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The CIHE Podcast Initiative brings key thinkers and leaders in higher education worldwide to a global audience. Our aim is to present dialogue and discussion on some of the central issues of higher education. The podcast permits an informal approach and spontaneity of presentation that is not possible in an article or chapter. Our interviewees present their perspectives and arguments on a range of higher education themes. We archive the podcasts so that they will be easily available. |
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So far, our series is comprised of 20 "episodes":
- Fiona Hunter and Bjørn Einar Aas
Postcard from the 2009 EAIE Annual Conference in Madrid: Leadership Past and Present
- David Skorton
Internationalization in American Higher Education: A Presidential Perspective from Cornell University
- Clifford Adelman
Tuning USA and the Bologna Process: Lessons from Europe for the United States
- Robert Quinn
Scholars at Risk and the World Academic Freedom Survey
- Karen MacGregor
International Higher Education and the Media: A Discussion with University World News
- Dewayne Matthews
U.S. Higher Education Attainment in a Global Context
- Jamil Salmi
The Challenge of Establishing World-Class Universities
Dr. Jamil Salmi is coordinator of the World Bank’s network of tertiary education professionals, and is the principal author of the Bank’s Tertiary Education Strategy entitled “Constructing Knowledge Societies: New Challenges for Tertiary Education.” A Moroccan education economist, Dr. Salmi has provided policy and technical advice on tertiary education reform to a wide variety of governments. He has also guided the strategic planning efforts of several public and private universities in Colombia, Kenya, Mexico, and Peru. Most recently, Dr. Salmi has completed work on a new book, The Challenge of Establishing World-Class Universities, to be published by the World Bank in February 2009.
- Hala Taweel
The Academic Profession in Palestine
Dr. Hala Taweel is the president and co-founder of the University of the Middle East Project, based in Cambridge, MA. She recently received her Ph.D. in higher education administration from Boston College. Dr. Taweel also holds Master's degrees from the John F. Kennedy School of Government and the Paris 8 University in France, as well as a Diploma in Diplomatic and Strategic Studies from the Center for Law and Defense at Paris V University. She's also a member of the board of trustees of Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island. Dr. Taweel is originally from Palestine and her recently completed doctoral dissertation focused specifically on the Palestinian academic profession.
- Kai-ming Cheng
Humanities and Social Science Education in Hong Kong and East Asia
Dr. Kai-Ming Cheng is a professor and chair of education in the faculty of education at the University of Hong Kong (UHK). He is also a special advisor to UHK's vice-chancellor on the subject of fundraising. Dr. Cheng was a visiting professor of education at Harvard University's Graduate School of Education from 1996 through 2003, during which time he also served as the Pro-Vice Chancellor of UHK. Dr. Cheng has consulted widely on the subject of education planning and administration around the world, and has held visiting appointments at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, the Chinese National Academy of Education Administration, and Peking University, among other institutions.
Dr. Laura Rumbley is responsible for the Podcast Initiative and conducts the interviews. Podcasts can be listened to via our website or downloaded directly to your computer or mp3 player. You may also subscribe to our podcasts series via iTunes and Yahoo!Podcasts.
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Photos: Oscar Timmers
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Postcard from the 2009 EAIE Annual Conference in Madrid: Leadership Past and Present
with Fiona Hunter and Bjørn Einar Aas
- Interviewed: September 19, 2009
- Download Podcast file #20 [mp3]
Bjørn Einar Aas and Fiona Hunter are the current and immediate past presidents, respectively, of the European Association for International Education (EAIE). The 21st annual conference of the EAIE in Madrid, Spain provided an opportunity to capture their thoughts on the evolution of the association’s size, scope, and focus in recent years, as well as its growing global relevance. |
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Internationalization in American Higher Education: A Presidential Perspective from Cornell University
with David Skorton
- Interviewed: September 4, 2009
- Download Podcast file #19 [mp3]
David Skorton, president of Cornell University, is a strong advocate for internationalization in American higher education. In this conversation, he discusses with CIHE various aspects of Cornell’s international orientation, the evolution of his own thinking about internationalization, and some thoughts about how American institutions could expand their impact in positive ways around the world. |
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Tuning USA and the Bologna Process: Lessons from Europe for the United States
with Clifford Adelman
- Interviewed: May 1, 2009
- Download Podcast file #18 [mp3]
Clifford Adelman is a Senior Associate at the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP), and a leading U.S. expert on the Bologna Process in Europe. He currently serves as the senior domestic consultant to the Tuning USA pilot project, supported by the Lumina Foundation. Tuning USA is a faculty-led effort in three American states (Indiana, Minnesota, and Utah) that is endeavoring to define desired student outcomes in several disciplines. The project is modeled on the Tuning activities that have been undertaken in Europe and Latin America over the past several years. |
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Scholars at Risk and the World Academic Freedom Survey
with Robert Quinn
- Interviewed: April 28, 2009
- Download Podcast file #17 [mp3]
Robert Quinn is the founding executive director of the Scholars at Risk Network and the former founding Executive Director of the Institute of International Education’s Scholar Rescue Fund. He serves on the governing council of the Magna Charta Observatory in Bologna, Italy and the board of the Network for Education and Academic Rights (NEAR) in London, UK. Mr. Quinn is a lawyer and former adjunct professor of law at Fordham Law School teaching courses in international human rights and US legal systems. |
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International Higher Education and the Media: A Discussion with University World News
with Karen MacGregor
- Interviewed: April 24, 2009
- Download Podcast file #16 [mp3]
In this interview, Karen MacGregor, editor of University World News (UWN) talks about the work of this online news source devoted to covering higher education issues and developments across the globe. Key aspects of the conversation include the origin of the idea for UWN, the logistical challenges and advantages of the operation, its mission, and scope of coverage and activities. |
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U.S. Higher Education Attainment in a Global Context
with Dewayne Matthews
- Interviewed: April 21, 2009
- Download Podcast file #15 [mp3]
In February 2009, the Lumina Foundation released a report entitled A Stronger Nation Through Higher Education: How and Why Americans Must Meet a “Big Goal” for College Attainment. The report noted that “college-attainment rates are rising in almost every industrialized or post-industrial country in the world, except for the U.S.” This interview with Dr. Dewayne Matthews, Vice President of Policy and Strategy for the Lumina Foundation, focuses on the question of how U.S. postsecondary access and attainment can be understood in a global context, and what the United States could learn from other countries around the world making progress in this area. |
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Special Audio Link:
InsideHigherEd.com interviews Shai Reshef on University of the People project
- Published March 5, 2009
- Link to InsideHigherEd.com here |
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The Challenge of Establishing World-Class Universities
with Jamil Salmi
- Interviewed: January 30, 2009
- Download Podcast file #14 [mp3]
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The Academic Profession in Palestine
with Hala Taweel
- Interviewed: May 18, 2008
- Download Podcast file #13 [mp3]
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Humanities and Social Science Education in Hong Kong and East Asia
with Kai-ming Cheng
- Interviewed: May 8, 2008
- Download Podcast file #12 [mp3]
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