WGU Sage Advice with Chris Bonnell
What is Western Governors University? This is the most common question that I receive. The simple answer is, WGU is an online, competency-based higher education institution that promises students a high-quality, low-cost education. But there is so much more to the WGU story. My name is Chris Bonnell and I am the host of Sage Advice, a new podcast from Western Governors University. I’ve spent the past eight years sharing this story with legislators and community leaders across the country. And now, through the Sage Advice podcast, I share it with you. I’m sitting down for conversations with my esteemed colleagues at Western Governors University and experts across the industry. Together, we will share the stories of who WGU was designed to serve, how we are making education work for everyone, and why we proudly claim to be the most student-centric university in the world. Follow us wherever you get your content so you don’t miss a single episode, and stay tuned for Sage Advice from WGU.
WGU Sage Advice with Chris Bonnell
Propelling Students to Achieve in the Workforce with Dr. Lisa Herring, President of PROPEL
In this episode of Sage Advice, host Emma Salomon is joined by Dr. Lisa Herring, President of PROPEL and strategic advisor to the U.S. Secretary of Education.
Join them as they:
- Discuss Dr. Lisa Herring’s journey from administrator to president of PROPEL
- Discuss the importance of preparing students for the workforce
- Speak on the challenges of staffing and how to combat them
- Explore competency-based education and its benefits for individual students
Dr. Herring has a career in education spanning 24 years, including experience as a teacher and administrator across urban and rural environments, and is now president of PROPEL, an innovation and learning hub for the HBCU community. Herring is recognized for her leadership in private-public partnerships with Fortune 500 companies, fostering stronger career paths for students and transforming their learning experiences.
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Sage Advice is brought to you by Western Governors University. To learn more about WGU and how it's pioneering a new path in higher education, visit https://www.wgu.edu/wgu-in-your-state
