Welcome to CTB's podcast where you will find our panel discussions, interviews, and more--all about the way in which we are working towards changing higher education for the better. Thank you for believing with us!
Identifying Higher Ed's "Equity Engines" with Dr. Becca Spindel Bassett
In this episode, CTB's Carlos Martinez sat down with Dr. Becca Spindel Bassett, an assistant professor at the University of Arkansas, to discuss her recent research on "Equity Engines": colleges and universities that both enroll and graduate large percentages of Pell-eligible students. They discuss Dr. Bassett's professional background in the college access and persistence domain, why Equity Engines are worth identifying, the spatial inequality of college persistence in the United States, and how policymakers might use Dr. Bassett's research to move the needle. This is a conversation you don't want to miss!
You can (and should!) read Dr. Bassett's research here: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/23328584251361048
3 Dec 2025
High Structure Course Design with Justin Shaffer
In this episode, CTB's Carlos Martinez sat down with Dr. Justin Shaffer of Recombinant Education and the Colorado School of Mines to discuss Dr. Shaffer's implementation, research and advocacy for "high structure course design" a student-centered approach to instruction that combines rigor, autonomy, and scaffolding for learning. We learned a lot from this episode, and we know you will, too!
Learn more about Justin's work here:
https://chemeng.mines.edu/project/shaffer-justin/
https://www.recombinanteducation.com/about/
30 Oct 2025
Supporting Students' DREAMs at a Pivotal Moment with Gaby Pacheco
In this episode, CTB's Carlos Martinez sat down with the President & CEO of the Dream.US, the nation’s largest college and career success program for undocumented immigrant youth. They discuss Gaby's path to activism and advocacy, the mission of the Dream.US, how the current political climate is impacting her work, and the importance of personal narratives to social change. In our current moment, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.
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