To A Degree

Podcast by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Rank #1: Episode 22: What is “Good” in Higher Ed.
"What Is 'Good' In Higher Ed" explores changing definitions and new measures of quality and the value of college rankings. Guests include Jeff Selingo, Paul Glastris, John Friedman and Doug Webber.

Rank #2: Episode 20: The State of State Higher Ed.
“The State of State Higher Ed” explores higher ed issues from national and state vantage points. Guests include Jeremy Anderson of Education Commission of the States, Melissa Henderson of Educate Texas, Kenyatta Lovett of Complete Tennessee, and Michele Siqueiros of Campaign for College Opportunity.

Higher Ed Happy Hour

In the Higher Ed Happy Hour, three well-known Washington, DC-based journalists and policy wonks -- Kevin Carey of New America, Andrew Kelly of the American Enterprise Institute, and Libby Nelson of Vox.com -- discuss the latest happenings in higher education policy, research, and popular culture. There are special guests, wonky digressions, and excursions into the shocking and absurd.

Rank #1: Back from Summer Break: The election, FAFSA reform, college football.
Kevin and Libby welcome Jesse O'Connell as our first guest host / drinks-master to dive deep into FAFSA reform and prior-prior year. Also, presidential election developments and pretending Northeastern's football season didn't start until last week.

Rank #2: This Changes Everything.
Kevin and Andrew debate New America's radical proposal to upend federal higher education policy as we know it, with Libby as mixologist / referee.

Higher Ed Live

Higher Ed Live offers viewers direct access to the best & brightest minds in education and allows viewers to share knowledge and participate in discussions around the industry's most important issues.

Rank #1: Advancement Live - Activating Alumni as Social Media Ambassadors.
You know that you're produce compelling content; now how do you make sure that content is reaching the maximum number of eyes? Or if there's a message you'd like to get out, do you have a reliable team at the ready to help you do just that? That's where alumni social media ambassadors come in. In this episode of Advancement Live, Kim Brown chats with experts from the University of Chicago and Northeastern University about their ambassador programs—and what you should know if you're looking to launch (or improve) one at your institution.

Rank #2: Student Affairs Live - Implicit Bias and Inclusive Language.
Even well intentioned people can possess bias. Though studies have shown explicit expressions of biased beliefs and attitudes have declined significantly over the past few decades, measures of implicit bias remain persistently high. On this episode of Student Affairs Live, host Tony Doody speaks with Zaneta Rago-Craft, Yoshiko Harden, and Lena Tenney to better understand where, how and when we develop our bias. Other topics explored on this episode include micro-aggressions and inclusive language, strategies for ameliorating bias, and tactical self-presentation.

ReLearning Podcast

The education landscape is changing. On The Chronicle of Higher Education’s Re:Learning podcast, you’ll meet the renegade teachers, ed-tech entrepreneurs, longtime educators, and others shaping the future of college.

Rank #1: Episode 7: Carol Dweck Says Theory of Educational Mind-Set Is Often Misunderstood.
The Stanford professor responds to critics and shares some of her latest ideas about how to help students push forward when they have setbacks.

Rank #2: Episode 12: You Don’t Know Your Students. This Professor Hopes to Change That..
Michael Wesch, an associate professor of anthropology at Kansas State, joins his students for an unusual tour of their lives beyond the classroom.

EdSurge Podcast

A weekly podcast about the future of learning and the intersection of technology and education. Join host Jeffrey R. Young and other EdSurge reporters as they sit down with educators, tech innovators and scholars for frank and in-depth conversations.

Rank #1: Does Tech Support Personalized Learning—or Distract Us From What’s Really Important?.
“Personalized learning” is a term that is no stranger to interpretation—even to the point that writers have started to argue about whether it’s worth defining or not (just check out here and here.) But no matter how a school or district defines it, is it worth including technology in that definition—or does edtech merely distract educators from understanding and delivering on what students really need?In early March, three education research experts—Eileen Rudden of Boston’s LearnLaunch, Chris Liang-Vergara of Chicago’s LEAP Innovations, and Muhammed Chaudhry of the Bay Area’s Silicon Valley Education Foundation—joined EdSurge on a panel to discuss the very answer to this muddy and oftentimes challenging question. Check it out on this edition of the EdSurge podcast!

Rank #2: How to Bring ‘Mastery Learning’ to the Classroom.
One of the most popular topics these days in education is mastery learning—the idea that the pace of a class should match what each student is ready to learn, as a way to ensure they’re really grasping material. But it can be hard to show educators what mastery learning looks like in practice. Cara Johnson has extensive experience both teaching and helping others using the approach. She talked with EdSurge about how she reaches parents and skeptical students—and shares her best tips for a successful mastery classroom.

Getting Smart Podcast

The Getting Smart Podcast covers topics in K-12, HigherEd and lifelong learning. Episodes cover developments in research, technology, entrepreneurs, methods and more to bring listeners some of the most informing, insightful and innovative strategies around education today.

Rank #1: 146 - How Better Transcripts Will Improve College Admissions, Employment, and Licensing.
Today, the Getting Smart team is discussing the future of transcripts with Matt Pittinsky, CEO of Parchment. In high school, Matt considered himself to be a lousy student — but the experience made him think that education could be different and better. So, after College, he co-founded Blackboard, which became the leading learning management system. Fourteen years later it was acquired for $1.6 billion. Matt then went back to school and earned a Ph.D. in Sociology at Columbia, then later moved down to Phoenix to teach at Arizona State University. While in Arizona, Matt discovered Docufide; a transcript service. He invested in the company, became the CEO, and rebranded the company in 2011 as Parchment — what it is known as today. Matt is passionate about turning credentials into opportunities. He believes the academic record is not as effective as it could be in admissions, employment, or even in licensing. In this new world where anyone can learn anything, anywhere — how we track, verify, and share capabilities is becoming a big deal. Listen in as Tom interviews Matt about credentialing and the future of transcripts. Key Takeaways: [:15] About today’s topic and guest: the future of transcripts with Matt Pittinsky. [1:35] Matt’s early education. [2:26] Why did Matt initially want to become a teacher? [2:56] How Matt ended up at Columbia University. [3:48] How Matt originally got connected to Parchment. [4:29] The mission of Parchment. [5:20] What Parchment does and how it works. [6:09] Parchment’s customer base and where their revenue comes from. [6:34] The focus of Parchment’s upcoming annual conference. [7:45] The current programmatic and technology trends in credentialing that are influencing Parchment. [8:54] The global shift of transcripts becoming more useful but complicated. [9:35] Why Matt feels as though there’s a great opportunity for a credential management platform. [11:11] How does Matt feel about the Mastery Transcript Consortium (a group of independent high schools that are trying to build a new transcript format)? [15:30] Does Matt think more authentic, evidence-based transcripts are making an impact on his business? [18:41] Is Matt optimistic or skeptical on the current tech trends in credentialing? [21:59] Matt’s case for how a distributed ledger — particularly Parchment — verifies and shares credentials more conveniently and less expensively than traditional approaches. [24:55] Does Matt see an extensive learner record belonging on Blockchain in the future? [29:18] The two holy grails: Longitude record and an extensible learning record, pulling from a broader set of educational service providers. [30:20] Does Matt see these extensible learner records as distributed databases? Mentioned in This Episode: Parchment Blackboard Columbia University Arizona State University Mastery Transcript Consortium Blockchain Coursera Dreambox Scottsdale Unified School District Khan Academy Want to Learn More About Innovations in Higher Ed? Listen to “S3:E3 Accessible, Affordable, Achievable HigherEd for Working Adults”, which features Paul LeBlanc; President of Southern New Hampshire University. Get Involved: Check out the blog at GettingSmart.com. Find the Getting Smart Podcast on iTunes, leave a review and subscribe. Is There Somebody You’ve Been Wanting to Learn From or a Topic You’d Like Covered? To get in contact: Email Jessica@GettingSmart.com, Tweet @Getting_Smart, or leave a review. The Getting Smart team will be sure to add them to their list!

Rank #2: 154 - What’s Up With All the Design-Focused Schools?.
This week on the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom is talking to his colleague, Emily Liebtag. Emily is the Director of Advocacy at Getting Smart. Emily has been a teacher, and a learner, in a myriad of different classroom spaces — ranging from K-12 public schools to online institutes of higher education. In the last several weeks, The Getting Smart team has visited so many unique, innovative schools. They’ve been to cities across the country, visiting well over a dozen different schools — all of which serve as great examples of successfully implementing deeper learning, design thinking, and student agency. In this episode, Tom and Emily talk all about their favorite design-thinking schools, positive trends happening in schools across the country, and the changes they have observed in schools after implementing design-thinking. They also discuss design-thinking across the curriculum, supporting design with skill-building, formative assessment, and extended challenges. Key Takeaways: [:14] This week, Tom is talking to Emily Liebtag to discuss all of the amazing, innovative design-focused schools they have had the pleasure of visiting in the last several weeks. [:31] Emily’s favorite school from the last several weeks: Agnor-Hurt Elementary. [3:40] About Tom’s recent visit to Tacoma Public Schools’ Science and Math Institute. [4:46] Why The Getting Smart team thinks design focus is so important in today’s education. [6:50] How design-thinking has changed in education from years ago to now. [8:47] One of Getting Smart’s favorite schools is One Stone, that is a great example of well-structured design-thinking methodology. [10:09] An example of a successful project by a student, that came out of a design-thinking school. [11:51] Positive trends taking over schools across the country. [14:28] All about D39 — a school that embodies these new, innovative trends. [15:36] What Emily loves about Del Lago Academy. [16:47] About VIDA school — a school that was going to shut down but reinvented themselves as a design-thinking school. [17:38] What Emily and Tom love about High Tech High in San Diego. [19:55] Tom’s thoughts on Purdue Polytechnic Institute. [21:18] How the design-thinking frame helps students to incorporate different skills. [23:26] Some elements of design-thinking in Albemarle County Public Schools that have really stood out to Tom and Emily. [27:27] SAMI and other schools in the Pacific Northwest that Tom would like to shed a light on. [29:30] Recapping this week’s episode. [31:25] Where to learn more about school visits. Mentioned in This Episode: Emily Liebtag Agnor-Hurt Elementary School Albemarle County Public Schools Tacoma Public Schools: Science and Math Institute (SAMI) One Stone Design39 (D39) Del Lago Academy VIDA High Tech High High Tech High International El Paso School District Purdue Polytechnic Institute Carnegie Mellon University of Pittsburgh Grable Foundation Woodbrook Elementary School Design Tech High School Emily@GettingSmart.com (Emily’s email) Get Involved: Check out the blog at GettingSmart.com. Find the Getting Smart Podcast on iTunes, leave a review and subscribe. Is There Somebody You’ve Been Wanting to Learn From or a Topic You’d Like Covered? To get in contact: Email Jessica@GettingSmart.com, Tweet @Getting_Smart, or leave a review. The Getting Smart team will be sure to add them to their list!

You've Got This | Tips & Strategies for Meaningful Productivity and Alignment in Work and Life

You've Got This is a podcast dedicated to helping academics and higher education professionals seek self-knowledge, playfully experiment, and live core values with intention. Tune in for insights, examples, and advice on topics such as meaningful productivity, boosting creativity, and much more.

Rank #1: YGT 93: Spring Favorites.
In this episode, I talk about some of the things I'm looking forward to in the spring season. Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by contacting me via email or by connecting with me on Twitter @Katie__Linder. If you listen to the podcast on iTunes, please take a moment to rate and/or review the show.

Rank #2: YGT 156:What is Your Work Stealing from You?.
In this episode, I mention the following: my virtual writing groups program come find me on Instagram Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @Katie__Linder or by emailing me. If you listen to the podcast on iTunes, please take a moment to rate and/or review the show.

Teaching in Higher Ed

Thank you for checking out the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. This is the space where we explore the art and science of being more effective at facilitating learning. We also share ways to increase our personal productivity, so we can have more peace in our lives and be even more present for our students.

Rank #1: Universal design for learning.
Mark Hofer shares how he implements Universal Design for Learning in his teaching, so that all students have the opportunity to learn. Podcast notes Guest: Mark Hofer Twitter Luminaris Blog Universal design for learning Student, Tony, who helped Mark identify the need for Universal Design for Learning (UDL) …gives all individuals equal opportunities to learn. – National Center on Universal Design for Learning National Center on Universal Design for Learning UDL on Campus Interactive version of UDL guidelines Printable version of UDL guidelines Universal design in architecture If you think about [the UDL] components as you're designing your course, you're going to wind up with better learning experiences for all your students. – Mark Hofer Addressing concerns about UDL We inadvertently put up barriers for our students in their learning. Mark's compare and contrast example, written about on his blog Get started incorporating UDL into a course Step 1: What do I know that students struggle with related to this [topic or competency]? Step 2: What kind of options could I include to help them with [those common challenges]? It does take students some time to get used to the idea that there may be more than one way to [accomplish] something. – Mark Hofer Guidelines Engagement – Mark is building his course around badges and experiences (through gamification and choice) …goal is to try to make the learning as relevant and interesting to the learning, not just initially, but to sustain their interest in the learning… – Mark Hofer Representation – pulling together readings, videos, interactives, where you can choose the way to learn Action and expression – Mark is creating, for each project, 3 different options, all measured by the same rubric While it is more [work] to select the various kinds of resources, it's paid back when in class the students are more prepared and we can go into further depth. -Mark Hofer Getting started with UDL Peter Newbury describes getting started with peer instruction on episode #053 Don't try to do [UDL] for every lesson, every day; it's a recipe for burnout. – Mark Hofer Make sure all assignments aren't of the same type, over the course of a semester “Pick a topic / concept that you know that students struggle with and try to find a range of different materials and see if it makes a difference.” – Mark Hofer Common misconception about UDL While technology can help you implement UDL, it isn't dependent on using it… UDL is an instructional approach and does not require technology In relation to universal design If you apply good accessibility practices to [course content], it will really benefit multiple learners in the process. – Mark Hofer Recommendations Bonni recommends: Listen to Mac Power Users 265 on Apple Music Mark recommends: UDLcenter.org UDLoncampus – specifically for higher ed Luminaris Link Blog Closing notes Rate/review the show. Please consider rating or leaving a review for the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast on whatever service you use to listen to it on (iTunes, Stitcher, etc.). It is the best way to help others discover the show. Give feedback. As always, I welcome suggestions for future topics or guests. Subscribe. If you have yet to subscribe to the weekly update, you can receive a single email each week with the show notes (including all the links we talk about on the episode), as well as an article on either teaching or productivity.

Rank #2: Small Teaching.
On this week's episode, James Lang shares about his book: Small Teaching Quotes What I started to notice was that the coaches who paid attention to these little things, and focused on small fundamentals, tended to do a lot better than the teams that didn’t. —James Lang I’m a big believer in the opening and closing minutes of class … I think those are really ripe opportunities for small teaching. —James Lang I try to do framing activities to help the students realize the value of what we’re doing. —James Lang Resources Small Teaching: Small modifications in course design or communication with your students. These recommendations might not translate directly into 10-minute or one-time activities, but they also do not require a radical rethinking of your courses. They might inspire tweaks or small changes in the way you organize the daily schedule of your course, write your course description or assignment sheets, or respond to the writing of your students. Book: The Power of Habit* by Charles Duhigg Teaching in Higher Ed Episode 71 with Derek Bruff Video: How to be Alone Article: Boring but Important MERLOT Awards RECOMMENDATIONSPedagogy UnboundRECOMMENDED BY:James LangHarvard's ABL ConnectRECOMMENDED BY:James LangTripitRECOMMENDED BY:Bonni StachowiakOn Being Observed by David Gooblar in Chronicle VitaeRECOMMENDED BY:Bonni Stachowiak

Research in Action | A podcast for faculty & higher education professionals on research design, methods, productivity & more

Research in Action is a weekly podcast about topics and issues related to research in higher education from experts across a range of disciplines.

Rank #1: Ep 49: Dr. Therese Huston - Bonus Clip # 2 - Benefits of Setting "Tripwires" in Your Professional Life.
Bonus Clip #2 [00:00-03:53]: Benefits of Setting "Tripwires" in Your Professional Life To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, contact the “Research in Action” podcast: Twitter: @RIA_podcast or #RIA_podcast Email: riapodcast@oregonstate.edu Voicemail: 541-737-1111 If you listen to the podcast via iTunes, please consider leaving us a review.

Rank #2: Ep 36: Hannah Gascho Rempel on Citation Management.
On today’s episode, I’m joined by Hannah Gascho Rempel, a Science Librarian and the Coordinator for Graduate Student Success at Oregon State University Libraries and Press. At Oregon State, she has led the development of OSU Libraries’ services for graduate students and has been deeply involved in the libraries’ Teaching and Engagement Department’s transition to a more strategic focus on learner-centered instruction activities. Her research focuses on research behaviors and curiosity, the intersection of technology use and learning, and providing library services that help promote graduate student success. Hannah has taught Zotero workshops at OSU since 2008 and has created a highly used Zotero tutorial. Segment 1: Citation Management [00:00-12:06] In this first segment, Hannah defines citation management and talks about several different citation management platforms. Segment 2: Tips and Tricks with Citations Management [12:07-24:30] In segment two, Hannah shares some of her best practice tips for experienced researchers and those new to citation management. Segment 3: Additional Functionalities with Citation Management  [24:31-35:19] In segment three, Hannah shares some additional features for researchers looking to level-up their citation management platform use. To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, contact the “Research in Action” podcast: Twitter: @RIA_podcast or #RIA_podcast Email: riapodcast@oregonstate.edu Voicemail: 541-737-1111 If you listen to the podcast via iTunes, please consider leaving us a review.

Aspen Insight

Join host Amina Akhtar as she goes beyond the headlines to unpack complex policy topics and shine a light on leaders who are making a difference. Brought to you by the Aspen Institute.

Rank #1: Survival Stories.
The toll of the opioid drug crisis in America is far-reaching. We talk to a mother who battled addiction during pregnancy, and policy experts who are working to solve this epidemic. What can we do to win this battle? War in East Congo forced Robert Hakiza from his home. His new life as a refugee in Uganda was plagued with problems until he realized he could turn despair into action. What’s the likelihood of a sixth mass extinction? Some say it’s already underway. We talk to Collin O’Mara, president of the National Wildlife Federation, about the connection between too much screen-time for kids and the survival of species. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

Rank #2: How to Save a Democracy in Decline.
For decades, Americans have been losing trust in democratic institutions, particularly media. In the news landscape, fact and opinion are getting blurred, falling revenues are shuttering newsrooms, and the public lives in “echo chambers” and can’t agree on facts. The Knight Commission on Trust, Media and Democracy believes distrust has reached crisis levels. The 27-member commission, created by the Aspen Institute Communications and Society program and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, drilled into why trust is declining and how it can be rebuilt. Their list of recommendations for media organizations, technology companies, and the public was released in early February 2019. In this episode, commissioners explain that it takes work from everyone to strengthen American democracy. Follow Aspen Insight on Facebook and Twitter using #AspenInsight.

EdNext Podcast

A weekly podcast from "Education Next," a journal of opinion and research. Introduction music:"Organic Grunge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Rank #1: Ep. 58 - Oct. 26, 2016: Will Open Educational Resources Disrupt the Textbook Industry?​.
Marty West talks with Michael McShane about the wealth of free resources teachers can access online, They consider questions like.who will produce them, how will they be compensated, and how will educators be able to find the best ones?Michael McShane is the author of the new article "Open Educational Resources," available at http://educationnext.org/open-educational-resources-digital-textbooks-federal-government/

Rank #2: Ep. 103 - Nov. 29, 2017: How Teacher Expectations Directly Impact Students.
The expectations teachers have for how far students will go with their education have an impact on how much education those students actually complete. And white teachers have lower expectations for black students than for similarly situated white students.To better understand these dynamics, Marty West talks with Seth Gershenson about his new study, “The Power of Teacher Expectations: How racial bias hinders student attainment,” co-authored with Nicholas Papageorge.Read the article here:http://educationnext.org/power-of-teacher-expectations-racial-bias-hinders-student-attainment/

The Teach Better Podcast

The Teach Better Podcast is a series of conversations with teachers about teaching. We talk mostly with faculty in higher education, but will occasionally talk with other teachers too. Your hosts are Doug McKee and Edward O’Neill.

Rank #1: Podcast #69: Extreme Teaching.
In this episode we take a walk through our archive and share some amazing examples of extreme teaching. These include college classes in prisons and chapels, incorporating balloons and cotton candy machines into a student project fair, and holding office hours on the radio. If you're new to the podcast or just want to be inspired by feats of pedagogical daring, you're going to love this one.

Rank #2: Podcast #10: Eight Habits of Highly Effective Teachers.
Edward and Doug reflect back to identify eight habits which almost all of our guests have used to teach effectively. If you're new to the podcast, this is a great place to start since it's filled with our favorite quotes from earlier episodes.

Enrollment Growth University: Higher Education

Enrollment Growth University is a professional development podcast for higher education leaders looking to grow enrollment at their college or university.Each episode features an interview with a leader in higher education, discussing enrollment growth strategies that are working at their institution, through topics suchas: enrollment marketing, adult student recruitment, enrollment management, online learning, student retention, data intelligence, online course development, financial aid, academic scheduling, and more. If you’re looking for tactics, strategies, and best practices in order to build a step-by-step roadmap toward enrollment growth in higher education at your institution, this podcast is for you.

Rank #1: 80: Dartmouth College’s Social Media Testing Strategies w/ Erin Supinka.
Erin Supinka, Assistant Director for Digital Engagement at Dartmouth College, joined the podcast to talk about her lessons learned from a year of in-depth social media content, timing, photography and channel testing.

Rank #2: Income Share Agreements (ISAs) at the University of Utah.
Dr. Courtney McBeth, Special Assistant to the President at the University of Utah, joined the podcast to talk about the potential of income-share agreements (or ISAs) as a creative last-mile financing option for students.

The College Essay Guy Podcast: A Practical Guide to College Admissions

Practical, up-to-date interviews with experts in college admissions, financial aid, personal statements, test prep and more. Ethan Sawyer (aka College Essay Guy), interviews deans of admission, financial aid experts, and veterans of the admissions field to extract, then distill their advice into practical steps for students and those guiding them through the process. From creating an awesome college list to appealing a financial aid letter, Ethan skips the general advice and gets right to the action items, all in an effort to bring more ease, joy and purpose into the college admissions process.

Rank #1: 107: What I've Learned from Reading Over 10,000 College Essays.
I chat with Parke Muth, former Associate Dean of Admissions at UVA. We cover, among other things: What Parke has learned reading over 10,000 college essays We’ll go behind-the-scenes to look at how close decisions are sometimes made by committees at highly-selective universities (and why essays matter even more as a result) What Parke wrote his college essay about Parke’s 10% rule for when students should/shouldn’t write about their activities or achievements What an “authentic voice” is and why, contrary to popular wisdom, we maybe shouldn’t be encouraging students to write in it Some dos and don’ts for the “Why us” essay, including one thing students should definitely do but most don’t, and Why Parke believes his job is better than being a king

Rank #2: 119: How to Improve Your Personal Statement in 20 Minutes.
This episode represents part four of four in my epic mini-series with Tutor Ted and in this one I share what steps to take to turn your essay from “just okay” to “great.” Specifically, though, I share: What I believe the qualities of a great college essay are An example essay that demonstrates those four qualities A step-by-step process for bringing more of each of those qualities into your essay Lots of examples for all the qualities I discuss Even (get this) a step-by-step process for how to make your reader cry Finally, some advice to parents and teachers offering essay feedback FYI: You’ll hear Ted’s voice at the start, not mine, since he was interviewing me for this one. Enjoy.

Higher Ed Now

Higher Ed Now is a production of the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. It is a podcast concerning issues and policy in America's higher education system.

Rank #1: Academic Freedom Under Attack: A Conversation with Amy Wax.
Even after more than a year of weathering intense criticism and professional censure for airing her controversial views in public, University of Pennsylvania Law School Professor Amy Wax remains as engaging, outspoken, and unapologetic as ever. Whether you agree or disagree with her viewpoints, her wit and sharp intellect fuel a provocative dialogue on academic freedom that will endure for years to come.

Rank #2: Higher Education Philanthropy: Issues for Today's Donors.
Are you planning on donating to your alma mater? Before you write that generous check, you should be sure that your donation is going to support quality, freedom, and accountability. ACTA Vice President of Development Dr. Jacqueline Pfeffer Merrill explains the nuances of donor intent and alumni giving. She also describes different methods of supporting academe through programs that focus on academic excellence and intellectual diversity.