In this episode, Anju Visen-Singh and Dr. Kelly Dore discuss the evolving value of higher education, emphasizing the need to articulate its benefits beyond just job placement and salary. They explore the skepticism surrounding higher education, driven by rising costs and changing job market dynamics. The conversation highlights the importance of preparing students for the future workforce, focusing on skills development, and fostering partnerships between educational institutions and industry. They also discuss strategies for institutions to better communicate their value to prospective students and the need for continuous program enhancement.   Timestamp of our conversation:    01:22 - What drives the narrative behind the falling value of higher education? 06:20 - What are the other benefits to getting a degree? 13:23 - How do we communicate the full higher ed experience? 16:17 - How can institutions better articulate value? 19:36 - What changes can programs make? 25:06 - Partnerships between higher ed and industry 27:32 - Takeaways Speakers:   Dr. Kelly Dore, PhD Co-Founder and VP, Science & Innovation at Acuity Insights and Adjunct Professor at McMaster University   Anju Visen-Singh Vice President, Product and Marketing at Acuity Insights Connect with Kelly: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kelly-dore-7971b258   Connect with Anju: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anjuvisensingh/ Visit our blog for more actionable insights: https://acuityinsights.com/resources/blog/  

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