Reclaiming the Narrative on the Value of Higher Education

Eddie Watson talks about reclaiming the narrative on the value of higher education on episode 247 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode We have a unique opportunity to … reclaim the narrative on the value of higher education. —C. Edward Watson You learn things in the classroom — can you make those things work in a real-world setting? —C. Edward Watson Resources Mentioned AAC&U Report - Fulfilling the American Dream: Liberal Education and the Future of Work How the Great Recession changed the job market forever for college grads in The Washington Post  Falling Confidence in Higher Ed, by Scott Jaschik The Long-Term Labor Market Consequences of Graduating from College in a Bad Economy, by Lisa B. Kahn Underemployment: Research on the Long-Term Impact on Careers Handshake’s Annual Report | 2018 - Campus to Career AAC&U VALUE Rubrics