Higher Ed Now
Higher Ed Now
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Higher Ed Now is a production of the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. It is a podcast concerning issues and policy in America's higher education system.
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The podcast focuses on critical issues surrounding the American higher education system, including civics education, free speech, and civil discourse. Episodes feature discussions on recent trends in education like the importance of teaching civics as highlighted by guests like Richard Haass, and initiatives aimed at fostering civil discourse on campuses like those at George Mason University and MIT.
Higher Ed Now is a production of the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. It is a podcast concerning issues and policy in America’s higher education system.
ACTA’s Kyle Beltramini welcomes David Eubanks, assistant vice president of the Office of Institutional Assessment and Research at Furman University. Professor Eubanks is an expert on the philosophy and practice of leadership in higher education, particularly learning outcomes assessments, strategic planning, and institutional effectiveness. His work emphasizes using data-driven processes to inform decision-making. He recently completed a term on the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI). Professor Eubanks and Mr. Beltramini discuss accreditation’s essential role in assuring academic quality, how the system has degraded over time, and how it can be effectively reformed.
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