In a candid discussion with Bill Coplin, we dive deep into the critical examination of the liberal arts education model. Bill shares his journey from being disillusioned with traditional education pathways to pioneering a skills-focused approach at Syracuse University. This episode sheds light on the importance of experiential learning, the pitfalls of a scholar-focused system, and the need for higher education to serve the "commoner" by preparing students for real-world challenges and careers.

Guest Name: Dr. Bill Coplin, Professor of Policy Studies, Syracuse University

Guest Social: LinkedIn

Guest Bio:  Dr. Bill Coplin is the founder and professor of the highly successful undergraduate Policy Studies Major at Syracuse University which meets the goals of an undergraduate professional program while maintaining the integrity of a degree in the liberal arts. He is the Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor for Teaching Excellence at the Maxwell School and College of Arts and Sciences at Syracuse University. An author of 110 books and articles, many of which are in education, has taught and advised tens of thousands of undergraduates over his 50+ years of teaching.

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