The Evolution and Pressure on the University Bundle

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The bundle, similar to a cable bundle, was created before the internet and provided access to valuable knowledge. Nowadays, with the internet widely available, the bundle is under pressure. Just like cable, where you needed a subscription for HBO, universities had exclusive access to the internet. However, people often overlook the fact that universities now face the same situation as cable bundles. In this article, the author identifies a dozen elements of the bundle, including credentialing agencies, education courses, and research bureaus. These elements make up the bundle that universities offer to students.

In this one-on-one conversation, Marc and Ben tackle the university system – what has certainly been a hot topic that’s been dominating the news over the past few months. As Marc states at the top of the episode, universities matter tremendously to our world, but they’re currently in a state of crisis.

Together, Ben and Marc take a “structural” look at higher education, delving deep into the twelve functions of the modern university. They also unpack the numerous challenges that universities face today – student debt and the replication crisis, among them.

They also discuss topics including DEI, student athlete admissions, accreditation, inflation, and much more.

As colleges face an existential threat that could have long lasting repercussions, how can we find ways to improve these institutions, while being open to new entrepreneurial opportunities in education?

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