Saturday, September 18th, 2021
Special Edition: Is a College Degree Worthwhile?
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Today we’re talking all about college degrees. We’re getting into how valuable they are, or aren’t, in today’s job market for both workers and employers, and how the pandemic impacted students’ ability to get a degree in the first place.
You’ll hear from Christy Baker-Smith. She’s the executive director of the Hope Center at Temple University. The center works to make college more accessible and impactful for anyone who wants to attend.
But first, Brian Kropp is back on the show. He’s the chief of research for the Gartner HR practice. Gartner is the world’s leading research and advisory company.
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Guest: Brian Kropp
Brian Kropp is chief of research for the Gartner HR practice, which delivers insights and solutions that address new and emerging executive challenges and enable HR leaders to take decisive actions.
Brian’s expertise spans all aspects of HR, including talent acquisition and management, employee experience, change management, and leadership.
Guest: Christy Baker-Smith
Christine Baker-Smith is the Executive Director of the Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice.
She holds a Ph.D. from New York University in Sociology of Education, an EdM in Leadership, Policy, and Politics from Teachers College, Columbia University, an MA in Social Sciences of Education from Stanford University, and a BA in Sociology from Whitman College.
She has published on adolescence and school transitions in numerous peer-reviewed journals such as Sociology of Education, Peabody Journal of Education, and Education Finance and Policy.
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