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Live: Is College Worth it?
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Live: Is College Worth it?

Does the traditional model make sense in today’s economy?
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Today’s disagreement is about college and its worth-it-ness.

This episode was recorded live in San Diego at the annual ASU+GSV Summit. You can watch the live stream of it on YouTube.

The Questions

  • Does the traditional college model still make sense in today’s economy?

  • Should we embrace shorter-term skills-based alternatives?

  • And how can institutions balance access, affordability, and workforce readiness in a rapidly changing world?

The Guests

Ryan Craig is a Managing Director at Achieve Partners and co-founder of Apprenticeships for America. Ryan is also the author of Apprentice Nation: How the "Earn and Learn" Alternative to Higher Education Will Create a Stronger and Fairer America.

Dr. Bridget Burns is founding CEO of the University Innovation Alliance, a ‘multi-campus laboratory’ for student success in higher education. Previously, Dr. Burns served as an American Council on Education Fellow at Arizona State University and a Senior Policy Advisor and Chief of Staff for the Oregon University System.

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In This Episode

  • 02:00 - Bridget's Perspective

  • 04:15 - Ryan's Counterpoint

  • 06:12 - Defining 'Worth It': Beyond Economic ROI

  • 09:59 - The Role of Higher Education in Society

  • 15:19 - The Need for Accountability and Reform

  • 17:14 - The Apprenticeship Dilemma

  • 21:04 - College or Chipotle

  • 21:32 - The European Model vs. The American System

  • 22:59 - The Need for Adaptability and Social Skills

  • 25:05 - The Cost and Value of College Education

  • 26:17 - The Future of College and Employment

  • 33:28 - Steel Man

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