Weekly Wisdom with Bill Moses from the Kresge Foundation
The Innovating Together Podcast
English - November 06, 2023 15:48 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBEducation Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
On this episode of the "Innovating Together Podcast," Bridget Burns and Doug Lederman interview Bill Moses, the Managing Director of the Education Program at the Kresge Foundation. Bill discusses his journey as a leader and his philanthropic work, which focuses on improving access to and success in higher education for low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students. He explores the role of philanthropy in addressing challenges in higher education, emphasizes the importance of visionary leadership, and highlights the need for institutions to prioritize student service. Additionally, Bill shares his experiences working in South Africa and Mexico, and reflects on his early career witnessing South Africa's transformation into a democracy.
"Without visionary leadership and empowerment, institutional reform and real change are unlikely to occur effectively." - Bill Moses
What you will learn -
The Role of Philanthropy in Higher Education
Balancing General Operating Support and Project Support
Leadership Lessons from College Presidents
Challenges in higher education
Learn more about Bill Moses by visiting:
Learn more about the UIA by visiting:
This week's episode is sponsored by Mainstay, a student retention and engagement tool where you can increase student and staff engagement with the only platform consistently proven to boost engagement, retention, and wellbeing. To learn more about Mainstay, click here.