In today's episode, we're pleased to bring you our conversation with Dr. Brian Rosenberg, President Emeritus of Macalester College, Visiting Professor of Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and the author of the recently released thought-provoking book, 'Whatever It Is, I'm Against It.'
Join us as we follow Dr. Rosenberg's career trajectory from English professor to college president. While not setting out to become a president, his leadership journey has been driven by a passion for embracing new challenges and a deep understanding of institutional culture, which he regards as vital for fostering change within a college setting.
Rosenberg doesn't hold back as he discusses the pressing challenges facing higher education today. From questioning entrenched structures and traditions like faculty tenure and traditional lectures to advocating for experiential learning and technological integration, his observations are a clarion call for transformative change. His experiences with the African Leadership University have significantly shaped his thinking, prompting him to consider how ALU's innovative educational model could inform and reform the American higher education system.
For the emerging leaders in higher education, this episode is a treasure trove of wisdom. Rosenberg provides grounded, practical advice based on extensive experience, offering a roadmap for those who aspire to pioneer educational innovation.
So, are you ready to rethink what higher education can be? Tune in to this compelling episode with Brian Rosenberg, where we challenge traditions and envision a new era of learning and leadership.