Mar 12, 2024
NYU is flipping the script on many traditional educational models and mindsets, embracing a strategic shift to offer alternative pathways to top-tier degrees. This strategic evolution reflects a profound commitment to access and flexibility, directly addressing the needs of an expanded demographic of students.
Dr. Harrison shines a light on the practical implementations and thought processes behind such forward-thinking initiatives, aiming to demonstrate the successful delivery of education to a larger, non-traditional population.
In Part 2 of this two-part podcast, Drumm McNaughton and Doug Harrison continue the conversation where they left off in Part 1, discussing New York University's Applied Undergraduate Studies program at its School for Professional Studies' four key components of the delivery modality, which are: 1) Transfer credit friendly/expanded. 2) The delivery modality. 3) Offering an associate degree. 4) Prior learning assessment.
Podcast Highlights
Enhancing Online Learning Modalities
Prior Learning Assessment and Additional Credits
Student Support Services and Data Analytics for Successful Outcomes
Public-Private Partnerships for Workforce Alignment and Opportunities
Pricing and Accessibility Strategies to Broaden Higher Ed Pathways
How Leadership’s Learning Mindset Impacts Student Success
Strategic Focus: Prioritize your institution's core strengths and values, directing resources and efforts towards areas of excellence to navigate the disruptive pressures in higher education.
Innovation and Learning: Foster a culture of innovation tailored to your institution's unique mission, encouraging experimentation and valuing the lessons learned from failure to build resilience.
Humanity and Civility: Champion a culture of integrity, professionalism, and collaboration, modeling these values to navigate the sector's challenges and maintain a positive, supportive community.
Read the transcript and detailed show summary: https://changinghighered.com/nyus-alternate-pathways-to-a-top-tier-degree-part-2
Douglas Harrison leads the Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies at NYU's School of Professional Studies. Prior to NYU, Harrison founded the School of Cybersecurity and Information Technology at the University of Maryland Global Campus. He has published and presented widely on access and inclusion in online learning, assessment security, and academic integrity. He is a past director on the board of the International Center for Academic Integrity and currently serves on Turnitin's Customer Advisory Board for AI in higher education and for the Sounding Spirit Collaborative at Emory University’s Center for Digital Scholarship. His scholarship has been awarded the John Kluge Residential Fellowship at the Library of Congress and the NEA’s Award for Excellence in the Academy.
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Dr. Drumm McNaughton, host of Changing Higher Ed podcast, is a consultant to higher education institutions in governance, accreditation, strategy and change, and mergers.
To learn more about his services and other thought leadership pieces, visit his firm’s website: https://changinghighered.com/.
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