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Episode Synopsis
Explore the vital connections between college completion and a thriving democracy in this session recorded at All In: The 2024 CCA Annual Convening. Join education leaders and innovators as they tackle one of today's most pressing challenges: restoring public trust in higher education while expanding access and success for all students. From innovative state programs to student perspectives on classroom discourse, this conversation offers fresh insights into the future of higher education and its vital role in strengthening democracy.
Panelists:
Dr. Yolanda Watson Spiva, President, Complete College America
Chris Lowery, Commissioner, Indiana Commission on Higher Education
Dr. Nicola Blake, Senior Fellow for Strategic Initiatives and Student Success, City University of New York
Darryl Cooper, Member of the Class of 2025, Howard University
Dr. Carol Geary Schneider, Senior Advisor, Civic Learning and Democracy Engagement Coalition
Panelists:
Dr. Yolanda Watson Spiva, President, Complete College America
Chris Lowery, Commissioner, Indiana Commission on Higher Education
Dr. Nicola Blake, Senior Fellow for Strategic Initiatives and Student Success, City University of New York
Darryl Cooper, Member of the Class of 2025, Howard University
Dr. Carol Geary Schneider, Senior Advisor, Civic Learning and Democracy Engagement Coalition
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