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Dec 19, 2019

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As Future U takes a brief break in December, Michael previews what’s coming up on the podcast in 2020.
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Dec 19, 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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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
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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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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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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
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
27 min listen
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
28 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
29 min listen
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
24 min listen
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
27 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
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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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
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
In the Wake of the Admissions Scandal, How Much Does the SAT Matter?: Harvard University associate professor of public policy Joshua Goodman sat down with Michael and Jeff to talk about his research into how taking the SAT more than once factors into college admissions and what inequities exist in standardized testing patterns. by Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
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Online Education and the University: Michael and Jeff talk to 2U CEO and Co-Founder Chip Paucek about his company’s efforts to deliver digital higher education at scale as well as the overall future of online higher ed. by Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
30 min listen
Welcome Back!: After a summer hiatus, Michael and Jeff preview Season 2 of Future U and give an update on what they’ve been up to during their break, including a sneak preview of their upcoming books. by Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
30 min listen
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
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
30 min listen
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
25 min listen
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
27 min listen
The College Admissions Scandal, a Week Later: After a college admissions scandal rocked the world of higher education, Michael interviews Jeff to learn how it happened and what it means for the future of athletics, standardized tests, and admissions. by Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
27 min listen
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
4 min listen
The Future of Small Colleges: Pat McGuire, president of Trinity Washington University, talks to Jeff and Michael about what changes and innovations she’s implemented during her three decades in charge to keep Trinity competitive. by Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
28 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
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 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
26 min listen
Higher Ed’s Role in Shaping the U.S. Workforce: Lumina Foundation President and CEO Jamie Merisotis talks with Jeff and Michael about his organization’s goal to help higher ed institutions develop students to be better prepared to contribute to the future workforce. by Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
27 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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Credentials vs. Degrees: How Much Clout Does Each Have?: Katie Lynch-Holmes, Principal Strategic Consultant at Ellucian sat down with Michael and Jeff to unpack the results of a recent study Ellucian conducted that explored how much value college students and hiring managers place on degrees relative to credentials. by Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
29 min listen
Higher Ed as a Strategic Priority for a State: Louisiana’s Commissioner of Higher Education, Kim Hunter Reed, join Jeff and guest co-host Paul Fain to talk about the state’s new master plan for higher ed, which sets an ambitious goal for doubling the number of credentials produced annually. Questions? Comments? Connect with us on Twitter or Facebook, or email FutureUpodcast at gmail dot com. by Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
28 min listen

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When College is About the Job: There has been an exodus from higher ed - that much is understood. But what's causing it and what can we do to ensure students are still accessing pathways to opportunity? In this episode, Jeff and Michael grapple with this question with the help of Terrell Dunn whose recent research, done in partnership with HCM Strategists and Edge Research, addresses this very topic. They discuss the increasing focus on job outcomes revealed in her findings and consider the role of colleges in supporting - or even ensuring - employment for their graduates. The conversation touches on the importance of providing students with exposure to diverse career paths and the potential benefits and challenges of integrating work experiences into the college curriculum. This episode is made with support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. by Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
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Measuring the True Value of Community Colleges: Jeff and Michael examine the complex world of community colleges and challenge traditional notions of success. Drawing from recent research by Strada Education Foundation, they explore the multifaceted roles these institutions play in students' lives and the importance of looking beyond degree completion rates to assess their true value. With insights from Strada’s Senior Vice President, Dave Clayton, this episode offers a fresh perspective on the value of community colleges and their vital role in empowering students personally and economically in the 21st century. This episode is made with support from Ascendium Education Group and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. by Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
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Fighting for Free Speech on Campus: In this thought-provoking episode of Future U., we sit down with Greg Lukianoff, president and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) and co-author of the bestselling book "The Coddling of the American Mind," as well as the new book, "The Canceling of the American Mind." Lukianoff shares his insights on the state of free speech on college campuses and examines the rise of cancel culture, the debate over the limits of free expression, and the potential double standards in how universities approach these issues. He argues that certain campus trends, such as "safetyism" and the suppression of viewpoint diversity, may be harming student mental health and resilience. He emphasizes the importance of open inquiry, intellectual diversity, and the ability to challenge prevailing orthodoxies as essential components of a thriving university education. This episode is made with support from Ascendium Education Group and the Bill and Me 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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Apprenticeship in America: Rethinking the Role of Community Colleges: More and more business leaders, policy makers, and educators are looking to apprenticeships to prepare the American workforce for in-demand careers. The US system leans on its community colleges to facilitate these programs, but they have not always been the most effective quarterbacks. On this episode, we hear from two innovators helping community colleges better play their lead role in growing apprenticeship in America. We spoke with Mtichell Harp, Dean of Apprenticeship Programs at Trident Technical College, about the keys to his school’s thriving program. We also sat down with Pierre DuBuc, CEO of OpenClassrooms, about how community colleges are leveraging his company’s expertise and online learning platform to level up their apprenticeship programs. This episode is sponsored by Ascendium Education Group. by Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
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The Simplified FAFSA’s Complicated Rollout: Michael and Jeff go deep on the revised FAFSA and the challenges encountered in its rollout. They sat down with Andrew LaCasse, who helped develop the simplified FAFSA in his former role as a senior education policy advisor on the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, to learn about the back-story behind the legislation and its underlying policy goals. They also spoke with John Marshall, President of Colorado Mesa University, about how they are supporting students through the delay and confusion caused by the FAFSA’s rocky rollout. The episode is sponsored by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. by Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
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