Higher education is at a crossroads, facing skepticism about its ability to deliver real-world value in a fast-changing job market. The path forward demands a shift from tradition-bound processes to responsive, collaborative approaches that prioritize learner outcomes and industry alignment.

On this episode, Emily Logan, Dean of Programming in the School of Continuing Studies at Kirkwood Community College, discusses the erosion of trust in higher education and the need for greater agility, employer collaboration, and alignment with modern learner expectations.