Uncharted State

About Uncharted State

Welcome to UnchartED State, the podcast remapping higher education for a changing world. Hear from bold thinkers, industry experts, and higher ed leaders as they unpack how professional and continuing education is transforming work, learning, and opportunity. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and hosts and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Mississippi State University or the College of Professional and Continuing Studies.

Publisher

College of Professional and Continuing Studies

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Oct 2025

Latest episode

14 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

22 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Oct 2026

   Beyond the Degree: Credential Innovation and the Future of Learning

   Micro-credentials, badges, certificates, and credit for prior learning are reshaping how institutions define value, how learners invest, and how employers hire. In this panel episode of UnchartED State, leaders from UPCEA's Council for Credential Innovation examine the world beyond the degree: the need for a shared language, who these credentials actually serve, why credit for prior learning remains underused, and how accreditation, policy, and AI will shape what comes next. Guests: Amy Heitz...

2. 

   8 Jul 2026

   Beyond Compliance: Institutional Strategy and Effectiveness with Dr. Tracey Baham

   In this episode of UnchartED State, host Susan Seal is joined by Dr. Tracey Baham, Associate Vice President for Institutional Strategy and Effectiveness at Mississippi State University, to unpack the shifting landscape of accreditation, data, and institutional effectiveness in higher education. As external pressures and evolving standards reshape the field, Dr. Baham offers an inside look at how universities are moving beyond compliance-driven models toward more strategic, mission-centered de...

3. 

   24 Jun 2026

   From First Year to Final Defense with Dr. Angi Bourgeois

   In this episode of UnchartED State, host Susan Seal sits down with Dr. Angi Bourgeois, Senior Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School at Mississippi State University, to explore the evolving role of general and graduate education in today’s rapidly changing landscape. From the value of general education courses to the growing complexity of graduate pathways, Dr. Bourgeois shares insights on how higher education can better prepare students not just for their first job, but for long-term ...

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