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Higher education leaders who want to increase inclusion while maintaining affordability at their campus can emulate the actions of the Illinois Institute of Technology. By following three core principles, Illinois Tech has ranked first in the state for people it has successfully moved from the bottom 20th percentile of household income to the upper 20th percentile.
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Illinois Tech is also one of just 88 institutions named an American Talent Initiative \\u2018High-Flier\\u2019 by the Aspen Talent Institute and Bloomberg Philanthropies for ensuring college access and success. Moreover, Illinois Tech\\u2019s employment rate is 92% six months after graduation, even when 37% of its students receive Pell Grants.
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In this episode of Changing Higher Ed\\xae podcast, Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with President Raj Echambadi of the Illinois Institute of Technology about the four principles that have allowed Illinois Tech to experience so much success. They include boosting inclusion through experiential learning opportunities, providing more pathways for students, and embracing digital education.
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Podcast Highlights
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About Our Podcast Guest
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Raj Echambadi, the 10th president of Illinois Institute of Technology, is steering the institution towards preeminence by prioritizing economic mobility, accessible education, human-centered technologists, and purposeful citizenship. Collaborating with university leaders, he has launched the groundbreaking ELEVATE program, which offers experiential learning, personalized mentorship, and job readiness, resulting in remarkable enrollment growth and recognition as an ATI High-Flier institution by Bloomberg Philanthropies. Echambadi\'s previous role as dean of the D\\u2019Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University and his involvement in pioneering online education further underscore his transformative vision.
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About the Host
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Dr. Drumm McNaughton, the host of Changing Higher Ed\\xae, is a consultant to higher ed institutions in governance, accreditation, strategy and change, and mergers. To learn more about his services and other thought leadership pieces, visit his firm\\u2019s website: https://changinghighered.com/.
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