The future of work is changing and college curriculums must change to best prepare students for the demands of their careers, many of which have yet to be imagined.

What trends in academic courses and areas of study are being accelerated by Covid-19? What new areas of the economy are pushing higher education into new directions? How can college graduates prepare for a world where automation is increasingly more prevalent? To find out, Scott Carlson, a senior writer at The Chronicle, joins education experts for a look at what’s ahead.

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AGENDA

3:30 pm | Introduction

3:35 pm | Presentation

The Future of Work

Michelle Weise examines how the pandemic will change work and workforce development.

3:45 pm | Panel

How Covid Has Changed Work

Scott Carlson leads a discussion with Michelle Weise and Christine Cruzvergara about how the pandemic-spurred shift to remote work has changed the professional landscape and how colleges can help students prepare for a new kind of office culture.

4:10 pm | Presentation

Where Do We Expect Skill Turmoil in a Post-Pandemic World

Mike Belcher will explore how new technologies will impact areas of growth.

4:25 pm | Panel

The New Academic Landscape

Jeremy Podany and Bob Atkins join Scott Carlson to discuss new academic courses expected to grow in the years ahead, including data science and public health, and how the pandemic will further change curriculums of the future.

4:55 pm | Final Notes