NYUs Alternate Pathways to A Top-Tier Degree - Part 1
NYU is responding to the large U.S. population that needs and wants affordable and flexible higher education that meets them where they are by creating unconventional pathways to top-tier degrees.
In this episode of Changing Higher Ed\xae podcast, Dr. Drumm McNaughton is joined by Dr. Doug Harrison, the head of New York University\u2019s Applied Undergraduate Studies program at its School for Professional Studies, to discuss how NYU has built structures and processes that create alternative pathways for first-gen and low socioeconomic students that enable them to get an NYU degree.
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Podcast Highlights\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Introduction to NYU's Innovative Educational Pathways
o\xa0\xa0 Overview of NYU's School for Professional Studies
o\xa0\xa0 Dr. Doug Harrison's role in expanding access to education
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Targeting the "Some College, No Degree" Demographic
o\xa0\xa0 The significance of this group in the U.S. education landscape
o\xa0\xa0 Strategies to support students with interrupted education
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Non-Traditional Pathways for Higher Education
o\xa0\xa0 Tailoring education for first-gen and low socioeconomic students
o\xa0\xa0 The importance of stackable degrees and flexible learning options
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Maximizing Transfer Credits
o\xa0\xa0 Addressing the challenge of diverse educational backgrounds
o\xa0\xa0 NYU's approach to curriculum design for broader credit acceptance
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Online Programs and Work-Life Balance
o\xa0\xa0 Expanding access through online degree programs
o\xa0\xa0 Catering to students with work or family commitments
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Associate Degrees at Elite Institutions
o\xa0\xa0 The role of associate degrees in NYU's educational offerings
o\xa0\xa0 Financial accessibility for Pell and TAP-eligible students
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Apprenticeship Degrees and Real-World Skills
o\xa0\xa0 Launching apprenticeship degrees to meet workforce demands
o\xa0\xa0 The benefits of integrating education with practical experience
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Strategies for Student Recruitment and Engagement
o\xa0\xa0 Digital marketing and SEO optimization for program visibility
o\xa0\xa0 Personalized outreach and understanding non-traditional student pathways
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Collaborative Efforts for Student Success
o\xa0\xa0 The creation of an equity and access inclusion network
o\xa0\xa0 Cross-school collaboration for seamless educational transitions
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Vision for the Future
o\xa0\xa0 NYU's commitment to education innovation and student inclusivity
o\xa0\xa0 Leadership's role in fostering a supportive learning environment
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Read the transcript or detailed show summary: https://changinghighered.com/nyus-alternate-pathways-to-a-top-tier-degree-part-1 \xa0 About Our GuestDouglas Harrison leads the Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies at NYU's School of Professional Studies. Prior to NYU, Harrison founded the School of Cybersecurity and Information Technology at the University of Maryland Global Campus. He has published and presented widely on access and inclusion in online learning, assessment security, and academic integrity. He is a past director on the board of the International Center for Academic Integrity and currently serves on Turnitin's Customer Advisory Board for AI in higher education and for the Sounding Spirit Collaborative at Emory University\u2019s Center for Digital Scholarship. His scholarship has been awarded the John Kluge Residential Fellowship at the Library of Congress and the NEA\u2019s Award for Excellence in the Academy.
Social Link: Doug Harrison on LinkedIn \u2192\xa0
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About the Host
Dr. Drumm McNaughton, host of Changing Higher Ed podcast, is a consultant to higher education institutions in governance, accreditation, strategy and change, and mergers.\xa0
To learn more about his services and other thought leadership pieces, visit his firm\u2019s website: https://changinghighered.com/.
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