As Dr. Ed Burger prepares to leave Southwestern University to become President and Chief Executive Officer of St. David’s Foundation in Austin, Texas, he and KUT’s Jennifer Stayton discuss the art of letting go, as they wrap up the KUT podcast “Higher Ed.” Ed says “letting go” in the workplace starts with a pretty straightforward […] The post Higher Ed: Holding On Tight Is Easier Than Letting Go. Why We Need To Learn How To Do Both Well. appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

In the very first episode of KUT’s podcast “Higher Ed,” Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT’s Jennifer Stayton talked about the importance of failure to learning. Has any thinking changed about that concept in the past five years? Ed says he has greater clarity now than he had five years ago about one […] The post Higher Ed: Learning From Failure (And Then Letting It Go) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

“Thank you” may not always be the words that come to mind when struggling through a difficult lesson or dealing with a mountain of homework in school. But in this episode of KUT’s podcast “Higher Ed,” Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT’s Jennifer Stayton discuss the role that gratitude can play in learning […] The post Higher Ed: Be Grateful For The Frustration That Can Come With Learning. You’ll Learn From That, Too. appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Who does not appreciate making high grades in a certain subject or getting glowing performance reviews at work?  In this episode of KUT’s podcast “Higher Ed,” Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT’s Jennifer Stayton explore the lure of the “success trap” and how to avoid it. What exactly is the “success trap?” It […] The post Higher Ed: Really Good At Something In School Or Work? Beware Of The “Success Trap” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Most of us have the best of intentions when we graduate from high school or college to make our way in the world and lead meaningful and productive lives. But the minutiae of everyday life can eat into our plans to exist outside our comfort zone. In this episode of KUT’s podcast “Higher Ed,” Southwestern […] The post Higher Ed: Want An Exciting Life? Ask This Question At Graduation (Or Anytime, Really) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A podcast listener wrote in asking for guidance about how to handle the regret she feels over the choices she made in college.  In this episode of KUT’s podcast “Higher Ed,” Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT’s Jennifer Stayton examine regret and the ways in which it can actually inspire positive change. A […] The post Higher Ed: The Key To Dissipating Regret? Use It To Spur Action And Change appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Most people – students included – have a long to-do list but are short on ideas for how to tackle it. In this episode of KUT’s podcast “Higher Ed,” Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT’s Jennifer Stayton discuss strategies for deciding what should top the list. Ed suggests that removing things from the […] The post Higher Ed: Letting Go Of The “Noise” To Prioritize Better In School And Life appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Students have a lot of tugging at their energy and attention including classes, homework, jobs and activities. In this episode of KUT’s podcast “Higher Ed,” Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT’s Jennifer Stayton strategize on how to keep exhausted students engaged in the classroom. Ed received an email from a “Higher Ed” podcast […] The post Higher Ed: How To Keep Tired Students Engaged? Help Them Produce – Not Just Consume – Knowledge appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

“The only thing constant is change.” That saying, or some derivation of it, is attributed to the ancience Greek philosopher Heraclitus around 500 BC. But it certainly rings as true now as it did then. In this episode of KUT’s podcast “Higher Ed,” Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT’s Jennifer Stayton discuss preparing […] The post Higher Ed: I’m Content. And Comfortable. And Don’t Want To Change. Learn How To Do It Anyway. appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

When strong feelings bubble up, your heart might win out over your head in deciding what happens next. But at times, a more thoughtful approach might prove ultimately more effective. In this episode of KUT’s podcast “Higher Ed,” Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT’s Jennifer Stayton discuss the tug-of-war between feeling and thinking. […] The post Higher Ed: “We’re Not Machines” – Engaging Your Heart And Your Head In Learning appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Fewer college students than you might think make it from Freshman orientation all the way to graduation. In this episode of KUT’s podcast “Higher Ed,” Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT’s Jennifer Stayton discuss why students drop out, and what colleges and universities can do to help them stay in. David Kirp’s book […] The post Higher Ed: Want To Prevent Students From Dropping Out? Provide More Support, Realistic Expectations appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Just about everybody can recall an influential teacher who nurtured and inspired them. But not all great teachers are “warm and fuzzy.” In this episode of KUT’s podcast “Higher Ed,” Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT’s Jennifer Stayton explore dealing with fantastic teachers who have challenging personalities. Ed recalls a wonderful Philosophy teacher […] The post Higher Ed: For Some Teachers “It’s Not A Matter Of Being Nice But Setting Great Expectations” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

First-year college student students often encounter tougher classes in a new environment without the familiar supports of home. In this episode of KUT’s podcast “Higher Ed,” Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT’s Jennifer Stayton explore strategies for staying on course when so much is changing. “You’re going to be homesick. You’re going to […] The post Higher Ed: Surviving And Succeeding During Freshman Year In College (Or Through Any Big Life Change) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

This episode was originally posted on Jan. 13, 2019. Many external factors can impact the quality and effectiveness of a learning experience: the teacher; the other students in a class; the school’s resources; even the student’s surroundings and home. But what about the internal factors? In this episode of KUT’s podcast “Higher Ed,” Southwestern University […] The post Best of “Higher Ed:” The Biases We Bring To Information And Learning (They’re Complicated) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

This episode was originally posted on Nov. 18, 2018. In school, our reading choices are mostly dictated by what is assigned for classes or from reading lists. But once we are out of school, the decisions are up to us.  In this episode of KUT’s podcast “Higher Ed,” Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and […] The post Best of “Higher Ed:” The Well-Read Grown-Up appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

This episode was originally published on Oct. 12, 2018. Choosing a major is a rite of passage for higher education students, and it can feel like a – dare we say it –major decision with lifelong implications. In this episode of KUT’s podcast “Higher Ed,” Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT’s Jennifer Stayton […] The post Best of “Higher Ed:” Why The College Major May Matter Less Than We’ve Always Thought appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

This episode was originally posted on Sept. 30, 2018. Most people do not necessarily enjoy being told when they are wrong. The formal education experience can at times seem like it is full of those moments – between corrections, grades, comments and evaluations.  In this episode of KUT’s podcast “Higher Ed,” Southwestern University President Dr. […] The post Best of “Higher Ed:” Effective Correction appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

This episode was originally published on Sept. 23, 2018. High school seniors have something extra added to their workload in the fall semester. Those who are going on to college have to navigate the college application process. In this episode of KUT’s podcast “Higher Ed,” Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT’s Jennifer Stayton […] The post Best of “Higher Ed:” How Much Is Too Much On A College Application? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Academia is divided over the wisdom of offering students extra credit on tests or projects. In this episode of the KUT podcast “Higher Ed,” KUT’s Jennifer Stayton and Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger discuss the utility and merit of offering extra points for extra effort. Ed says for the most part he supports extra […] The post Higher Ed: Yes, Extra Credit Can Enhance Learning – But Don’t Overestimate Its Value appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The 2018-2019 school year saw allegations of cheating in college admissions in the “Operation Varsity Blues” case. Rising tuition costs and student debt levels have the attention of several 2020 presidential hopefuls. In this episode of the KUT podcast “Higher Ed,” KUT’s Jennifer Stayton and Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger discuss the state of […] The post Higher Ed: Resiliency Of The System Tested in 2018-2019 School Year appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.