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Degrees of Change
A podcast from California Competes: Higher Education for a Strong Economy that explores how smart higher education and workforce policies can help Californians learn, contribute, and thrive. Through candid conversations with thought leaders, policymakers, and practitioners, this podcast brings bold ideas and practical solutions to address some of the state’s most pressing challenges.
Episodes
6 episodes
Understanding California's Higher Education Funding System: A Conversation with Dr. Jennifer Delaney
Dr. Jennifer Delaney joins the final episode of the Master Plan Series on Degrees of Change to unpack how California finances its higher education system and what that means for students, institutions, and the state’s future. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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31:10
Why Higher Education is Central to California’s Business Climate: A Conversation with Senator Roger Niello
California State Senator Roger Niello joins the latest episode of Degrees of Change. As a UC Berkeley graduate, certified public accountant, family business owner for 25 years, and former president of the Sacramento Metro Chamber of Co...
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Transforming Higher Ed Through Bolder Policy Reform
On the latest episode of our Degrees of Change
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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20:43
Building Higher Ed Pathways that Center California's Students
Dr. Carl Cohn is the latest guest on our new podcast, Degrees of Change, which is kicking off with a series of interviews exploring the legacy of California’s 1960 Master Plan for Higher Education. His rare blend of experie...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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Recommitting to Affordability in California’s Higher Ed System
In 1960, California released a Master Plan for higher education that was bold for its time, rooted in principles of accessibility, affordability, quality, and fairness. But much has changed since the mid-20th century. Budget restrictions arisin...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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Reimagining California’s Master Plan with Pat Callan
What happens when a plan designed in 1960 still shapes the experiences of California students today? In this episode of Degrees of Change, Dr. Su Jin Jez sits down with Pat Callan, one of the nation's most influential leaders in higher educatio...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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