Podcast appearances and mentions of Shai Reshef

Join host Alex Usher in the World of Higher Education Podcast as he interviews Shai Reshef, Founder and President of University of the People. Discover how this online institution serves 150,000 students across 209 countries with a tuition-free model. Learn the economics behind running a mega online university, the role of technology and volunteers, and how they achieve quality education at a fraction of the cost of traditional universities. Listen in as Reshef shares insights about their unique admission process, accreditation challenges, and the future of higher education.

Growing up, Shai Reshef wasn't the most enthusiastic student, but after earning a master's degree in Chinese politics, he discovered the transformative power of education. Inspired by a UNESCO report predicting the future lack of access to higher education, Shai decided to act. He sold two businesses, leveraged open-source technology, and partnered with volunteer professors to create University of the People, the world's first tuition-free, accredited online university. In this episode, Shai joins Ilana to share how the university is empowering over 150,000 students from marginalized communities and offers valuable advice for those seeking to make a meaningful impact. Shai Reshef is the founder and president of University of the People, a nonprofit, tuition-free, accredited online university dedicated to providing accessible higher education to underserved populations across 206 countries. In this episode, Ilana and Shai will discuss: (00:00) Introduction  (01:52) The Power of Education in Nation-Building (04:41) Founding the First Online University in Europe (09:08) Creating a Global, Tuition-Free University (16:05) Overcoming Accreditation Challenges (19:34) The Global Impact of the University of the People (26:41) Building a Sustainable Model for Free Education (30:59) How University of the People Screens Students (34:18) Keys to Launching a Meaningful Project (38:18) Balancing Leadership Stress with Team Dynamics (40:33) Success Stories from University of the People (43:41) The Power of Philanthropy and Nonprofits Shai Reshef is the founder and president of University of the People, a nonprofit, tuition-free, accredited online university dedicated to providing accessible higher education to underserved populations across 206 countries. Previously, he led Kidum Group, Israel's largest for-profit educational services company, and chaired KIT eLearning, the first online university in Europe. Recognized for his impact on education, Shai also serves as an adviser to the UN's Global Alliance for ICT and Development. Connect with Shai: Shai's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shaireshef  Resources Mentioned: University of the People's Website: www.uopeople.edu Leap Academy: Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW way for professionals to Advance Their Careers & Make 5-6 figures of EXTRA INCOME in Record Time. Check out our free training today at leapacademy.com/training

Higher education is a gateway to a brighter future, offering individuals the opportunity to expand their knowledge, skills, and career prospects. However, access to higher education has often been limited by factors such as cost, location, and time constraints. Shai Reshef, President of University of the People, believes education is a right, not a privilege. By removing financial and geographic barriers, the university offers accessible education to students from all backgrounds. Recognizing the unique challenges adult learners face, like balancing work and family, it provides flexible, self-paced online programs. Whether advancing careers or fulfilling lifelong dreams, University of the People ensures higher education is affordable and essential in today's evolving world. Join us as we discuss why making higher education accessible to everyone is crucial for individual growth and global progress.   You'll learn:  How making higher education accessible and affordable unlocks opportunities for learners from all backgrounds to thrive. Ways offering asynchronous courses and flexible learning options empowers adult learners to balance education with their busy lives. How designing courses around industry demands and evolving workforce trends equips students with the skills they need to succeed. How integrating AI and cutting-edge technology into education prepares students to navigate and excel in the future of work. About the Guest: President Shai Reshef is the founder of the University of the People, the first nonprofit, tuition-free, accredited online university. With over 20 years in for-profit education, he saw online learning's potential to make higher education accessible globally. Believing education is a right, not a privilege, he's focused on helping underserved communities. Under his leadership, the university has served over 137,000 students worldwide, earning him awards like the 2023 Eden Prize. Reshef's mission is to democratize education and foster a better, more peaceful world.   Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from President Shai Reshef:  LinkedIn: @shaireshef TED Talk: An Ultra-Low-Cost College Degree   More from University of the People: Website: https://www.uopeople.edu/ LinkedIn: @university-of-the-people  Twitter/X, Facebook, YouTube: @UoPeople Instagram, TikTok: @uopeople.official    Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: scummo@pasadena.edu Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking    Find the transcript of this episode here   Please rate us and leave us your thoughts and comments on Apple Podcasts, we'd love to hear from you!  

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series #277, brought to YOU by Jenzabar's Annual Meeting (⁠JAM 2024⁠), YOUR guest is ⁠Shai Reshef, Founder & President, University of the People YOUR cohost is Douglas A.J. Carlson, Head of Partnerships - Americas, LeadSquared How is University of the People opening the gates to higher education for over 137,000 students from 200 countries & territories who may not have had the opportunity otherwise? What unique challenges do marginalized & underserved student populations like refugees, survivors of genocide, & Afghan women face in accessing higher education, & how is University of the People supporting them? How does University of the People's model of using open educational resources, volunteer faculty, & low overhead allow it to offer accredited, job-ready degrees at little to no cost to students? What innovations in curriculum design, technology, & student support is University of the People implementing to ensure its diverse global learners can succeed & graduate? From partnering with top universities to winning the Yidan Prize, what key milestones have marked University of the People's journey from startup to transformative force in higher ed over the past 15 years? What lessons can traditional universities learn from University of the People about increasing accessibility, affordability & ROI for students, & what does Shai 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

Shai Reshef is the President of University of the People (UoPeople). Reshef has over 25 years of experience in the international education market. Reshef has been widely recognized for his work with UoPeople, including being awarded the 2023 Yidan Prize for Educational Development, referred to as the Nobel Prize for Education; an honorary doctorate from the Open University, named one of Fast Company's 100 Most Creative People in Business; awarded an Ashoka fellowship; joined UN-GAID as a High-level Adviser; granted an RSA Fellowship; selected by The Huffington Post as the Ultimate Game Changer in Education; nominated as one of Wired Magazine's 50 People Changing the World; and selected as a Top Global Thinker by Foreign Policy Magazine.UoPeople is the first non-profit, tuition-free, American, accredited, online university. Dedicated to opening access to higher education globally, UoPeople helps high school graduates overcome financial, geographic, political, and personal constraints keeping them from college studies. UNESCO estimates that by the year 2025, there will be nearly 100 million young people unable to find seats in traditional universities. UoPeople believes that access to higher education is a basic right which promotes world peace and global economic development; and it is committed to providing those young people a quality higher education – tuition-free.Links:https://www.uopeople.edu/about/leadership-team/shai-reshef/https://www.ted.com/talks/shai_reshef_an_ultra_low_cost_college_degree?language=enhttps://www.unesco.org/en/higher-education Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Free to Think speaks with Shai Reshef, President of the University of the People,  the first non-profit, tuition-free, American, accredited, online university whose mission is to help students worldwide overcome financial, geographic, political, and personal obstacles to higher education. Since August 2021, University of the People has received increasing numbers of applications from women in Afghanistan seeking a way to continue their studies. After the Taliban reimposed a ban on women attending universities, University of the People provided 2000 scholarships for Afghan women. “They want to expand their knowledge, to learn to enrich themselves, but also to feel part of the world,” says Reshef. “Studying… is exactly what they need in order to keep them alive and hoping for a better future.”  

Shai Reshef is the President and Founder of University of the People, a non-profit, online university that's been serving students from around the globe since 2009. He joins Mike Palmer in a conversation about trends in affordable, online education and the work he's been doing with U of the People. We begin by hearing Shai's origin story dating back to the early days of distance learning and test preparation before diving into the story of the university and its founding. Shai shares his vision and mission to provide affordable higher education to students around the globe. We learn about the unique model that allows students to access their programs through the internet and how that has opened up pathways to those in need including students in Syria, Afghanistan, and most recently Iran. It's a thought-provoking deep dive into an alternative model of higher education built around access to relevant coursework that can change the lives of students. Don't miss it! Subscribe to Trending in Education wherever you get your podcasts. Visit us at TrendinginEd.com for more great content.

In this week's episode, we speak with educational entrepreneur and innovator of one of higher ed's most revolutionary experiments, Shai Reshef. Shai is founder and president of The University of the People, the world's first and only nonprofit, tuition-free, American accredited online university. Driven by a personal passion to provide higher ed access to qualified individuals regardless of geographic, financial or societal constraints, President Reshef has been recognized worldwide for his work including being named as one of Fast Company's 100 Most creative People in Business. There is a great deal that we can learn from the University of the People's ultra-low cost college degree model including how to structure a learning experience with what matters most at the core.

Todd Zipper, President of Wiley Education Services, welcomes Shai Reshef, President of University of the People. Todd and Shai discuss how University of the People provides tuition-free online education to qualified individuals regardless of geographic, financial, or societal constraints.   Topics Discussed: • Maximizing open-source technology and resources to increase access to affordable, quality education across the globe • Disrupting the industry with a low cost, tuition-free model powered by the support of 25,000 volunteers • Leveraging peer-to-peer learning and instructor supervision to achieve scale while maintaining course quality and a 14:1 learner to instructor ratio • Ensuring learner success through a unique admissions model and individual support throughout the learner's journey • Collaborating with global universities to provide increased access and pathways to higher education Guest Bio Shai Reshef is the President of University of the People, the world's first non-profit, tuition-free, American, accredited online university, dedicated to opening access to higher education. An educational entrepreneur, Shai Reshef received a PhD from the Open University and has more than 30 years of experience in international education. From 1989 to 2005, he served as Chairman of the Kidum Group, a for-profit educational services company. Starting in 2001, Shai also chaired KIT eLearning, the online learning partner of the University of Liverpool and the first online university outside of the United States. Shai is a member of the Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration; being named one of Fast Company's 100 Most Creative People in Business; selected by OneWorld as one of its ‘People of 2009;' awarded an Ashoka fellowship; joined UN-GAID as a High-level Adviser; presented at TED; granted an RSA Fellowship; selected by The Huffington Post as the Ultimate Game Changer in Education; nominated as one of Wired Magazine's 50 People Changing the World; and selected as a Top Global Thinker by Foreign Policy Magazine. Recently, he was awarded the Prince's Prize for Innovative Philanthropy by Prince Albert II of Monaco.

Shai Reshef shares the remarkable story of the creation of the University of the People, which has grown from an initial small class of students in 2008 to over 55,000 low-income students all over the world today. Reshef founded University of the People after a successful career as an educational technology entrepreneur, setting out to leverage these technologies to launch the world's first free US-accredited asynchronous online university with a goal of serving the 100 million+ talented young people who lack access to a quality education. The University of the People has been able to make remarkable progress toward this ambitious goal by adopting a peer learning model overseen by a huge volunteer faculty workforce. It offers undergraduate and Master's degrees in the high-demand areas of Business, Nursing, and Computer Science; courses are free, but students who want college credit pay for the final proctored assessment, with the cost of a full degree about $4800 and scholarships to support those who can't afford that. David Finegold is the president of Chatham University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shai Reshef shares the remarkable story of the creation of the University of the People, which has grown from an initial small class of students in 2008 to over 55,000 low-income students all over the world today. Reshef founded University of the People after a successful career as an educational technology entrepreneur, setting out to leverage these technologies to launch the world's first free US-accredited asynchronous online university with a goal of serving the 100 million+ talented young people who lack access to a quality education. The University of the People has been able to make remarkable progress toward this ambitious goal by adopting a peer learning model overseen by a huge volunteer faculty workforce. It offers undergraduate and Master's degrees in the high-demand areas of Business, Nursing, and Computer Science; courses are free, but students who want college credit pay for the final proctored assessment, with the cost of a full degree about $4800 and scholarships to support those who can't afford that. David Finegold is the president of Chatham University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/economics

Shai Reshef shares the remarkable story of the creation of the University of the People, which has grown from an initial small class of students in 2008 to over 55,000 low-income students all over the world today. Reshef founded University of the People after a successful career as an educational technology entrepreneur, setting out to leverage these technologies to launch the world's first free US-accredited asynchronous online university with a goal of serving the 100 million+ talented young people who lack access to a quality education. The University of the People has been able to make remarkable progress toward this ambitious goal by adopting a peer learning model overseen by a huge volunteer faculty workforce. It offers undergraduate and Master's degrees in the high-demand areas of Business, Nursing, and Computer Science; courses are free, but students who want college credit pay for the final proctored assessment, with the cost of a full degree about $4800 and scholarships to support those who can't afford that. David Finegold is the president of Chatham University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/education

Shai Reshef shares the remarkable story of the creation of the University of the People, which has grown from an initial small class of students in 2008 to over 55,000 low-income students all over the world today. Reshef founded University of the People after a successful career as an educational technology entrepreneur, setting out to leverage these technologies to launch the world’s first free US-accredited asynchronous online university with a goal of serving the 100 million+ talented young people who lack access to a quality education. The University of the People has been able to make remarkable progress toward this ambitious goal by adopting a peer learning model overseen by a huge volunteer faculty workforce. It offers undergraduate and Master’s degrees in the high-demand areas of Business, Nursing, and Computer Science; courses are free, but students who want college credit pay for the final proctored assessment, with the cost of a full degree about $4800 and scholarships to support those who can’t afford that. David Finegold is the president of Chatham University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Meet the AuthorShai ReshefFounder and PresidentUniversity of the PeopleEducation has been one of the victims of the coronavirus pandemic. Given the inherent threat of infection from a precipitate return by students and staff to schools and colleges, countries around the world must rethink the online learning model, argues Shai Reshef, Founder and President of University of the People, a private non-profit, tuition-free, US-accredited, distance-education university.Read the full article: https://bit.ly/ago-covid19-higher-ed-online Subscribe to our podcast: https://agi.buzzsprout.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AsiaGlobalInstitute/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AsiaGInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2473796/ YouTube: https://bit.ly/agi-yt-subscribeABOUT ASIAGLOBAL ONLINEAsiaGlobal Online (AGO) offers Asian perspectives on global issues through research-based content that is published weekly, and AsiaGlobal Voices, a curated feed of summaries of opinion articles, columns and editorials published in local languages in media from across the region. It is run by the Asia Global Institute (AGI) at the University of Hong Kong. 

Shai Reshef is President of University of the People, a tuition-free, American, accredited university offering online education to an international student-base who, despite their academic success, would otherwise find it difficult to obtain a degree. Shai explains how online education can be accessible and scalable, while maintaining high quality. Interview: https://episodes.castos.com/onlinelearninglegends/038-Shai-Reshef-Final.mp3 | recorded April 2020 Shai's profile: https://www.facebook.com/shai.reshef and https://www.linkedin.com/in/ushership/ University of the People: https://www.facebook.com/UoPeople/ and https://www.uopeople.edu/ University of the People blog: https://www.uopeople.edu/blog/ Nominated links (free to access): Reshef, S. (2014). An ultra-low-cost college degree. TED Talk. https://www.ted.com/talks/shai_reshef_an_ultra_low_cost_college_degreeNAS Daily (2018). How he made university - almost free! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiEqmdxj_GAUniversity of the People (2019). UoPeople 10 year anniversary ceremony. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRbcWPvuZ8MUniversity of the People (2019). UoPeople Arabic Launch at the World Economic Forum. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBNPlf1s9p4University of the People (2020). Student stories. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzDSQFS87t6G5lUpar50Y3Mb2k39Nc_GA Twitter: @shaireshef and @uopeople

Is there an accredited university that offers tuition-free degrees to the world? There is -- University of The People. In this episode, I welcome back the founder and president, Shai Reshef, to discuss how his vision for tuition-free education has led to the university's success. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachingthefinishline/support

On this episode, I Zoom in Shai Reshef and we chat about The University of The People. President and founder of University of the People, Shai Reshef, is an educational entrepreneur, with over 25 years of experience in the international education market. President Reshef has been widely recognized for his work with UoPeople. He was named by the Huffington Post as the 'Ultimate Game Changer in Education,' and WIRED included him in its list of the 50 people who will change the world. He was named one of Fast Company's 100 Most Creative People in Business as well as a Top Global Thinker by Foreign Policy Magazine. Before founding University of the People, Reshef directed KIT e-learning, the first online university in Europe. Shai Reshef's TED Talk has reached over 5 million viewers. University of the People (UoPeople) is the Education Revolution. It is the world's first non-profit, tuition-free, accredited American online university dedicated to opening access to higher education globally. The university relies on open-source technology, Open Educational Resources, peer-to-peer learning, and the assistance of academic volunteers worldwide. Founded in 2009, UoPeople has partnered with Yale ISP Law School for research; New York University (NYU), University of California (UC) Berkeley, and The University of Edinburgh to accept students; Microsoft and HP for scholarships, and Hewlett-Packard for general support, scholarships for women and internships. UoPeople is supported by The Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Fondation Hoffmann, and companies such as HP, Google, Microsoft, Intel, Western Union, Estee Lauder and many more. Follow UoPeople on Twitter: https://twitter.com/UoPeople Connect with Shai Reshef: https://twitter.com/ShaiReshef

In this episode, we revisit some of the best segment of Reaching The Finish Line Season 2 (including Dale Stephens, Ben Miller, and Shai Reshef). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachingthefinishline/support

University of the People is the world’s first non-profit, tuition-free, accredited online university. In our interview with UoPeople's President, Shai Reshef, we talk about the inspiration behind the online four-year college, what it takes to run the school, and what kind of advice he has for future entrepreneurs. 

Many people have the motivation and the desire to get a college degree but or limited by financial means. What if you you could get a college degree for a small fraction of what traditonal schools charge? Today we were joined by President and Founder of University of the People, Shai Reshef. Shai Reshef is President & Founder of University of the People, also known as “UoPeople”- and has been widely recognized for his work with UoPeople, including being named one of Fast Company's 100 Most Creative People in Business; selected by OneWorld as one of its ‘People of 2009;' awarded an Ashoka fellowship; joined UN-GAID as a High-level Adviser; granted membership in the Clinton Global Initiative; awarded an RSA Fellowship; selected by The Huffington Post as the Ultimate Game Changer in Education; nominated as one of Wired Magazine's 50 People Changing the World; and selected as a Top Global Thinker by Foreign Policy Magazine.   An expert on the intersection of education and technology, Shai Reshef is an educational entrepreneur, with over 25 years of experience in the international education market.  Shai has spoken internationally at numerous conferences including the Clinton Global Initiative; DLD: Digital, Life, Design; TED, World Economic Forum; EG5 Conference; Google's Higher Education Summit. He has also lectured at Yale, Harvard, Stanford and Oxford, among others.     To find out more visit:   TED TALK - An Ultra Low Cost College Degree   The University of the People Website   Personal Finance Cheat Sheet Article: http://www.cheatsheet.com/…/how-schools-can-improve-their-…/ You can listen live by going to www.kpft.org and clicking on the HD3 tab. You can also listen to this episode and others by podcast at: http://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/moneymatters or www.moneymatterspodcast.com ‪#‎KPFT #ShaiReshef #UoPeople

Na University of the People online, qualquer um com um diploma do Ensino médio pode ter aulas para uma graduação em Administração de Empresas ou Ciência da Computação — sem as tradicionais mensalidades (embora os exames sejam pagos). O fundador Shai Reshef espera que a Educação Superior esteja mudando "de um privilégio de poucos, para um direito básico e acessível para todos".

사람들의 온라인 대학에서는 고등학교 졸업장만 있으면 누구라도 경영학이나 컴퓨터 공학 학위를 따기 위한 수업을 들을 수 있습니다. 수업료가 없어도요. (하지만 시험을 치려면 돈이 듭니다.) 설립자 샤이 레셰프는 대학 교육이 "소수를 위한 특권에서 모두를 위한 기본적인 권리이며 적절한 가격에 누구나 접근할 수 있는 것"으로 바뀌기를 바랍니다.

At the online University of the People, anyone with a high school diploma can take classes toward a degree in business administration or computer science — without standard tuition fees (though exams cost money). Founder Shai Reshef hopes that higher education is changing "from being a privilege for the few to a basic right, affordable and accessible for all."

En la Universidad del Pueblo online, cualquier persona con un diploma de escuela secundaria puede atender las clases para obtener un título en administración de empresas o ciencias de la computación — sin gastos de matrícula estándar (aunque los exámenes cuestan dinero). Su fundador Shai Reshef espera que la educación superior esté cambiando "de ser un privilegio para unos pocos a un derecho básico, asequible y accesible para todos".

Jeder mit Studienberechtigung kann sich bei der University of the People in Wirtschaft oder Informatik einschreiben -- ohne Studiengebühren (jedoch mit Prüfungsgebühren). Shai Reshef, der Gründer, hofft, Hochschulbildung verändert sich weg "von einem Privileg für wenige zu einem Grundrecht, das für alle leistbar und zugänglich wird".

À l'University of the People, une université en ligne pour tous, n'importe qui possédant un diplôme d'études secondaires peut prendre des cours afin d'obtenir un baccalauréat en administration des affaires ou en science informatique; tout ça sans les frais de scolarité habituels (à l'exception des frais d'examen). Son fondateur, Shai Reshef, espère que l'éducation supérieure passera d'un privilège pour un petit nombre à un droit fondamental, abordable et accessible à tous.

Adjudicators: Ben Page and Baroness Helena Kennedy QC. Witnesses: Jude Kelly OBE; Mark Henderson; Shai Reshef. Part of the Names Not Numbers 2013 symposium, www.namesnotnumbers.com

Shai Reshef is the Founder & President of the University of the People (UoP; www.UoPeople.org), the world's first tuition-free, online academic institution which will open its virtual doors in April 2009. Reshef has twenty years of experience in the international education market and is currently the Chairman of Cramster.com, an online global study community helping hundreds of thousands of students with their homework. Formerly, Reshef served as Chairman of the Kidum Group, the largest for-profit educational services company in Israel which he sold to Kaplan in 2005. Between 2001 and 2004, Reshef chaired KIT eLearning, a subsidiary of Kidum, the eLearning partner of the University of Liverpool and the first online university outside of the U.S. Reshef holds a BA, magna cum laude, from Tel Aviv University and an MA in Chinese Politics from the University of Michigan.