Making College "Worth It"

About Making College "Worth It"

Making College “Worth It” examines engaged learning activities that contribute to a high-quality, equitable education and increase the value of college experiences. In each episode, we share research from Elon University’s Center for Engaged Learning and our international network of scholars. We explore engaged learning activities that recent college graduates associate with their financial and time commitment to college being worthwhile. Making College “Worth It” was created by Jessie L. Moore and is produced by the Center for Engaged Learning at Elon University. Episodes launch in 2023.

Publisher

Jessie L. Moore

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Sept 2023

Latest episode

2 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

30 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Mar 2026

   Multi-Semester Capstone Undergraduate Research Experiences

   Jessie and Nolan interview two university professors, Blake Colclasure and Tyler Granberry, who are leading the charge on multi-semester capstone undergraduate research.

2. 

   2 Feb 2026

   Student Ownership in Vertically Integrated Undergraduate Research Projects

   Jessie L. Moore and Nolan Schultheis talk with Kasey Wozniak about how vertically integrated project (VIP) courses support student project ownership, authentic undergraduate research, and career readiness. Drawing on her research at Idaho State University, Wozniak shares how flexible course design, near-peer mentoring, and public presentations help students build confidence, collaboration skills, and a sense of belonging—making college learning more meaningful and worthwhile.

3. 

   5 Jan 2026

   Paths of Inquiry: Course-based Undergraduate Research for First-year Students

   In this episode, Jessie and Nolan interview two Elon University professors about a course-based undergraduate research experience that establishes the foundation for a multi-year research project. The course focuses on the journey of asking good research questions rather than the destination.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 33 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

55

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

27

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