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Community Colleges, the Value of Degrees, and Changes in Admissions
Manage episode 378620627 series 2106010
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 Moments
00:00 Intro
00:03:36 Declining enrollment at community colleges.
00:09:35 Co-location with four-year colleges.
00:12:13 Dual enrollment in community colleges.
00:14:28 Dual enrollment funding disparities.
00:18:29 Merger and acquisition reviews.
00:22:03 Community college focus on employment.
00:24:24 Legacy admissions in higher education.
00:28:56 Seeing colleges as businesses.
00:31:21 Cheaper credentials and alumni networks.
00:34:30 Planning for college challenges.
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Manage episode 378620627 series 2106010
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 Moments
00:00 Intro
00:03:36 Declining enrollment at community colleges.
00:09:35 Co-location with four-year colleges.
00:12:13 Dual enrollment in community colleges.
00:14:28 Dual enrollment funding disparities.
00:18:29 Merger and acquisition reviews.
00:22:03 Community college focus on employment.
00:24:24 Legacy admissions in higher education.
00:28:56 Seeing colleges as businesses.
00:31:21 Cheaper credentials and alumni networks.
00:34:30 Planning for college challenges.
Links We Mentioned
Season 8 Planning Survey
Connect with Michael Horn:
Sign Up for the The Future of Education Newsletter
Website
LinkedIn
X (Twitter)
Threads
Connect with Jeff Selingo:
Sign Up for the Next Newsletter
Website
X (Twitter)
Threads
LinkedIn
Connect with Future U:
Twitter
YouTube
Threads
Instagram
Facebook
LinkedIn
Submit a question and if we answer it on air we'll send you Future U. swag!
Sign up for Future U. emails to get special updates and behind-the-scenes content.
171 episodes
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