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 Jan 08, 2019

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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.

https://archive.org/download/GovBrownFullEp_201901/GovbrownFullEp.mp3

Universities Wade Into Bootcamp Territory Dec 18, 2018

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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.

https://archive.org/download/DanSommerFullEp/Dan%20Sommer%20full%20ep.mp3

What the Harvard Admissions Case Means for Higher Education Dec 04, 2018

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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.

https://archive.org/download/AdamHarrisFullEp/Adam%20Harris%20full%20ep.mp3

The Robots Are Coming Nov 20, 2018

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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.

https://archive.org/download/MichelleWeiseFullEp/Michelle%20Weise%20full%20ep.mp3

What Student Loan Default Rates Really Mean Nov 06, 2018

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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.

https://archive.org/download/JasonDelisleFullEp/Jason%20Delisle%20full%20ep.mp3

The Future of Work and What It Means for Higher Ed Oct 23, 2018

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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.

https://archive.org/download/SusanLundFullEp/Susan%20Lund%20full%20ep.mp3

Online Education and the University Oct 09, 2018

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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.

https://archive.org/download/ChipPaucekFullEp/Chip%20Paucek%20full%20ep.mp3

Welcome Back! Sep 25, 2018

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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.

https://archive.org/download/Episode19_20180924/Episode%2019.mp3

What Do People Think About Their College Experiences? Jun 19, 2018

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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.

https://archive.org/download/Episode18_20180617/Episode%2018.mp3

The Future of Small Colleges Jun 12, 2018

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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.

https://archive.org/download/Episode17_201806/Episode%2017.mp3

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