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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. CONNECT WITH MICHAEL HORN: Sign Up for the The Future of Education Newsletter https://michaelbhorn.substack.com/ Website https://michaelbhorn.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbhorn/ X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/michaelbhorn Threads https://www.threads.net/@mhorn1999 CONNECT WITH JEFF SELINGO: Sign Up for the Next Newsletter https://jeffselingo.com/next-newsletter Website https://jeffselingo.com/ X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/jselingo Threads https://www.threads.net/@jselingo LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffselingo/ CONNECT WITH FUTURE U: Twitter https://twitter.com/futureupodcast YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCabmQdot0YyvJCevqJXwPEg Threads https://www.threads.net/@futureupodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/futureupodcast/?hl=en Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FutureUPodcast/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/futureupodcast/ Submit a question https://www.futureupodcast.com/contact/ and if we answer it on air we'll send you Future U. swag! Sign up for Future U. emails https://www.futureupodcast.com/ to get special updates and behind-the-scenes content.
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. Key Moments __ __ CONNECT WITH MICHAEL HORN: Sign Up for the The Future of Education Newsletter https://michaelbhorn.substack.com/ Website https://michaelbhorn.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbhorn/ X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/michaelbhorn Threads https://www.threads.net/@mhorn1999 CONNECT WITH JEFF SELINGO: Sign Up for the Next Newsletter https://jeffselingo.com/next-newsletter Website https://jeffselingo.com/ X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/jselingo Threads https://www.threads.net/@jselingo LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffselingo/ CONNECT WITH FUTURE U: Twitter https://twitter.com/futureupodcast YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCabmQdot0YyvJCevqJXwPEg Threads https://www.threads.net/@futureupodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/futureupodcast/?hl=en Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FutureUPodcast/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/futureupodcast/ Submit a question https://www.futureupodcast.com/contact/ and if we answer it on air we'll send you Future U. swag! Sign up for Future U. emails https://www.futureupodcast.com/ to get special updates and behind-the-scenes content.
Jeff and Michael dive into the higher ed acronyms that have been in the headlines these past few weeks: SAT/ACT, NLRB, and FAFSA. What's next for test-optional after announcements from Dartmouth and Yale; what does it mean that the Dartmouth men's basketball team is trying to unionize; and what will the impact be of the difficult FAFSA rollout. This episode is sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Ascendium Education Group. KEY MOMENTS (0:00) - Introduction (3:21) - Test-optional admissions and its impact on students and institutions (8:45) - AI in admissions (13:45) - College athletes as employees and potential changes in college sports (19:29) - Future of the NCAA (22:58) - FAFSA delays and their impact on higher education (28:03) - Higher education challenges CONNECT WITH MICHAEL HORN: Sign Up for the The Future of Education Newsletter https://michaelbhorn.substack.com/ Website https://michaelbhorn.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbhorn/ X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/michaelbhorn Threads https://www.threads.net/@mhorn1999 CONNECT WITH JEFF SELINGO: Sign Up for the Next Newsletter https://jeffselingo.com/next-newsletter Website https://jeffselingo.com/ X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/jselingo Threads https://www.threads.net/@jselingo LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffselingo/ CONNECT WITH FUTURE U: Twitter https://twitter.com/futureupodcast YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCabmQdot0YyvJCevqJXwPEg Threads https://www.threads.net/@futureupodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/futureupodcast/?hl=en Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FutureUPodcast/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/futureupodcast/ Submit a question https://www.futureupodcast.com/contact/ and if we answer it on air we'll send you Future U. swag! Sign up for Future U. emails https://www.futureupodcast.com/ to get special updates and behind-the-scenes content.
Hosts Jeff Selingo and Michael Horn are joined by Dr. Len Cassuto, an author and professor at Fordham University, and focus their conversation on the role of PhD students and what the challenges in that part of academia might mean for higher ed. They dive into the subjects that Len explores in his new book, The New PhD: How to Build a Better Graduate Education, such as the changes that should be made to better prepare PhD students for their careers, and how universities might be exploiting free labor from students under the guise of an academic apprenticeship. The episode is sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Ascendium Education Group. CONNECT WITH MICHAEL HORN: Sign Up for the The Future of Education Newsletter https://michaelbhorn.substack.com/ Website https://michaelbhorn.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbhorn/ X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/michaelbhorn Threads https://www.threads.net/@mhorn1999 CONNECT WITH JEFF SELINGO: Sign Up for the Next Newsletter https://jeffselingo.com/next-newsletter Website https://jeffselingo.com/ X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/jselingo Threads https://www.threads.net/@jselingo LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffselingo/ CONNECT WITH FUTURE U: Twitter https://twitter.com/futureupodcast YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCabmQdot0YyvJCevqJXwPEg Threads https://www.threads.net/@futureupodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/futureupodcast/?hl=en Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FutureUPodcast/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/futureupodcast/ Submit a question https://www.futureupodcast.com/contact/ and if we answer it on air we'll send you Future U. swag! Sign up for Future U. emails https://www.futureupodcast.com/ to get special updates and behind-the-scenes content.
Last season, Jeff and Michael explored the reinstatement of the Pell Grant for incarcerated learners. The question now is what’s next for these learners and where can they actually get to use their federal funds? In this episode, Jeff and Michael look at the innovative College Unbound model with co-founder and president Adam Bush and Jose Rodriguez, the assistant vice president for community and belonging. College Unbound is an accredited college with a single degree and a model that allows learning to happen wherever it happens, in kitchens or even in prisons. The episode is sponsored by Ascendium Education Group. KEY MOMENTS (0:00) - Intro (1:15) - Innovative college model and accreditation (5:34) - Prison education program and its impact on inmates' lives (9:19) - Scaling a non-traditional college model (12:02) - College Unbound's innovative approach to adult education (19:31) - Higher education for incarcerated individuals LINKS College Unbound https://www.collegeunbound.edu CONNECT WITH MICHAEL HORN: Sign Up for the The Future of Education Newsletter https://michaelbhorn.substack.com/ Website https://michaelbhorn.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbhorn/ X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/michaelbhorn Threads https://www.threads.net/@mhorn1999 CONNECT WITH JEFF SELINGO: Sign Up for the Next Newsletter https://jeffselingo.com/next-newsletter Website https://jeffselingo.com/ X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/jselingo Threads https://www.threads.net/@jselingo LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffselingo/ CONNECT WITH FUTURE U: Twitter https://twitter.com/futureupodcast YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCabmQdot0YyvJCevqJXwPEg Threads https://www.threads.net/@futureupodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/futureupodcast/?hl=en Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FutureUPodcast/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/futureupodcast/ Submit a question https://www.futureupodcast.com/contact/ and if we answer it on air we'll send you Future U. swag! Sign up for Future U. emails https://www.futureupodcast.com/ to get special updates and behind-the-scenes content.
The Hechinger Report’s Jon Marcus and Chris Quintana of USA Today join hosts Jeff and Michael for a roundtable discussion to talk about recent headlines in higher ed. Jon discusses the impact of lower birth rates in Japan on university enrollment, while Chris dives into the current state of the Biden Administration’s student loan debt repayment plans. Other topics include efforts by universities to articulate the value of higher ed, the rollout of the simplified FAFSA, and culture wars on campus. The episode is sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Ascendium Education Group. KEY MOMENTS (0:00) - Intro (2:47) - Declining college enrollment in Japan and US (8:04) - Student loan forgiveness and career centers in higher education (12:35) - College career preparation and job placement (14:37) - FAFSA simplification, college affordability, and higher ed news (20:25) - Higher education trends and challenges in the US CONNECT WITH MICHAEL HORN: Sign Up for the The Future of Education Newsletter https://michaelbhorn.substack.com/ Website https://michaelbhorn.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbhorn/ X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/michaelbhorn Threads https://www.threads.net/@mhorn1999 CONNECT WITH JEFF SELINGO: Sign Up for the Next Newsletter https://jeffselingo.com/next-newsletter Website https://jeffselingo.com/ X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/jselingo Threads https://www.threads.net/@jselingo LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffselingo/ CONNECT WITH FUTURE U: Twitter https://twitter.com/futureupodcast YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCabmQdot0YyvJCevqJXwPEg Threads https://www.threads.net/@futureupodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/futureupodcast/?hl=en Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FutureUPodcast/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/futureupodcast/ Submit a question https://www.futureupodcast.com/contact/ and if we answer it on air we'll send you Future U. swag! Sign up for Future U. emails https://www.futureupodcast.com/ to get special updates and behind-the-scenes content.
How do you engage learners in the post-pandemic age? Hosts Jeff Selingo and Michael Horn are joined by Carrie Bartek, from Wake Technical Community College, and Randi Harris, from Portland State University, to ask some important questions: What has changed for students since the pandemic? And what needs to change moving forward to ensure students’ success? They consider the evolving landscape of higher education and the importance of addressing both the immediate and long-term needs of students to ensure their success in this new educational paradigm. The episode is sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. CONNECT WITH MICHAEL HORN: Sign Up for the The Future of Education Newsletter https://michaelbhorn.substack.com/ Website https://michaelbhorn.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbhorn/ X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/michaelbhorn Threads https://www.threads.net/@mhorn1999 CONNECT WITH JEFF SELINGO: Sign Up for the Next Newsletter https://jeffselingo.com/next-newsletter Website https://jeffselingo.com/ X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/jselingo Threads https://www.threads.net/@jselingo LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffselingo/ CONNECT WITH FUTURE U: Twitter https://twitter.com/futureupodcast YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCabmQdot0YyvJCevqJXwPEg Threads https://www.threads.net/@futureupodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/futureupodcast/?hl=en Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FutureUPodcast/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/futureupodcast/ Submit a question https://www.futureupodcast.com/contact/ and if we answer it on air we'll send you Future U. swag! Sign up for Future U. emails https://www.futureupodcast.com/ to get special updates and behind-the-scenes content.
To kick off the new year, host Jeff Selingo welcomes Lynn Perry Wooten, President of Simmons University, for a conversation on the unique position of smaller universities in higher education. They discuss some vital concerns facing smaller universities like Simmons, such as combining less popular liberal arts majors, combatting dropping college enrollment numbers, and embracing online education programs. The episode is sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Ascendium Education Group. LINKS MENTIONED Strategies for Digital Transformation https://jeffselingo.com/white-paper/strategies-for-digital-transformation-higher-ed/ KEY MOMENTS (0:00) - Intro (4:10) - Small college challenges and strategic planning (11:51) - Small college competitiveness and online education (19:58) - Leadership and collaboration in higher education (21:31) - Higher education leadership and decision-making (27:00) - Higher education data analysis and institutional growth (32:42) - Online education and revenue diversification at Simmons College CONNECT WITH MICHAEL HORN: Sign Up for the The Future of Education Newsletter https://michaelbhorn.substack.com/ Website https://michaelbhorn.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbhorn/ X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/michaelbhorn Threads https://www.threads.net/@mhorn1999 CONNECT WITH JEFF SELINGO: Sign Up for the Next Newsletter https://jeffselingo.com/next-newsletter Website https://jeffselingo.com/ X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/jselingo Threads https://www.threads.net/@jselingo LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffselingo/ CONNECT WITH FUTURE U: Twitter https://twitter.com/futureupodcast YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCabmQdot0YyvJCevqJXwPEg Threads https://www.threads.net/@futureupodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/futureupodcast/?hl=en Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FutureUPodcast/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/futureupodcast/ Submit a question https://www.futureupodcast.com/contact/ and if we answer it on air we'll send you Future U. swag! Sign up for Future U. emails https://www.futureupodcast.com/ to get special updates and behind-the-scenes content.
Hosts Jeff Selingo and Michael Horn wrap up 2023 by discussing some headlines in higher ed, including the reaction on campuses to the Israel-Hamas War, the big changes afoot at 2U, and more college closures. The episode is sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Ascendium Education Group. LINKS No Revenge for Nerds? Evaluating the Careers of Ivy League Athletes https://www.nber.org/papers/w31753 KEY MOMENTS (0:00) - Intro (2:29) - College campuses and generational divides (9:20) - Higher education challenges and solutions (13:31) - The decline of 2U and the future of online education (19:03) - Online education, university finances, and potential bankruptcy (26:14) - College admissions and career outcomes (32:54) - Nate Silver hiring preferences CONNECT WITH MICHAEL HORN: Sign Up for the The Future of Education Newsletter https://michaelbhorn.substack.com/ Website https://michaelbhorn.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbhorn/ X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/michaelbhorn Threads https://www.threads.net/@mhorn1999 CONNECT WITH JEFF SELINGO: Sign Up for the Next Newsletter https://jeffselingo.com/next-newsletter Website https://jeffselingo.com/ X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/jselingo Threads https://www.threads.net/@jselingo LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffselingo/ CONNECT WITH FUTURE U: Twitter https://twitter.com/futureupodcast YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCabmQdot0YyvJCevqJXwPEg Threads https://www.threads.net/@futureupodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/futureupodcast/?hl=en Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FutureUPodcast/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/futureupodcast/ Submit a question https://www.futureupodcast.com/contact/ and if we answer it on air we'll send you Future U. swag! Sign up for Future U. emails https://www.futureupodcast.com/ to get special updates and behind-the-scenes content.
New York Times columnist and author David Leonhardt discusses his new book, “Ours Was The Shining Future: The Story of the American Dream." In his conversation with Michael and Jeff, they talk about the impact of the high-school movement on the U.S. economy last century, what a similar higher ed movement might look like in this century, and why the value of the college is being questioned. The episode is sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Ascendium Education Group. KEY MOMENTS (0:00) - Intro (6:18) - The evolution of high school education and its impact on society (11:27) - Public higher education expansion and quality in the US (15:10) - Higher education's role in society and political polarization (21:34) - Economic inequality and political polarization in the US (27:10) - Education after high school, including college and non-college pathways (35:28) - Higher education growth and innovation LINKS WE SHARED Ours Was the Shining Future https://www.amazon.com/Ours-Was-Shining-Future-American/dp/0812993209/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= CONNECT WITH MICHAEL HORN: Sign Up for the The Future of Education Newsletter https://michaelbhorn.substack.com/ Website https://michaelbhorn.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbhorn/ X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/michaelbhorn Threads https://www.threads.net/@mhorn1999 CONNECT WITH JEFF SELINGO: Sign Up for the Next Newsletter https://jeffselingo.com/next-newsletter Website https://jeffselingo.com/ X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/jselingo Threads https://www.threads.net/@jselingo LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffselingo/ CONNECT WITH FUTURE U: Twitter https://twitter.com/futureupodcast YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCabmQdot0YyvJCevqJXwPEg Threads https://www.threads.net/@futureupodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/futureupodcast/?hl=en Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FutureUPodcast/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/futureupodcast/ Submit a question https://www.futureupodcast.com/contact/ and if we answer it on air we'll send you Future U. swag! Sign up for Future U. emails https://www.futureupodcast.com/ to get special updates and behind-the-scenes content.
Jeff Selingo and Michael Horn take their conversation on the road with another stop on the Future U. Campus Tour, this time visiting the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. They sat down with president Santa Ono to discuss the future of higher education and Michigan's role in the local and global communities. Following that interview, Jeff and Michael had a discussion with a panel on a range of topics from sustainability to student wellness, and highlighting what it means in 2023 to be a public flagship with a national profile and serve the community at the same time. This episode is sponsored by Dell Technologies and Google Chrome OS. KEY MOMENTS (0:00) - Intro (4:54) - The role of the University of Michigan in the state and beyond (10:36) - Higher education, trust, and community involvement in Detroit (16:04) - The future of higher education and the Big Ten conference (21:37) - Mental health challenges in college students (27:41) - Mental health support for college students during pandemic (30:29) - Pandemic's impact on college experience and mental health (32:40) - Supporting international students at the University of Michigan (34:56) - Collective impact and sustainability in higher education (36:40) - Value of study abroad (42:45) - Global education and diversity at the University of Michigan (46:59) - Mental health supports for university staff (52:14) - Jeff Selingo's takeaways (54:07) - Michael Horn's Takeaways CONNECT WITH MICHAEL HORN: Sign Up for the The Future of Education Newsletter https://michaelbhorn.substack.com/ Website https://michaelbhorn.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbhorn/ X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/michaelbhorn Threads https://www.threads.net/@mhorn1999 CONNECT WITH JEFF SELINGO: Sign Up for the Next Newsletter https://jeffselingo.com/next-newsletter Website https://jeffselingo.com/ X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/jselingo Threads https://www.threads.net/@jselingo LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffselingo/ CONNECT WITH FUTURE U: Twitter https://twitter.com/futureupodcast YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCabmQdot0YyvJCevqJXwPEg Threads https://www.threads.net/@futureupodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/futureupodcast/?hl=en Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FutureUPodcast/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/futureupodcast/ Submit a question https://www.futureupodcast.com/contact/ and if we answer it on air we'll send you Future U. swag! Sign up for Future U. emails https://www.futureupodcast.com/ to get special updates and behind-the-scenes content.
In Part 2 of our conversation with Mallory Dwinal-Palisch, Chancellor of Reach University, we discuss why their model of the apprenticeship teacher is better than the traditional student-teacher model, how public universities that historically educated the bulk of teachers are following the Reach model, and how the idea can be scaled to other public-sector jobs in rural areas. The episode is sponsored by Ascendium Education Group. LINKS WE MENTION Reach University https://www.reach.edu KEY MOMENTS (0:00) - Intro (2:47) - Teacher training and education in rural areas (6:38) - Apprenticeship-based teacher education model and its potential expansion (10:08) - Teacher shortages and innovative solutions (15:58) - Job-embedded learning in various industries (17:33) - Education model for teacher preparation. (28:57) - Rural education and apprenticeships CONNECT WITH MICHAEL HORN: Sign Up for the The Future of Education Newsletter https://michaelbhorn.substack.com/ Website https://michaelbhorn.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbhorn/ X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/michaelbhorn Threads https://www.threads.net/@mhorn1999 CONNECT WITH JEFF SELINGO: Sign Up for the Next Newsletter https://jeffselingo.com/next-newsletter Website https://jeffselingo.com/ X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/jselingo Threads https://www.threads.net/@jselingo LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffselingo/ CONNECT WITH FUTURE U: Twitter https://twitter.com/futureupodcast YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCabmQdot0YyvJCevqJXwPEg Threads https://www.threads.net/@futureupodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/futureupodcast/?hl=en Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FutureUPodcast/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/futureupodcast/ Submit a question https://www.futureupodcast.com/contact/ and if we answer it on air we'll send you Future U. swag! Sign up for Future U. emails https://www.futureupodcast.com/ to get special updates and behind-the-scenes content.
In too many rural areas, workers lack access to affordable training pathways to high-quality jobs. Jeff and Michael sit down with Mallory Dwinal-Palisch, Chancellor of Reach University, to learn about how Reach is addressing this challenge with an apprenticeship approach to teacher education. In the first of this two-part conversation, they discuss the theory and practice that informed Reach’s founding and the college’s innovative enrollment, training, and funding models. Michael considers how the Reach’s clear focus helps keep their costs low, and Jeff discusses the importance of career-connected learning. The episode is sponsored by Ascendium Education Group. LINKS Ascendium Education Group https://www.ascendiumphilanthropy.org/ KEY MOMENTS (0:00) - Intro (2:45) - Innovative higher education model with Mallory O'Brien (4:57) - Rural teacher shortages and innovative solutions (8:28) - The importance of experience in education (11:54) - Alternative university model for teacher certification (17:57) - Education and career development (23:38) - Innovative teacher education model for rural areas CONNECT WITH MICHAEL HORN: Sign Up for the The Future of Education Newsletter https://michaelbhorn.substack.com/ Website https://michaelbhorn.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbhorn/ X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/michaelbhorn Threads https://www.threads.net/@mhorn1999 CONNECT WITH JEFF SELINGO: Sign Up for the Next Newsletter https://jeffselingo.com/next-newsletter Website https://jeffselingo.com/ X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/jselingo Threads https://www.threads.net/@jselingo LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffselingo/ CONNECT WITH FUTURE U: Twitter https://twitter.com/futureupodcast YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCabmQdot0YyvJCevqJXwPEg Threads https://www.threads.net/@futureupodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/futureupodcast/?hl=en Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FutureUPodcast/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/futureupodcast/ Submit a question https://www.futureupodcast.com/contact/ and if we answer it on air we'll send you Future U. swag! Sign up for Future U. emails https://www.futureupodcast.com/ to get special updates and behind-the-scenes content.
Author Ana Homayoun joins hosts Jeff Selingo and Michael Horn to discuss her new book "Erasing the Finish Line: The New Blueprint for Success Beyond Grades and College Admission." They ask what other measures for success should we consider for a student in higher ed beyond academics. The conversation explores expanding one’s social circles, networking, finding mentors, and developing life management skills. The episode is sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Ascendium Education Group. KEY MOMENTS 00:00 - Introduction 05:41 - Intentional College Experiences and Connections 09:31 - College Social Connections and Their Impact On Economic Mobility 16:34 - College Students' Soft Skills and How Colleges Can Help 20:12 - Redefining Success In College And Beyond 25:33 - Education And Career Goals With Ana Homayoun 26:39 - College Students' Networking Challenges and Strategies 31:34 - Networking, Career Advice, and Hands-on Learning. 35:46- Intergenerational Relationships and Connecting Students Across Differences CONNECT WITH MICHAEL HORN: Sign Up for the The Future of Education Newsletter https://michaelbhorn.substack.com/ Website https://michaelbhorn.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbhorn/ X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/michaelbhorn Threads https://www.threads.net/@mhorn1999 CONNECT WITH JEFF SELINGO: Sign Up for the Next Newsletter https://jeffselingo.com/next-newsletter Website https://jeffselingo.com/ X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/jselingo Threads https://www.threads.net/@jselingo LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffselingo/ CONNECT WITH FUTURE U: Twitter https://twitter.com/futureupodcast YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCabmQdot0YyvJCevqJXwPEg Threads https://www.threads.net/@futureupodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/futureupodcast/?hl=en Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FutureUPodcast/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/futureupodcast/ Submit a question https://www.futureupodcast.com/contact/ and if we answer it on air we'll send you Future U. swag! Sign up for Future U. emails https://www.futureupodcast.com/to get special updates and behind-the-scenes content.
Jeff and Michael are joined by the CEOs of Academic Partnerships, Fernando Bleichmar, and Coursera, Jeff Maggioncalda, to talk about the future of online learning, including a new study on ROI, the role of degrees vs. credentials in the job market, and what AI will mean for online ed. This episode is sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Ascendium Education Group. KEY MOMENTS 00:00 - Intro 04:58 - ROI of Online Programs at Universities 10:45 - Online Education and Pricing with Coursera and Academic Partners 16:04 - Future of Higher Education Partnerships 21:01 - Online learning, Certifications, and Their Value in the Job Market 26:27 - The Impact of AI on Higher Education. 33:17 - Higher Education Innovation And Online Learning 36:42 - Disruptive Innovation In Higher Education With A Focus On Pricing 40:29 - Higher Ed Partnerships And Their Impact On The Future Of Online Education 47:09 - Education and Government Regulation LINKS WE MENTIONED Academic Partnerships Report on ROI https://www.academicpartnerships.com/latest/news/ipsos-study-finds-strong-roi-for-graduates-of-programs-supported-by-academic-partnerships/ CONNECT WITH MICHAEL HORN: Sign Up for the The Future of Education Newsletter https://michaelbhorn.substack.com/ Website https://michaelbhorn.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbhorn/ X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/michaelbhorn Threads https://www.threads.net/@mhorn1999 CONNECT WITH JEFF SELINGO: Sign Up for the Next Newsletter https://jeffselingo.com/next-newsletter Website https://jeffselingo.com/ X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/jselingo Threads https://www.threads.net/@jselingo LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffselingo/ CONNECT WITH FUTURE U: Twitter https://twitter.com/futureupodcast YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCabmQdot0YyvJCevqJXwPEg Threads https://www.threads.net/@futureupodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/futureupodcast/?hl=en Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FutureUPodcast/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/futureupodcast/ Submit a question https://www.futureupodcast.com/contact/ and if we answer it on air we'll send you Future U. swag! Sign up for Future U. emails https://www.futureupodcast.com/ to get special updates and behind-the-scenes content.
In this episode, hosts Jeff Selingo and Michael Horn delve into the world of data analytics, as they discuss the evolution of data science needs across various industries and how universities are preparing students to meet those needs in the workforce. They then offer hot takes on recent higher ed headlines, from disenchantment with higher ed to the lack of economic diversity at exclusive institutions. The episode is sponsored by Ascendium Education Group and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. KEY MOMENTS Introduction [02:38]: The hosts, Michael Horn and Jeff Selingo, introduce the episode and discuss the annual New York Times Education Issue and the importance of data science skills across various industries. New York Times Education Issue [00:13:25]: Michael and Jeff delve into the New York Times Education Issue, discussing its timing, content, and the use of outside writers for the issue. Value of Higher Education [00:15:00]: The hosts analyze an article by Paul Tough on the declining faith in the value of college, discussing root causes of this disenchantment, and the role of informal learning through non-accredited institutions, online platforms, apprenticeships, and certification programs. College Access Index [00:21:51]: Jeff discusses the New York Times magazine story David Leonhardt and Ashley Wu about the college access index. LINKS WE MENTION Turning Data into Wisdom https://jeffselingo.com/white-paper/turning-data-into-wisdom/ Upcoming Next Office Hour Webinars and Archives https://jeffselingo.com/events/ CONNECT WITH MICHAEL HORN: Sign Up for the The Future of Education Newsletter https://michaelbhorn.substack.com/ Website https://michaelbhorn.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbhorn/ X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/michaelbhorn Threads https://www.threads.net/@mhorn1999 CONNECT WITH JEFF SELINGO: Sign Up for the Next Newsletter https://jeffselingo.com/next-newsletter Website https://jeffselingo.com/ X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/jselingo Threads https://www.threads.net/@jselingo LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffselingo/ CONNECT WITH FUTURE U: Twitter https://twitter.com/futureupodcast YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCabmQdot0YyvJCevqJXwPEg Threads https://www.threads.net/@futureupodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/futureupodcast/?hl=en Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FutureUPodcast/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/futureupodcast/ Submit a question https://www.futureupodcast.com/contact/ and if we answer it on air we'll send you Future U. swag! Sign up for Future U. emails https://www.futureupodcast.com/ to get special updates and behind-the-scenes content.
Jeff Selingo and Michael Horn review recent headlines around higher ed before they speak in person to a community college board at a retreat in Sun Valley, Idaho. They compare the different value propositions of two- and four-year colleges and discuss government intervention into university mergers and acquisitions. Other topics they discuss include legacy admissions and the value of credentials from prestigious universities. And Jeff makes an exciting announcement: his new book! The episode is sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Ascendium Education Group. KEY MOMENTS 00:00 Intro 00:03:36 Declining enrollment at community colleges. 00:09:35 Co-location with four-year colleges. 00:12:13 Dual enrollment in community colleges. 00:14:28 Dual enrollment funding disparities. 00:18:29 Merger and acquisition reviews. 00:22:03 Community college focus on employment. 00:24:24 Legacy admissions in higher education. 00:28:56 Seeing colleges as businesses. 00:31:21 Cheaper credentials and alumni networks. 00:34:30 Planning for college challenges. LINKS WE MENTIONED Dually Noted: Understanding the Link Between Dual Enrollment Course Characteristics and Students’ Course and College Enrollment Outcomes https://ccrc.tc.columbia.edu/publications/dual-enrollment-course-characteristics-course-enrollment-outcomes.html How Can Community Colleges Afford to Offer Dual Enrollment College Courses to High School Students at a Discount? https://ccrc.tc.columbia.edu/publications/community-colleges-afford-dual-enrollment-discount.html CONNECT WITH MICHAEL HORN: Sign Up for the The Future of Education Newsletter https://michaelbhorn.substack.com/ Website https://michaelbhorn.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbhorn/ X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/michaelbhorn Threads https://www.threads.net/@mhorn1999 CONNECT WITH JEFF SELINGO: Sign Up for the Next Newsletter https://jeffselingo.com/next-newsletter Website https://jeffselingo.com/ X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/jselingo Threads https://www.threads.net/@jselingo LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffselingo/ CONNECT WITH FUTURE U: Twitter https://twitter.com/futureupodcast YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCabmQdot0YyvJCevqJXwPEg Threads https://www.threads.net/@futureupodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/futureupodcast/?hl=en Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FutureUPodcast/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/futureupodcast/ Submit a question https://www.futureupodcast.com/contact/ and if we answer it on air we'll send you Future U. swag! Sign up for Future U. emails https://www.futureupodcast.com/to get special updates and behind-the-scenes content.
Hosts Jeff and Michael are joined by President Jim Gash of Pepperdine University to discuss student resilience and mental health and Pepperdine’s attempt to proactively support students through its RISE (Resilience-Informed Skills Education) program. President Gash also spoke about the impact of cancel culture on student wellbeing and the importance of campuses being places where students grapple with difficult ideas with which they may not agree. The episode is sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Ascendium Education Group. 00:00 Intro 00:03:12 Colleges can help students build resilience. 00:08:07 Integrating resilience into the curriculum. 00:11:07 Resilience programs benefit student mental health. 00:16:14 Importance of global experiences. 00:24:30 Promote civil discourse in education. 00:31:38 Addressing mental health through resilience. 00:32:08 Integrating resilience into education. 00:37:14 Importance of building resilience 00:43:04 Lean into differences for success. Pepperdine Resilience-Informed Skills Education (RISE) Program https://www.pepperdine.edu/rise/ American College President Report https://www.acenet.edu/Research-Insights/Pages/American-College-President-Study-2023.aspx Research by Richard Sagor https://www.ascd.org/books/guiding-school-improvement-with-action-research?chapter=what-is-action-research LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-gash-1b8040277/ Connect with Michael Horn: Sign Up for the The Future of Education Newsletter https://michaelbhorn.substack.com/ Website https://michaelbhorn.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbhorn/ X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/michaelbhorn Threads https://www.threads.net/@mhorn1999 Connect with Jeff Selingo: Sign Up for the Next Newsletter https://jeffselingo.com/next-newsletter Website https://jeffselingo.com/ X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/jselingo Threads https://www.threads.net/@jselingo LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffselingo/ Twitter https://twitter.com/futureupodcast YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCabmQdot0YyvJCevqJXwPEg Threads https://www.threads.net/@futureupodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/futureupodcast/?hl=en Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FutureUPodcast/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/futureupodcast/ Submit a question https://www.futureupodcast.com/contact/and if we answer it on air we'll send you Future U. swag! Sign up for Future U. emails https://www.futureupodcast.com/ to get special updates and behind-the-scenes content. Transcripts https://www.futureupodcast.com/episodes/from all episodes.
In this Season 7 kickoff episode, Jeff and Michael discuss a wide array of headlines from the summer that have long-term impacts on higher education. KEY MOMENTS __ __ RELEVANT LINKS Academy for Innovative Higher Ed Leadership https://georgetown.asu.edu/ Colleges Spend Like There’s No Tomorrow. ‘These Places Are Just Devouring Money.’ https://www.wsj.com/articles/state-university-tuition-increase-spending-41a58100?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email Higher Ed Spending Problem Demands Attention No Matter Court’s Opinion https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelhorn/2023/06/28/higher-ed-spending-problem-demands-attention-no-matter-courts-opinion/?sh=58a817e91e93 It’s time to rethink incentives for higher ed https://www.deseret.com/2023/8/30/23827470/innovation-and-lowering-the-cost-of-college Michael Horn’s Testimony to Congress https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idTtA4Kk7TI How Ron DeSantis Joined the “Ruling Class” - and Turned Against It https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/20/us/politics/ron-desantis-education.html SUMMARY THE ‘NEW NORMAL’ Jeff Selingo brings up what people are referring to as the ‘New Normal.’ He discusses the changes that higher education institutions, such as West Virginia University, are having to make to adapt to the changing landscape. The 'New Normal' he describes is characterized by financial challenges, changing demographics, and shifting priorities in higher education. Selingo uses the example of West Virginia University, which is planning to cut more than two dozen programs to close a projected $75 million deficit by 2028. This deficit was largely due to overly optimistic enrollment goals that were not met. The university initially planned to cut all its language programs, but later decided to retain Spanish and Chinese, while graduate programs and math programs are still at risk. Michael Horn brings up a related point regarding the demographics of college-aged students, particularly in the Northeast and Midwest, which are not favorable. This could be another aspect of the 'New Normal' that Selingo is referring to - universities having to adapt to changing demographics and potentially declining student populations. This example illustrates the 'New Normal' of universities having to make tough decisions and prioritize certain programs over others due to financial constraints and demographic shifts. Selingo suggests that this trend is likely to continue as universities navigate the challenges and changes brought about by the pandemic, demographic changes and other factors. This 'New Normal' will require universities to reassess their strategies and adapt to new realities in higher education. CONFERENCE REALIGNMENT Jeff explains how the PAC-12 athletic conference collapsed overnight while attempting to secure a new television deal. This resulted in the University of Washington and the University of Oregon leaving for the Big 10, while the University of Arizona, Arizona State, and the University of Utah moved to the Big-12. These moves were financially motivated as these universities needed funds to maintain their expenditures on coaches and facilities. Selingo suggests that the traditional linear television model, which presently provides significant funding, is on the decline. He also believes that streaming services like Apple could become a financial lifeline for universities by the end of the decade. Selingo also links these events to the 'New Normal' in higher education. The changes in the PAC-12 and other athletic conferences can be seen as part of this broader shift in the higher education landscape. HARVARD'S OPPORTUNITY INSIGHTS PROJECT Harvard's Opportunity Insights Project included a study conducted by economist Raj Chetty using data compiled by Open Campus. The study used tax records to measure the wealth of students attending various colleges. The top 1% in the study referred to families with incomes of $660,000 a year and above, while the top 0.1% were significantly higher. The study found that at a group of 12 institutions, including the entire Ivy League, Stanford, Duke, MIT, and the University of Chicago, applicants from families in the top 1% were 34% more likely to gain admission than applicants with the same SAT and ACT scores from lower-income families. Those from the top 0.1% were more than twice as likely to be admitted. The study didn't just focus on elite universities, but also included 139 institutions in total. The results showed that the ultra-rich are not only enrolling at Ivy League schools but also at other institutions further down the ranking, such as Elon or Wake Forest. PUBLIC SCHOOL SPENDING Michael Horn discusses a Wall Street Journal article by Melissa Korn, Andrea Fuller, and Jennifer Forsyth, which detailed the spending spree of these institutions, stating "The nation's best known public universities have been on an unfettered spending spree." The University of Kentucky was cited as an example, having upgraded its campus to the tune of $805,000 a day for more than a decade. A graphic indicated that spending has risen much faster than enrollment from 2002 to 2022, leading to increased spending per student. At the median flagship university, spending rose 38% over these two decades. For every $1 lost in state support, the median school increased tuition and fee revenue by nearly $2.40. Michael argues that these universities, driven by prestige and revenue growth, lack economies of scale and tend to overspend. Horn also touches on the enrollment patterns of wealthy families, suggesting that attracting such families can have long-term implications for the universities' finances. RON DESANTIS AT YALE Michael Horn shares about his experiences at Yale, especially in relation to the description given by Governor Ron DeSantis in a recent article, and his involvement in a secret society. Michael explains that the society serves as a way of opening up and introducing members to other students they would not have otherwise met, and presents an intimate way to broaden horizons. Horn mentions that these society members weren't his friends before, but many of them have since become close friends. He confirms that DKE, where DeSantis was a member, is known as the wilder fraternity on campus, mostly filled with athletes. Horn disagrees with DeSantis' depiction of Yale as a place of fervent anti-Americanism, stating that his experience was different. He acknowledges that Yale leans more politically liberal but also points out there are conservative enclaves, particularly in the history department. It's not hard to express one’s opinion, even if it's not the majority view. Horn also discusses some of the social issues on campus during his time at Yale, including graduate students' efforts to organize as employees and concerns about Yale's clothing being made in sweatshops. He suggests that the university environment might have changed since his time, possibly aligning more with DeSantis' allegations. However, he also recalls a statement from Rick Levin who said, "Look, the Wall Street Journal is going to print what it prints about Yale. And they have this view that is so out of touch with the majority experience on campus that you just can't read too much into it." While Horn senses that the campus culture has changed, he advises caution when extrapolating too much from these articles, which tend to generalize and create caricatures. Lastly, Horn notes that the 9/11 attacks occurred after DeSantis' time at Yale, during his own senior year, which may have influenced the campus culture and experiences of students. RECOMMENDATION BY VIVEK RAMASWAMY - THE PRESIDENTIAL FITNESS TEST Michael and Jeff express skepticism about Vivek Ramaswamy's recommendation to bring back the Presidential Fitness Test as a section of the SAT. Selingo, after delving into the history of the test and its components, acknowledges the importance of physical activity for students but dismisses the idea of its relevance as a criterion for college admission. He suggests that this proposal shouldn't be given any more attention. Both Jeff and Michael seem to view the idea as a distraction from more important topics related to college admissions.
In this special episode of the Future U Podcast, hosts Michael Horn and Jeff Selingo engage in a lively conversation with faculty members Crystal White from the University of Memphis, and Stephanie Speicher from Weber State University. The discussion, sponsored by Course Hero and recorded live during their annual summit, revolves around the need for leadership, connection, relevance, and a culture of care in higher education. The podcast delves into the importance of creating a diverse and inclusive environment in the classroom, as well as the disparity between the racial and ethnic diversity of faculty and students in U.S colleges and universities.
Jeff and Michael look back on Season 6 and the stories they’ve covered, from college rankings and affirmative action to religion and student mental health. They each pick their favorite episode from this season and make predictions for what the higher ed headlines will be next season when Future U. resumes after its traditional summer hiatus. This episode is made possible with support from Ascendium Education Group, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Course Hero. RELEVANT LINKS The Financially Resilient University https://www.bain.com/insights/financially-resilient-university/
On the Marymount University campus, Michael speaks with University President Irma Becerra about the university's decision to incorporate the liberal arts in the context of high-demand programs that result in jobs, while Jeff fields a panel discussion on how to keep Higher Ed current and how best to prepare students for their futures. This episode is made possible with support from Dell Technologies and Google ChromeOS.
Far too often, individuals in higher education don't understand the nuances of how accreditors operate and the role they play in supporting—or constraining—institutions. Jeff and Michael welcome Barbara Brittingham, former president of the New England Commission on Higher Education, to give the history of accreditation, break down how accrediting agencies operate, show how they compare to one another, and delve into how they might evolve in the future with an eye toward how these organizations impact institutional transformation and support learners in achieving their education and career goals. This episode is made possible with support from Ascendium Education Group, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Course Hero.
Even as higher education in America has its roots in religion, over the centuries it's drifted away from those beginnings. And yet, as our guest informs us, enrollment at religious higher ed institutions has actually risen over the past 20 years, as these institutions serve as havens for young people looking for belonging. Jeff and Michael discuss the role of religion in higher education with Clark Gilbert, Commissioner of Education of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and hear him delve into the unique value that schools like these present to tackle some of the central challenges facing higher education, such as accessibility, affordability, and value. This episode is made possible with support from Ascendium Education Group, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Course Hero. RELEVANT LINKS Dare to be Different https://www.deseret.com/dare-to-be-different Populace Insights https://populace.org/research What Does Stanford Stand For? https://stanforddaily.com/2023/04/20/editorial-board-what-does-stanford-stand-for/
In a discussion with George Mason University president Dr. Gregory Washington, Jeff and Michael delve into a few ways to get to and through college: programs that allow students to more seamlessly move from community college to four-year college programs, the difficulties faced by transfer students, and the importance of presidential leadership to improve the situation. This episode is made possible with support from Ascendium Education Group.
At the recent National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) annual meeting, Debra Wilson, the incoming president of the NAIS, flips the script and interviews Jeff and Michael about key takeaways from the pandemic for schools and higher education, how mental health plays into students’ transition to college, and how colleges can encourage more students to enter the teaching profession. This episode is made possible with support from Ascendium Education Group, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Course Hero.
It’s often a forgone conclusion that you should not only go to a four-year college, but also that the better the university’s ranking, the better you’ll do in life. On this episode, Jeff and Michael dig into the data behind these assumptions. Might the U.S. News and World Report college rankings even disappear?And do you still need to invest in a four-year degree in order to excel professionally or are employers putting less stock in a bachelor's? This episode is made possible with support from Ascendium Education Group, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Course Hero. Relevant Links Report on Bachelor's Degrees from Jeff Selingo and Matt Sigelman https://jeffselingo.com/white-paper/making-the-bachelors-degree-more-valuable/
With Florida politics and the current governor’s recent moves in higher ed attracting so much attention, we caught up with former Florida Governor Jeb Bush to add context to the current debates. Bush reflected on his own experiences, successes, and regrets when it comes to the high ed policies he championed. This episode is made possible with support from Ascendium Education Group, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Course Hero.
As Chat GPT and other AI tools have garnered immense interest in the last few months, people have begun to wonder how these tools will impact higher ed: Will it represent the end of writing? Will we see a rampant rise in cheating? Or maybe these tools herald a new age of an improved quality of student work? Jeff and Michael pose these questions and more to computer science experts Charles Isbell of Georgia Institute of Technology College of Computing and Michael Littman of Brown University. This episode is made possible with sponsorship from Course Hero.
The role of Online Program Managers (OPMs) in the recruitment of students for online university programs has been a controversial issue, and one that is still up for debate. Michael and Jeff delve into OPMs, as well the federal government’s guidance on third party services, like OPMs, over the last few administrations. RELEVANT LINKS What's the OPM Episode? https://futureupodcast.com/episodes/explained-whats-an-opm/ The Credential Cluster https://futureupodcast.com/episodes/higher-ed-101-the-credential-cluster/
