The Realignment

450 | Nicholas Dirks: The Uses and Abuses of the University - Where Does Higher Ed Go from Here?

Jan 30, 2024
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Nicholas Dirks
Nicholas Dirks, former Chancellor of UC Berkeley, discusses the challenges and criticisms facing higher education, including free speech, rising costs, and administrative bloat. They explore the role of universities in providing education and access, rethinking credentials, and the debate over the SAT in college admissions. They also touch on the challenges faced by UC Berkeley and the concept of safety in universities.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Transformation of Higher Education
01:37 • 24min
3
The Role of Universities in Providing Access and Education
25:53 • 16min
4
Rethinking Credentials and Postgraduate Outcomes
42:05 • 5min
5
The Debate over the SAT in College Admissions
46:51 • 4min
6
Challenges, Culture Wars, and Navigating Complex Landscapes
51:11 • 6min
7
The Concept of Safety in the Intellectual Nature of Universities
57:31 • 4min