Higher Education Matters

About Higher Education Matters

Education advocates, policy experts, business leaders, and members of the college and university community across Kentucky join host Rick Smith to explore how higher education impacts every aspect of our lives—from the economy to our health to civic engagement and community development. This podcast is brought to you by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE).

Publisher

Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 May 2022

Latest episode

6 Dec 2023

Latest episodes

25 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Dec 2023

   Episode 24: The State of Higher Education in Kentucky

   Dr. Aaron Thompson, president of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education, discusses the positive developments made in higher education in Kentucky towards the goal of having 60% of working-age adults with postsecondary qualifications by 2030. The episode also discusses college enrollment rates and higher education accessibility and affordability.

2. 

   15 Nov 2023

   Episode 23: Healthcare Workforce Collaboratory Recap

   In October of 2023, the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education organized the inaugural  Healthcare Workforce Collaboratory. Policymakers, educators and employers convened to discuss issues related to Kentucky’s healthcare workforce shortage and the Healthcare Workforce Collaborative's most recent efforts. The Collaboratory brought together 48 healthcare organizations, representatives from local and state government, K-12 and postsecondary education. Dr. Aaron Thompson and Dr. Leslie Sizemore give a recap of the Collaboratory, discuss the importance of this gathering and explore what’s to come.

3. 

   11 Oct 2023

   Episode 22: Unlocking Opportunity Through Postsecondary Education

   As the Second Chance Pell Grant grows, so do opportunities for those interested in college degrees from Kentucky's institutions. Dr. Javan Reed, with Simmons College, discusses the school's new program to empower and provide justice-involved individuals with an opportunity to earn a college education and career path.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

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