Higher Ed ReWired

Whereas there is ample evidence of persistent equity gaps across the education pipeline, successfully closing the gap has thus far eluded higher education leaders and policy makers. What do we know about what works, what are emerging best practices, and why are equity gaps so stubborn? Higher Ed Rewired spoke with postsecondary education researchers,  Dr. Frank Harris III and Dr. Eric Felix  of Sa...

As a thought-provoking conclusion to season one, Higher Ed Rewired highlights a conversation on the future of higher education between three national higher education innovators and experts. Doug Lederman, editor and co-founder of Inside Higher Ed , Michelle Weise, senior vice president of Workforce Strategies and Chief Innovation Officer for  Strada Education , and Alexandra Bernadotte, founder a...

CSU East Bay students engage in hands-on learning by building off-grid solar power and lighting systems designed to alleviate energy poverty—a lack of access to modern energy services. These programs introduce students to careers in STEM, engage students to work alongside K-12 in peer-led service-learning projects and address energy needs across the globe. If you haven’t already, please review us...

Using virtual reality (VR), CSU Channel Island nursing students learn beyond the boundaries of the traditional classroom. Dr. Jaime Hannans , California State University Channel Islands, shares how students are able to rehearse and get feedback on their helping skills through VR simulations, and develop empathy through connecting with their virtual patients.  San Diego State University’s Virtual I...

Campuses are using artificial intelligence technology to respond and advise, on-demand, to students, faculty and staff via text or auditory messaging.  Meet Cal State Fullerton’s iTuffy and Cal State Northridge’s CSUny, chatbots that extend the accessibility of student support services 24/7 and engage students in a manner most conducive to them.  If you haven’t already, please review us on Apple P...

Undergraduate students at California State University Dominguez Hills participate in meaningful experiences ranging from observational studies and laboratory experiments to biomedical and psychophysiological research. Students work closely with faculty mentors in the neuroscience lab partnering on scholarly writing and research. The program has been successful in increasing the aspirations of stud...

Dr. Amarasinghe has led teams of math faculty to rethink instructional approaches to introductory mathematics courses. His strategies and interventions transform mathematics instruction and inspire students towards careers in STEM and teaching.  Department of Mathematics STEM Summer Academ y at Fresno State:  If you haven’t already, please review us on Apple Podcasts . It will help bring new liste...

Dr.  Rashida Crutchfield’s experience working at a shelter for youth experiencing homelessness informed her research agenda on housing and food insecurity in higher education. She offers insight on how the California State University has become a national leader with the Basic Needs Initiative and the importance of supporting students facing food and housing insecurity. If you haven’t already, ple...

Dr. Jefferies teaches critical approaches to education by taking groups of students on global service-learning experiences to Latin American countries. First-generation, Latinx students apply course concepts to their interactions with community-based organizations on study-abroad trips. Through these experiences, they gain greater self-awareness, increase their sense of belonging to the campus and...

Student success initiatives are increasing nationally and pushing the boundaries of innovation in higher education.  Assistant Vice Chancellor and Senior Strategist, Dr. James T. Minor leads Graduation Initiative 2025 , a systemwide effort to increase degree completion and remove equity gaps for the more than 484,000 students across the 23 campuses of the California State University .   If you hav...