jeff and Michael at this week’s summit in San Diego to talk about the evolution of private capital in higher ed and how the future of education blends work and learning. by Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
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The Robots Are Coming: Michelle Weise, the Chief Innovation Officer & SVP, Workforce Strategies at Strada Education Network, talks to Michael and Jeff about the future of work and what it means for higher education. by Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
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A New Era of Collaboration in Higher Education: Jeff and Michael sat down with Bridget Burns, the executive director of the University Innovation Alliance, who discussed how collaboration between higher ed institutions has helped solve some problems facing colleges and universities. by Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
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Welcome to Future U.: Jeff Selingo and Michael Horn introduce themselves and discuss what’s on tap for their new podcast, Future U. by Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
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A President and Provost on Plans for the Fall: As colleges and universities announce their plans for getting students back on campus, Michael and Jeff talk with Farnam Jahanian, president of Carnegie Mellon University and Lenore Rodicio, provost at Miami Dade College about their approaches to returning this fall. Questions? Comments? Connect with us on Twitter or Facebook, or email FutureUpodcast at gmail dot … Continue reading A President and Provost on Plans for the Fall → by Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
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What Do People Think About Their College Experiences?: Gallup’s Brandon Busteed chats with Jeff and Michael about what Americans think about their colleges and about how relevant their higher ed experiences are to them now. by Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
28 min listen
The Future of Work and What It Means for Higher Ed: McKinsey Global Institute partner Susan Lund talks with Michael about what’s on the horizon for the workforce and the economy and how it will affect the future of higher education. by Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
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Big Changes for For-Profits: Doug Lederman, Editor of Inside Higher Ed, sat down with Jeff and Michael to discuss big changes in the for-profit college industry as well as turmoil in the non-profit college arena. by Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
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Hot Topics, Joseph Aoun: This week, Jeff and Michael chat about some of the hot topics in higher education. Also, Northeastern University President Joseph Aoun sits down with Jeff to discuss how colleges and universities need to respond to better prepare students for the future of work. by Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
31 min listen
The Financial Aid Letters Mess: Rachel Fishman, a financial aid policy expert at New America, sat down with Michael and Jeff to discuss her research into the transparency problems and inconsistencies with financial aid letters. by Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
29 min listen
Can a 100-year-old Organization Shape the Next Generation of Higher Ed?: The president of American Council on Education Ted Mitchell joins Michael and Jeff to discuss his organization’s role in a future where colleges and universities may not have a monopoly on producing content but can lead on quality assurance. Mitchell, a former college president and undersecretary of education in the Obama administration, also talked about … Continue reading Can a 100-year-old Organization Shape the Next Generation of Higher Ed? → by Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
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Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on the Future of Higher Ed and Lifelong Learning: Gov. Kate Brown, D-Ore., joins Michael and guest co-host Paul Freedman and discusses some of the major issues facing higher education including access and affordability, the future of online learning and the growth of apprenticeships. by Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
32 min listen
What Student Loan Default Rates Really Mean: Jason Delisle, a resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, talks to Michael about the student loan default process, how high default rates are affecting colleges and universities, and how the federal government may deal with the issue in the future. by Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
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Future U Mailbag: Michael and Jeff wrap up Season 2 of Future U by answering some of our listener questions. by Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
26 min listen
Universities Wade Into Bootcamp Territory: Trilogy Education Services CEO and Founder Dan Sommer talks with Jeff and Michael about the growing number of partnerships between colleges and for-profit companies like Trilogy that offer skills-based education bootcamps. by Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
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Live from ASU-GSV, Day 1: In a round of lightning interviews in front of a studio audience at the annual ASU-GSV summit, Michael and Jeff talk with the architects of the biggest deal announced at the conference as well as with leading CEOs and entrepreneurs about the future of traditional colleges and workplace learning. by Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
49 min listen
High-quality Education Doesn’t Have to Mean Small and Selective: Michael and Jeff talk with Scott Pulsipher, president of Western Governors University, who discusses how high-quality education can be achieved at scale. by Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
29 min listen
Shifting Universities’ Mindsets Toward Innovation: Randy Bass, the Vice Provost for Education at Georgetown University, tells Jeff and Michael how his school has introduced structural changes to introduce innovation at an elite institution and offer its students more flexibility. by Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
31 min listen
The Eroding Partnership Between Higher Education and the Public: Holden Thorp and Buck Goldstein, authors of the book “Our Higher Calling: Rebuilding the Partnership Between America and Its Colleges and Universities,” talk to Michael and Jeff about the tenuous relationship between higher education and the public, especially the lack of clarity of what roles students, faculty, administrators and government officials should have in that … Continue reading The Eroding Partnership Between Higher Education and the Public → by Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
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What is the “New Urban College” Model?: Paul Quinn College President Michael Sorrell talks to Jeff and Michael about how he turned around the school, which was in a financial crisis and facing a potential loss of accreditation, and transformed it into a “new urban college.” by Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
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The Wild West of Dual Enrollment: Its Growth, Benefits, and Drawbacks: In this episode, Jeff and Michael dive into the complex world of dual enrollment, examining its rapid growth, potential benefits, and emerging challenges. They speak with John Fink, a senior research associate at the Community College Research Center, to understand the various dual enrollment arrangements, the students they serve, and the outcomes they achieve. The conversation also explores the financial incentives for districts and colleges, the concerns around course quality and rigor, and the implications for high school and college experiences. This episode is sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Ascendium Education Group. by Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
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