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Chris Forde and Zahi Atallah introduce the "enrollment cliff" phenomenon that is gripping higher education in the US. What is it due to? What has the impact been? Who are the winners and losers of this student loss?

The loss of students and the diversification of higher education providers may pose an existential threat to some institutions. What is the impact on our society?

From the headlines to the trenches, what is the future of higher education like? What can we do? What can you do? Please let us know your thoughts.

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Great teachers inspire their students to learn!

Lynn Neitzel shares with Chris Forde and Zahi Atallah tips and tricks for how to inspire students. The teacher allows her/himself to become the springboard for the success of their students. It is no longer about the teacher's abilities, it is about fostering the students capabilities and interests.

John Dewey famously wrote: "Arriving at one goal is the starting point to another". So, to get a learned and thriving society, teachers need to galvanize the curiosity of their students, and to propel their interests in exploring the subject.

Help us revolutionize education. Share with us your thoughts on how you would inspire learning in students.

In our society teaching is commonly considered an easy "thing" to do, something that anyone can do anytime. This leads to an under-appreciation of the teaching profession, which in turn leads to a society that conforms and students who drop out.

Not because someone went to college they suddenly become good teachers. Not because someone is a subject matter expert they can pass their knowledge to others. Good teaching requires acquiring skills based on the art and the science of teaching.

Lynn Neitzel helps Chris Forde and Zahi Atallah explore how to help subject matter experts become effective teachers. She shared three main skills that are needed:

1- Believing in the students and their ability to learn and achieve

2- Finding your compass

3- Always asking the question: why do learners need to know that?

Let's hear from you. What do you think can make subject matter experts great teachers?

We have all possibly sat through lectures checking our watch or staring out the window because of a poor teacher. Conversely, many of us were galvanized and excited by an amazing teacher. What makes the difference?

Chris Forde and Zahi Atallah talk with Lynn Sessler Neitzel today about what makes a good teacher. Like most other lines of business even teaching well can be learned. Teaching is an art and a science.

Teaching it is not about stating facts, it is about:

- Remaining a learner

- Believing in the students

- Helping students see the end point and know why they need to master it.

We would love to hear what you think makes a good teacher.

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What are financial aid, scholarships, fees, etc.? This word salad is common in higher education, but is unclear to people on the outside. With student debt skyrocketing, what should a student think about when making their choice.

Dr. Melissa Lantta (Strategic Leader at EAB) helps you think about how to think about how to pay for college. But more importantly, she helps you identify the questions to raise with the academic advisor.

College may be expensive. Let's help you make it attainable!!!!

The variety of higher education options available to potential students continues to grow and accessing the learning through various modalities continues to diversify. Concurrently, we are all bombarded with ads (in all media formats) praising one institution or the other. These ads focus on keywords to attract the learner's attention, and their money.

With all of the available options, what should the learner think about when making their choice? What are questions to consider asking an advisor? What to look for on a website? These and many more tips are answered by Dr. Melissa Lantta (Strategic Leader at EAB).

Let us help you identify your path to success.

You are expected to have chosen a career path by the time you are in high school. Moreover, changing paths and exploring is laughed at and considered a young person's whim. None of this is really true! It is hard to know what you will enjoy, what you are really interested in, and what you have a true passions for.

It is OK not to know exactly what you are interested in or what you want to pursue. It is OK to try to figure out what you may enjoy. It is OK to ask all the questions, because only you can make the choice for yourself and your future.

Dr. Melissa Lantta joins us to help you think about how to explore career choices, and how to talk to academic advisors about your interests.

Choosing a college education is not easy. There are lots of college options, lots of career options, and everyone has a wisdom to share. Moreover, everyone is bombarded in social media by ads for private and public colleges, success stories, and great places to go. But is it right for you? How do you choose?

Zahi Atallah and Chris Forde will give you the perspective of college administrators on how to choose a college education. In this video, we will raise your awareness about various options and scenarios that you have:

- Part- vs. Full-time

- Residential vs. Online

- Four year university vs. community college

- How to identify a field of study. Or do you need to identify a field of study

- How to think about college education in the context of your life, your work, your family obligations, etc.

If you have questions, please ask them, we will try to help you. And we want to hear your opinion, so please share it!

Chris Forde and Zahi Atallah introduce themselves and their new channel Let's Talk Ed. Over the weeks, Chris and Zahi will explore various topics in higher education and bring their insights from their roles in college administration.