The Rant Podcast
A bi-weekly podcast focused on pulling back the curtain on the American higher education system and breaking down the people, the policies and the politics. The podcast host, Eloy Ortiz Oakley, is a known innovator and leader in higher education. The podcast will not pull any punches as it delves into tough questions about the culture, politics and policies of our higher education system.
Podcasting since 2023 • 50 episodes
The Rant Podcast
Latest Episodes
Innovation in Professional Degree Programs with Andy Vaughn
Discover the transformative journey of Alliant International University with insights from Andy Vaughn, its President and CEO, as he unveils the institution's strategic focus on professional practice degrees in mental health, nursing, and teach...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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30:35
Designing a University for Working Learners
What if the future of higher education doesn't lie in reinventing the wheel, but in reimagining who the wheel serves? Join me for an insightful conversation with Dr. Lisa Vollendorf, president of Empire State University, where we tackle this co...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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34:53
College Programs That Pay with Michael Itzkowitz
Can higher education be the key to economic mobility for low and moderate-income learners in California? In our latest episode, we welcome back Michael Itzkowitz from the HEA Group to delve into this pressing question. Uncover the surprising fi...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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24:46
Reimagining Teacher Education with Dr. Mallory Palish
Discover a groundbreaking approach to teacher education as Dr. Mallory Palish, former chancellor of REACH University and CEO of Craft Education, unveils her innovative solutions to the pressing challenges in academia. This episode promises to e...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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35:12
Reforming Prison Education with Scott Budnick
Hollywood film producer Scott Budnick, known for blockbusters like the Hangover Trilogy and Just Mercy, shares his journey from making hits to transforming lives through prison reform. What triggered a successful Hollywood producer to dedicate ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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31:09