Podcast appearances and mentions of Jason Altmire

To Chef Robert Irvine, the star of “Restaurant: Impossible” and author of the book “Overcoming Impossible,” career schools aren't just another way to acquire an education: they're the foundation of America. Irvine tells host Jason Altmire that his experience in the military and as an entrepreneur has shown him that industry-focused schools not only outperform traditional schools, but are on the cutting edge of training workers of the future. Irvine emphasizes the importance of teaching emerging technologies, such as robotics and AI and urges educators to focus on career training that integrates these cutting-edge technologies. Yet even as education and the workforce evolve, Irvine believes the heart of education remains the same: leadership and teaching are rooted in empathy, which is why he invests in people, not products.To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

The idea that a four-year degree is the only path to success is becoming increasingly outdated. Dr. Michelle Van Noy, Associate Research Professor and Director of the Education and Employment Research Center (EERC) at Rutgers University, joins host Jason Altmire to explore the expanding world of alternative education pathways. From non-credit programs and short-term credentials to community college career training, Dr. Van Noy discusses how student decision-making is shaped by geography, industry needs, and field-specific constraints. She also highlights the critical need for better data to understand which programs truly deliver results.To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

How can career colleges break through the noise and reach students who are truly ready to succeed? Wharton marketing professor Dr. Cait Lamberton joins host Jason Altmire to explore how strategic messaging, authentic influencer engagement, and attention to the true wants and needs of students can reshape education marketing. Drawing on her work with the U.S. Departments of Education and Labor, Dr. Lamberton offers insights into what really motivates prospective learners—and how schools can better connect with the right students, regardless of their competing priorities. Discover how smart, student-centered marketing can drive both enrollment and meaningful outcomes.To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

As students increasingly move away from the traditional college experience, many are seeking more flexible, affordable alternatives. Mega-universities, large-scale institutions offering accessible, cost-effective education, are rising to meet this demand. Dr. Bryan Penprase, Vice President for Sponsored Research and External Academic Relations at Soka University of America, joins host Jason Altmire to explore how these institutions are reshaping higher education. They discuss how mega-universities are redefining access, quality, and value for today's learners—and what traditional colleges can learn from their rapid growth and innovation.To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

Is a college degree the only path to success, or are skills the real key to unlocking career opportunities? Lydia Logan, IBM VP of Global Education and Workforce Development, joins host Jason Altmire to discuss the growing shift toward skills-based hiring and the rising importance of AI proficiency. They explore how individuals can future-proof their careers, the power of alternative credentials, and what this transformation means for employers and educators alike. To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

In the U.S., 87% of congressional races are effectively decided in the primaries, locking in results long before voters head to the polls for the general election. This system encourages partisan politics and makes it harder for moderate candidates to succeed. Nick Troiano, the Executive Director of Unite America, joins host Jason Altmire to explore the structural flaws of the primary system and the reforms that could change the game. From ranked-choice voting to top-four primaries, they discuss how key changes could reduce polarization and create a political landscape that rewards moderation.To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

Higher education accreditation influences everything from institutional reputation to student opportunities, yet there are concerns that it has become more about bureaucracy than educational quality. In this episode, Christopher Bjornstad, executive director of A3STEP, joins host, Jason Altmire, to share his vision for a new accreditor that prioritizes student outcomes over excessive institutional governance. He also discusses how accreditors could better serve career education and skilled trades programs, which are often overlooked by traditional models. To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

With 25% of bachelor's degrees and a staggering 43% of master's degrees showing negative return on investment (ROI), too many students are taking on student debt that outweighs the earning potential of their degree. Dr. Preston Cooper, a senior fellow at AEI, joins host Jason Altmire to break down his research on ROI in higher education. They discuss how tuition costs, low completion rates, and poor labor market outcomes create a ROI crisis in higher ed — and why taxpayers are unknowingly funding failing programs.To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

As more students seek flexible and affordable education options, short-term Pell is emerging as a vital tool for creating equitable access to high-quality programs designed to meet evolving workforce needs. Kevin Stump, Vice President of Impact at the Education Design Lab, joins host Jason Altmire to share insights on this bipartisan initiative and its potential for transforming higher education. He also breaks down the Education Design Lab's micro-pathways and explains why these stackable, credit-bearing credentials are key to lifelong learning and upward mobility. To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

Darnell Epps, Founder and CEO of Thurgood Industries, joins host Jason Altmire to share his remarkable journey from growing up in Brooklyn's housing projects to graduating from both Yale Law School and Lincoln Tech. Together, they explore how job-focused education can bridge the skills gap, connect workers to in-demand careers, and uplift communities. Epps also reflects on the policy barriers that prevent greater access to career schools and discusses his mission to create workforce solutions through Thurgood Industries.

As 2025 ushers in a new presidential administration and potential shifts in higher education policy, host Jason Altmire sits down with Jon Fansmith, Senior Vice President of Government Relations and National Engagement with the American Council on Education. Together, they unpack the challenges of representing a diverse and sometimes conflicting range of interests in the higher ed community. Fansmith also offers thought-provoking insights on how data-driven accountability standards—focused on program success over institutional type—can pave the way for a fairer and more impactful higher education system.To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

In an increasingly polarized and misinformed world, the ability to think critically and debate thoughtfully is more important than ever. Aidan Kestigian, Vice President of ThinkerAnalytix, shares how college students can sharpen these essential debating skills without creating a combative environment. She encourages the use of tools like argument mapping – a powerful teaching method that allows a group to visualize their arguments in a way that allows students to discuss the topic more neutrally. Join host Jason Altmire to see how people can argue better and how to deal with misinformation in a debate.To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

The gainful employment regulations put in place by President Biden will have a devastating impact on many schools and students. Low-income and underserved communities will be hardest hit, especially those with workforce shortages and large populations of women and minority students. Join CECU's Jason Altmire and guests Josh Vasquez and Felida Villarreal as they discuss the real-world impact the gainful employment regulations will have on the communities most in need.

How can some of the biggest companies across New York find skilled workers to fill gaps in their workforce? Guest Kiersten Barnet may have answers. She is the Executive Director of the New York Jobs CEO Council, an organization made up of some of the biggest CEOs in New York. She tells host Jason Altmire that her organization is aiming to build a workforce and education system in New York City that benefits both workers and employers.Barnet explains that they create connections between New York CEOs and local talent from New York schools with the goal of hiring 100,000 low-income New Yorkers by 2030. They offer opportunities for high school and college students to pursue apprenticeships in their area of interest, opening a pathway to eventually securing a full-time job at that company. These opportunities can help to overcome barriers that New York students face in getting a degree, as they can get paid in a job in their field while they learn. To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

Biden administration officials at the Department of Education are engaging in a pattern of unfair regulatory scrutiny of for-profit institutions without applying the same scrutiny to other sectors, Michael Brickman tells host Jason Altmire. Michael is an adjunct fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and education policy director and senior fellow at the Cicero Institute with extensive experience in higher education.A former senior advisor to the U.S. Undersecretary of Education under President Trump, Brickman, says the Department often identifies a for-profit entity to raise concerns about, leading to members of Congress asking an external group to investigate. Brickman claims critics or members of Congress will then use these reports to create a snowball effect against the entire sector, leading to stringent regulations and, ultimately, government overreach of the for-profit sector. To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

With college football season upon us, Jason Altmire is joined by Chris Childers, sports radio host on SiriusXM's College Sports Radio, to discuss the seismic changes that have rocked the landscape of college sports in recent years. From the game-changing Supreme Court ruling in 2021 to the implications of NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals, the evolving transfer policies, and the ongoing debate over paying college athletes, Jason and Chris discuss it all. They also explore the growing role of gambling in college sports and ponder when the first major scandal might break. To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

Roughly 250,000 student loan borrowers were affected by more than 1,100 school closings between 2010 and 2020, according to data from the U.S. Government Accountability Office. Higher Ed Dive senior reporter Ben Unglesbee shares insights from his reporting on the topic, shedding light on the factors that contribute to abrupt closures, the difficulties in anticipating financial crises, and the complexities of mergers as a potential lifeline for struggling schools with host Jason Altmire.The two discuss why colleges come to the decision to close, often to the shock of students and staff. The pair also address what can be done to protect students when colleges shutter their doors unexpectedly, emphasizing the importance of transparency, early intervention, and robust teach-out agreements.To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

America's technology sector is facing an estimated shortage of 1 million to 1.5 million workers. That's according to Jennifer Carlson, the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Washington Technology Industry Association Workforce Institute and Apprenti. Jennifer discusses the critical factors contributing to the shortage, including the industry's heavy reliance on college degrees, with host Jason Altmire. Jennifer explains Apprenti's innovative apprenticeship model designed to break the traditional barriers of entry into tech careers. Tune in to discover how Apprenti is reskilling candidates by offering accelerated classroom instruction and real-world job experience, all at zero cost to the apprentice.To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

With over 50 years of experience, Dr. Bill Coplin shares his journey from questioning the traditional liberal arts model to pioneering a practical, skill-based approach with host Jason Altmire. Dr. Coplin says the current higher education system fails to serve students, who often view a college degree as something that should serve a direct purpose. He underscores the necessity of aligning coursework with students' interests, promoting experiential education, and emphasizing the need for internships.Dr. Coplin is the founder and professor of the undergraduate policy studies major at Syracuse University and a prolific writer. He has written over 100 books and articles. His latest book is “The Path to Equity: Inclusion in the Kingdom of Liberal Arts.”To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, brought to YOU by ⁠LeadSquared⁠, & recorded in person at the 2024 ⁠Career Education Convention⁠ in Indianapolis, Indiana, YOUR guest is ⁠⁠⁠Dr. Jason Altmire,⁠ CEO, Career Education Colleges & Universities. YOUR cohost is ⁠⁠⁠Douglas A.J. Carlson⁠⁠⁠, Head of Partnerships - Americas, ⁠⁠⁠LeadSquared YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Listen in to #EdUp! Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp! Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edup/message

Former Vice President Mike Pence offered remarks at the 2024 Career Education Convention and sat down with CECU's CEO Jason Altmire for a live podcast recording with an audience of hundreds of career college leaders. They discussed their time in Congress together, representing opposite sides of the aisle, as well as the Vice President's views on higher education and the vital role played by proprietary career schools.

Learn about the intersection of education research and the labor market with host Jason Altmire as he chats with Jeff Strohl, Director of the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW). They explore the significance of certificates and certifications, the critical role employers play in workforce development, and the challenges of aligning educational programs with labor market demands.The discussion also covers CEW's annual ranking of colleges and universities. Strohl explains the variation among institutions, including the performance of for-profit institutions in delivering high-quality education to students. Additionally, they examine the benefits of short-term Pell Grants and the impact of the push toward transparency and accountability in evaluating educational outcomes.To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

Delve into the ongoing debate around for-profit education and accreditation with host Jason Altmire as he chats with Dr. Glenn Roquemore, a noted higher education consultant who served as president of both a community college and a for-profit university. Dr. Roquemore elaborates on why he thinks higher education is at a “low point” and why it is a prime opportunity to re-imagine postsecondary education.Their conversation explores the current state of higher education, with a spotlight on the declining confidence in traditional degree paths and the growing demand for career-oriented programs. Dr. Roquemore also argues that America should embrace an apprenticeship model in which businesses fund the apprenticeship, similar to that of Germany or Switzerland.To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

Explore the shifting roles of educational leaders with host Jason Altmire as he speaks to Melanie Ho, award-winning author and founder of the business consulting firm Strategic Imagination. Melanie explores the challenges facing leaders in today's uncertain environment and offers practical strategies for fostering collaboration, addressing cultural biases, and building trust within organizations. This episode offers valuable insights for leaders seeking to navigate change and inspire meaningful transformation in their organizations.Melanie also talks about her partnership with the Chronicle of Higher Education on a project addressing women in leadership, touching on systemic issues impacting women's advancement in higher education and beyond. The conversation explores the importance of reputation management for organizations and how leaders can navigate challenges in today's data-driven educational landscape. To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

Join host Jason Altmire as he delves into the transformative potential of apprenticeships in bridging the skills gap and reshaping the workforce landscape. In this episode, Altmire speaks with Ryan Craig, Managing Director at Achieve Partners and author of "Apprentice Nation." Craig, a leading expert on apprenticeships, highlights the need for alternative pathways to economic opportunity.Craig delves into why the United States lags behind other countries in apprenticeship adoption and outlines a roadmap for scaling apprenticeships across diverse sectors. He emphasizes the importance of intermediaries in facilitating apprenticeship programs and the necessity of government support to incentivize employer participation. Moreover, Craig discusses Achieve Partners' innovative approach to workforce development through its Workforce Fund.To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

Author Dr. Nate Klemp shares insights on the challenges posed by modern distractions and polarization with host Jason Altmire. In his book, "Open: Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World," Dr. Klemp offers strategies for cultivating a more open and mindful approach to life. He also explores the impact of technology on our attention and mental well-being and outlines practical tools from his "Open Toolkit" to counteract the pull of digital overload. Nate tells Jason how modern life is causing people to “close” themselves off from discomfort, challenging emotions, or scary thoughts. Nate details the science behind what happens in a closed mind and stresses the importance of more intentional habits and strategies when consuming technology and information generally. To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

Nicknamed “The Assassin” for her ability to bring down an entire company with her words, short seller Fahmi Quadir is renowned across the global financial markets. Driven by her trademark ruthlessness and meticulous research, she seeks to uncover wrongdoing by large companies she believes have engaged in criminality, fraud, and predatory business practices. The founder of Safkhet Capital, Fahmi has taken down giants across the financial world and has been profiled in multiple documentaries. Now, she's turning her attention to the for-profit education sector, which is the focus of this interview with CECU's Jason Altmire.To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

Today on The Neil Haley Show, Neil "The Media Giant" Haley and co-host Paul Hollis of Hollowman Publishing interview Jason Altmire. Jason Altmire is an American businessman, author, lobbyist and politician. He is the former U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 4th congressional district, serving from 2007 until 2013. He is a fellow of the European Institute for International Law and International Relations. 

In this episode, host Jason Altmire discusses Georgia's pressing manufacturing workforce shortage with Stephanie Scearce, Director of Workforce Development at the Georgia Association of Manufacturers (GAM). The discussion unveils the challenges faced by manufacturers in the wake of unprecedented growth, particularly the surge in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing.Stephanie sheds light on GAM's proactive strategies to address immediate labor shortages while laying the groundwork for long-term workforce sustainability. Discover the challenges and opportunities in reshaping perceptions, engaging K-12 students, fostering a skilled workforce, and facilitating postsecondary partnerships to address Georgia's workforce needs.To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, YOUR guest is Dale Vander Wall, Higher Education Industry Advisor, Salesforce YOUR guest co-host is Dr. Jason Altmire, CEO, Career Education Colleges & Universities (CECU) YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠ YOUR sponsors are Ellucian Live 2024 & InsightsEDU  How can YOU drive speed & innovation in Higher Education? What is needed for Higher Education to adapt to change? What does Dale see as the future of Higher Education? Listen in to #EdUp! Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp! Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠ ● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edup/message

In this episode, Jason Altmire speaks to Trace Urdan, Managing Director at Tyton Partners, who brings a wealth of experience in private equity research within the education sector. The conversation delves into the challenges facing higher education, including school closures and consolidations, the rising costs of college, and insight into online program management.  Trace tells Jason about the trends he's noticing in higher education, particularly how changing student demographics are affecting the finances of traditional institutions. He pushes back on the assumption that private equity is nefarious and causes bad outcomes in higher education. To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

Proficiency in AI will be crucial for students entering the job market. Higher education institutionsmust integrate AI into academic settings to better prepare students for the workforce. Guest Dr.Van Davis shares his research with host Jason Altmire. Dr. Davis explains how colleges areusing AI, as well as the benefits and challenges of incorporating AI.Dr. Van Davis is the Chief Strategy Officer for WCET – the WICHE Cooperative for EducationalTechnologies, an organization focused on digital learning in higher education. He's the co-author of a report on the use of artificial intelligence in higher education.To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

It is no surprise that higher education is a complex enterprise, and within it, private and nonprofit colleges and universities face unique challenges. In this episode, Dr. Jason Altmire speaks with Dr. Barbara Mistick about working toward equity and navigating complicated regulatory, funding, and policy issues in higher education.Dr. Mistick is the President of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU). Dr. Mistick leads an association with a diverse membership of over a thousand private, nonprofit colleges and universities across the United States. From major research universities to liberal arts colleges, historically black colleges, and more, Barbara understands the challenges and opportunities facing higher education policymakers and administrators.To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

An increasing number of Americans are losing confidence in the value of higher education. In this episode, Dr. Jason Altmire speaks with economist Dr. Beth Akers about the value of a college degree, the ramifications of student loan forgiveness policies, and the role of data in higher education accountability.Dr. Akers is a Senior Fellow with the American Enterprise Institute, with a focus on the economics of higher education. The conversation further explores the politics of student loan, forgiveness in addition to delving into Dr. Akers' book Making College Pay: An Economist Explains How to Make a Smart Bet on Higher Education.To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

Futuro Health is working to address the shortage of allied health professionals. Dr. Jason Altmire speaks with Van Ton-Quinlivan, CEO of Futuro Health, about tackling the workforce shortage by providing a consortium of education partners and offering a human touch healthcare program, making healthcare careers accessible to a broader adult population.Ton-Quinlivan explains that, unlike traditional college processes that often screen people out, Futuro Health aims to bring individuals into the education journey by aligning qualifications with employer criteria and educational provider standards. They collaborate with education partners from all sectors of higher education to support their Futuro Health Scholars.To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

Dr. Jason Altmire speaks with Justin Draeger, President and CEO of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), about financial aid reform and the onslaught of borrower defense claims.They delve into the recent surge of borrower defense claims and how schools nationwide are grappling with them. The conversation explores questions and concerns, such as the lack of sorting at the Department of Education and the impact of these claims on schools. Draeger also discusses NASFAA's role in advocating for reforms in federal student loan programs and the challenges in balancing the desire for forgiveness with the need for systemic changes.To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

Student success is the most essential part of higher education. In this episode, Dr. Jason Altmire speaks with Dr. Timothy Renick, the Executive Director of the National Institute for Student Success (NISS) at Georgia State University, to discuss how higher education institutions can implement strategies to get students back on track and improve graduation rates.Georgia State University successfully tackled low graduation rates and equity gaps by pioneering the application of predictive analytics. By tracking 800 unique risk factors daily, they achieved remarkable results, raising graduation rates to 70%, with particularly significant improvements for black, low-income, and Hispanic students. Dr. Altmire and Dr. Renick also discuss what steps institutions lacking resources can take to support students.To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

In this episode, Dr. Jason Altmire speaks with Martha Snyder, a former senior policy advisor at the U.S. Department of Education under President George W. Bush. The discussion delves into the history and evolution of state funding for community colleges in relation to student outcomes. They explore the difficulties and advantages associated with linking state funding to accountability.Martha, Managing Director of Postsecondary Education Transformation at HCM Strategist, explains the balance between encouraging improved educational results while also ensuring inclusivity for the diverse array of students at community colleges. The conversation also touches on whether student outcomes at community colleges should be correlated to federal Title IV funding.To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

In the past two decades, we have witnessed how technology has drastically shifted distance education in higher education. Dr. Jason Altmire explores this evolution with Dr. Leah Matthews, the Executive Director of the Distance Education Accrediting Commission. Together, they discuss the evolution, challenges, and promising future of distance education in higher learning.Dr. Altmire and Dr. Matthews explore the upcoming rulemaking on state authorization and the significance of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). Dr. Matthews shares her vast expertise and insights, on the future prospects of distance education, particularly with the emergence of AI and other education technologies.To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

Cyber threats loom over every aspect of our lives, but higher education is especially vulnerable. Dr. Jason Altmire talks with Dr. Ted Reynolds about the rise of ransomware attacks in universities and businesses and how school administrators, faculty, and students can reduce the risk of cybersecurity attacks. Dr. Ted Reynolds is the Director of the Terrorism Studies Program in the Office of Global Perspectives and International Initiatives at the University of Central Florida. Dr. Altmire and Dr. Reynolds discuss the critical role of cybersecurity in higher education, the impact of cyber threats on sensitive data, and strategies to ensure that third-party vendors practice good cyber hygiene. To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

On July 1, 2023, the new borrower defense to repayment rule goes into effect. Dr. Jason Altmire speaks with Jonathan Helwink, a former senior official at the U.S. Department of Education, about some of the more alarming aspects of the new borrower defense to repayment rule that will impact all higher education institutions.Dr. Altmire and Jonathan discuss the evolution of borrower defense to repayment and the differences in approach between administrations, concerns about the backlog of claims, the involvement of third-party entities in filing claims on behalf of students, and the implications for nonprofit institutions. Jonathan is an attorney at the Duane Morris Law Firm specializing in higher education.To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

In this episode, Dr. Jason Altmire talks with Marc Goldwein, the Senior Vice President and Senior Policy Director at the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, about the impact of student debt cancellation, the repayment pause, and the proposed income-driven repayment plan on students and the economy.Dr. Altmire and Marc delve into the equity of the Biden administration's student loan policies, the beneficiaries of the repayment pause and debt cancellation, and the potential drawbacks of the proposed income-driven repayment plan. Marc also shares his insights on the repercussions of deficits and long-term national debt.To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

In this episode, Dr. Jason Altmire talks with Julie Peller of Higher Learning Advocates about accountability, ROI in higher education, and the future of the for-profit sector. Julie Peller is the Executive Director of Higher Learning Advocates. She also served as the Deputy Staff Director for the House Committee on Education and Labor. Julie discusses her perspective on the federal role in ensuring accountability, the potential variation in accountability standards for different types of institutions, methods for evaluating the return on investment in higher education, and mergers of for-profit and public institutions.To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

To effectively reach your target audience, it is crucial to communicate a shared set of values. In this episode, Dr. Jason Altmire talks with Rich Thau of Engagious about how the use of dial testing focus groups and in-depth interviews can help create a message that resonates with your audience. Rich is the President of Engagious, a company that helps trade associations and advocacy groups with message testing and message refinement. Rich discusses the Swing Voter Project and why people lack information about current events. He also examines who swing voters want to see in the 2024 presidential election.   To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website. 

Dr. Jason Altmire talks with Dr. Cynthia Jackson-Hammond, President of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), about the role of accrediting organizations in the higher education ecosystem. Dr. Jackson-Hammond explains the reason CHEA does not recognize accrediting organizations that accredit a majority of institutions or programs focused on sub-associate degree programs and whether this will change in the future.Dr. Jackson-Hammond and Dr. Altmire also discuss the need for shared accountability among accrediting bodies, state regulators, and institutions, CHEA's arbitration program, the implications of the upcoming rulemaking by the Department of Education as well as recent legislation passed in Florida that will directly affect accrediting organizations and institutions.To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

In this episode, Dr. Jason Altmire has a fascinating discussion with Senior Research Scholar Dr. Davis Jenkins about the role of community colleges in providing value and return on investment for students. Dr. Jenkins is the Senior Research Scholar at the Community College Research Center (CCRC) at Columbia University Teachers College. The CCRC works with community colleges to achieve better outcomes and serve their communities with limited resources. Dr. Jenkins and Dr. Altmire discuss community college outcomes, degrees of value, and guided pathways.To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

In this episode, Dr. Jason Altmire and veteran journalist Paul Fain explore the importance of the short-term Pell Grant for students, as well as the debate about whether students attending for-profit schools should be eligible for the grant. Both sides of the aisle agree that the short-term Pell Grant is a vital resource for many students, but can they work past their differences to pass legislation?Paul Fain is a higher education journalist known for his weekly newsletter, The Job. Dr. Altmire and Fain discuss how the current landscape of Congress will influence short-term Pell Grant bills, the provision regarding online programs, and the accountability measures for accessing short-term Pell Grants.To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

In this episode, Dr. Jason Altmire speaks to Dr. Robert Lerman, a leading expert in apprenticeships, about the challenges of the American apprenticeship system and how to make it more efficient in light of the growing trend of young people foregoing a traditional postsecondary education.Dr. Lerman is an Institute Fellow in the Center on Labor, Human Services, and Population at the Urban Institute. He is also the founder of the American Institute for Innovative Apprenticeship and is the Chair of Apprenticeships for America. Together, Dr. Lerman and Dr. Altmire discuss how to improve the American apprenticeship system, how other countries approach apprenticeships, and the need for third-party assessments of the outcomes of apprentices. To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

Employers have chronic difficulties in filling jobs, but millions of Americans are simultaneously unemployed. Professor Joseph Fuller is very familiar with this paradox. In this episode, Dr. Jason Altmire talks with Professor Fuller about the strategies that academic institutions and employers must take to address the skills gap today. Joseph Fuller is the Professor of Management Practice and General Management at the Harvard Business School (HBS) and the Co-Director of the project on Managing the Future of Work at HBS. Professor Fuller discusses the role of community colleges in easing the skills gap. Are they indeed the obvious answer to the problem? He also shares that for-profits do have a role in filling the skills gap and that community colleges can learn from their successes.To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

Dr. Terry Hartle, Senior Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs at the American Council on Education, is set to retire in early 2023. Dr. Jason Altmire had the chance to speak with Dr. Hartle about his 50-year career in higher education and what is on the horizon for higher education policy.Dr. Hartle discusses why he does not anticipate the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act any time soon, the Biden administration's regulatory agenda, and the importance of taking a bipartisan approach when advocating for higher education policy. Then, Dr. Hartle shares his predictions for the future of higher education including the possible implications of the upcoming Supreme Court decisions regarding broad student loan forgiveness and affirmative action.To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

The Biden administration has shaken up the student loan debt system and targeted the for-profit sector. In this episode, Dr. Jason Altmire talks with Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Chair of the Committee on Education & the Workforce, to discuss how Congress can improve postsecondary education so students and taxpayers will benefit from a better system. Congresswoman Foxx shares what oversight actions House Republicans will take to counter the current administration's actions on higher education. Then, Congresswoman Foxx and Dr. Altmire discuss the Real Reforms Act, if Congress can draw bipartisan support for a short-term Pell Grant program, what drives harsh ideologies against the for-profit sector amongst policymakers, and which rules and regulations in higher education should apply to everyone.To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

Kent Hance has been a politician, university chancellor, and lawyer. He has seen it all, and now he is sharing his stories as the host of The Best Storyteller in Texas podcast.In this episode, Hance talks with Dr. Jason Altmire about his decades of experience as a former chancellor of the Texas Tech University System and U.S. Congressman. The two discuss Kent's time in politics, including when he ran for congress against George W. Bush, then worked with George H.W. Bush when he was Vice President and helped author and pass President Reagan's tax bill. Then they talk about the politics of higher education, including freedom of speech.To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

Arnold Ventures is often the lead funder behind some of the most harshly critical reports of the for-profit sector. While their research has indicated disparities in outcomes among different types of higher education institutions, their main goal is ensuring students receive a quality education. In this episode, Dr. Jason Altmire speaks with Kelly McManus, VP of Higher Education at Arnold Ventures, to hear how the organization is working to increase accountability standards for all schools so all students can succeed regardless of where they choose to attend. Arnold Ventures is the philanthropic initiative of Laura and John Arnold that focuses on solving society's most challenging problems. One of their priorities is improving the higher education system and increasing accountability for better outcomes. Dr. Altmire and Kelly discuss Arnold Venture's focus on for-profit schools and how their research works to increase accountability across the board, the motivation behind the critics of for-profit schools, and how producing ROI for students impacts policy and the protection of taxpayer dollars.To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

The truck driving industry holds excellent opportunities for veterans transitioning into the workforce. To make this transition easier and address longstanding issues in trucking, the White House formed the Task Force Movement. In this episode, Dr. Jason Altmire speaks with two members of the task force, Sarah Amico and Cassie Byard, about the trucking industry's future. They discuss how we can address labor shortages, the different educational paths veterans can take to enter the trucking industry, and how trucking companies can best retain their employees. Sarah shares why trucking jobs are great career opportunities, the factors contributing to the truck driver shortage, and how we can help veterans acquire the proper skills to keep up with trucking innovations. Cassie explains the Task Force Movement's responsibilities, the problems they are addressing, and the recommendations the task force's upcoming report will present. They also discuss the best strategies for addressing high turnover rates, retaining employees, and avoiding trucker washout. Sarah Amico is the Executive Chairperson of Jack Cooper Holdings. Cassie Byard is the Executive Director of the Task Force Movement and is a Navy veteran. National Education and Credentialing Summit ReportTo learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

Rich Camacho is a military veteran who wanted to help other veterans find jobs in corporate America. He made significant headway in this sector but noticed a market gap for assisting veterans and tradespeople in finding blue-collar trade jobs. So he teamed up with his wife, Gina Camacho, and her technology background to create BlueRecruit, a recruiting platform that matches tradespeople with hiring companies. In this episode, Dr. Jason Altmire speaks with Gina and Rich about how BlueRecruit is partnering with CECU member schools and employers to efficiently fill blue-collar jobs with skilled workers.Gina and Rich discuss the concept behind BlueRecruit and how they developed technology that perfectly matches workers' experience with a company's job requirements. They discuss how they engage with students, employers, and schools, and they explore BlueRecruit's partnership with CECU. Gina and Rich also share the BlueRecruit insights that help employers be more competitive in the job market, how BlueRecruit is growing and expanding, and ways listeners can get involved with BlueRecruit. To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

Higher education is ripe for a major shakeup, according to Professor Todd Zywicki. Todd is a professor of law at the George Mason Antonin Scalia Law School and talks with Dr. Jason Altmire about student loan defaults, the strengths of for-profit colleges and weaknesses of other institutions, and the lack of competition in higher education.Todd shares his thoughts on policymakers' pushback against for-profit colleges and how for-profit schools' outcomes compare with other institutions. Then, Todd and Dr. Altmire discuss how federal taxpayers fund “country club” college experiences for students and how competition can be restored in higher education's stifled market.  Find Todd's book Unprofitable Schooling here. Read a deep dive on student loans in The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's Taskforce Report.Find Todd Zywicki on Twitter.To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

Ric Keller could not afford college, but one act of kindness from another person allowed him to go to college and earn not one but two degrees. Dr. Jason Altmire talks with former Congressman Ric Keller about his mission to help low-income kids attend college and how this journey led him to serve as Chairman of the House Higher Education subcommittee.Ric shares how to frame failure, move past adversity, and how using humor changed his life. Ric and Dr. Altmire also discuss the opposition to for-profit schools, the erosion of civility in politics, and practical steps for restoring this civility in divisive political environments. Check out his recently released book, “Chase the Bears: Little Things to Achieve Big Dreams.” To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website. 

America's aging infrastructure and energy system are in dire need of an upgrade. However, with industries already facing worker shortages, who will do this work? Dr. Jason Altmire talks with Philip Jordan, vice president and principal researcher of BW Research, about which sectors have a shortage of workers and what career schools, trade unions, and others can do to circumvent these shortages.Many of the jobs needed to upgrade our infrastructure and transition to clean energy are already facing worker shortages. To get more people back into the workforce, we're going to need to make sure everyone knows about these opportunities. Philip says career schools can help by highlighting their graduates' success stories.To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website. 

With the Senate being 50/50 right now, the majority is up for grabs come November. In this episode, Dr. Jason Altmire discusses key Senate races that will determine who controls the Senate with Matt Moon, deputy executive director of the National Republican Senatorial Committee.Matt tells us what the election landscape looks like and why he believes Republicans will take the Senate. Matt and Dr. Altmire also examine current issues, like big city crime and the Dobbs v. Jackson decision, to analyze how these issues will influence voters' decisions. To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website. 

When it comes to colleges and universities, the rich are getting richer, the poor are getting poorer, and some schools are their own worst enemies. Larry Ladd knows this all too well with his over 40 years of experience as a financial executive in higher education. In this episode, Dr. Jason Altmire talks with Larry about how for-profit institutions quickly respond to the market while non-profits are often slower.Student enrollment numbers are staying stable, but the number of for-profit schools has dropped. Larry and Dr. Altmire explore this phenomenon and other current trends in higher education. They also discuss hurdles the non-profit sector must address to remain relevant, the future of online learning and its implications for higher education.To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website. 

The midterm elections are fast approaching, and we're curious how recent events have influenced this election's trajectory. In this episode, Dr. Jason Altmire talks with Chad Pergram, Congressional Correspondent for Fox News, about the possible shift in the U.S. House of Representatives and how the new session will likely unfold.Chad and Dr. Altmire discuss the animosity and lack of willingness to work together between the two parties. They also discuss how Chad navigates his job as a reporter in these times of animosity, which party will likely take control of the House and Senate, and the legislative hurdles facing both parties.To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website. 

Thought leaders in higher education have been concerned about the future of higher education. Dr. Robert Zemsky and Dr. Lori Carrell both agree that to prevent schools from closure, higher education needs to be revitalized. In this episode, Dr. Jason Altmire talks with Dr. Robert Zemsky of the University of Pennsylvania and Dr. Lori Carrell of the University of Minnesota Rochester about the market viability of undergraduate institutions and the strategies they must take to thrive.  Dr. Zemsky and Dr. Carrell co-wrote the book Communication for a Change: Revitalizing Conversations for Higher Education. In our discussion, they share ways that communication can most effectively bring change to higher education institutions. We also discuss what universities are most at risk of closure, distrust of institutions by students, and how three-year degrees might be more beneficial to both students and institutions.  To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website. 

Michael Stratford is a leading higher education reporter in Washington, D.C. As the senior education writer for Politico, Michael writes at the intersection of education policy & politics. In this episode, Dr. Jason Altmire sits down with Michael to discuss the different dynamics in education policy across the last three administrations and what he sees unfolding in today's education policy issues.   Michael shares his perspective on why there may be more coordination regarding the release of information on the Democratic side and why proprietary schools are disproportionately covered in higher education news. Then, Dr. Altmire and Michael discuss why the media focuses only on negative stories of the past in regard to proprietary schools, and what issues Michael is most focused on heading into the midterm elections. To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website. 

Congressman Burgess Owens is one of the most interesting people you'll meet, from growing up in the segregated South to winning a Superbowl, to now serving in Congress. Dr. Jason Altmire talks with Congressman Owens about why a successful future for America starts with education. In this episode, Dr. Jason Altmire comes live from the 2022 Career Education Convention to talk with Congressman Owens about why he's so excited about the future of America, how the new Congress will engage with the people, and how he is working to get kids into the workforce with as little debt and as much faith in themselves as possible. To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

Preston Cooper takes a unique approach to calculating the return-on-investment (ROI) for college degrees. Preston is a Research Fellow at The Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity, a non-profit, non-partisan think tank that conducts research on expanding economic opportunity for those that have the least. In this episode, Dr. Jason Altmire talks with Preston about his research that looks at the lifetime financial value of 60,000 different programs. Preston shares how his ROI analysis method is unique from others and how it measures programs across all kinds of institutions. Preston and Dr. Altmire also discuss the problem in “socially valuable” programs that put students into professions that don't make a lot of money, and if these programs should be exempt from broad-based accountability. A better way to enforce accountability according to Preston would be gradual financial penalties instead of complete termination of federal funds, which would create incentives for institutions to improve programs.To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

Michael Itzkowitz is the guru of College Scorecard. While working for the Department of Education, he noticed that some institutions were providing degrees to their students, but weren't leaving them with well-paying jobs or the ability to pay down their loans. In this episode, Dr. Jason Altmire talks with Michael about how his work now focuses on return-on-investment (ROI) and putting out information that helps ensure students get the best bang-for-their-buck. Michael Itzkowitz is Senior Fellow of Higher Education at Third Way, a think tank focused on working across the aisle to reform policy on issues including education. Michael tells us how he came up with an ROI metric and how this metric determines the time it will take a student to recover their costs spent on higher education. Michael and Dr. Altmire also discuss how these ROI metrics compare across public and private sectors, where the data stands on cosmetology programs, and the surprising data Michael discovered on which schools are actually providing the best ROI to students.To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website. 

Higher education institutions are rarely rewarded for successfully building career pathways for students. Jen Dirmeyer recognized this problem and set out to certify colleges and universities based on their workforce outcomes by starting the Workforce Talent Educators Association (WTEA). Host Dr. Jason Altmire talks with Dirmeyer, managing director and chief accreditation officer of WTEA, about why WTEA focuses on workforce outcomes and quality assurance, rather than how programs are delivered. They discuss WTEA's Career Impact Audit, the connection between institutions and employers, and having third-party verification of workforce outcomes.To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

In this episode, we tackle an issue on many people's minds, student loans. Should there be broad student loan forgiveness? What are the implications of resuming student loan payments? To find out host Dr. Jason Altmire talks with Carlo Salerno an economist and vice president for research at CampusLogic.Salerno and Dr. Altmire discuss the challenge in “turning the switch back on” for student loans, as well as issues surrounding the ethics of student loan forgiveness, the problem of debt without degrees, the equity problem of selective accountability measures on for-profit institutions, and the future of online education.To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.

In today's episode, host Dr. Jason Altmire talks with Dr. Sandy Baum, nonresident senior fellow at the Urban Institute, and co-author of “Achieving the (almost) impossible: Consensus on for-profit education.” Dr. Altmire and Dr. Baum discuss if there is common ground between critics and defenders of for-profit institutions to implement lasting regulations.Tune in to hear Dr. Altmire and Dr. Baum have a candid conversation about if for-profit institutions should be held to different accountability measures, what accountability should look like across all educational institutions of higher education, and can a consensus be reached.To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.  

Philosophical bias against proprietary career schools amongst some policymakers isn't just a challenge unique to America, but also experienced by our neighbor to the north 一 Canada. To discuss how Canadian career colleges continue to innovate in a very different landscape, host Jason Altmire talks with Michael Sangster, CEO of the National Association for Career Colleges (NACC) in Canada. Michael explains how Canadian career schools handle political challenges geared against them and how they prove their value through helping to fill the current shortage of supply chain workers, truck drivers, personal support workers, and more in-demand jobs. Then, Michael and Jason discuss how Canadian government funding is different from American funding, how immigration and recruitment policies affect Canadian proprietary schools, and how joining the national association gives members unique advantages to connect with like-minded people. To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.    

John Anzalone has been a Democratic pollster winning tough races for 30+ years, most recently as Chief Pollster for Biden 2020 helping navigate a crowded primary and grueling general election en route to ousting Donald Trump. John talks his working class roots growing up in Michigan, cutting his teeth in the Biden '88 ('87) presidential, his path to polling, and ultimately starting and growing his own firm to become on the handful of top-tier Democratic pollsters in the country.  IN THIS EPISODEJohn grows up a “free lunch kid” and the son of a Teamster in Michigan…John learns an unfortunate lesson from his childhood nickname…Practicing dirty tricks in his first campaign involvement…John talks about his mentor David Wilhelm…John's first big campaign working for Biden for President in 1987…John's memories from his early 20s of being around then Senator Biden…John talks the All-Star team he was part of with James Carville and Paul Begala in a 1988 Senate race…John's FOMO from missing the 1992 Clinton Presidential…The John Anzalone best practices for campaign managers…John's decision to go into polling…John opens up his own polling firm after apprenticing at Frederick Schneiders…John talks the value of “coming in second” in client pitches…The challenge of starting a new Democratic firm in the South in the mid 90s…The firm's success in 04/06 sets the stage to be brought on board with Obama 2008…John talks lessons learned from working at high levels in four straight presidential races…John talks the fabled slide deck that informed some of the early Biden 2020 conversations…John on early challenges for Biden 2020 and what is underappreciated about the winning campaign against Trump…John's advice to the next generation pollsters…John's travel tips…John talks the rebrand of Impact Research…AND…$50,000, Pete Aguilar, Kevin Akins, Jason Altmire, David Axelrod, Barcaloungers, Anna Bennett, big damn deals, Chris Bollwage, Bobby Bright, Joe Burrow, Pete Buttigieg, Don Cazayoux, the Chicago Sun-Times, Travis Childers, Citizens for Tax Justice, Sam Coppersmith, Country Club Republicans, the DC vortex, Rich Daley, Buddy Darden, Pete Dawkins, dead-bang losers, Nathan Deal, Delta Comfort, David Dixon, David Doak, Mike Donilon, Mike Doyle, Anita Dunn, Rahm Emanuel, Rob Engel, Paul Finebaum, the Florida House Caucus, Pete Giangreco, Gwen Graham, Larry Grisolano, Kay Hagan, Debbie Halvorson, Tom Harkin, Gary Hart, Paul Hodes, Jimmy Hoffa, Matt Hogan, Paul Johnson, Larry Kissell, Ron Klein, Amy Klobuchar, Bruce Koeppel, Leading Edge Computers, Jeff Link, Jeff Liszt, Local 7, Jon Macks, Frank Mascara, Paul Maslin, Steve McMahon, Charlie Melancon, Walter Mondale, the Monkey Business, Molly Murphy, Karen Olick, Jen O'Malley Dixon, Bob Packwood, Steve Paikowsky, David Plouffe, prayer warriors, Mark Pryor, Ronald Reagan, Jay Rhodes, Karl Rove, Mitch Rubin, Dan Rostenkowski, John Salazar, Bernie Sanders, Rick Santorum, Greg Schneiders, Heath Shuler, Sicilian enclaves, Clay Shaw, Bob Shrum, Mark Siljander, Steve Sisolak, David Stockman, stray dogs, Brian Stryker, Survey Monkey, Charles Taylor, Dina Titus, Trenton labor people, Uncle Izzy, Fred Upton, Chris Van Hollen, Jon Vogel, Terry Walsh, Whirlpool HQ, Sheldon Whitehouse, whiz-bang kids, Howard Wolpe, & more!

The gainful employment regulations currently being negotiated with the Department of Education would hold only some schools accountable for their outcomes, disproportionately targeting for-profit schools. New data suggests that this is problematic for the vast majority of students attending all other higher education institutions. To discuss the new research and potential solutions, host Jason Altmire talks with Andrew Gillen, Senior Policy Analyst from the Texas Public Policy Foundation, who recently put out a comprehensive study on gainful employment (GE).  Jason and Andrew discuss the types of measures GE uses, how schools in all sectors would fare if the GE regulations applied to them, what the latest data says about the necessity for well-rounded accountability, and how this debate should move forward in the light of new information. To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.   

November isn't too far away. The 2022 midterm elections are quickly approaching and several factors will influence the outcomes. To discuss and analyze the trajectory of the midterms, host Jason Altmire sits down with David Wasserman, Senior Editor, U.S. House of Representatives for The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter. Wasserman shares his expertise on the likely results for the midterms, the impact of redistricting and gerrymandering in certain states, how the midterms could impact the 2024 presidential election, and at what point he knows it'll be time to say, “I've seen enough,” and call the race. To learn more about Career Education Colleges and Universities, visit our website. 

In our final episode of Season 3, we get unique perspective from former Congressman Jason Altmire. He shares his mindset from ten years ago this month and what it was like to compete against a fellow Democratic Congressman. 

Former Congressman Jason Altmire discusses his book Dead Center: How Political Polarization Divided America and What We Can Do About It. https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Center-Political-Polarization-Divided/dp/1620067773/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=dead+center+altmire&qid=1630518562&sr=8-1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Congressman Jason Altmire discusses his book Dead Center: How Political Polarization Divided America and What We Can Do About It. https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Center-Political-Polarization-Divided/dp/1620067773/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=dead+center+altmire&qid=1630518562&sr=8-1

What if we turn our eyes from Washington and rededicate ourselves to the most essential aspect of democratic self-governance that Washington doesn’t ultimately control — the “of, by, and for the people” of it all? And what might happen in Washington if we did? Do we have to forget about Washington if we’re ultimately going to save America? To attempt to answer this question we’re joined by Former U.S. Congressman Jason Altmire, author of the book “Dead Center” who has got unique insider knowledge and a determination to doggedly tell the truth. Jason Altmire served three terms in the United States House of Representatives. He was a bipartisan centrist known for working with both sides of the aisle – ultimately having 29 of his legislative initiatives signed into law. During his time in office, the nonpartisan National Journal calculated Altmire’s voting record to be at the exact midpoint of the House — the Dead Center — giving him the most centrist voting record in Congress.

Reported by Inside Higher Ed, Jason Altmire, President and CEO of Career Education Colleges and Universities has penned an open letter to the Biden Administration, out of concern that past Obama administration rules eliminated by the previous education secretary Betsy DeVos would be reestablished.

A first presidential impeachment… the COVID pandemic with great dissension over shutdowns, social distancing and mask-wearing…Our hotly contested 2020 election followed by major efforts at election reversal culminating with insurrection and a second impeachment trial...  It's been quite a year, much too full of subject matter since we started researching and producing Purple Principle episodes on the theme of polarization. Episode 22, “Polarization as Plague,” is Part One of our two-part season finale. We start off in the neuroscience laboratory with previous featured guests, Dr. Abigail Marsh of Georgetown (Ep 4, “Heard from the Herd”) and Dr. Jay Van Bavel (Ep 9, “Your Brain on Partisanship”) for a quick lesson on the brain structures underlying political orientation and the brain functions fueling partisanship.  Yet brains haven't changed in millenia. Why are we more partisan of late? Look no further than the polarizing nature of our two party political system, as noted by both Dr. Van Bavel and noted author and historian, Dr. Geoffrey Kabaservice (author of Rule and Ruin, Oxford Press). We also consult media experts from two different but equally influential domains: Dr. Robert Elliott Smith (University College London) on the polarizing algorithms of social media and Dr. Dominik Stecula on opinion-based Cable News.  What is a polarized nation and society to do? Several experts weigh in on that question during this fast-moving finale focused on the hyperpartisan plague. Please tune in, share us on social media, review us on Apple Music, and subscribe to our newsletter, The Purple Principle in Print, which collects the latest and greatest articles, trends, and issues around the perils of partisanship. Original Music composed by Ryan Adair Rooney. For show notes and transcript, please visit our website: www.fluentknowledge.com/shows/the-purple-principle/polarization-as-plague Source Notes: Keith Poole Data. Voteview.  Lauren Sibilia. Vermont General Assembly.  Party Affiliation. Gallup.  Abigail Marsh. Georgetown University.  Abigail Marsh. The Laboratory on Social and Affective Neuroscience.  Across the Table. Pew Research Center.  Political Polarization in the American Public. Pew Research Center.  DeAngelis, T. (2001). “All you need is contact.” American Psychological Association 32:10.  Robert Elliott Smith. Dominik Stecula  Kate Kenski et. al. (2017). "Broadcasting versus Narrowcasting: Do Mass Media Exist in the Twenty-First Century?." In The Oxford Handbook of Political Communication. : Oxford University Press. “Fourth Congressional District.” Congressman Jason Altmire.  Jason Altmire (2017). Dead Center: How Political Polarization Divided America and What We Can Do About It. Sunbury Press.  E. McGhee et. al. (2014). A Primary Cause of Partisanship? Nomination Systems and Legislator Ideology. American Journal of Political Science, 58(2), 337-351. Myq Kaplan.  Jay Van Bavel Cikara, M., & Van Bavel, J. J. (2014). The Neuroscience of Intergroup Relations: An Integrative Review. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 9(3), 245–274.  Carolyn Funk et. al. (10/17/12). Genetic and Environmental Transmission of Political Orientations. Political Psychology 34 (6).  Trevor Potter. Campaign Legal Center.  “A primer on gerrymandering and political polarization.” Brookings Institute. Geoffrey Kabaservice (2011).Rule and Ruin: The Downfall of Moderation and the Destruction of the Republican Party, From Eisenhower to the Tea Party Geoffrey Kabaservice, Niskanen Center  Andrew Gelman More in Common The Hidden Tribes of America  India Opzoomer (9/24/20). “America Speaks: What do they think about cross-party marriages?” YouGov.  Alaskans for Better Elections - Yes on 2 for Better Elections  “Ranked Choice Voting 101.” FairVote.  John Opdycke. Open Primaries.

In this amazing episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by MDT Marketing, we have the honor of speaking with Dr. Jason Altmire, CEO, Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU)! Beginning his tenure as CEO and President of CECU on December 1st, 2020, Jason believes he can serve the career college sector well with his "Dead Center" voting record as evidence of his ability to work both sides of the aisle. With access to robust data and a clear ROI to the taxpayer, career colleges have never been in a better position to communicate their relevance. CECU now has a best practices guide for marketing and enrollment, and the sector is seeing an uptick in overall membership. However, membership is aware that bias toward the sector may still exist. Dr. Jason Altmire is President and CEO of Career Education Colleges and Universities. Before joining CECU in 2020, he was a senior executive for two multibillion-dollar health care companies and served three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. During his time in Congress, he was particularly active on veterans issues, authoring nine different provisions relating to veterans that were signed into law. He served as chairman of the House Small Business Subcommittee on Investigation and Oversight, and was an active member of the House Subcommittee on Higher Education. There, he successfully led passage of several of his legislative initiatives, including incentives for partnerships between businesses and colleges to match curriculums to future workforce needs. Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for another episode! Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes, Elizabeth Leiba, and Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

Interview with Frm US Congressmen Jason Altmire and State Rep Curt Nisly

Did you hear the one about bipartisanship? Two opposing congressmen walk into a town hall…and civil discussion breaks out.  Hard to believe in the current climate, but former three-term Congressman Jason Altmire recounts the origin and unfortunate demise of these bipartisan town halls in Episode 7, Congress and Partisanship. Author of Dead Center: How Political Polarization Divided America, Altmire was rated the most centrist member of the U.S. Congress during his three terms, 2007-2013. The Purple Principle discusses a range of issues with Hon. Jason Altmire, including the 2020 election, the Trump presidency, the role of partisan media in both parties, and the deep-rooted psychology underlying polarization. Original music composed and created by Ryan Adair Rooney.  For show notes and transcript, please visit our website: www.fluentknowledge.com/shows/the-purple-principle/congress-and-partisanship-the-outlook-from-dead-center-with-former-us-congressman-jason-altmire

Former Congressman Jason Altmire joins Larry and Kevin to discuss his story that was featured in The Hill, explaining what were to happen if Biden was elected President.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Former Rep. Jason Altmire, a Democrat who represented western Pennsylvania for three terms, discusses what ails Congress and what reforms the bipartisan organization he’s advising, Unite America, is supporting.

REBROADCAST (Original Publication Date: July 30, 2018) This week, we're republishing one of the original Heinz Radio episodes. In this episode, Eugene Leventhal interviewed Former Congressman Jason Altmire. They talked about his book, Dead Center: How Political Polarization Divided America and What We Can Do About It, as well as his experience in Congress as a centrist candidate from Western Pennsylvania. Jason told Eugene about the burden of re-elections and campaigning and how young people can think about getting engaged in their communities.

Jason Altmire was the chief victim of the Pennsylvania’s Great Gerrymander of 2011. In this episode, he explains how he lost a seat in Congress after three terms through diabolically subtle line-drawing, aimed at setting him up to lose his own party’s primary. He also lays out vividly how gerrymandering is causing the slow death of the center in our national politics.

An exploration and review of Dead Center by Jason Altmire, Congressman from Pennsylvania.

In this episode the hosts interview Jason Altmire, a former congressman and author of Dead Center: How Political Polarization Divided America and what we can do about it.

In this episode, Eugene interviews Former Congressman Jason Almire. They talk about his book, Dead Center: How Political Polarization Divided America and What We Can Do About It, as well as his experience in congress as a centrist candidate from Western Pennsylvania. Jason tells Eugene about the burden of re-election and campaigning, how young people can think about getting engaged in their communities, and they finish up with a conversation about healthcare.

According to the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, “a world infused with new technologies demands courageous, imaginative policy solutions that will both harness technology’s tremendous potential for good and mitigate the displacement effects of rapid change. This is one of the greatest policy challenges of our generation, and one of the biggest gaps in the prospectus across the political spectrum.” This may seem impossible as we sit in the middle of an America that is bitterly divided. Partisans see people with differing opinions as the enemy. Opposite sides have dug in for an unrelenting winner-takes-all debate to the point of everyone ending up a loser. Today’s guest, Jason Altmire, has stood at the center of this partisan debate. Literally…exactly in the center. A former three-term member of Congress, Jason Altmire is uniquely qualified to offer solutions to the polarization that has paralyzed Washington. A respected political moderate known for working with both sides of the aisle. Jason Altmire served in the United States House of Representatives from 2007 to 2013. Because of his ability to bridge both sides of the aisle, Jason had 29 of his legislative initiatives signed into law, went five and a half years without missing a single vote, and introduced a bipartisan bill that gained the most cosponsors of any congressional bill in American history. During his time in office, the nonpartisan National Journal calculated Altmire's voting record to be at the exact midpoint of the House -- the Dead Center -- giving him the most centrist voting record in Congress.

On The Gist, Mike wonders whether the “winner picked out of a bowl” antics in Virginia’s House of Delegates will really matter much. In the interview, former Democratic Rep. Jason Altmire has straightforward advice for candidates in blue-collar America: appeal to the center or lose out. Just as importantly, Altmire argues, the Democratic Party as a whole has to let them do it. Altmire’s book is Dead Center: How Political Polarization Divided America and What We Can Do About It.  In the Spiel, Mike says the economy is looking up, and that means Republicans could keep their congressional majorities in the midterms ahead—barring a foreign policy disaster, of course. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On The Gist, Mike wonders whether the “winner picked out of a bowl” antics in Virginia’s House of Delegates will really matter much. In the interview, former Democratic Rep. Jason Altmire has straightforward advice for candidates in blue-collar America: appeal to the center or lose out. Just as importantly, Altmire argues, the Democratic Party as a whole has to let them do it. Altmire’s book is Dead Center: How Political Polarization Divided America and What We Can Do About It.  In the Spiel, Mike says the economy is looking up, and that means Republicans could keep their congressional majorities in the midterms ahead—barring a foreign policy disaster, of course. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Fly on the Wall, we have former Congressman from Pennsylvania, Jason Altmire, to talk about his new book "Dead Center: How Political Polarization Divided America and What We Can Do about It" and his time as the most moderate Member of Congress. He has some great stories about being courted as an undecided Democratic superdelegate in 2008, plus his role in the fight to pass the Affordable Care Act.

In cooperation with Sirius XM, the Washington Examiner brings you Mainstream Meets the Beltway with Salena Zito. This week Salena is joined by former Congressman Jason Altmire. Salena has a personal connection to the former representative: she covered his political career for six years, which Altmire describes as a turning point in American politics. Together they talk about Rep. Altmire’s new book ‘Dead Center: How Political Polarization Divided America and What We Can Do About It,’ and about Jason’s life and career.

So this is tough one. I just finished speaking with former Congressman Jason Altmire. He has written a new book that I really hope you read. It captures exactly what most of us hope for, but also seems like a ridiculous long shot at the moment: That somehow our divided country will come together around policy and politics. Congressman Altmire’s new book is "Dead Center: How Political Polarization Divided America, and What We Can Do About It." Some background: From 2007-13, Altmire represented PA’s 4th district – that’s in the south-central part of the state. However, he lost his seat when it got redistricted for the 2012 vote. While in Congress, Altmire practiced what he preached – at one point the National Journal calculated his voting record to be at the exact midpoint of the House -- the Dead Center -- giving him the most centrist voting record in Congress.  Altmire argues that’s part of what did him in – but it’s also our way out of this mess. As I said, it’s a tough one. In a world of repeal & replace and delayed Puerto Rico hurricane relief and NFL national anthem divide and travel bans and tax cut debate and false “both sides” parallelism and rampant “Whataboutism” and Presidential popular votes don’t align with electoral vote results – I could keep going – there doesn’t seem to be an immediate path for the center to rise. But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t discuss it. It doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be really clear about what got us into this mess and what it might take to get us out. That’s what former Congressman Altmire has done with his book, and as you’ll hear, that’s what he does in his conversation with me. Before we begin though, I want to repeat an ask that I’ve been making on these podcasts – from me to you: I hope you like these conversations. If so, I’d appreciate if you’d take a moment, go to iTunes, and, if you’re so moved, leave a 5-star review. The ratings really matter. As always though, if you don’t like the conversations, please forget I ever mentioned it. That’s it. Here’s my conversation with former Congressman Jason Altmire.

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