Former Berkeley Chancellor Nick Dirks on the Rising Costs and Uses & Abuses of Universities || EP85

Описание: Nick Dirks, former chancellor of UC Berkeley, discusses the multifaceted role of a university chancellor and the power dynamics within a university system. He clarifies that the chancellor acts as the university president, though there is also a system-wide president. The chancellor oversees the local university and plays a significant role in state politics, but power is shared with the faculty Senate.

Dirks addresses rising higher education costs and declining state funding, which have led to increased tuition and student debt. He discusses the impact of intercollegiate athletics, highlighting the challenge of balancing academic excellence with financial pressures. The conversation touches on the monetization of sports, education costs, the value of a liberal arts education, and issues related to adjunctification and tenure.

Dirks emphasizes that universities should prioritize their mission of education and intellectual growth over revenue generation. He underscores the importance of supporting public universities, creating flexible pathways for students, and addressing the challenges faced by adjunct professors. Dirks concludes by stressing the need for institutions to regain public trust and engage in meaningful public conversations.

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00:00 Understanding Role of Chancellor
09:59 Rising Costs in Higher Education
19:45 Monetization Student-Athlete
28:26 Useless Degrees vs Ivy Degree
39:42 Six-Year Path to 4-Year Degree & Debt
44:43 Beyond Tenure: Rethinking Faculty Structures

Special Thanks to Nicholas B. Dirks
BOOK: City of Intellect: The Uses and Abuses of the University
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1009394460?...
WEBSITE: https://www.nicholasbdirks.com/
TWITTER/X: https://x.com/nickdirks

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