Professor Matthew Hora, author of “Beyond the Skills Gap,” discusses the complexities of workforce development and his recommendations for reform in higher ed.
How to Prepare College Students for Life and Work
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Danger Zone Update: Majority of Americans Are Wary of Higher Ed Trends
The disturbing truth of the survey is that higher education, like Jim Comey, is now disliked by a majority of both Democrats and Republicans, only for different reasons.
Dr. Michael Shipe Runs a High-Intensity Kinesiology Classroom
Charleston Southern University’s Professor Michael Shipe joins us to describe the study and applications of Kinesiology. He tells us about lucrative, high-demand career opportunities in health sciences, including cost/payoff details for those interested in training to become a Physician’s Assistant. He also offers tips on teaching, weight loss, and Apple stock!
News 7/21/18
Today we learn of generational differences on the family farm, more college merger drama, and the game show where students can erase student debt!
Distinguished History Professor Plans Creation of “The University We Need”
In our interview with Professor Warren Treadgold, he discusses the current crisis in higher ed and his ambitious proposal to develop a world-class, alternative, and more conservative institution.
After Burning Down the Humanities, Stanley Fish Finds Nothing in the Ashes
How a professor’s reckless theories contributed to the current crisis in the humanities.
Five Reasons Higher Education Has Entered the Danger Zone
Cynics proclaim “college is dead” and the public’s contempt for higher ed is growing. We review five key causes behind this unfortunate situation.
“sweetie i work as a tenured professor. i make 100k a year doing that. i will never be fired.”
-Fresno State English professor Randa Jarrar, responding to a critic in the midst of her expletive-laden tweet stream celebrating the death of Barbara Bush.
Dr. Keith Whittington Encourages Us to “Speak Freely”
“If we were to sacrifice free speech on college campuses, we would be subverting the core values and very purpose of a modern university.” Princeton’s Dr. Keith Whittington joins us for an interview to discuss his important new book, “Speak Freely: Why Universities Must Defend Free Speech.”
News 3/12/18
The jobs report provides another sign of a strong economy, but we nevertheless wonder about the significance of a couple of small-college canaries within the higher ed coalmine. Also: where does your state rank in the list of “Best States for Higher Education?”
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