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Hosted by New American Colleges & Universities · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 71 episodes
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Degrees of Impact highlights the people and ideas driving innovation in higher education. Produced by the New American Colleges and Universities consortium, episodes provide practical insight by exploring higher ed’s challenges and opportunities as well as the industry's impact on local and global communities. [Formerly called Connect, Collaborate, Champion , Degrees of Impact brings you the same engaging conversations but with fewer syllables.]
New American Colleges & Universities hosts Degrees of Impact, a education show with 71 episodes published.
In this episode, Seán Creighton sits down with Tamara Sniad, Executive Director of the Graham Center for Collaborative Innovation at York College of Pennsylvania, to explore what it takes to build a culture of collaborat
In this episode, Seán Creighton sits down with Tamara Sniad, Executive Director of the Graham Center for Collaborative Innovation at York College of Pennsylvania, to explore what it takes to build a culture of collaborat
Earlier this year, we sat down with Bryan Alexander to discuss his latest book, Peak Higher Ed, where he explores the forces shaping the future of colleges and universities. One of the most urgent among them: climate cha
For more than a century, American higher education has operated on a simple premise: growth is good. More institutions, more students, more degrees -- all signals of progress. But what happens when that growth slows? In
Student mental health has emerged as one of the defining leadership challenges in higher education. In this episode, Seán Creighton speaks with Sarah Doherty, Vice President of Collegiate Solutions at Alera Group, a nati
In this episode, we take a hard look at what real peer connection actually requires and why it’s so difficult to sustain. We're joined by Jackson Boyar , co-founder and CEO of RallyBoard , to explore a model that priorit
We sit down with William G. (Jerry) Berberet , the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Ernest L. Boyer Award and the founding executive director of what is now the New American Colleges & Universities. Jerry reflects on hi
Florida Southern College President Jeremy Martin reflects on his first year leading the state’s oldest private institution. He discusses accessibility, tradition, Frank Lloyd Wright architecture , student needs, and the
We talk with Kelly Smith , assistant professor of Education at Russell Sage College , about how Positive Education is transforming teacher preparation and classroom culture. Drawing from her years as a teacher and admini
Artificial intelligence has long been part of our world, but the rapid rise of generative AI has brought new urgency to questions of how we use it and how we use it responsibly. In this episode of Degrees of Impact, host
In the season six premiere of the (renamed!) NACU podcast, Barry Dornfeld, principal at the Center for Applied Research (CFAR) unpacks why change in higher education is uniquely complex, the common missteps leaders make
In this episode, host Michelle Apuzzio spotlights a powerful model of applied learning at the University of La Verne. The Integrated Business Program helps students launch real businesses that create authentic community
In an evolving job market, professionals need flexible, targeted learning opportunities to stay current and to determine if graduate education is the right next step. In this episode of the NACU podcast, Michelle Apuzzio
Duwain Pinder, Partner at McKinsey & Company, explores some of the most pressing issues facing higher education today. He discusses innovation in the face of change, strategies for averting the demographic cliff, and why
Futurist Bryan Alexander examines the impact of climate change on higher education in his award-winning book, Universities on Fire: Higher Education in the Climate Crisis. He discusses multiple possible futures—one drive
With AI usage among students on the rise, how can educators ensure they’re fostering critical thinking rather than passive reliance? In this episode of the NACU podcast, we speak with Dr. Allison Seitchik, an associate p
In this episode, we sit down with Michael Horowitz, Chancellor of The Community Solution Education System, to explore how technology is shaping the future of education. Although The Community Solution institutions are ge
Improving student outcomes is a top priority for institutions, with student persistence—a student's determination to stay enrolled and work toward a degree or credential—being a key metric. In this episode, Samyr Qureshi
We examine the important topic of student success with Drew Koch, the chief executive officer of the Gardner Institute which has been at the forefront of initiatives to improve student retention, equity, and academic out
Paul LeBlanc, retired president of Southern New Hampshire University and the 2024 NACU Ernest Boyer Award recipient, shares his remarkable journey from a first-generation college student to leading the transformation of
Bryan Alexander
author of 'Peak Higher Ed: How to Survive the Looming Academic Crisis' · Georgetown University
3 appearances on this show
Jeremy Martin
President · Florida Southern College
1 appearance on this show
Kelly Smith
Founding Chair and Dean for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program · Southern University New Orleans
1 appearance on this show
Michael Horowitz
professor at UPenn, Senior Fellow for Technology and Innovation at the Council on Foreign Relations, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Force Development and Emerging Capabilities, Director of the Emerging Capabilities Policy Office at the DoD · The Community Solution Education System
1 appearance on this show
Paul LeBlanc
Visiting Scholar and Special Advisor · Harvard Graduate School of Education
1 appearance on this show
Chris Haynes
associate professor in International Affairs, National Security, and Political Science · University of New Haven
1 appearance on this show
Tamara Sniad
York College of Pennsylvania
2 appearances on this show
Sarah Doherty
Alera Group
1 appearance on this show
Jackson Boyar
RallyBoard
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Jeffrey Allan
Nazareth University
1 appearance on this show
Barry Dornfeld
Center for Applied Research (CFAR)
1 appearance on this show
Rick Hasse
University of La Verne
1 appearance on this show
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