More episodes from Education Futures
Dec 13, 2021
Education Futures Podcast 34: Dr. Karen Ferguson, Salem University
*“We talk a lot about grit in higher education. Grit only goes so far if you’ve never experienced success and grit only goes so far if you have no idea what to do next. What this partnership does is it teaches them what to do next. It gives them confidence.”*
In this interview, Dr. Rob Reynolds talks with Dr. Karen Ferguson, Provost and VP of Enrollment at Salem University, about the challenges and opportunities in serving non-traditional and rural students. Dr. Ferguson discusses her own educational journey as a non-traditional student, and what access to education really means.
Salem University: www.salemu.edu
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Oct 11, 2021
A Discussion with TEL's Director of Curriculum, Brooke Heard
Careers often take a winding path. TEL's Director of Curriculum knows this first-hand. Brooke Heard took the helm of TEL’s Curriculum department earlier this year and is helping the non-profit organization find options that meet students where they are.
In this conversation with Executive Director Rob Reynolds, they discuss some of the reasons why TEL is adding options such as course bundles and certificates to meet the needs of employers and adult learners.
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Sep 20, 2021
A Discussion With Dr. DeWayne Frazier from Iowa Wesleyan University
Being poor should not be a barrier to education.
Dr. DeWayne Frazier grew up in rural Appalachia. He was the first in his family to graduate from high school, much less go to college. Even before becoming a higher education administrator, he understood the importance of education. And he knows first-hand the extra hurdles poverty can create during a student’s academic journey.
In this podcast episode, Dr. Frazier talks about his passion for making education accessible for any student who wants it. As the University Provost at Iowa Wesleyan University, Dr. Frazier outlines what the school is doing to help all students reach their goals of a college degree.
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