Dear Campus Community,
Please save the date to join three distinguished higher education authorities for a panel discussion about how shifting demographics, debate over the value of a degree, and the future of work are projected to impact higher education over the next 10 years.
The Decade Ahead: Trends in Higher Education
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Emerson Suites, 4:00 — 5:30 p.m.
Dr. Nathan Grawe is a professor of economics at Carleton College where he has served on the faculty since 1999. His work as a labor economist studies the connections between family background and educational and labor market outcomes. Nathan’s 2018 book, Demographics and The Demand for Higher Education, examines how recent demographic shifts are likely to affect demand for higher education. His most recent book, The Agile College, provides examples of how proactive institutions are grappling with demographic change. Nathan earned his BA from St. Olaf College and his MA and PhD in Economics from the University of Chicago.
Adrienne Amador Oddi is vice president for strategic enrollment and communications at Queens University of Charlotte, having previously held enrollment leadership positions at Trinity College (CT), Berry College, University of Rochester, and Kenyon College. Known for creating practices that actively include different voices and views while building communities on college campuses, she has presented and keynoted at numerous regional and national conferences. Adrienne earned her bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Kenyon College and her master's degree in Educational Measurement and Statistics from The Ohio State University.
Jeff Selingo ’95 is a New York Times bestselling author of three books and a member of the Ithaca College Board of Trustees. His 2020 book, Who Gets In & Why: A Year Inside College Admissions, was named among the 100 Notable Books of the year by the New York Times. A regular contributor to The Atlantic, Jeff is a special advisor for innovation and professor of practice at Arizona State University. He also writes a bi-weekly newsletter on all things higher ed called Next, and co-hosts the podcast, FutureU. In addition to his IC degree, Jeff holds a master’s degree from the Johns Hopkins University.
The members of the President’s Cabinet and I are thrilled to welcome these three thought leaders to campus, and we are hoping to see many of you in Emerson Suites for a dynamic discussion next month.
Regards,
Melanie Stein
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs