This season, Malcolm's covered a lot of the problems in higher education. Today on the show: A solution. A big idea being tested at a little school on the shores of Lake Michigan. A school called Hope College, believe it or not, with an idea so crazy it just might work.
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06/29/23 • 37 min
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Revisionist History - A Good Circle
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In this episode titled "A Good Circle," the podcast explores the intriguing experiment at Hope College led by Matt Skogan, a college president aiming to make education more affordable and accessible. Supported by bestselling writer Mitch Album, the Hope Forward program encourages graduates to give back based on the value they perceive from their education, fostering gratitude and generosity, similar to church giving. The episode highlights the belief that giving and gratitude can help rebuild broken communities and emphasizes the importance of community involvement. By implementing a pay-it-forward model, Hope College confronts the challenges of funding and ensuring graduates contribute enough to cover the cost of their education. This thought-provoking episode delves into the power of giving and the transformative potential of education.
Transcript
Pushkin, Hey, Revisionist History listeners, Malcolm here. Before we get started, I wanted to update you on a few things. First thing, this August twenty fourth, the Revisionist History season begins in earnest, eight old school episodes in a row, the little narrative jewel boxes you've come to love. We've been feeding you a little bits and pieces so far this season, but this is the main event. The heart of it is a six part series on guns and vio
A Good Circle Top Questions Answered
How does the Hope Forward program encourage students to give back to their alma mater?
The Hope Forward program encourages students to give back to their alma mater by implementing a pay it forward model, where students commit to giving back to the college after graduation.
Does the Hope Forward program specify a specific amount for students to give back?
No, the program does not specify a specific amount to give. It allows graduates to give what they think their education was worth.
What does the success of the Hope Forward program depend on?
The success of the Hope Forward program depends on convincing graduates that their education was valuable and encouraging them to give back to the college.
How do students at Hope College perform compared to their peers from the program's first year?
Students at Hope College outperform their peers from the program's first year.
What is the purpose of the Hope Forward program at Hope College?
The purpose of the Hope Forward program at Hope College is to make education accessible without excessive debt and create a different model of higher education centered around giving.
What is the similarity between giving in a church and giving to education through crowdfunding?
Giving in a church and giving to education through crowdfunding are similar in the sense of generosity.
Which university has a massive endowment?
Princeton University has a massive endowment.
When does Revisionist History season begin and what is it about?
Revisionist History season begins on August 24th with a six-part series on guns and violence.
What is the mini-series that the podcast offers for Pushkin Plus subscribers?
The podcast offers a mini-series early and ad-free for Pushkin Plus subscribers.
What is the focus of the true crime podcast Lost Hills' new season?
The new season of the true crime podcast Lost Hills focuses on Micky Dora, a surfer and conman.
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