Episode 17: Raj Echambadi

This episode features the 10th President of Illinois Institute of Technology, Raj Echambadi. Lee and Raj have a wide ranging discussion, touching on everything from the paradox between low acceptance rates and claims of inclusivity, to how to balance educating more people with maintaining high rankings. The two discuss innovative programs at Northeastern and the University of Illinois that President Echambadi was involved in. Raj explains some of his goals at Illinois Tech, including working better with the community, embedding work credentials into programs, and growing their digital catalog of widely available courses.