Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education
Higher Education Matters
A daily Education podcast featuring Dr. Rick W. Smith Sr.
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Dr. Aaron Thompson, president of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education, discusses the positive developments made in higher education in Kentucky towards the goal of having 60% of working-age adults with postsecondary qualifications by
In October of 2023, the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education organized the inaugural Healthcare Workforce Collaboratory. Policymakers, educators and employers convened to discuss issues related to Kentucky’s healthcare workforce shorta
As the Second Chance Pell Grant grows, so do opportunities for those interested in college degrees from Kentucky's institutions. Dr. Javan Reed, with Simmons College, discusses the school's new program to empower and provide justice-involved in
Join us as we delve into meeting Kentucky's mental healthcare needs. Carl Wilson, with CPE's Healthcare Workforce Initiatives Unit, discusses CLIMB-Health, a statewide initiative building postsecondary paths to counseling careers for those who
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) is crucial in promoting access to higher education for African American students, both nationally and locally. Steve Miller, UNCF director of development for Kentucky’s region, discusses upcoming fundraising
One out of three Kentucky undergraduates is classified as a student with low income. While financial aid can help with tuition and fee costs for these students, often they are left struggling to pay for food and housing. In this episode, we tal
At what point does affordability affect retention of Kentucky students? In this episode, we talk to CPE’s Dr. Christopher Ledford, whose recent study defines that financial tipping point for Kentucky's two-year and four-year public students. We
Kentucky is currently is taking steps to assist students in the Commonwealth with providing guidance and promoting resources that assist with making postsecondary education affordable. Listen, as Leah Halliday, Program Coordinator for Affordab
Guests: Dr. Lilly Massa-McKinley, executive director, CPE Kentucky Student Success Collaborative Phyllis Clark, associate director, CPE Kentucky Student Success Collaborative Dr. Beth Ann Collins, associate director, CPE Kentucky Student Su
Kim Dolan, director of outreach services at the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority, joins the podcast to talk about the importance of the FAFSA and bust myths around college affordability.Visit kheaa.com for more information on pla
In this special episode of Higher Education Matters, CPE President Aaron Thompson talks to Rev. Andrew Baskin, professor emeritus at Berea College, about the history of the school and its significance to the education of Black Kentuckians.
Mental health has always been a key indicator of college completion, and highly-talented students are not reaching their potential because they do not have access to the same supports as their peers.Dr. Zainab Okolo, strategy officer at Lumina
The United States is facing a healthcare worker shortage crisis, and Kentucky is feeling the effects. Kris Williams, chancellor of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, joins Rick and Haley to discuss innovative ways for higher e
It was a big year for higher education in Kentucky. The state made an unprecedented investment in our higher education system. Kentucky led the way in improving college completion rates nationally. The Council on Postsecondary Education’s new s
Dr. Kish Cumi Price, commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Workforce Development and special advisor to the governorDr. Price has dedicated her career to supporting marginalized populations’ access to education and work. She joins host Ri
Dr. Jason Glass, Kentucky commissioner of education, discusses the driving forces behind the teacher shortage, how K-12 and higher education work together to prepare students for the workforce and the state’s vision for the future of public edu
Kim Welch, executive director, GEAR UP KentuckyCollege can break patterns of generational poverty, but only if students have the support they need to further their education. Kim Welch of GEAR UP Kentucky joins us to talk about addressing fina
“Because we are starting a college from the ground up, it gives us the opportunity to be innovative in the way that we interpret the structures of higher education.”-- Kentucky College of Art and Design President Moira Scott PayneKentucky Col
CPE’s Aaron Thompson and Leslie Sizemore join Rick Smith to discuss how to address the healthcare workforce shortage.Nationally, there is a shortage of more than 1 million workers in the healthcare and social assistance fields driven by retire
Dr. Serenity Wright, Associate Director for Social Innovation at the University of Kentucky, discusses how educators can go beyond academics to teach students how to think more creatively, engage in discourse effectively and contribute to their
Former Kentucky Secretary of Education and Workforce Development and member of the University of Kentucky’s Board of Trustees Derrick Ramsey discusses training Kentucky’s workforce and the value of apprenticeships and certificates. He also refl
Is college worth the investment? The public perception that college is worth the time and money is declining, especially among low-income Americans. In this episode, Brigitte Blom, president and CE0 of the Prichard Committee, discusses how cruc
Dr. Dawn Offutt, executive director of initiatives for diversity, equity and inclusion at the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education, joins Rick and Haley to talk about cultural competency in colleges and the outsized impact of higher educ
Dr. Aaron Thompson, president of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education, discusses the return on investment of college for both students and the state, Kentucky’s success at closing opportunity gaps, and how to connect higher education
Meet your hosts Rick Smith, associate vice president of economic and workforce development at the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education, and Haley McCoy, executive director of economic development at the Kentucky Community and Technical C
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