Radio Higher Ed’s most recent podcast features Dr. Mark Schneider, president of College Measures and vice president at the American Institutes for Research. Dr. Schneider and the hosts of Radio Higher Ed discuss what students should know before attending higher education institutions, the economic values of different degrees and majors from various universities and the relationship between student loan debt and earnings outcomes.

Join Radio Higher Ed co-hosts Kathryn Dodge, Alison Griffin, and Elise Scanlon for a conversation with Jason Delisle, Director of the Federal Education Budget Project with the New America Foundation. Mr. Delisle discusses the history of the federal student loan programs, the difference between student loans and home mortgages and the current debate in Congress about the pending rate increase.

Join Radio Higher Ed co-hosts, Kathryn Dodge, Alison Griffin and Elise Scanlon for a conversation with Dr. Judith Eaton, President of the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).  Dr. Eaton discusses the recommendations of the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI) on the Department of Education’s recognition of accreditation and the increasing interest and role of the federal government in quality assurance of higher education.

Join Radio Higher Ed for a conversation with Dr. Carol Geary-Schneider, President of the Association of American Colleges & Universities (AAC&U). Dr. Schneider will discuss the importance of civic learning and the work of AAC&U in the area of student learning and accountability for institutions of higher education.

Reindl oversees the Education Division's postsecondary education work area. His concentration is on postsecondary access and completion. He also leads the 2010-2011 NGA Chair's Initiative Complete to Compete, which focuses on increasing college completion and productivity.

David Paris, Executive Director of the New Leadership Alliance for Student Learning and Accountability.  David will speak on the work of the Alliance, including an overview of their most recent report, "Committing to Quality: Guidelines for Assessment and Accountability in Higher Education."  He will share his work with the Alliance within the context of the current higher education policy community, which has recently put a greater emphasis on student learning and learning outcomes.

Radio Higher Ed Podcast had a conversation with Jamie Merisotis, President and CEO of Lumina Foundation for Education. We explore the bodies of work that serve as the guide posts for the Foundation, clarify what ‘productivity’ means for higher education, and wrestle with the implications of degree profiles as a way to understand student learning.