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The Rant PodcastNavigating the Next Four Years with Michael ItzkowitzSend us a textThe pursuit of higher education has always been seen as a pathway to success, but how effectively are colleges serving low and moderate-income students? In this episode, we engage with Michael Itzkowitz to unveil the California Mobility Index, a new tool that examines how various institutions rank in terms of creating genuine opportunities for their students. The Mobility Index serves not merely to illuminate which colleges offer the best return on investment but to challenge traditional perceptions of educational value.As we navigate through this enlightening discussion, we discover how the...2025-03-0432 minThe Rant PodcastCollege Programs That Pay with Michael ItzkowitzSend us a textCan higher education be the key to economic mobility for low and moderate-income learners in California? In our latest episode, we welcome back Michael Itzkowitz from the HEA Group to delve into this pressing question. Uncover the surprising findings of his latest report with the College Futures Foundation, "California Programs that Pay: Measuring Return on Investment Across Majors and Credentials." Discover how an impressive 88% of college programs in California allow students to recoup their educational expenses within just five years, with a significant portion achieving this feat in only one year. Michael shares...2024-10-1524 minThe Rant PodcastTalking Innovation in Higher Education with Michael Crow, President of ASUSend us a textPrepare to unlock the future of higher education as we sit down with Dr. Michael Crow, President of Arizona State University, at the 14th ASU+GSV Summit. Discover how pioneering technologies, especially artificial intelligence, are revolutionizing the learning landscape. With two decades at the helm of ASU, Dr. Crow shares his insights on democratizing education and using tech to expand classroom boundaries. Whether you're an educator, student, or tech enthusiast, this conversation is packed with transformative ideas and forward-thinking strategies.Ever wondered why our higher education system feels out of sync...2024-06-0436 minThe Rant PodcastMeasuring Value in California Higher Education with Michael Itzkowitz, HEA GroupSend us a textGet behind the data and value of higher education as I engage in a focused conversation with Michael Itzkowitz of the HEA Group. Together, we dissect the College Futures Foundation commissioned "Golden Opportunities" report, delving into the intricacies of California's higher education investments and what they mean for students from low-to-moderate-income economic backgrounds. You'll emerge from this episode with a nuanced understanding of how data is revolutionizing both the transparency and the economic success rates of colleges and universities, offering essential guidance for students charting their academic futures.The staggering $1.8 trillion...2024-05-2142 minThe Rant PodcastBlack Learners in America - A Conversation with Zakiya Smith Ellis & Michael SorrellSend us a textIn this episode I dive into the state of black learners in America and the very troubling trends in their enrollment and completion that undermine our nations economic strength. I talk with two great leaders who are working to improve the how higher education leaders and policymakers value and support black learners and create greater economic value through a great post-secondary experience. Zakiya Ellis Smith is the Principal at EducationCounsel and Michael Sorrell is the President of Paul Quinn College, a private HBCU in Dallas, Texas. Both Zakiya and Michael are tireless advocates...2024-01-3046 minThe Rant PodcastThe Skills Revolution - A Conversation with Michael Hansen, CEO of CengageSend us a textIn this episode, I talk with Michael Hansen, CEO of Cengage. Michael and I talk about the transformation of Cengage, a well known global higher education publishing company. Michael has been leading the transformation Cengage from a traditional publisher to a digital publisher and a provider of workforce skills and training. We discuss his push into the skills marketplace and he gives me his take on how AI will impact his industry.2023-12-1226 minThe Rant PodcastBalancing Innovation with Consumer Protection - A Conversation with Michael HornSend us a textThis podcast is an interview with Michael Horn, author, consultant and former co-director of the Clayton Christensen Institute. We discuss the recent Department of Education proposed changes to the definition of a Third-Party Servicer and new restrictions on revenue share agreements. Michael highlights the challenges to innovation that the Department's language might create and he gives his insights on how regulators could better balance innovation with consumer protections when drafting regulation. 2023-05-1625 min