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Advancing Public Trust in Higher Education | Jeremy C. Young | AAC&U | Trending in Higher Ed

How can higher education rebuild its relationship with the public in an era of heightened political polarization, shifting financial models, and rapid technological disruption? In this episode of Trending in Ed, host Mike Palmer welcomes back Jeremy C.

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How can higher education rebuild its relationship with the public in an era of heightened political polarization, shifting financial models, and rapid technological disruption?

In this episode of Trending in Ed, host Mike Palmer welcomes back Jeremy C.

Young, Senior Advisor at the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), to discuss the foundational new report:

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How can higher education rebuild its relationship with the public in an era of heightened political polarization, shifting financial models, and rapid technological disruption? In this episode of Trending in Ed, host Mike Palmer welcomes back Jeremy C. Young, Senior Advisor at the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), to discuss the foundational new report:

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  • Jeremy breaks down AAC&U’s five-point framework, offering actionable, practical strategies for institutional leaders, faculty, and advocates.
  • Overcoming institutional inertia to streamline shared governance, adapt to the rapid emergence of AI, and adopt flexible academic pathways like universal transfer and "College in Three".
  • Centering student success, expanding support for food/housing security, and fostering genuine civil dialogue that welcomes conservative students and diverse viewpoints (referencing Lara Schwartz’s Try to...

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Featured Reference & Key Highlights: рџ"„ Featured Reference: AAC&U's Report, Advancing Public Trust in Higher Education (The Trust Agenda)вЂ"the core blueprint for this conversation, outlining actionable solutions to restore institutional trust.

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