Weekly Wisdom 011 - Mark Becker

Bridget Burns, Executive Director of the University Innovation Alliance, and Paul Fain, Inside Higher Ed's Contributing Editor, speak with Dr. Mark Becker, President of Georgia State University. G.S.U. has seen tremendous growth and innovation during President Becker's tenure, and he shares his wisdom about how such a large institution with such a diverse student population is able to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic and the George Floyd protests. Topics include:

  • A pivotal moment in history for higher ed
  • President Becker's administrative background in emergency preparedness
  • G.S.U.'s commitment to educational equity
  • President Becker's vision of greater structural flexibility post-pandemic
  • How to avoid burnout
  • The power of the human spirit

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