887: Opening the Gates - with Shai Reshef, Founder & President, University of the People

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In this episode, President Series #277, brought to YOU by Jenzabar's Annual Meeting (⁠JAM 2024⁠),

YOUR guest is ⁠Shai Reshef, Founder & President, University of the People

YOUR cohost is Douglas A.J. Carlson, Head of Partnerships - Americas, LeadSquared

How is University of the People opening the gates to higher education for over 137,000 students from 200 countries & territories who may not have had the opportunity otherwise?

What unique challenges do marginalized & underserved student populations like refugees, survivors of genocide, & Afghan women face in accessing higher education, & how is University of the People supporting them?

How does University of the People's model of using open educational resources, volunteer faculty, & low overhead allow it to offer accredited, job-ready degrees at little to no cost to students?

What innovations in curriculum design, technology, & student support is University of the People implementing to ensure its diverse global learners can succeed & graduate?

From partnering with top universities to winning the Yidan Prize, what key milestones have marked University of the People's journey from startup to transformative force in higher ed over the past 15 years?

What lessons can traditional universities learn from University of the People about increasing accessibility, affordability & ROI for students, & what does Shai see as the future of higher education?

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