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The Office Hours Podcast by Coursera

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The Office Hours Podcast by Coursera, hosted by Chief Content Officer Marni Baker-Stein, features candid conversations with university leaders about higher education's toughest challenges. Topics include rethinking the role of the university, navigating AI, and leading institutions through change. The podcast offers honest perspectives on what's working and what isn't, without lectures or scripts.

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Reimagining the University’s Purpose in the AI Age Aug 5, 2026 00:44:05 At their core, universities exist to help learners develop judgment, purpose, agency, and confidence. As AI takes on more routine knowledge transfer, higher education can reimagine its purpose—and lean into that mission more intentionally than ever.In episode 3 of The Office Hours Podcast by Coursera, host Marni Baker Stein sits down with Dr. Paul LeBlanc, Visiting Scholar and Special Advisor at

Building the AI-Native University: Student Success and Lifelong Learning Jul 9, 2026 00:25:52 Maryville University President Dr. Dan Shipp and Chief Future/AI Officer Phil Komarny join Marni Baker Stein to discuss how AI, data, and skills mapping are reshaping the student-institution relationship—shifting from fragmented systems to a truly learner-centered experience.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why building an AI-native campus requires a data-first foundationHow to build an “achieveme

Knowledge on Tap: AI Policy, Pedagogy, and Admissions Jun 10, 2026 00:31:34 Higher education is at a crossroads in the age of AI. EdGenerative founder and author Dr. Aviva Legatt joins Marni Baker Stein to discuss what it takes for institutions to shift from reacting to AI to strategically redesigning for it.In this episode, you’ll discover:How to move past what’s driving AI fear on campus Why traditional admissions signals need rethinkingWhy AI policy requires profession

The Office Hours Podcast by Coursera

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