Openness — the ability to ask questions and the willingness to be questioned — is necessary for innovation. The principle also undergirds the success of a free, liberally democratic society of self-governing citizens. Which is why, as Institute for Humane Studies (IHS) President and CEO Emily Chamlee-Wright and Charles Koch Foundation Executive Director Ryan Stowers … Continued
It’s spring. Millions of high school students have decided if, and where, they will go to college. These students are entering academia as attacks on academic freedom are increasing. Learning how to tackle difficult issues and preserve free speech on college campuses will be as important to students’ success as learning good study habits. And … Continued
According to a late 2022 survey conducted by YouScience (an aptitude-based guidance platform for learners), three-quarters of high school graduates do not feel prepared to make college or career decisions. A Salesforce survey found only 11 percent of college students feel very prepared to enter the workforce. In a Charles Koch Foundation (CKF)-sponsored webinar, journalist … Continued
As polarization reaches a fever pitch — and as Americans face the start of a new presidential election cycle — scholars are investigating how divisive political beliefs may erode respect for democratic norms. They also are looking for effective means to improve political discourse. Their work is getting a lot of attention, including by the … Continued
As part of the Feb. 21, 2023 edition of Jeff Selingo’s “Next Office Hour,” Charles Koch Foundation Executive Director Ryan Stowers had the opportunity to interview Dr. Jon Mott, founder and CEO of Aspire Ability. Aspire Ability is a talent marketplace that uses a combination of competency mapping and proprietary technology to connect learners to educators and employers. … Continued
Learning is not confined to the four walls of a classroom. It is a lifelong endeavor and because learning never stops, employers can play a role in helping individuals pursue their unique aptitudes and passions. To help employers embrace a culture of lifelong learning, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation (USCCF) recently introduced Talent Pipeline … Continued
The global balance of power is shifting — and U.S. policy must change with it. In an event on Feb. 16, the College of William & Mary’s Global Research Institute (GRI) will bring together more than 50 nationally recognized foreign policy experts from academia, think tanks, and government to explore the changing role of alliances … Continued
Over the last several months, major U.S. companies, state employers like Pennsylvania, and even the Cleveland Clinic (which is one of the country’s premier academic medical centers), have ended the college degree requirement for most jobs. And, as U.S. News & World Report noted last week, the Office of Personnel Management has said federal government … Continued
Charles Koch Foundation (CKF) Executive Director Ryan Stowers has succeeded Art Pope as board chair for the Institute for Humane Studies (IHS). Pope is the chair CEO of Variety Wholesalers and the John William Pope Foundation. Stowers will continue in his role at CKF. As board chair, Stowers will help carry out IHS’s mission to … Continued
“There are millions being left behind,” Charles Koch Foundation (CKF) Executive Director Ryan Stowers told an interviewer earlier this year. Stowers was discussing postsecondary education specifically, but that statement rings true for all of CKF’s focus areas. A top down health care system has not improved well-being or access to care, for example, and divisive rhetoric has created … Continued
