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Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Rerun: Higher Ed 101: College Budgets Explained
As colleges navigate increasing financial pressure, many struggle to balance mission with sustainability. In this episode, Jeff and Michael welcome Rick Staisloff, founder of rpk GROUP, for a crash course in how college budgets really work. From centralized vs. decentralized models to the challenges of tuition discounting, Rick breaks down the major drivers of revenue and expense in higher ed. He also highlights why better business intelligence, clearer accountability, and a shift toward ROI thinking are essential for financial sustainability. Whether you're a board member or just curious, this episode offers practical insight into what’s working—and what’s not—i...
2025-07-01
51 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Rerun - The Lost Boys of Higher Ed
We revisit one of the most impactful episodes from season 8, The Lost Boys of Higher Ed. Women have outnumbered men on college campuses for decades, but the divergence in postsecondary success has widened in recent years, and it is both a cause and symptom of the struggles of the modern man. Richard Reeves, author of Of Boys and Men joins the podcast to discuss the drivers of these challenges, promising interventions, and whether we should care about the plight of men in a world where they continue to wield power. This episode is made with support from the Gates...
2025-06-19
51 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Season 8 Wrap Up: Looking Back and Ahead
Jeff and Michael conclude the eighth season of Future U. with a one-on-one discussion of the lessons and themes from this year’s conversations. They address the range of topics covered - from the transformative effects of AI to the recent flurry of Federal executive orders to the reckoning to be done in higher education. For each, they summon the insights from this season’s guests to analyze how they have shaped the higher ed landscape and consider how they will continue to do so going forward. This episode is made with support from Ascendium Education Group and the Gate...
2025-06-03
46 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Former Governor Dishes on Connecting Work and College
In this episode, former Massachusetts Governor Jane Swift joins Jeff and Michael to explore how to rebuild the broken college-to-career pipeline. Now leading Education at Work, a nonprofit that provides work-based learning opportunities for undergraduates, Swift shares how her organization supports first-generation and Pell-eligible students with paid, career-relevant jobs during college. The conversation also dives into the policy vacuum left by congressional inaction, the role of states in driving innovation, and where bipartisan opportunities still exist in connecting higher education to the workforce. This episode is made with support from Ascendium Education Group and the Gates Foundation....
2025-05-27
34 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Higher Ed on the Hill: Getting College Back on the Congressional Agenda
With higher education policy increasingly driven by executive action, Michael and Jeff explore why Congress has been largely absent from the conversation—and what that means for students and institutions. They’re joined by James Kvaal, former Under Secretary of Education under the Biden Administration, and Preston Cooper of the American Enterprise Institute, for a bipartisan discussion about stalled reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, cuts to the Department of Education, the future of international students at American colleges, and more. This episode is made with support from the Gates Foundation.Chapters0:00 - Intro04:44 - Th...
2025-05-20
55 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Live from Milken: Hurdles and Hopes in Higher Education
In a special episode recorded at the Milken Global Institute, Jeff moderates a wide-ranging panel with higher education leaders including the presidents of Dartmouth, Stanford, UC San Diego, Yeshiva University, and the CEO of ETS. The conversation explores the crises and critiques facing higher ed—from campus protests and declining public trust to research funding and economic ROI. The leaders discuss how institutions can reaffirm their missions, serve a broader public, and restore faith in the value of a degree in an era of polarization and political scrutiny.Connect with Michael Horn:Sign Up for Th...
2025-05-09
51 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Live from Milken: One-on-One with Bill Ackman
In this second part from the Milken Global Institute, Jeff Selingo engages in a provocative conversation with investor and Harvard critic Bill Ackman. They discuss the challenges facing elite higher education today—from DEI rollbacks and government funding threats to what Ackman describes as Harvard's financial crisis and governance failures. Ackman argues that administrative bloat, viewpoint homogeneity, and an unsustainable business model have undermined top institutions, while suggesting Harvard's $53 billion endowment may be significantly overvalued. The discussion explores contentious issues in admissions fairness, including legacy preferences, and concludes with Ackman's vision for higher education's future, where competition from new mo...
2025-05-09
21 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Making Sense of the First 100 Days
In this special episode, recorded live at the ASU+GSV Summit, hosts Jeff Selingo and Michael Horn dive into the rapidly evolving higher ed landscape in President Trump’s second term. They discuss massive cuts at the U.S. Department of Education, mounting challenges around international student enrollment, and looming threats to federal research funding. They examine the broader, longer-term implications of these shifts for colleges and draw from their recent research to discuss how leaders can nurture positive campus culture during these challenging times. This episode is made with support from Ascendium Education Group and the Gates Foundation....
2025-04-29
51 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Higher Ed 101: College Budgets Explained
As colleges navigate increasing financial pressure, many struggle to balance mission with sustainability. In this episode, Jeff and Michael welcome Rick Staisloff, founder of rpk GROUP, for a crash course in how college budgets really work. From centralized vs. decentralized models to the challenges of tuition discounting, Rick breaks down the major drivers of revenue and expense in higher ed. He also highlights why better business intelligence, clearer accountability, and a shift toward ROI thinking are essential for financial sustainability. Whether you're a board member or just curious, this episode offers practical insight into what’s working—and what’...
2025-03-25
51 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Building an AI-Ready College
AI is evolving at a rapid rate, and its implications for higher ed are changing in lock step. So, Michael and Jeff dove back into the topic at the Google Public Sector GenAI Live & Labs Conference with a panel of experts: Ann Krischner of CUNY and ASU, Pace University’s Marvin Krislov, and Google’s Chris Hein. They discussed the necessity of an institutional AI strategy, the tech’s implications for the future of work, and why university partnerships will be essential to equity in the age of AI. This episode is made with support from Google. 0...
2025-03-04
36 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
A Midwest Merger: How Two Ohio Colleges Are Coming Together
Mergers aren’t easy. They demand careful analysis, difficult decisions, and tricky stakeholder management. But they are becoming increasingly necessary as dropping enrollments make going it alone less viable for more and more institutions. So, Michael and Jeff sat down with the presidents of two colleges in Ohio that are in the process of merging and the consultant that helped guide them through it to learn more about how to do so successfully. They discuss how to find the right partner, navigate federal approval processes, and manage the emotional elements. This episode is made with support from Ascendium Education Gr...
2025-02-25
42 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Accepted without Applying: The Growth of Direct Admissions
This year, thousands of students will be accepted to colleges without ever submitting a formal application. That’s because more and more schools are automatically accepting students who meet preset performance thresholds through direct admissions programs. To learn more about this growing trend, Michael and Jeff welcome Luke Skurman who is CEO of Niche.com, one of the nation’s largest direct admissions platforms. They discuss the benefits and risks of this innovation and dig into how it changes the dynamics between schools and students. Michael and Jeff then envision the variety of changes required in the college admissions proc...
2025-02-12
40 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
The Lost Boys of Higher Ed
Women have outnumbered men on college campuses for decades, but the divergence in postsecondary success has widened in recent years, and it is both a cause and symptom of the struggles of the modern man. Richard Reeves, author of Of Boys and Men joins the podcast to discuss the drivers of these challenges, promising interventions, and whether we should care about the plight of men in a world where they continue to wield power. This episode is made with support from the Gates Foundation, Ascendium Education Group, and The American College of Education.Links We Share...
2025-02-04
50 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
So Long, Summer: We're Back
To kick off Season 8, Michael and Jeff break down the summer’s higher ed headlines. They discuss this year’s FAFSA rollout, recent campus protest fallout, leadership changes, college closures, online program management providers, the presidential election, and high school grading. This episode is made possible with support from Ascendium Education Group and the Gates Foundation. Key Moments0:00 - Intro03:49 - Jeff and Michael’s Summer Updates09:32 - This Year’s FAFSA Rollout10:25 - More Campus Protest Fallout13:07 - Florida A&M’s Gift Controversy17:28 - College Closures34:51 - Online Program Man...
2024-09-04
43 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Rerun: The Future of the Ph.D.
Hosts Jeff Selingo and Michael Horn are joined by Dr. Len Cassuto, an author and professor at Fordham University, and focus their conversation on the role of PhD students and what the challenges in that part of academia might mean for higher ed. They dive into the subjects that Len explores in his new book, The New PhD: How to Build a Better Graduate Education, such as the changes that should be made to better prepare PhD students for their careers, and how universities might be exploiting free labor from students under the guise of an academic apprenticeship. The...
2024-08-06
43 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Rerun: How Small Schools Can Thrive As Higher Ed Changes
In this rerun from episode 150, Jeff Selingo welcomes Lynn Perry Wooten, President of Simmons University, for a conversation on the unique position of smaller universities in higher education. They discuss some vital concerns facing smaller universities like Simmons, such as combining less popular liberal arts majors, combatting dropping college enrollment numbers, and embracing online education programs. The episode is sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Ascendium Education Group.Links MentionedStrategies for Digital TransformationKey Moments(0:00) - Intro(4:10) - Small college challenges and strategic planning(11:51) - Small...
2024-07-30
41 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Rerun: Leveraging Apprenticeship to Bolster the Rural Talent Pipeline
In too many rural areas, workers lack access to affordable training pathways to high-quality jobs. Jeff and Michael sit down with Mallory Dwinal-Palisch, Chancellor of Reach University, to learn about how Reach is addressing this challenge with an apprenticeship approach to teacher education. In the first of this two-part conversation, they discuss the theory and practice that informed Reach’s founding and the college’s innovative enrollment, training, and funding models. Michael considers how Reach’s clear focus helps keep their costs low, and Jeff discusses the importance of career-connected learning. The episode is sponsored by Ascendium Education Group.L...
2024-07-16
31 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Rerun: The Future of Online Ed
Jeff and Michael are joined by the CEOs of Academic Partnerships, Fernando Bleichmar, and Coursera, Jeff Maggioncalda, to talk about the future of online learning, including a new study on ROI, the role of degrees vs. credentials in the job market, and what AI will mean for online ed. This episode is sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Ascendium Education Group.Key Moments00:00 - Intro04:58 - ROI of Online Programs at Universities10:45 - Online Education and Pricing with Coursera and Academic Partners16:04 - Future of Higher Education...
2024-07-09
49 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
The Future of the Ph.D.
Hosts Jeff Selingo and Michael Horn are joined by Dr. Len Cassuto, an author and professor at Fordham University, and focus their conversation on the role of PhD students and what the challenges in that part of academia might mean for higher ed. They dive into the subjects that Len explores in his new book, The New PhD: How to Build a Better Graduate Education, such as the changes that should be made to better prepare PhD students for their careers, and how universities might be exploiting free labor from students under the guise of an academic apprenticeship. The...
2024-02-20
42 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
“College Unbound” from the Traditional Model
Last season, Jeff and Michael explored the reinstatement of the Pell Grant for incarcerated learners. The question now is what’s next for these learners and where can they actually get to use their federal funds? In this episode, Jeff and Michael look at the innovative College Unbound model with co-founder and president Adam Bush and Jose Rodriguez, the assistant vice president for community and belonging. College Unbound is an accredited college with a single degree and a model that allows learning to happen wherever it happens, in kitchens or even in prisons. The episode is sponsored by Ascendium Ed...
2024-02-06
30 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Student Success 2.0
How do you engage learners in the post-pandemic age? Hosts Jeff Selingo and Michael Horn are joined by Carrie Bartek, from Wake Technical Community College, and Randi Harris, from Portland State University, to ask some important questions: What has changed for students since the pandemic? And what needs to change moving forward to ensure students’ success? They consider the evolving landscape of higher education and the importance of addressing both the immediate and long-term needs of students to ensure their success in this new educational paradigm. The episode is sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.Key Mo...
2024-01-16
34 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
How Small Schools Can Thrive As Higher Ed Changes
To kick off the new year, host Jeff Selingo welcomes Lynn Perry Wooten, President of Simmons University, for a conversation on the unique position of smaller universities in higher education. They discuss some vital concerns facing smaller universities like Simmons, such as combining less popular liberal arts majors, combatting dropping college enrollment numbers, and embracing online education programs. The episode is sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Ascendium Education Group.Links MentionedStrategies for Digital TransformationKey Moments(0:00) - Intro(4:10) - Small college challenges and strategic planning(11:51...
2024-01-09
40 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Season 7 Midterm Report
Hosts Jeff Selingo and Michael Horn wrap up 2023 by discussing some headlines in higher ed, including the reaction on campuses to the Israel-Hamas War, the big changes afoot at 2U, and more college closures. The episode is sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Ascendium Education Group.LinksNo Revenge for Nerds? Evaluating the Careers of Ivy League AthletesKey Moments(0:00) - Intro(2:29) - College campuses and generational divides(9:20) - Higher education challenges and solutions(13:31) - The decline of 2U and the future of online education(19:03...
2023-12-19
34 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Visiting Michigan: Balancing Local Impact with Global Reach
Jeff Selingo and Michael Horn take their conversation on the road with another stop on the Future U. Campus Tour, this time visiting the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. They sat down with president Santa Ono to discuss the future of higher education and Michigan's role in the local and global communities. Following that interview, Jeff and Michael had a discussion with a panel on a range of topics from sustainability to student wellness, and highlighting what it means in 2023 to be a public flagship with a national profile and serve the community at the same time. This...
2023-11-28
56 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Leveraging Apprenticeships to Bolster the Rural Talent Pipeline: Part 2
In Part 2 of our conversation with Mallory Dwinal-Palisch, Chancellor of Reach University, we discuss why their model of the apprenticeship teacher is better than the traditional student-teacher model, how public universities that historically educated the bulk of teachers are following the Reach model, and how the idea can be scaled to other public-sector jobs in rural areas. The episode is sponsored by Ascendium Education Group.Links We MentionReach University Key Moments(0:00) - Intro(2:47) - Teacher training and education in rural areas(6:38) - Apprenticeship-based teacher educ...
2023-11-20
30 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Leveraging Apprenticeships to Bolster the Rural Talent Pipeline: Part 1
In too many rural areas, workers lack access to affordable training pathways to high-quality jobs. Jeff and Michael sit down with Mallory Dwinal-Palisch, Chancellor of Reach University, to learn about how Reach is addressing this challenge with an apprenticeship approach to teacher education. In the first of this two-part conversation, they discuss the theory and practice that informed Reach’s founding and the college’s innovative enrollment, training, and funding models. Michael considers how Reach’s clear focus helps keep their costs low, and Jeff discusses the importance of career-connected learning. The episode is sponsored by Ascendium Education Group.L...
2023-11-14
30 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
How Colleges Can Cultivate Relationships to Improve the Student Experience
Author Ana Homayoun joins hosts Jeff Selingo and Michael Horn to discuss her new book "Erasing the Finish Line: The New Blueprint for Success Beyond Grades and College Admission." They ask what other measures for success should we consider for a student in higher ed beyond academics. The conversation explores expanding one’s social circles, networking, finding mentors, and developing life management skills. The episode is sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Ascendium Education Group.Key Moments00:00 - Introduction05:41 - Intentional College Experiences and Connections09:31 - College Social Connections an...
2023-11-08
43 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Future of Online Ed
Jeff and Michael are joined by the CEOs of Academic Partnerships, Fernando Bleichmar, and Coursera, Jeff Maggioncalda, to talk about the future of online learning, including a new study on ROI, the role of degrees vs. credentials in the job market, and what AI will mean for online ed. This episode is sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Ascendium Education Group.Key Moments00:00 - Intro04:58 - ROI of Online Programs at Universities10:45 - Online Education and Pricing with Coursera and Academic Partners16:04 - Future of Higher Education...
2023-10-31
48 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Deep into Data Analytics
In this episode, hosts Jeff Selingo and Michael Horn delve into the world of data analytics, as they discuss the evolution of data science needs across various industries and how universities are preparing students to meet those needs in the workforce. They then offer hot takes on recent higher ed headlines, from disenchantment with higher ed to the lack of economic diversity at exclusive institutions. The episode is sponsored by Ascendium Education Group and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.Key MomentsIntroduction [02:38]: The hosts, Michael Horn and Jeff Selingo, introduce the episode and discuss...
2023-10-17
29 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Community Colleges, the Value of Degrees, and Changes in Admissions
Jeff Selingo and Michael Horn review recent headlines around higher ed before they speak in person to a community college board at a retreat in Sun Valley, Idaho. They compare the different value propositions of two- and four-year colleges and discuss government intervention into university mergers and acquisitions. Other topics they discuss include legacy admissions and the value of credentials from prestigious universities. And Jeff makes an exciting announcement: his new book! The episode is sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Ascendium Education Group. Key Moments00:00 Intro00:03:36 Declining enrollment at...
2023-10-03
36 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Demise of Pac-12, Campus Spending, and DeSantis at Yale
In this Season 7 kickoff episode, Jeff and Michael discuss a wide array of headlines from the summer that have long-term impacts on higher education.Key Moments(0:00) - Intro(2:49) - Michael Horn Book Update(5:45) - "This year is about a new normal."(6:55) - "The Pac-12 Collapsed Overnight"(11:37) - "…you cannot outspend reality."(17:00) - "The nation's best known public universities have been on an unfettered spending spree."(19:23) - "These places are just devouring money, offering everything to everyone all at once is unsustainable."(21:49...
2023-09-07
34 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Promoting Belonging in Diverse Classrooms
In this special episode of the Future U Podcast, hosts Michael Horn and Jeff Selingo engage in a lively conversation with faculty members Crystal White from the University of Memphis, and Stephanie Speicher from Weber State University. The discussion, sponsored by Course Hero and recorded live during their annual summit, revolves around the need for leadership, connection, relevance, and a culture of care in higher education. The podcast delves into the importance of creating a diverse and inclusive environment in the classroom, as well as the disparity between the racial and ethnic diversity of faculty and students in U...
2023-07-18
38 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Do College Rankings Matter and is a Bachelor’s Degree Even Worth It?
It’s often a forgone conclusion that you should not only go to a four-year college, but also that the better the university’s ranking, the better you’ll do in life. On this episode, Jeff and Michael dig into the data behind these assumptions. Might the U.S. News and World Report college rankings even disappear?And do you still need to invest in a four-year degree in order to excel professionally or are employers putting less stock in a bachelor's? This episode is made possible with support from Ascendium Education Group, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Course...
2023-05-09
26 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Reporters' Roundtable: Florida, Amenities U. and the Future of the BA.
Back by popular demand: Reporters' Roundtable. Pam Kelley on how a motivational speaker and businessman turned around High Point University; Emma Pettit on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's efforts to overhaul higher ed; and Paul Fain on the future of the bachelor degree. This episode made possible with sponsorship from Ascendium Education Group, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Course Hero. Relevant LinksA Harbinger for 2023? Presentation College, a small private institution in South Dakota, has announced its plans to close due to "slumping enrollment and rising costs."How to Sell a University -- A...
2023-02-14
41 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Great Resignation in Higher Ed
A record 50.5 million Americans quit their jobs in 2022. Most left for offers of higher pay or the ability to work remotely. Higher Ed isn’t immune. Michael and Jeff talk with a former university human resource officer and a professor who studies how colleges manage their talent. This episode is made possible with sponsorship from Course Hero and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.Relevant LinksJeff's article in The Atlantic on higher ed staff during the pandemic."Right Now, Your Best Employees Are Eyeing the Exits," The Chronicle of Higher Education.Bo...
2023-02-07
39 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Visiting Bowie State University: HBCUs, Employer Partnerships, and Student Engagement
On the latest stop of Future U.'s campus tour, hosts Michael Horn and Jeff Selingo visit Bowie State University to speak with President Aminta Breaux, as well as faculty and administrators at the Maryland institution about increased enrollment at HBCUs, partnerships with employers, and student engagement. With support from Salesforce.org.
2022-12-06
47 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
What Students Think of Their College Experience
In a special episode recorded at The Chronicle of Higher Education Festival, Jeff Selingo and guest co-host Bridget Burns talk with three students about what has worked (and what hasn't) in their college experiences. With support from Ascendium Education Group, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Course Hero.
2022-11-29
42 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
From Reopen to Reinvent: (Re)Creating School for Students
The pandemic accelerated experimentation across industries, including education. Jeff Selingo interviews co-host Michael Horn about his new book called From Reopen to Reinvent: (Re)Creating School for Every Child. The book provides educators with practical examples and roadmaps for change in K-12, many of which can also be applied to higher ed. This episode made possible with sponsorship from Ascendium Education Group and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.Purchase From Reopen to Reinvent: (Re)Creating School for Every Child
2022-09-27
38 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Final Report
Tune in for the Season 5 finale of the Future U podcast, as hosts Jeff Selingo and Michael Horn reflect on the challenges and changes in higher ed as the country emerges from the pandemic, the end of federal stimulus dollars, the podcast's 100th episode, and the Future U. campus tour. Listen to their predictions for the coming year, and get ready for a new season this fall, as the podcast hits the road again with a visit to Bowie State University.Relevant Links:Education Needs to Strengthen Its Approach to Monitoring Colleges' Arrangements with Online...
2022-06-28
22 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Visiting UCLA: The Future of Access, the Student Experience and the Campus Workforce
The second stop of the Future U campus tour took hosts Jeff Selingo and Michael Horn to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Chancellor Gene Block and a panel of guests from the UCLA community fielded questions about the impact of university size on access, a flexible student experience, and the future of the higher education workforce.With support from Salesforce.org. Learn more about the podcast at futureupodcast.com
2022-05-17
49 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Will the Kids be OK?
Given all we hear about the pandemic, learning loss, and mental health issues in K-12, how will Covid-era kids fare as they leave high school behind, and what will the ripple effect be on colleges and universities over the next decade-plus?Relevant Links:The Stolen Year: How COVID Changed Children's Lives, and Where We Go Now , Anya KamentezFrom Reopen to ReinventRethinking Student Success Strategies for Engaging Learners in a Post-Pandemic Era by Jeff Selingo
2022-05-03
31 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Visiting Northeastern: When Technology Complements Human Interaction
In its fifth season, Future U took the show on the road and recorded on campus at Northeastern University. University President Joseph Aoun, faculty, staff, and students weighed on the future of higher ed, in a post-pandemic world.Relevant Links:The New U papers by Jeff SelingoWatch this event on YouTube
2022-04-05
49 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Is Consolidation Coming?
A perfect storm of economic factors are driving the narrative for mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships in higher education. John MacIntosh and Kasia Lundy, both advisors to colleges and universities, join Michael and Jeff to explain the landscape and what's next for the sector.Relevant Links:Unlocking the Power of Collaboration: How to Develop a Successful Collaborative Network in and around Higher EducationMergers, Acquisitions & Higher Ed: Mergers and acquisitions are common in the corporate world but not so much in higher ed. With so much talk about colleges going out of business as w...
2022-03-22
40 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
The Role of the Public Intellectual
Emily Oster joins Michael and Jeff as the debate over reopening both K–12 schools and colleges has reached a fever pitch. Oster, a Brown University economist, has been at the forefront of the public conversation about schools and COVID-19. Jeff and Michael asked Oster about the dynamics of being a public intellectual on a university campus and how she deals with criticism. Questions? Comments? Connect with us on Twitter or Facebook, or email FutureUpodcast at gmail dot com.
2020-11-17
30 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Who Gets In and Why
Jeff and Michael preview Jeff’s new book, Who Gets In and Why: A Year Inside College Admissions, which goes on sale September 15. Jeff, who embedded in three different college admissions offices, pulls back the curtain on how admissions decisions get made and discusses how their choices are much more than just GPAs and test scores. Please make sure to order your own copy of Jeff’s book today! https://archive.org/download/episode-64-s-4-e-3/Episode%2064%20%28S4%2C%20E3%29.mp3 Questions? Comments? Connect with us on Twitter or Facebook, or email FutureUpodcast at g...
2020-09-08
40 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Reversing Course on the Fall
Higher education is now facing another fall of remote learning, just months after many colleges and universities had announced they’d be coming back to campus. Jeff and Michael talk to the president and CFO at one of the first institutions that decided to reverse course, Dickinson College. They also catch up with the College Crisis Initiative at Davidson College. https://archive.org/download/episode-63-s-4-e-2/Episode%2063%20%28S4%2C%20E2%29.mp3 Questions? Comments? Connect with us on Twitter or Facebook, or email FutureUpodcast at gmail dot com.
2020-08-20
39 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Kicking Off a Fall Like No Other
Is summer over already? Higher ed didn’t have much of a summer break this year, and Michael and Jeff begin the fourth season of FutureU by reviewing the big headlines and talk about the trends that will shape the coming academic year — as well as a preview of Jeff’s new book that will be released in September. https://archive.org/download/episode-62-s-4-e-1/Episode%2062%20%28S4%2C%20E1%29.mp3 Questions? Comments? Connect with us on Twitter or Facebook, or email FutureUpodcast at gmail dot com.
2020-08-18
20 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
The End of a Crazy Year
When Michael and Jeff began season three of the podcast last August, few could have imagined the disruptions to higher ed and the country by the time this season comes to a close. In the last episode before the regular summer hiatus, Michael and Jeff look back on their favorite episodes and ahead on the issues that will shape the coming months. https://archive.org/download/ep-61-final/Ep%2061%20-%20Final.mp3 Questions? Comments? Connect with us on Twitter or Facebook, or email FutureUpodcast at gmail dot com.
2020-06-30
32 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
A President and Provost on Plans for the Fall
As colleges and universities announce their plans for getting students back on campus, Michael and Jeff talk with Farnam Jahanian, president of Carnegie Mellon University and Lenore Rodicio, provost at Miami Dade College about their approaches to returning this fall. https://archive.org/download/episode-59_202006/Episode%2059.mp3 Questions? Comments? Connect with us on Twitter or Facebook, or email FutureUpodcast at gmail dot com.
2020-06-15
46 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Will COVID-19 Permanently Change Instruction and Costs In Higher Ed?
John Katzman, founder and CEO of Noodle Partners, and Ben Nelson, founder and CEO of the Minerva Project, join Jeff and Michael to talk about how COVID-19 might transform higher education in the longer – and what institutions should be doing in response. https://archive.org/download/episode-58/Episode%2058.mp3 Questions? Comments? Connect with us on Twitter or Facebook, or email FutureUpodcast at gmail dot com.
2020-05-12
35 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
The Three Digital Waves of Higher Ed in a Pandemic
Fernando Bleichmar from Cengage joins Michael and Jeff to talk about three waves of the higher ed response to Covid-19, what’s worked and not worked on campuses, and the results of a new survey of faculty and institutions the company conducted with the Online Learning Consortium, UPCEA, and other organizations. This episode of Future U is brought to you by Cengage. https://archive.org/download/episode-57/Episode%2057.mp3 Questions? Comments? Connect with us on Twitter or Facebook, or email FutureUpodcast at gmail dot com.
2020-05-01
25 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
The Coming Enrollment Crunch
What happens to enrollment and revenue for colleges and universities in the next few months amidst a recession and COVID-19 shuttering physical campuses remains uncertain. Deloitte’s Pete Fritz joined Jeff and Michael to talk through how universities should plan and what’s likely to happen. This episode of Future U is brought to you by Deloitte’s Center for Higher Education Excellence. https://archive.org/download/episode-56/Episode%2056.mp3 Questions? Comments? Connect with us on Twitter or Facebook, or email FutureUpodcast at gmail dot com.
2020-04-23
32 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Leading a Liberal Arts College During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Carol Quillen, president of Davidson College, is the guest with Michael and Jeff to talk about how to build community with students spread out and maintain a college’s vision and mission in the midst of crisis management. https://archive.org/download/episode55_202004/Episode%2055.mp3 Questions? Comments? Connect with us on Twitter or Facebook, or email FutureUpodcast at gmail dot com.
2020-04-06
20 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Keeping a University Financially Sustainable During the Coronavirus Crisis
Deloitte’s Scott Friedman and Tim Hurley join Jeff and Michael to talk about what the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will be on university finances and how institutions can plan their cash flow in the rocky months ahead. This episode of Future U is brought to you by Deloitte’s Center for Higher Education Excellence. https://archive.org/download/episode54_202004/Episode%2054.mp3 Questions? Comments? Connect with us on Twitter or Facebook, or email FutureUpodcast at gmail dot com.
2020-04-01
28 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Managing the Coronavirus Crisis: On the Front Lines with Northeastern University
The co-chair of Northeastern’s COVID-19 task force, Mike Armini, joins Michael and Jeff to discuss what’s next for university planning after most institutions have sent their residential students home and shifted to remote learning for the rest of the spring semester. https://archive.org/download/episode53_202003/Episode%2053.mp3 Questions? Comments? Connect with us on Twitter or Facebook, or email FutureUpodcast at gmail dot com.
2020-03-30
23 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Balancing the Tradeoffs in Admissions
Angel B. Pérez, vice president for enrollment and student success at Trinity College, in Hartford, joins Jeff and guest co-host Karin Fischer to discuss his efforts to bring socioeconomic diversity to a liberal arts college and the tradeoffs admissions deans need to make to fulfill institutional priorities. https://archive.org/download/episode52_202003/Episode%2052.mp3 Questions? Comments? Connect with us on Twitter or Facebook, or email FutureUpodcast at gmail dot com.
2020-03-23
27 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
The Quick Pivot to Remote Education
A provost at a regional public university and a faculty member at a private college join Michael and Jeff to talk about what it’s really like to turn a residential campus into a virtual one almost overnight. https://archive.org/download/episode51coronavirus2/Episode%2051%20Coronavirus%202.mp3 Questions? Comments? Connect with us on Twitter or Facebook, or email FutureUpodcast at gmail dot com.
2020-03-16
35 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Managing Campuses During the Coronavirus
Scott Cowen, who led Tulane University in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, joined Michael and Jeff to talk about how to manage a campus through an interrupted semester. https://archive.org/download/episode50coronavirus1/Episode%2050%20Coronavirus%201.mp3 Questions? Comments? Connect with us on Twitter or Facebook, or email FutureUpodcast at gmail dot com.
2020-03-13
29 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
The Opportunities for Small Colleges
Mary Marcy, the president of Dominican University of California joins Jeff and Michael to talk about her new book The Small College Imperative, and how such institutions can innovate. She also shares lessons from her own innovations, including a partnership with a coding school. https://archive.org/download/episode49_202003/Episode%2049.mp3 Questions? Comments? Connect with us on Twitter or Facebook, or email FutureUpodcast at gmail dot com.
2020-03-03
26 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Reporters’ Roundtable
Jeff sits down with reporters Goldie Blumenstyk of the Chronicle of Higher Education, Open Campus’s Sara Hebel, and Paul Fain of Inside Higher Ed to discuss this year’s biggest stories and most interesting trends in higher education. https://archive.org/download/episode48_202002/Episode%2048.mp3 Questions? Comments? Connect with us on Twitter or Facebook, or email FutureUpodcast at gmail dot com.
2020-02-18
28 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Higher Ed as a Strategic Priority for a State
Louisiana’s Commissioner of Higher Education, Kim Hunter Reed, join Jeff and guest co-host Paul Fain to talk about the state’s new master plan for higher ed, which sets an ambitious goal for doubling the number of credentials produced annually. https://archive.org/download/episode47_202002/Episode%2047.mp3 Questions? Comments? Connect with us on Twitter or Facebook, or email FutureUpodcast at gmail dot com.
2020-02-04
28 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
The Controversy Behind Transparency
Edmit cofounders Sabrina Manville and Nick Ducoff join Michael and Jeff to talk about the controversy behind their projections of the financial collapse of certain colleges and universities–and how their efforts are intended to help families make better financial decisions around college. https://archive.org/download/episode46_202001/Episode%2046.mp3 Questions? Comments? Connect with us on Twitter or Facebook, or email FutureUpodcast at gmail dot com.
2020-01-21
26 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
What’s Ahead for Higher Ed in 2020?
Michael and Jeff take a look back at last year’s biggest higher ed stories and share and react to listeners’ predictions for 2020. https://archive.org/download/episode45newyear2020/Episode%2045%20-%20New%20Year%202020.mp3 Questions? Comments? Connect with us on Twitter or Facebook, or email FutureUpodcast at gmail dot com.
2020-01-07
33 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Community College Innovation
Marcia Ballinger, the president of Lorain County (Ohio) Community College, talks to Jeff and Michael about some of the approaches she’s implemented that have resulted in boosting student success, including guided pathways and CUNY ASAP. https://archive.org/download/episode44marciaballinger/Episode%2044%20-%20Marcia%20Ballinger.mp3 Questions? Comments? Connect with us on Twitter or Facebook, or email FutureUpodcast at gmail dot com.
2019-11-19
22 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
The Real Story of Student Success
Joe May, the chancellor of the Dallas County (Texas) Community College District, joins Jeff and Michael to talk about how his institutions discovered the barriers to student success, what they’re doing to help students overcome them, and the importance of upskilling local residents who feel left behind in the new economy. https://archive.org/download/episode43joemay/Episode%2043%20-%20Joe%20May.mp3 Questions? Comments? Connect with us on Twitter or Facebook, or email FutureUpodcast at gmail dot com.
2019-11-05
22 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Game of Loans
Michael and Jeff sat down with Beth Akers, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and the co-author of “Game of Loans: The Rhetoric and Reality of Student Debt.” Among the student debt issues she discusses, she explains why she thinks student loan forgiveness is a “pie in the sky idea.” https://archive.org/download/episode42bethakers/Episode%2042%20-%20Beth%20Akers.mp3 Questions? Comments? Connect with us on Twitter or Facebook, or email FutureUpodcast at gmail dot com.
2019-10-22
27 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
A Governor Goes to College
Purdue University President Mitch Daniels talks to Jeff and Michael about the innovations he’s brought to Purdue since arriving there in 2013. The former Indiana governor also talked about what he’s learned on his journey from elected official to college administrator. https://archive.org/download/episode41mitchdaniels/Episode%2041%20-%20Mitch%20Daniels.mp3 Questions? Comments? Connect with us on Twitter or Facebook, or email FutureUpodcast at gmail dot com.
2019-10-08
24 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Choosing College
Jeff puts Michael on the hot seat along with his coauthor of Choosing College, Bob Moesta, for this episode as he grills them about their new book (click to purchase Choosing College). They explore why students choose the school they do and what that means for designing better educational experiences, whether more data would help students make better choices, and how choosing a college is kind of like buying a mattress. https://archive.org/download/episode40hornmoesta/Episode%2040%20-%20Horn%20Moesta.mp3 Questions? Comments? Connect with us on Twitter or Facebook, or email FutureUpodcast at...
2019-09-24
33 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Welcome Back!
Season 3 of Future U kicks off with Jeff and Michael catching up on what happened over the summer in higher ed as well as what’s new in their lives, including an update on their books. https://archive.org/download/season3debutfullep/Season%203%20debut%20Full%20Ep.mp3 Questions? Comments? Connect with us on Twitter or Facebook, or email FutureUpodcast at gmail dot com.
2019-09-10
27 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Future U Mailbag
Michael and Jeff wrap up Season 2 of Future U by answering some of our listener questions. https://archive.org/download/FutureUMailbag/Last%20Ep%20Full%20ep.mp3
2019-05-21
26 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Will MOOCs Transform Higher Ed After All?
MIT professor Anant Agarwal, the founder and CEO of edX, a non-profit online learning destination, talks with Michael and Jeff about the evolution and impact of edX and how it competes with the growing for-profit online education industry. https://archive.org/download/AgarwalFullEp/Agarwal%20Full%20Ep.mp3
2019-05-07
27 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Credentials vs. Degrees: How Much Clout Does Each Have?
Katie Lynch-Holmes, Principal Strategic Consultant at Ellucian sat down with Michael and Jeff to unpack the results of a recent study Ellucian conducted that explored how much value college students and hiring managers place on degrees relative to credentials. https://archive.org/download/EllucianFullEp/Ellucian%20full%20ep.mp3
2019-04-23
29 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
The Financial Aid Letters Mess
Rachel Fishman, a financial aid policy expert at New America, sat down with Michael and Jeff to discuss her research into the transparency problems and inconsistencies with financial aid letters. https://archive.org/download/FishmanFullEp/Fishman%20full%20ep.mp3
2019-04-16
29 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Live from ASU-GSV, Day 1
In a round of lightning interviews in front of a studio audience at the annual ASU-GSV summit, Michael and Jeff talk with the architects of the biggest deal announced at the conference as well as with leading CEOs and entrepreneurs about the future of traditional colleges and workplace learning. https://archive.org/download/ASUGSVEp1/ASU-GSV%20Ep1.mp3
2019-04-09
48 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
In the Wake of the Admissions Scandal, How Much Does the SAT Matter?
Harvard University associate professor of public policy Joshua Goodman sat down with Michael and Jeff to talk about his research into how taking the SAT more than once factors into college admissions and what inequities exist in standardized testing patterns. https://archive.org/download/GoodmanFullEp/Goodman%20full%20ep.mp3
2019-04-02
29 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
The College Admissions Scandal, a Week Later
After a college admissions scandal rocked the world of higher education, Michael interviews Jeff to learn how it happened and what it means for the future of athletics, standardized tests, and admissions. https://archive.org/download/ScandalFullEp/Scandal%20full%20ep.mp3
2019-03-19
26 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Can a 100-year-old Organization Shape the Next Generation of Higher Ed?
The president of American Council on Education Ted Mitchell joins Michael and Jeff to discuss his organization’s role in a future where colleges and universities may not have a monopoly on producing content but can lead on quality assurance. Mitchell, a former college president and undersecretary of education in the Obama administration, also talked about the differences in being an advocate for the government vs. higher ed and how to restore public trust in colleges and universities. https://archive.org/download/TedMitchellFullEp/Ted%20Mitchell%20full%20ep.mp3
2019-03-05
27 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
High-quality Education Doesn’t Have to Mean Small and Selective
Michael and Jeff talk with Scott Pulsipher, president of Western Governors University, who discusses how high-quality education can be achieved at scale. https://archive.org/download/PulsipherFullEp/Pulsipher%20full%20ep.mp3
2019-02-19
28 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
The Survival of Small Private Colleges
Simmons University President Helen Drinan talked to Michael and Jeff about where small private colleges fit in the higher ed landscape and explained how her university bucked the trend of small schools that have failed. https://archive.org/download/DrinanFullEp/Drinan%20full%20ep.mp3
2019-02-05
28 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
The Eroding Partnership Between Higher Education and the Public
Holden Thorp and Buck Goldstein, authors of the book “Our Higher Calling: Rebuilding the Partnership Between America and Its Colleges and Universities,” talk to Michael and Jeff about the tenuous relationship between higher education and the public, especially the lack of clarity of what roles students, faculty, administrators and government officials should have in that relationship. https://archive.org/download/BuckGoldsteinAndHoldenThorpFullEp/Buck%20Goldstein%20and%20Holden%20Thorp%20full%20ep.mp3
2019-01-22
31 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Universities Wade Into Bootcamp Territory
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
2018-12-18
22 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
What the Harvard Admissions Case Means for Higher Education
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
2018-12-04
28 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
The Robots Are Coming
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
2018-11-20
28 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Online Education and the University
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
2018-10-09
29 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Welcome Back!
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
2018-09-25
30 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
What Do People Think About Their College Experiences?
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
2018-06-19
27 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
The Future of Small Colleges
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
2018-06-12
28 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Shifting Universities’ Mindsets Toward Innovation
Randy Bass, the Vice Provost for Education at Georgetown University, tells Jeff and Michael how his school has introduced structural changes to introduce innovation at an elite institution and offer its students more flexibility. https://archive.org/download/Episode16_20180605/Episode%2016.mp3
2018-06-05
31 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Higher Ed’s Role in Shaping the U.S. Workforce
Lumina Foundation President and CEO Jamie Merisotis talks with Jeff and Michael about his organization’s goal to help higher ed institutions develop students to be better prepared to contribute to the future workforce. https://archive.org/download/Episode15_201805/Episode%2015.mp3
2018-05-29
26 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Tales from a Higher Ed Disruptor
Long-time higher ed entrepreneur Paul Freedman talks to Jeff and Michael about his newest venture, Entangled, and how he hopes to help solve the challenges facing colleges and universities. https://archive.org/download/Episode14_201805/Episode%2014.mp3
2018-05-22
25 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Innovation in Continuing Education: The 60-Year Curriculum
Jeff and Michael talk to Hunt Lambert, dean of Harvard’s Division of Continuing Education and University Extension, about the imperative for lifelong learning and how Harvard maintains rigorous education quality while offering open enrollment. https://archive.org/download/Episode13_201805/Episode%2013.mp3
2018-05-15
24 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
A New Era of Collaboration in Higher Education
Jeff and Michael sat down with Bridget Burns, the executive director of the University Innovation Alliance, who discussed how collaboration between higher ed institutions has helped solve some problems facing colleges and universities. https://archive.org/download/Episode12_201805/Episode%2012.mp3
2018-05-08
23 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
What is the “New Urban College” Model?
Paul Quinn College President Michael Sorrell talks to Jeff and Michael about how he turned around the school, which was in a financial crisis and facing a potential loss of accreditation, and transformed it into a “new urban college.” https://archive.org/download/Episode11_201804/Episode%2011.mp3
2018-05-01
27 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Are There Unicorns in EdTech?
Deborah Quazzo, the Founder and Managing Partner, GSV Acceleration Fund and the Co-Founder of the annual ASU+GSV Summit joined Jeff and Michael at this week’s summit in San Diego to talk about the evolution of private capital in higher ed and how the future of education blends work and learning. https://archive.org/download/Episode9_201804/Episode9.mp3
2018-04-18
26 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
What Impact Does Helicopter Parenting Have on Student Success?
University of California at Merced sociology professor Laura Hamilton, author of “Parenting to a Degree,” joins Michael and Jeff to discuss student success and the role of parents on campus. https://archive.org/download/Episode8_201804/Episode%208.mp3
2018-04-10
28 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Higher Ed Innovation
CUNY Professor Cathy Davidson chats with Jeff and Michael about her new book, “The New Education,” and discusses why she thinks innovation in higher education isn’t happening fast enough. https://archive.org/download/Episode7_201804/Episode%207.mp3
2018-04-03
30 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Gordon Gee
West Virginia University President Gordon Gee joins Jeff and Michael. He reveals what he thinks is the number one issue facing colleges and universities and also previews his upcoming book on land-grant universities. https://archive.org/download/Episode6_20180326/Episode6a.mp3
2018-03-27
30 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Big Changes for For-Profits
Doug Lederman, Editor of Inside Higher Ed, sat down with Jeff and Michael to discuss big changes in the for-profit college industry as well as turmoil in the non-profit college arena. https://archive.org/download/Episode5_20180319/Episode%205.mp3
2018-03-20
26 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Hot Topics, Joseph Aoun
This week, Jeff and Michael chat about some of the hot topics in higher education. Also, Northeastern University President Joseph Aoun sits down with Jeff to discuss how colleges and universities need to respond to better prepare students for the future of work. https://archive.org/download/Episode4_20180312/Episode%204.mp3
2018-03-13
30 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Welcome to Future U.
Jeff Selingo and Michael Horn introduce themselves and discuss what’s on tap for their new podcast, Future U.
2018-02-28
04 min