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Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdRerun: Higher Ed 101: College Budgets ExplainedAs 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...2025-07-0151 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdRerun - The Lost Boys of Higher EdWe 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...2025-06-1951 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdSeason 8 Wrap Up: Looking Back and AheadJeff 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...2025-06-0346 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFormer Governor Dishes on Connecting Work and CollegeIn 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....2025-05-2734 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdHigher Ed on the Hill: Getting College Back on the Congressional AgendaWith 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...2025-05-2055 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdLive from Milken: Hurdles and Hopes in Higher EducationIn 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...2025-05-0951 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdLive from Milken: One-on-One with Bill AckmanIn 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...2025-05-0921 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdMaking Sense of the First 100 DaysIn 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....2025-04-2951 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdHigher Ed 101: College Budgets ExplainedAs 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’...2025-03-2551 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdBuilding an AI-Ready CollegeAI 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...2025-03-0436 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdA Midwest Merger: How Two Ohio Colleges Are Coming TogetherMergers 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...2025-02-2542 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdAccepted without Applying: The Growth of Direct AdmissionsThis 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...2025-02-1240 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdThe Lost Boys of Higher EdWomen 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...2025-02-0450 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdSo Long, Summer: We're BackTo 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...2024-09-0443 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdRerun: 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...2024-08-0643 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdRerun: How Small Schools Can Thrive As Higher Ed ChangesIn 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...2024-07-3041 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdRerun: Leveraging Apprenticeship to Bolster the Rural Talent PipelineIn 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...2024-07-1631 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdRerun: The Future of Online EdJeff 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...2024-07-0949 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdThe 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...2024-02-2042 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed“College Unbound” from the Traditional ModelLast 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...2024-02-0630 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdStudent Success 2.0How 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...2024-01-1634 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdHow Small Schools Can Thrive As Higher Ed ChangesTo 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...2024-01-0940 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdSeason 7 Midterm ReportHosts 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...2023-12-1934 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdVisiting Michigan: Balancing Local Impact with Global ReachJeff 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...2023-11-2856 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdLeveraging Apprenticeships to Bolster the Rural Talent Pipeline: Part 2In 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...2023-11-2030 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdLeveraging Apprenticeships to Bolster the Rural Talent Pipeline: Part 1In 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...2023-11-1430 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdHow Colleges Can Cultivate Relationships to Improve the Student ExperienceAuthor 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...2023-11-0843 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture of Online EdJeff 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...2023-10-3148 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdDeep into Data AnalyticsIn 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...2023-10-1729 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdCommunity Colleges, the Value of Degrees, and Changes in AdmissionsJeff 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...2023-10-0336 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdDemise of Pac-12, Campus Spending, and DeSantis at YaleIn 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...2023-09-0734 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdPromoting Belonging in Diverse ClassroomsIn 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...2023-07-1838 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdDo 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...2023-05-0926 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdReporters' 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...2023-02-1441 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdGreat Resignation in Higher EdA 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...2023-02-0739 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdVisiting Bowie State University: HBCUs, Employer Partnerships, and Student EngagementOn 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. 2022-12-0647 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdWhat Students Think of Their College ExperienceIn 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. 2022-11-2942 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFrom Reopen to Reinvent: (Re)Creating School for StudentsThe 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  2022-09-2738 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFinal ReportTune 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...2022-06-2822 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdVisiting UCLA: The Future of Access, the Student Experience and the Campus WorkforceThe 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 2022-05-1749 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdWill 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   2022-05-0331 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdVisiting Northeastern: When Technology Complements Human InteractionIn 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 2022-04-0549 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdIs 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...2022-03-2240 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdThe Role of the Public IntellectualEmily 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. 2020-11-1730 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdWho Gets In and WhyJeff 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...2020-09-0840 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdReversing Course on the FallHigher 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. 2020-08-2039 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdKicking Off a Fall Like No OtherIs 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. 2020-08-1820 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdThe End of a Crazy YearWhen 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. 2020-06-3032 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdA President and Provost on Plans for the FallAs 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. 2020-06-1546 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdWill 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. 2020-05-1235 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdThe Three Digital Waves of Higher Ed in a PandemicFernando 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. 2020-05-0125 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdThe Coming Enrollment CrunchWhat 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. 2020-04-2332 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdLeading a Liberal Arts College During the Coronavirus PandemicCarol 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. 2020-04-0620 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdKeeping a University Financially Sustainable During the Coronavirus CrisisDeloitte’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. 2020-04-0128 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdManaging the Coronavirus Crisis: On the Front Lines with Northeastern UniversityThe 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. 2020-03-3023 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdBalancing the Tradeoffs in AdmissionsAngel 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. 2020-03-2327 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdThe Quick Pivot to Remote EducationA 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. 2020-03-1635 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdManaging Campuses During the CoronavirusScott 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. 2020-03-1329 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdThe Opportunities for Small CollegesMary 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. 2020-03-0326 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdReporters’ RoundtableJeff 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. 2020-02-1828 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdHigher Ed as a Strategic Priority for a StateLouisiana’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. 2020-02-0428 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdThe Controversy Behind TransparencyEdmit 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. 2020-01-2126 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdWhat’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. 2020-01-0733 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdCommunity College InnovationMarcia 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. 2019-11-1922 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdThe Real Story of Student SuccessJoe 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. 2019-11-0522 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdGame of LoansMichael 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. 2019-10-2227 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdA Governor Goes to CollegePurdue 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. 2019-10-0824 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdChoosing CollegeJeff 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...2019-09-2433 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdWelcome 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. 2019-09-1027 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U MailbagMichael 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 2019-05-2126 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdWill 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 2019-05-0727 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdCredentials 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 2019-04-2329 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdThe Financial Aid Letters MessRachel 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 2019-04-1629 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdLive from ASU-GSV, Day 1In 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 2019-04-0948 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdIn 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 2019-04-0229 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdThe College Admissions Scandal, a Week LaterAfter 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 2019-03-1926 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdCan 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 2019-03-0527 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdHigh-quality Education Doesn’t Have to Mean Small and SelectiveMichael 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 2019-02-1928 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdThe Survival of Small Private CollegesSimmons 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 2019-02-0528 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdThe Eroding Partnership Between Higher Education and the PublicHolden 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 2019-01-2231 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdUniversities Wade Into Bootcamp TerritoryTrilogy 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 2018-12-1822 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdWhat the Harvard Admissions Case Means for Higher EducationThe 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 2018-12-0428 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdThe Robots Are ComingMichelle 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 2018-11-2028 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdOnline Education and the UniversityMichael 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 2018-10-0929 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdWelcome 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 2018-09-2530 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdWhat 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 2018-06-1927 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdThe Future of Small CollegesPat 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 2018-06-1228 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdShifting Universities’ Mindsets Toward InnovationRandy 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 2018-06-0531 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdHigher Ed’s Role in Shaping the U.S. WorkforceLumina 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 2018-05-2926 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdTales from a Higher Ed DisruptorLong-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 2018-05-2225 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdInnovation in Continuing Education: The 60-Year CurriculumJeff 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 2018-05-1524 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdA New Era of Collaboration in Higher EducationJeff 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 2018-05-0823 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdWhat 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 2018-05-0127 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdAre 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 2018-04-1826 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdWhat 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 2018-04-1028 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdHigher Ed InnovationCUNY 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 2018-04-0330 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdGordon GeeWest 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 2018-03-2730 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdBig Changes for For-ProfitsDoug 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 2018-03-2026 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdHot Topics, Joseph AounThis 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 2018-03-1330 minFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdFuture U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdWelcome to Future U.Jeff Selingo and Michael Horn introduce themselves and discuss what’s on tap for their new podcast, Future U. 2018-02-2804 min