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How Colleges Can Cultivate Relationships to Improve the Student Experience
Manage episode 382609515 series 2106010
Author 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 Moments
00:00 - Introduction
05:41 - Intentional College Experiences and Connections
09:31 - College Social Connections and Their Impact On Economic Mobility
16:34 - College Students' Soft Skills and How Colleges Can Help
20:12 - Redefining Success In College And Beyond
25:33 - Education And Career Goals With Ana Homayoun
26:39 - College Students' Networking Challenges and Strategies
31:34 - Networking, Career Advice, and Hands-on Learning.
35:46- Intergenerational Relationships and Connecting Students Across Differences
Links We Share
ERASING THE FINISH LINE: The New Blueprint For Success Beyond Grades and College Admissions
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Manage episode 382609515 series 2106010
Author 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 Moments
00:00 - Introduction
05:41 - Intentional College Experiences and Connections
09:31 - College Social Connections and Their Impact On Economic Mobility
16:34 - College Students' Soft Skills and How Colleges Can Help
20:12 - Redefining Success In College And Beyond
25:33 - Education And Career Goals With Ana Homayoun
26:39 - College Students' Networking Challenges and Strategies
31:34 - Networking, Career Advice, and Hands-on Learning.
35:46- Intergenerational Relationships and Connecting Students Across Differences
Links We Share
ERASING THE FINISH LINE: The New Blueprint For Success Beyond Grades and College Admissions
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.
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