4.29. Andrea Talentino - Augustana College

Dr. JP Novin sits down with Dr. Andrea Talentino, President of Augustana College, to explore how liberal arts education is evolving in an era of AI and rapid workforce change. They discuss the value of critical thinking, communication, and whole-person development, how colleges can prepare students for a changing job market, and the importance of modernizing programs while staying true to institutional mission. Dr. Talentino also shares her perspective on affordability, higher education policy, and the future of small private colleges.