Event Recordings

In his 2025 State of the State Address, Governor Mike DeWine (R-OH) announced that he will “require Ohio’s state colleges and universities to implement meaningful work-based learning programs, such as co-op, internship, or externship programs.” How are public universities responding? How might this public policy initiative, which is hardly unique to Ohio, indirectly affect private research universities? Will this renewed emphasis on the career readiness dimension of what Cathy N. Davidson called “world readiness,” a concept embraced by the Boyer 2030 Commission, change even student expectations for their college experience? Join us for a deep dive into how leading Ohio public and private universities are responding, and learn how UERU Boyer Circle Partner, Podium Education, is helping universities meet this challenge.

Speakers:

• John G. Jewell, Associate Dean, Academic Student Support Services, Kent State University
• Norman Jones, Vice Provost and Dean for Undergraduate Education, The Ohio State University
• Aled Owens, VP, Podium Education
• Peter Shulman, Associate Provost of Curriculum, Case Western Reserve University
• Bryan Smith, Associate Vice Provost for Undergraduate Affairs, University of Cincinnati