Campus interview: Jonathan Koppell, Montclair State University

By sara.custer, 20 July, 2023
In this interview, Montclair State University president Jonathan Koppell talks about accessibility for minoritised groups, the power of creative communication and why he thinks universities need to own their part in the public’s diminishing trust in higher education
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Montclair State University president Jonathan Koppell discusses how universities can be more proactive in rebuilding public trust in higher education. It’s tied to accessibility and degree completion, he argues, and universities need to acknowledge their failures in meeting those objectives. Meanwhile, service learning and supporting minoritised groups are central to Dr Koppell’s institutional strategy. And with many institutions in the US facing financial difficulties, he discusses his decision to merge Bloomfield College into the Montclair system.

Listen to this interview on the Campus podcast on Spotify, Apple podcasts or Google podcasts

The episode of the Campus podcast is sponsored by Montclair State University. 

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In this interview, Montclair State University president Jonathan Koppell talks about accessibility for minoritised groups, the power of creative communication and why he thinks universities need to own their part in the public’s diminishing trust in higher education

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