In the inaugural episode of BU Virtual Connects, BU Virtual Associate Provost Wendy Colby speaks with Nelson Baker, Ph.D., interim dean of Georgia Tech’s College of Lifetime Learning, who explores the importance of listening, asking bold “What if?” questions, and driving innovation in higher education through online-at-scale degrees and lifelong learning initiatives.
This episode features Carissa Little, Associate Dean at Stanford, who reflects on her journey from Boston University to leading online education innovation, emphasizing the importance of building effective online units, harnessing technology, and fostering human connection and collaboration to expand higher education’s impact.
This episode features Kamran Malik, a former EY partner now at Korn Ferry, who challenges Higher Education to rethink its role in preparing a productive workforce amid rapid industry and technology shifts, urging universities to embrace bold, future-focused partnerships with industry.
