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Holistic admissions and enhancing access to education for underserved communities | Dr. Sonja Ardoin


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In episode 7 of EdTech and Pancakes, we host Dr. Sonja Ardoin, a renowned higher education scholar/practitioner and a tenured associate professor at Clemson University. Dr. Ardoin has researched social class identity in higher education and access to education, particularly for first-generation college students and students from rural areas.

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00:00 Intro

01:12 Introducing Sonja Ardoin, PhD

1:53 Dr. Ardoinโ€™s passion behind higher education advocacy

4:23 Delving into the complex factors influencing access to higher education

8:54 The impact of admissions processes on educational access

12:37 Challenges to education access for rural students

16:55 Technologyโ€™s role in enhancing opportunities for underserved communities

21:25 Addressing post-COVID challenges in university admissions

24:18 Humanizing the process amidst high application volumes

28:00 Embracing a holistic approach in admissionsย 

30:40 How students discover and decide on higher education options

34:10 Aligning career choices with industry demands and personal aspirations in the AI era

39:02 Access to international education for applicants from rural areas

42:04 Final remarks: advancing equity and humanization in higher education

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Sonja Ardoin is a renowned higher education scholar/practitioner and a tenured associate professor at Clemson University. Dr. Ardoin has researched social class identity in higher education and access to education, particularly for first-generation college students and students from rural areas.

https://www.sonjaardoin.com/

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