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Innovation That Matters

Innovation That Matters

The Chronicle of Higher Education

Innovation That Matters is a podcast series from Goldie Blumenstyk at The Chronicle of Higher Education sharing the stories of change makers working to improve equity in higher education.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Innovation That Matters episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Innovation That Matters for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Innovation That Matters episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Innovation That Matters - The Skill of Mentoring Students

The Skill of Mentoring Students

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07/01/21 • 27 min

Just three interactions with a well-trained peer or alum can expand a student's comfort zone — and benefit the mentor, too. We talk with Jackson Boyar, the co-founder and CEO of Mentor Collective, about what makes for good mentoring.

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Innovation That Matters - 'Incredible Wealth of Missed Talent'
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04/28/21 • 29 min

Here's how a nonprofit teams up with colleges to support students underrepresented in tech and build their career prospects. We talk with Michael Ellison, the co-founder and CEO of CodePath, about how an extra layer inside an academic department can diversify a field.

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Innovation That Matters - How to Coach, Not ‘Fix’ Students
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03/25/21 • 28 min

Digital nudges and humans together can help historically underrepresented students find their own answers and motivation to succeed in college. We talk with Alexandra Bernadotte, the CEO and founder of Beyond 12, about the role of coaching and student-centered design in the movement for educational equity.

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Innovation That Matters - Help Without ‘Performing Poverty’
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03/03/21 • 27 min

One entrepreneur thinks an app might be more effective than a person at distributing emergency aid to students. We talk with David Helene, the CEO and founder of Edquity, about research-driven social entrepreneurship and policy change.

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Innovation That Matters - 'Strong Jobs' for First-Gen Students
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02/02/21 • 26 min

Résumé prep? Sure. But colleges and employers working together can help students build professional networks and social capital. We talk with Aimée Eubanks Davis, the founder and CEO of Braven, about the role of career development in social mobility.

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Innovation That Matters - The Connection Nontraditional Students Need
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08/05/21 • 28 min

Online and adult learners don't always get "that camaraderie, that rah-rah feel that you typically expect," says Melvin Hines Jr., the founder of Upswing. We talk with him about how tutoring and coaching — on students' schedules — can keep them on track.

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Innovation That Matters - Introducing College Matters from The Chronicle
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09/05/24 • 1 min

Everything happening in the world converges in one place: higher education.

College Matters from The Chronicle, coming September 10.

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How many episodes does Innovation That Matters have?

Innovation That Matters currently has 7 episodes available.

What topics does Innovation That Matters cover?

The podcast is about News, Business News, Podcasts and Education.

What is the most popular episode on Innovation That Matters?

The episode title 'The Connection Nontraditional Students Need' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Innovation That Matters?

The average episode length on Innovation That Matters is 24 minutes.

How often are episodes of Innovation That Matters released?

Episodes of Innovation That Matters are typically released every 35 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of Innovation That Matters?

The first episode of Innovation That Matters was released on Feb 2, 2021.

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