Nov 12, 2019
Co-hosts Jon Fansmith and Lorelle Espinosa talk with ACE President Ted Mitchell about how higher education is re-imagining student success and the need for institutions to adapt to the changing face of their student bodies. Ted discusses ACE's recent Regional Summit in Kansas City and how higher education can reclaim the high ground and better serve our students through the college experience and beyond. Afterward, Jon and Lorelle talk about recent developments in Congress and the administration, including the House-passed College Affordability Act and a federal court ruling that found Education Secretary Betsy DeVos in contempt of court for violating a recent order on forgiving student loans.
EPISODE NOTES
Here are some of the links and references from this week’s show.
Conversation with Ted Mitchell
Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education
dotEDU Episode 06: Big Data Goes to College
Arizona State University e-Advisor Program
Dallas County Community College District Guided Pathways
ACE2020: ACE's 102nd
Annual Meeting
March 14-16, 2020 | San Diego
ACE, Strada Launch Innovative Learner Success Initiative
Post-interview chat on the College Affordability Act, Betsy DeVos
House Committee Approves HEA Legislation, Future of Bill Uncertain (includes bill summaries)
Achieving Diversity at the Intersection of STEM Culture and Campus Climate
DeVos Held In Contempt Of Court For Enforcing Loans On Defrauded
College Students
NPR | Oct. 25, 2019
Appeals Court Nominee Shaped DeVos’s Illegal Loan Forgiveness
Effort
The New York Times (sub. req.) | Nov. 6, 2019
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Each episode of dotEDU presents a deep dive into a major issue impacting college campuses and students across the country. Hosts from ACE are joined by guest experts to lead you through thought-provoking conversations on topics such as campus free speech, diversity in admissions, college costs and affordability, and more. Find all episodes of the podcast at the dotEDU page.
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HOSTS
Lorelle Espinosa is ACE’s vice president for research, where she is responsible for developing the association’s thought leadership and research agenda.
Jon Fansmith represents ACE and its members on issues related to the federal budget and appropriations process, with a particular focus on student aid.
Podcast production by the American Council on Education.