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📣 New episode! Catch the latest #HigherEdSpotlight podcast featuring John King, Chancellor of The State University of New York and former U.S. Secretary of Education. Alongside host Ben Wildavsky, he explores the pivotal role public universities play in promoting student success and advancing equity in higher education. King discusses SUNY’s commitment to affordable education that promotes social mobility and economic advancement, particularly for low-income and diverse students. He also explores how institutions can foster inclusion after the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn race-based affirmative action. Shifting the focus to career readiness, King highlights SUNY’s efforts to integrate paid internships into college programs, helping students gain valuable workforce skills. Reflecting on his tenure as U.S. Secretary of Education, he shares his experience shutting down predatory for-profit colleges. Listen now 👉 https://lnkd.in/gM4FmY7f Higher Ed Spotlight is sponsored by Chegg’s Center for Digital Learning and produced by Antica Productions. #HigherEducation #StudentSuccess #AffirmativeAction #SocialMobility

“It's easy to say, ‘I’m just one person. What can I really do?’ But I think that sort of mindset limits the process and limits civic engagement.” On election day, let this be a reminder that every vote counts. Olivia GrafMank, a member of Chegg Inc.’s Student Advisory Council, shares her perspective on the lasting impact of democratic involvement 👇 #USElection2024 #USElection #GenZ #YoungVoters #CivicEngagement #Democracy

What does it take to inspire a strong culture of civic involvement in our society? Ranen Miao, a member of Chegg Inc.’s Student Advisory Council, says democratic involvement isn’t just about casting a vote—it’s about creating a culture of participation. As we enter U.S. election week, hear more about why this matters for the next generation of changemakers 👇 #USElection2024 #USElection #GenZ #YoungVoters #CivicEngagement #Democracy

As the 2024 U.S. Presidential election approaches, encouraging young adults to engage civically is key to ensuring their voices shape the policies that can impact their future. For Clinton Oreofe, a member of Chegg Inc. Student Advisory Council, civic engagement offers young people a powerful tool for self-reflection, uncovering biases, and fostering more informed decisions. Hear his thoughts on why democratic involvement matters👇 #USElection2024 #AI #GenAI #GenZ #YoungVoters #CivicEngagement

🗣️ “I think it's really important that we learn how to have productive civic discourse, not just on a political level, but also between each other.” - Omaer Naeem, member of Chegg Inc.’s Student Advisory Council We asked Omaer for his perspective on the importance of civic engagement among young adults. Listen to his thoughts now 👇 #USElection2024 #GenZ #YoungVoters #CivicEngagement

“If you disregard the opportunity to make an impact, then there’s no way that anything is going to change.” – Catherine Carter, member of Chegg Inc.’s Student Advisory Council With the 2024 U.S. election just days away, supporting civic engagement among young adults can help shape the future they envision. Need some midweek inspiration? Hear Catherine’s message on the power of small actions to make a difference 👇 #USElection2024 #GenZ #YoungVoters #CivicEngagement #WednesdayWisdom

📢 Happening shortly: Our Chief Academic Officer, Nina Huntemann, will sit on a panel to discuss how colleges can harness AI to create individualized learning experiences to enhance student success at the Times Higher Education Student Success US 2024 Conference. -- Tuesday, October 29 at 4 pm EDT -- Panel details: https://lnkd.in/epP9EkUr #StudentSuccessUS #EdTech

Standardized testing is re-emerging—what does it mean for higher education? In this new episode of #HigherEdSpotlight, host Ben Wildavsky speaks with Nicholas Lemann, professor of journalism at Columbia University, about his latest book, ‘Higher Admissions: The Rise, Decline, and Return of Standardized Testing.’ Twenty-five years after his seminal work, The Big Test, Lemann revisits the role of standardized testing in college admissions during a pivotal moment in higher education. With debates reigniting around the SAT—particularly following the Supreme Court’s ruling overturning affirmative action and some colleges’ reinstatement of the test—Lemann explores the SAT’s history in shaping elite academic institutions and its broader impact on student access to higher education. Lemann also considers the value of standardized scores and the potential move toward evaluating students through curriculum-based mastery. Listen to the full episode now 👉 https://lnkd.in/gM4FmY7f Higher Ed Spotlight is sponsored by Chegg Inc.’s Center for Digital Learning and produced by Antica Productions. #HigherEducation #SATs #StandardizedTesting

Chegg Inc. Academic Advisor Paul Kim unveiled his strategies for fostering open conversations about GenAI in the classroom during a recent panel with EDUCAUSE. Tune into his thoughts below 👇      #EDU24 #AI #GenAi #HigherEducation #StudentSuccess