Higher Ed Spotlight
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Hosted by Ben Wildavsky, a leading thinker in higher education policy, this series delves into the big questions facing the future of higher education. Sponsored by Chegg's Center for Digital Learning.
Ben talks to leaders, academics, and innovators on the frontlines, working to solve the most pressing issues affecting students, from cost-effective and career-relevant education to how we can equip students for the future of work.
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- Author and Reformer Kathleen deLaski on What a Different Higher Ed Future Could Look Like · 19 minWith traditional higher ed getting more scrutiny than ever in 2025, Kathleen deLaski, author of "Who Needs College Anymore?", wants us to think much more expansively about…
- 53. How the CHIPS and Science Act Bridges Education and Industry with Shalin Jyotishi · 27 min · Season 3 Episode 53The global race for technological dominance is transforming how nations approach education and workforce development. In the U.S., the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act is a…
- 52. WGU President Scott Pulsipher on Bridging the Credentials Gap Through Competency-Based Education · 24 min · Season 3 Episode 52Two-thirds of future jobs are projected to require post-secondary credentials, but too few workers hold them. Western Governors University President Scott Pulsipher explains how…
- 51. College Dreams on Hold: Harvard Professor Susan Dynarski on FAFSA's Troubled Relaunch · 30 min · Season 3 Episode 51The troubled launch of what was supposed to be a new and improved Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, has created frustration for students and parents. The…
- 50. The Rise, Decline, and Return of Standardized Testing with Nicholas Lemann · 31 min · Season 3 Episode 50In this episode of Higher Ed Spotlight, we speak with Nicholas Lemann, professor of journalism at Columbia University, about his latest book, Higher Admissions: The Rise…
- 49. Shaping Equity: John B. King, Jr. on Higher Education's Role in Student Success · 29 min · Season 3 Episode 49In this episode, John B. King, Jr., Chancellor of the State University of New York (SUNY) and former U.S. Secretary of Education, explores the pivotal role public universities…
- 48. Can a Growth Mindset Transform the College Experience for Students? · 30 min · Season 3 Episode 48In this episode, Dan Porterfield, president and CEO of the Aspen Institute and author of Mindset Matters, explains how fostering a growth mindset can unlock new learning and…
- 47. AI, Power Skills, and Degrees - Redefining the Future of Work · 29 min · Season 3 Episode 47As the job market evolves at lightning speed, the conversation around skills, degrees, and higher education's role in preparing college students with both - has never been more…
- 46. Will Civil Discourse Be on the Back to School Syllabus? · 27 min · Season 3 Episode 46Back to School, Back to Standoffs? CDI's Mission for Civil Discourse on College Campuses. As the back to school season begins, fostering real dialogue amongst students, faculty…
- 45. Class Dismissed: How Covid-19 Exposed the Class Divide in Higher Education · 25 min · Season 3 Episode 45Today we explore the hidden struggles faced by low-income students at elite colleges, amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. Our guest is Anthony Abraham Jack, author of "The…
- 44. Connections Are Everything: The Secret to Relationship-Rich Education · 26 min · Season 3 Episode 44In a world increasingly dominated by phones and screens, the value of genuine human relationships in education cannot be overstated. We speak with Isis Artze-Vega, the provost…
- 43. Revolutionizing Student Success: Insights from Georgia State · 32 min · Season 3 Episode 43On today's episode of Higher Ed Spotlight, we sit down with Tim Renick, executive director of the National Institute for Student Success at Georgia State University. Tim shares…
- 42. Co-Intelligence: Navigating the AI-Human Partnership · 28 min · Season 3 Episode 42This week, we are joined by Ethan Mollick, author of the New York Times bestseller 'Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI'. Ethan introduces the concept behind his book —…
- 41. On the Australian Outback, AI, and Becoming ANU's Vice Chancellor · 31 min · Season 3 Episode 41On today's episode of Higher Ed Spotlight, we travel down under in a fascinating conversation with Australian National University's newly appointed Vice Chancellor, Genevieve…
- 40. Can California Still Lead the Way in Higher Ed? · 26 min · Season 3 Episode 40Today, we're turning our attention to the world of higher education in California — a state where, in 1960, a master plan for higher ed was released that was hailed as a model…
- 39. He Said What? The International Student Debate in Canada · 24 min · Season 3 Episode 39This week we navigate the rocky terrain of the current Canadian higher education landscape with Alex Usher, the president of Higher Education Strategy Associates. The recent…
- 38. Access is Good, But Completion is Better · 26 min · Season 3 Episode 38Despite some success in American Higher Ed's efforts to increase accessibility to degrees and credentials, completion rates continue to disappoint. With over 40 million Americans…
- Higher Ed Spotlight Returns for Season Three · 2 min · Season 3Welcome back to Higher Ed Spotlight, a podcast that explores the key questions shaping the future of higher education. In our third season, we continue to delve into major…
- 37. Is A Degree Still Worth It? · 30 min · Season 2 Episode 37In this bonus episode, we turn the tables. Ben Wildavsky discusses his new book, The Career Arts: Making the Most of College, Credentials and Connections. He makes the case for…
- 36. Free Speech, Civility and College Campuses · 28 min · Season 2 Episode 36Battles over free speech and the boundaries of civility are roiling college campuses. Rutgers President Jonathan Holloway sees these as high stakes issues connected to student…
