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The Rant Podcast

Eloy Ortiz Oakley
Higher Education
Artificial Intelligence
Economic Mobility
California
Return On Investment
Department Of Education
Prison Reform
California Mobility Index
Education Opportunities For Incarcerated Individuals
Community Colleges
College Futures Foundation
AI In Education
Work-Based Learning
Western Governors University
ASU GSV Summit
Workforce Development
Working Learners
Accreditation
Teacher Education
Anti-Recidivism Coalition

A bi-weekly podcast focused on pulling back the curtain on the American higher education system and breaking down the people, the policies and the politics. The podcast host, Eloy Ortiz Oakley, is a known innovator and leader in higher education. The podcast will not pull any punches as it delves into tough questions about the culture, politics and policies of our higher education system.

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College was never meant to be the center of a working adult’s life and pretending otherwise is one reason so many learners stall out. We talk with Dr. John Wood, chief academic officer and provost of the University of Phoenix, as th... more

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University of Phoenix has been a lightning rod in higher education for decades, but its 50-year milestone raises a more useful question than reputations: what does it look like to design a university around working adults who are ba... more

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Three million calls a month is not a marketing flex. It’s a signal that higher education is moving into a new operating model, where AI can expand student support without pushing humans out of the picture. I sit down with Ruben Harr... more

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AI in higher education is everywhere right now, but most of what schools hear is theory, hype, or another vendor promise. We wanted something more concrete, so I sat down with Ruben Harris and Timur Meyster, co-founders of Outrival ... more

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President of National University
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Jeff Strohl
Director at Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce; cited expert on the report
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Dr. Mike Gavin, heads the Alliance for Higher Education
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Anne Kress
President of Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA)
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Episode: Embracing Innovation with Anne Kress
Laura Ipsen
CEO of Ellucian
Ellucian
Episode: Leveraging AI & Data with Laura Ipsen
Margaret Spellings
8th US Secretary of Education, leader of the Bipartisan Policy Center
Bipartisan Policy Center
Episode: A New American Talent Strategy with Margaret Spellings
Jamie Smith
Chief Information Officer, University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix
Episode: How University Of Phoenix Is Redefining Online Learning For Working Learners
Courtney Hills McBeth
Chief Academic Officer and Provost at Western Governors University
Western Governors University
Episode: From Classroom Hours To Competencies: How WGU And Calbright Build Value For Working Learners
Ajita Talwalker Menon
President and CEO of Calbright College
Calbright College
Episode: From Classroom Hours To Competencies: How WGU And Calbright Build Value For Working Learners

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Eloy Ortiz Oakley
Host of the podcast and a leader in higher education, known for addressing the challenges and innovations in the educational landscape.

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Serving Working Learners at UMGC
Q: How would you describe UMGC's mission today?
UMGC is focused on serving nontraditional and adult learners in ways that expand education rather than replace residential learning, with emphasis on credentialing diverse learning experiences and meeting learners where they are.
Serving Working Learners at UMGC
Q: Greg, welcome to The Rant Podcast.
A warm welcome and a setup for discussing UMGC's approach to serving working learners and the university's strategic evolution.
Public-Private Partnerships As A Path To Economic Mobility with Fernando Bleichmar
Q: How are you thinking about leveraging generative AI and other innovations to improve ROI and student outcomes?
AI is embedded across product design, marketing, and student journey support, with a human-in-the-loop approach where appropriate; the goal is to improve efficiency and outcomes without sacrificing personal guidance for learners.
Public-Private Partnerships As A Path To Economic Mobility with Fernando Bleichmar
Q: Tell us about the ROI survey with Ipsos and what the findings imply for partner institutions and students.
The ROI study shows affordable program costs (~$20k), meaningful salary gains (~$13k after one year, 30% after three years), and a high proportion of graduates who felt the investment was worthwhile, underscoring the importance of aligning programs with the modern learner and market demand.
Public-Private Partnerships As A Path To Economic Mobility with Fernando Bleichmar
Q: How have you been and how have you been surviving the last 18 months since we last spoke?
Fernando explains the steady evolution of Risepoint, including the rebrand after acquiring Wiley University, expanding university partnerships, and the shift toward AI-enabled services while maintaining a focus on value and ROI for students and institutions.

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Focusing on the complexities of the American higher education system, the content features engaging discussions between leading figures and the host, who is known for his insights and innovative perspectives. Topics often revolve around the interplay of politics, policies, and societal impact, particularly emphasizing issues such as economic mobility, student debt reform, and the evolving role of Latino voters. Through these conversations, significant challenges, opportunities, and possible future directions for higher education are examined, making it a thoughtful source for understanding the current educational landscape. Listeners can expect candid dialogue that draws on both personal experiences and broader systemic issues affecting acc... more

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