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University of Illinois Chancellor Robert J. Jones joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss whether submitting applications in January is still possible, why it's important to discuss Black History Month, and how the Discovery Partners Institute aims to empower diverse students and workers to enter high-demand tech jobs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Robert J. Jones is the Chancellor of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. OUTLINE: 0:00 - Introduction 0:58 - What Drives Chancellor Jones? 2:28 - Becoming The Chancellor 5:04 - Mentors 8:30 - Student Hardships 13:11 - How UIUC Raised $2.7 Billion 19:29 - Is College Worth it? 26:45 - Should Colleges be Accountable for Student Debt? 29:10 - Is College about Getting a Job? 35:13 - Interdisciplinarity 40:41 - Milk on Cereal or Cereal on Milk?
Chancellor of the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign Robert J. Jones to discuss shaping the future of education, what a virtual mentorship program will look like at the university, and their commitment to making academic aspirations a reality for all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chancellor of the University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Robert J. Jones joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss how the Supreme Court's ruling against race-conscious admission will impact the university, collaborating with Hope Chicago to provide college scholarships, and getting ready for the new school year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Washington Post on-air reporter Libby Casey speaks with Sylvia M. Burwell, president of American University, and Robert J. Jones, PhD, chancellor of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, about the path forward for students, educators and colleges amidst the spread of the omicron variant.
September 14, 2021 Chancellor Robert J. Jones – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Chancellor Robert J. Jones Robert J. Jones is the 10th chancellor of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He previously served as president of the University of Albany, State University of New York following a 34-year career as a faculty member and senior administrator […]
The program of rigorous COVID-19 testing and tracing at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is being closely watched around the country. Chancellor Robert J. Jones joins Sal on Homeroom to discuss his university’s approach to reopening campus, the lessons it might offer for other academic institutions, and his advice to all students in these […]
Colleges reopened. Outbreaks followed. Robert J. Jones, chancellor of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, explains why he still thinks bringing students back was the right decision. Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Robert J. Jones, Chancellor of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, joins The Roe Conn Show to explain how their new saliva-based COVID-19 test, that just received emergency authorization from the Food & Drug Administration, works. Follow your favorite Roe Conn Show characters on Twitter: Follow @RoeConn Follow @kpowell720 Follow @kgfrankenthal Follow @maryvandevelde And be […]
August 20, 2019 Dr. Robert J. Jones – Chancellor – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Robert Jones Robert J. Jones became the 10th chancellor of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign on September 26, 2016. Dr. Jones, who previously served as senior vice president at the University of Minnesota and as president of the University […]