WGU Sage Advice with Chris Bonnell
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<p>What is Western Governors University? This is the most common question that I receive. The simple answer is, WGU is an online, competency-based higher education institution that promises students a high-quality, low-cost education. But there is so much more to the WGU story. My name is Chris Bonnell and I am the host of Sage Advice, a new podcast from Western Governors University. I’ve spent the past eight years sharing this story with legislators and community leaders across the country. And now, through the Sage Advice podcast, I share it with you. I’m sitting down for conversations with my esteemed colleagues at Western Governors University and experts across the industry. Together, we will share the stories of who WGU was designed to serve, how we are making education work for everyone, and why we proudly claim to be the most student-centric university in the world. Follow us wherever you get your content so you don’t miss a single episode, and stay tuned for Sage Advice from WGU.</p>
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April 3, 2024
Reflections on Season 2: The Evolving Workforce and Future of Higher Education
<p>Welcome to the final episode of Season 2. Join our <em>Sage Advice</em> hosts, Chris Bonnell and Emma Salomon, for this series’ wrap-up episode.</p><p><b>Join Chris and Emma as they revisit some of their favorite moments, such as:</b></p><p>- Teaching students market-ready skills<br/>- Preparing the next generation of cyber security experts <br/>- Combatting the teacher shortage and the nursing shortage<br/>- Empowering students from diverse backgrounds<br/>- Developing microskills </p><p>Chris Bonnell is the Vice President of External Affairs at Western Governors University and he’s been with WGU for over nine years. Chris is a public policy leader in competency-based education and psychology, with a focus on issues of mental illness and providing solutions.</p><p>Emma Salomon is the Digital Advocacy Director at Western Governors University, having been with WGU for nearly five years. Before her current role, she was a Government Relations Director at WGU. Emma is passionate about giving underserved populations access to higher education.</p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.</p><p><br/>Sage Advice is brought to you by Western Governors University. To learn more about WGU and how it's pioneering a new path in higher education, visit https://www.wgu.edu/wgu-in-your-state</p>
March 13, 2024
How to Navigate Your Professional Career with Dr. Adaira Landry and Dr. Resa Lewiss, Authors of MicroSkills
<p>Welcome to this episode of <em>Sage Advice</em>. Host Chris Bonnell is joined by Dr. Adaira Landry and Dr. Resa Lewiss, the authors of the new book <em>MicroSkills: Small Actions, Big Impact. <br/><br/></em><b>Join them as they:<br/><br/>- </b>Discuss the concept of microskills<br/>- Delve into the importance of mentorship and support<br/>- Explore the importance of taking initiative<br/><br/>Dr. Adaira Landry is an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School with almost a decade of experience mentoring students and early-career professionals. She is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, Forbes contributor, and award-winning mentor. She cofounded Writing in Color, a nonprofit that teaches the craft of writing. <br/><br/>Dr. Resa Lewiss is a professor of emergency medicine, TEDMED speaker, TimesUp Healthcare founder, designer, entrepreneur, and award-winning educator, mentor, and point-of-care ultrasound specialist. She hosts the Visible Voices Podcast, amplifying content in healthcare, equity, and current trends.<br/><br/>If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.<br/><br/>Sage Advice is brought to you by Western Governors University. To learn more about WGU and how it's pioneering a new path in higher education, visit https://www.wgu.edu/wgu-in-your-state<br/><br/></p>
March 6, 2024
Propelling Students to Achieve in the Workforce with Dr. Lisa Herring, President of PROPEL
<p>In this episode of <em>Sage Advice</em>, host Emma Salomon is joined by Dr. Lisa Herring, President of PROPEL and strategic advisor to the U.S. Secretary of Education. <br/><br/>Join them as they:<br/><br/>- Discuss Dr. Lisa Herring’s journey from administrator to president of PROPEL<br/>- Discuss the importance of preparing students for the workforce<br/>- Speak on the challenges of staffing and how to combat them<br/>- Explore competency-based education and its benefits for individual students<br/><br/>Dr. Herring has a career in education spanning 24 years, including experience as a teacher and administrator across urban and rural environments, and is now president of PROPEL, an innovation and learning hub for the HBCU community. Herring is recognized for her leadership in private-public partnerships with Fortune 500 companies, fostering stronger career paths for students and transforming their learning experiences. <br/><br/>If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.<br/><br/>Sage Advice is brought to you by Western Governors University. To learn more about WGU and how it's pioneering a new path in higher education, visit https://www.wgu.edu/wgu-in-your-state</p>
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<p>What is Western Governors University? This is the most common question that I receive. The simple answer is, WGU is an online, competency-based higher education institution that promises students a high-quality, low-cost education. But there is so much more to the WGU story. My name is Chris Bonnell and I am the host of Sage Advice, a new podcast from Western Governors University. I’ve spent the past eight years sharing this story with legislators and community leaders across the country. And now, through the Sage Advice podcast, I share it with you. I’m sitting down for conversations with my esteemed colleagues at Western Governors University and experts across the industry. Together, we will share the stories of who WGU was designed to serve, how we are making education work for everyone, and why we proudly claim to be the most student-centric university in the world. Follow us wherever you get your content so you don’t miss a single episode, and stay tuned for Sage Advice from WGU.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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