Innovation That Matters

By: The Chronicle of Higher Education
  • Summary

  • Innovation That Matters is a podcast series from Goldie Blumenstyk at The Chronicle of Higher Education sharing the stories of change makers working to improve equity in higher education.
    © 2023 The Chronicle of Higher Education
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Episodes
  • The Connection Nontraditional Students Need
    Aug 5 2021
    Online and adult learners don't always get "that camaraderie, that rah-rah feel that you typically expect," says Melvin Hines Jr., the founder of Upswing. We talk with him about how tutoring and coaching — on students' schedules — can keep them on track.
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    28 mins
  • The Skill of Mentoring Students
    Jul 1 2021
    Just three interactions with a well-trained peer or alum can expand a student's comfort zone — and benefit the mentor, too. We talk with Jackson Boyar, the co-founder and CEO of Mentor Collective, about what makes for good mentoring.
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    28 mins
  • 'Incredible Wealth of Missed Talent'
    Apr 28 2021
    Here's how a nonprofit teams up with colleges to support students underrepresented in tech and build their career prospects. We talk with Michael Ellison, the co-founder and CEO of CodePath, about how an extra layer inside an academic department can diversify a field.
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    29 mins

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