In this episode of Sage Advice, host Emma Salomon is joined by Dr. Lisa Herring, President of PROPEL and strategic advisor to the U.S. Secretary of Education. Join them as they:- Discuss Dr. Lisa Herring’s journey from administrator to president of PROPEL- Discuss the importance of preparing students for the workforce- Speak on the challenges of staffing and how to combat them- Explore competency-based education and its benefits for individual studentsDr. Herring has a career in education spanning 24 years, including experience as a teacher and administrator across urban and rural environments, and is now president of PROPEL, an innovation and learning hub for the HBCU community. Herring is recognized for her leadership in private-public partnerships with Fortune 500 companies, fostering stronger career paths for students and transforming their learning experiences. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.Sage Advice is brought to you by Western Governors University. To learn more about WGU and how it's pioneering a new path in higher education, visit https://www.wgu.edu/wgu-in-your-state