Radical Cooperation

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Welcome to Radical Cooperation, the podcast in which higher education leaders explore collaboration as the key to lasting change. Host Dr. Michael Horowitz, together with presidents, chancellors, and trailblazing experts, dives into thought-provoking conversations about solutions to some of the most pressing issues in higher education. From fostering partnerships across institutions to leveraging innovation over tradition, each episode unpacks how cooperation, not competition, drives success. If you're ready to embrace bold, forward-thinking ideas that unite and inspire, you’re in the right pl...

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How Listening to The Community Transforms Colleges 09.07.2025 35:29

What does it take to lead a university that listens, learns, and evolves with the world around it? In this episode of Radical Cooperation, Dr. Michael Horowitz sits down with Michael Alexander , former president of Lasell University, to explore what universities must learn from the communities, industries, and local voices just beyond their gates. Drawing from his unique journey from Hollywood stu...

Higher Ed Is on Shaky Ground, But Still Standing 25.06.2025 41:08

What happens when tradition meets a moment that demands change? Higher education faces mounting pressure—declining enrollment, shrinking budgets, shifting regulations, and public doubt. But within the disruption lies a rare chance to reimagine how colleges serve students, communities, and society. This week, Dr. Michael Horowitz is joined by Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy —former president of the Northwest C...

Is Tradition Holding Higher Education Back? 11.06.2025 41:06

How can universities evolve without losing their core values? In the first episode of Radical Cooperation, Dr. Michael Horowitz sits down with Dr. Paul LeBlanc , former president of Southern New Hampshire University, to explore the tension between tradition and progress in higher education. Dr. LeBlanc shares his journey from first-generation student to university president, insights from Southern...

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