Where Canada lies in Global Trends with Alex Usher

01/09/25 • 22 min

In this episode of the World of Higher Education podcast, Alex Usher discusses global trends and challenges in higher education funding. He outlines systemic issues like slow economic growth, price volatility, and skepticism about the value of higher education, examining how these factors affect countries worldwide. The discussion includes specific insights into the Canadian higher education system, the impact of international students, and the trend towards vocational education. Tune in to understand how global pressures and local policies shape the higher education landscape.

👉 Episode Links:
3.1: Higher Education in a Polarized World with Simon Marginson: https://youtu.be/N5y1v_PuGaI
3.3: What a Second Trump Presidency Could Mean for US Higher Education with Brendan Cantwell: https://youtu.be/gOzDoHwobOo
3.6: Dutch Higher Education at a Crossroads with Marijk van der Wende: https://youtu.be/lFHFExCIX5M
2.23: Higher Education in Russia: https://worlded.transistor.fm/episodes/2-23-higher-education-in-russia
🗓️ AI-CADEMY: Canada Summit for Post-Secondary Education: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/HESAaicademy/home

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Join Alex Usher and Robert Kelchen as they discuss the top 10 higher education stories in the U.S. for 2024 in this episode of the World of Higher Education podcast. Topics include changes in big-time college athletics, college closures, international student trends, state funding dynamics, political realignment, accreditation issues, diversity, equity and inclusion policies, and the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court decisions on education policy. Don't miss this comprehensive analysis of significant shifts and challenges in American higher education.

👉 Episode Links:

Robert Kelchen’s website: https://robertkelchen.com/

HESA’s AI-CADEMY: Canada Summit for Post-Secondary Education: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/HESAaicademy/home

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Beyond the Rhetoric: Mexico’s Higher Education Reality with Alma Maldonado Maldonado

In this episode of the World of Higher Education podcast, host Alex Usher welcomes back Alma Maldonado, an education researcher at CINVESTAV, to discuss the state of higher education in Mexico. The conversation covers the transition from former president AMLO to the new president, Claudia Sheinbaum, and the impact of Morena's policies on universities. Topics include budget cuts, the controversial Benito Juarez universities, and the future of public and private higher education institutions in Mexico. Despite Sheinbaum's academic background and pro-science rhetoric, the outlook remains challenging for Mexican higher education.

00:00 Introduction and Recap

00:40 Current State of Mexican Higher Education

01:15 Impact of Claudia Sheinbaum's Presidency

03:20 Election and Policy Shifts

09:59 Budget Cuts and Financial Struggles

20:05 Public vs. Private Sector Challenges

23:10 Future Outlook and Conclusion

👉 Episode Links:

HESA’s AI-CADEMY: Canada Summit for Post-Secondary Education: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/HESAaicademy/home