Higher Ed Spotlight

Antica Productions / Chegg

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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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AI, Power Skills, and Degrees - Redefining the Future of Work

As 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 critical. In this episode, Matt Sigelman, President of the Burning Glass Institute, explains degree inflation—the trend of requiring college degrees for jobs that previously didn’t need them. He explores why, despite the buzz, only a small fraction of employers have moved toward skills-based hiring instead. Sigelman also shares insights into how real-time skills data can provide a clearer understanding of the job market and the need for a blend of foundational and technical skills to achieve economic mobility. We explore the rise of what Matt calls "power skills" in the age of generative AI, and why it’s crucial to align education with these new realities to ensure workers and students are prepared for the future. Discover how skills are reshaping talent acquisition and what it means for the future of work.

29 min
3 SEPT.

Will Civil Discourse Be on the Back to School Syllabus?

Back 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, and the broader community on college campuses has never been more urgent. In this episode, we spotlight the Constructive Dialogue Institute (CDI) and its mission to promote civil discourse in higher education. Our guest, Mary Aviles, Insights & Experience Lead at CDI, reveals the critical behind-the-scenes work—like updating campus protest policies—that ensures fairness and readiness when conflicts arise. She also introduces CDI’s ‘Perspectives’ program, where students with different viewpoints practise tough conversations in a safe, peer-to-peer environment. A core principle of CDI, “letting go of winning,” is highlighted as a means to shift from debate to dialogue, nurturing relationships built on understanding rather than competition. With global tensions high and a heated U.S. election on the horizon, the need for constructive campus dialogue is clear. Discover how CDI is helping to transform debates into meaningful, relationship-building discussions.

27 min
9 JUIL.

Class Dismissed: How Covid-19 Exposed the Class Divide in Higher Education

Today 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 Privileged Poor," who sheds light on the often-overlooked challenges these students encounter. Jack's new book, "Class Dismissed," shifts focus to how external inequalities still affect students' college experiences. He argues that highly selective universities, despite their vast resources, often fail to support marginalized students adequately, prioritizing performative diversity over substantive help. Jack calls for universities to reassess their policies and genuinely support their most vulnerable students. He offers actionable suggestions for change - calling his new book both “a critique of what happened” and “an invitation about what could be.”

25 min
25 JUIN

Connections Are Everything: The Secret to Relationship-Rich Education

In 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 and vice president for academic affairs at Valencia College, who is a leading advocate for relationship-rich education and co-author of "Connections are Everything: A College Student's Guide to Relationship-Rich Education." Isis shares practical advice for students on building relationships with peers, faculty, and staff, emphasizing the importance of these connections for academic success, mental health, and a sense of belonging. She also addresses common challenges like imposter syndrome and connecting with professors, particularly for first-generation college students. And she doesn't forget about parents, offering actionable strategies to help college-age children cultivate meaningful connections.

26 min
11 JUIN

Revolutionizing Student Success: Insights from Georgia State

On 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 how his own journey as a student from a modest background at an elite Ivy League college profoundly shaped his approach to boosting student success at Georgia State. We explore how the university now has one of the fastest-improving graduation rates in the country, especially for underrepresented minority and low-income students. Tim delves into Georgia State’s innovative use of data analytics to identify at-risk students early, providing personalized support that has transformed student outcomes. He explains how the success of his initiatives drew attention from college leaders across the country, leading to the creation of the National Institute for Student Success, an organization dedicated to helping other institutions adopt Georgia States approaches.

32 min
28 MAI

Co-Intelligence: Navigating the AI-Human Partnership

This 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 — co-intelligence — and explains the need for a collaborative relationship between humans and AI in which humans retain firm control over AI systems. He explores the transformative potential of AI across various industries, including the inevitable growing pains as jobs change or become obsolete. Ethan shares insights from his personal experiences with AI in the classroom. He believes there are real risks associated with its increasing use, such as cheating and deep fakes, but argues that AI will also play a part in the necessary democratization of education and enhanced learning outcomes

28 min
14 MAI

On the Australian Outback, AI, and Becoming ANU’s Vice Chancellor

On 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 Bell. We delve into her childhood experiences in Australia's Aboriginal communities, which shaped her journey to a PhD in cultural anthropology at Stanford and then her groundbreaking work at Intel in user experience. Genevieve explains how cybernetics evolved into AI. She highlights its quest to replicate human intelligence and the ethical questions that it raises for higher ed and our broader society. Genevieve ties these themes seamlessly to her leadership vision for ANU’s core research mission and the pivotal role that mission plays in social progress.

31 min
7 MAI

Can California Still Lead the Way in Higher Ed?

Today, 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 for other states. However, six decades later, it may need a critical update to tackle current challenges in access and affordability. Su Jin Jez, CEO of California Competes, joins us to discuss the issues facing California colleges and universities – from equity gaps to better support for adult learners – and how their response may have lessons for other states. A key issue she highlights is California’s need for a coordinating entity at the state level to address turf battles within the higher ed system.

26 min

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We (my wife and I) thought it was terrific. Very interesting and informative.

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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Antica Productions / Chegg
Années d’activité

2022 - 2024
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50
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Higher Ed Spotlight

Higher Ed Spotlight

AI, Power Skills, and Degrees - Redefining the Future of Work

Will Civil Discourse Be on the Back to School Syllabus?

Class Dismissed: How Covid-19 Exposed the Class Divide in Higher Education

Connections Are Everything: The Secret to Relationship-Rich Education

Revolutionizing Student Success: Insights from Georgia State

Co-Intelligence: Navigating the AI-Human Partnership

On the Australian Outback, AI, and Becoming ANU’s Vice Chancellor

Can California Still Lead the Way in Higher Ed?

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