Education Empowered

The New University: A Conversation with Jeff Selingo and Michael Horn

Episode Summary

What do changing student demographics mean for colleges? What can universities do to differentiate themselves? More broadly, what’s in store for the future of higher education? Joining the podcast to help us answer these questions and many more are thought leaders Michael Horn and Jeff Selingo. They discuss the biggest obstacles facing universities today – including student wellness and virtual learning – and share what it really takes for a college to create a seamless student experience.

Episode Notes

What do changing student demographics mean for colleges? What can universities do to differentiate themselves? More broadly, what’s in store for the future of higher education, and where does technology factor into it all?

Joining the podcast to help us answer these questions and many more are Michael Horn and Jeff Selingo. 

Michael is the author of Choosing College and a senior strategist at Guild Education. Jeff is the author of Who Gets In & Why: A Year Inside College Admissions and he is a special advisor at Arizona State University. 

They sat down with Jason to discuss the biggest obstacles facing universities and how to overcome those challenges. They dig into big themes that are permeating the education sector such as student wellbeing on and off-campus, and virtual and hybrid learning models that work. Plus, they share what it really takes for a college to create a seamless student experience that fosters lifelong learning.

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Interested in learning more about the future of higher education? Get inspired with the New U -  a thought-provoking piece written in collaboration with higher education thought leader, Jeff Selingo, and Salesforce.org. Learn more at sfdc.co/educationempowerednewu.