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Higher Ed Now is a production of the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. It is a podcast concerning issues and policy in America's higher education system.

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On this episode of Higher Ed Now, ACTA's Michael Poliakoff hosts Washington & Lee University's John K. Boardman, Jr. Professor of Politics, Lucas Morel. Professor Morel currently serves on the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission and ACTA's National Co... more

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ACTA's Academic Affairs Fellow Veronica Bryant welcomes Glenn Corn, who spent 35 years working in the national security and international affairs community. Mr. Corn served as CIA chief of station for four different Eurasian and Middle Eastern countr... more

ACTA's Academic Affairs Fellow Veronica Bryant is joined by Dr. Marie Kawthar Daouda, stipendiary lecturer in French at the University of Oxford's Oriel College. Dr. Daouda teaches both literature and language, and her research focuses on the recepti... more

ACTA's Kyle Beltramini welcomes David Eubanks, assistant vice president of the Office of Institutional Assessment and Research at Furman University. Professor Eubanks is an expert on the philosophy and practice of leadership in higher education, part... more

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Recent Guests

Lucas Morel
John K. Boardman Professor of Politics at Washington & Lee University
Washington & Lee University
Episode: Lucas Morel: Frederick Douglass's Evolving View of Abraham Lincoln
Glenn Corn
35-year veteran of the National Security and International Affairs community; CIA Chief of Station in four countries; language educator and strategist
Great South Bay LLC; Vector One Global; Institute of World Politics; George Mason University National Security Institute; Cipher Brief
Episode: Glenn Corn: A Former CIA Agent's Case for Language Learning
Marie Kawthar Daouda
Fellow at Ralston College; stipendiary lecturer in French at Oriel College, Oxford
Ralston College; Oriel College, Oxford
Episode: Wagner, Colonialism, and K-Pop: How Language Learning Connects Us to Culture and History
Lee Strang
Inaugural Director of the Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture and Society at Ohio State University
Ohio State University
Episode: Lee Strang: Revitalizing Civics Education in the Buckeye State
Deecy Gray
Public Relations Expert and Former UN Delegate
DC Stevens Limited
Episode: Douglas Ginsburg & Deecy Gray: Teaching Civics Amid Academia's Pushback
Douglas Ginsburg
Former Chief Justice of the District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals and Professor
Various Law Schools
Episode: Douglas Ginsburg & Deecy Gray: Teaching Civics Amid Academia's Pushback
Richard Haass
President Emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations and Senior Counselor at Centreview Partners
Centreview Partners
Episode: Richard Haass: Guarding Democracy by Teaching Civics
John Hillen
Distinguished Resident Fellow at Duke University and former US Assistant Secretary of State
Duke University
Episode: John Hillen: American Civics and Student Leadership
Zagros Madjd-Sadjadi
Professor of economics at Winston-Salem State University and advocate for civil discourse.
Winston-Salem State University
Episode: Zagros Madjd-Sadjadi: Expanding Civil Discourse at Winston-Salem State University

Hosts

Veronica Bryant
Host of Higher Ed Now; affiliated with ACTA
Doug Spry
Host of Higher Ed Now; affiliated with ACTA
Michael Poliakoff
President of ACTA; frequent moderator and policy commentator

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4.1 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Privileged white men complaining about socialism

    In the 1-22-24 episode, Poliakoff fawns over Ohio Senator Cirino. Both men make wide assumptions about how “young” people (including Millennials who are largely in our 30s and 40s now) couldn’t possibly have different economic or political view from them if we had only been properly “schooled”. This assumptions then bleed over into a presumption of bad intent toward liberal professors or any professor who might dare consider striking as a labor action.

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A critical view of the host's stance on education reform is common among some listeners.
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Lucas Morel: Frederick Douglass's Evolving View of Abraham Lincoln
Q: Please elaborate on that.
Morel explains that Douglass often balanced admiration for Lincoln's leadership with a persistent demand for more aggressive action on emancipation and Black citizenship, illustrating a nuanced historical relationship rather than a simple hero-villain narrative.
Thad Westbrook: Leading Higher Education Reform at the University of South Carolina
Q: What makes for an effective board member?
An effective board member should understand their role, engage with various issues, educate themselves about the institution, and hold the president accountable.
Thad Westbrook: Leading Higher Education Reform at the University of South Carolina
Q: Where did the idea for the center come from?
The idea was influenced by conversations around existing civic centers and a survey indicating low pride among young Americans, highlighting the need for such a center.
Richard Haass: Guarding Democracy by Teaching Civics
Q: How can we improve civic education in America?
By making it mandatory and ensuring quality in the curriculum.
Richard Haass: Guarding Democracy by Teaching Civics
Q: What are your thoughts on the obligation of civic education?
It is crucial for understanding democracy and its value.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Higher Ed Now

What is Higher Ed Now about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program centers on higher education policy with a focus on reform, accountability, civics, and the economics of colleges and universities. Episodes frequently feature policy researchers, university leaders, and legal or government scholars who discuss accreditation, civic education, student outcomes, and the role of DEI and public oversight. Discussions are grounded in practical reform ideas and real-world implications for students, taxpayers, and institutions, often with a bipartisan or policy-focused lens. A notable strength is assembling expert guests from think tanks, universities, and policy groups to dissect complex education issues and propose concrete levers for change. Potential listeners include educators, administrators, pol... more

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