Degrees of Change
A California Competes Podcast
Hosted by Dr. Su Jin Jez, CEO of California Competes: Higher Education for a Strong Economy, Degrees of Change explores how smart higher education and workforce policies can help Californians learn, contribute, and thrive.
Through candid conversations with thought leaders, policymakers, and practitioners, this podcast brings bold ideas and practical solutions to address some of the state’s most pressing challenges.
Designing a Master Plan for Tomorrow: 65 Years of Lessons, a Future of Shared Prosperity
California’s Master Plan for Higher Education was visionary in 1960—but today, it no longer meets the needs of our students or economy. In this inaugural season, Dr. Jez sits down with experts to reflect on the original vision for the Master Plan and what must change to meet the needs of today’s students, communities, and economy.
This season builds on insights from our white paper: From Institutions to Individuals: A Paradigm Shift for California’s Master Plan for Higher Education.
Crystal Clear: A Vision for the Future of California Higher Ed
California Competes marks its 15th crystal anniversary with a series of conversations focused on cutting through complexity to strengthen California’s higher education future. This season brings together leaders across sectors to reflect on where the state’s higher education system has been, where it stands today, and what’s needed for its next chapter.
