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Degrees of Impact

Degrees of Impact

By: New American Colleges & Universities
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Degrees of Impact highlights the people and ideas driving innovation in higher education. Produced by the New American Colleges and Universities consortium, episodes provide practical insight by exploring higher ed’s challenges and opportunities as well as the industry's impact on local and global communities. [Formerly called Connect, Collaborate, Champion, Degrees of Impact brings you the same engaging conversations but with fewer syllables.]

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  • Educating for the Common Good: Liberal Arts, Applied Learning, and Civic Purpose

    Educating for the Common Good: Liberal Arts, Applied Learning, and Civic Purpose
    Dec 3 2025

    We sit down with William G. (Jerry) Berberet, the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Ernest L. Boyer Award and the founding executive director of what is now the New American Colleges & Universities. Jerry reflects on his decades in academia, the enduring moral vision of Ernest Boyer, the role of leadership and innovation, and his compelling, purpose-driven vision for higher education -- an imperative every bit as vital today as it was thirty years ago. Host: Sean Creighton

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    30 mins
  • Building on the Legacy of Florida’s Oldest Private College

    Building on the Legacy of Florida’s Oldest Private College
    Nov 19 2025

    Florida Southern College President Jeremy Martin reflects on his first year leading the state’s oldest private institution. He discusses accessibility, tradition, Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, student needs, and the launch of FSC’s new School of Architecture. Host: Michelle Apuzzio

    Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Degrees of Impact, where we explore innovative ideas and the people behind them in higher education. To learn more about NACU and our programs, visit nacu.edu.

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    27 mins
  • From Burnout to Balance: How Positive Education is Changing Teacher Preparation

    From Burnout to Balance: How Positive Education is Changing Teacher Preparation
    Oct 29 2025

    We talk with Kelly Smith, assistant professor of Education at Russell Sage College, about how Positive Education is transforming teacher preparation and classroom culture. Drawing from her years as a teacher and administrator, Kelly shares how these practices help educators foster well-being, both for their students and for themselves, and how Russell Sage became the first college to partner with the Center for Positive Education. Host: Michelle Apuzzio.

    Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Degrees of Impact, where we explore innovative ideas and the people behind them in higher education. To learn more about NACU and our programs, visit nacu.edu.

    Connect with us on LinkedIn: NACU

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    22 mins
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