CHAE Leads New Series on Future of Public Research Universities
The Project on Public Research University Futures gathers national higher education experts to discuss how the field is changing
The CHAE Project on Research University Futures (Project PRUF) embraces an "all hands-on deck" approach, engaging creative thinkers and leaders form around the sector to participate in thoughtful, future-oriented conversation. This page is regularly updated and contains information about upcoming and past events related to Project PRUF.
Upcoming Online Symposium
Our second online symposium is scheduled for Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - 12:00 (noon)-1:30 PM (ET). In a discussion facilitated by Dr. Ann Austin, guests will respond to the theme "Challenges, Changes, and Opportunities for the Academic Profession.
Speakers will include:
Noah Finkelstein (Professor of Physics & Co-Director of the Network of STEM Education Centers; University of Colorado),
Leslie D. Gonzales (Professor of Higher Education & Director of the Center for the Study of Higher Education; University of Arizona),
Kimberly A. Griffin (Dean of College of Education & Professor of Higher Education; University of Maryland)
Emily Miller (Deputy Vice President for Institutional Policy; Association of American Universities).
To register for our upcoming symposium, click here or visit https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oQbJJk2ZS6qrVThagyfaPQ
Past Online Symposia
Project PRUF's first online conversation was held on Wednesday, March 12th. Invited panelists gave brief presentations responding to the prompt What challenges and opportunities must public research universities embrace given today's political and social landscape?
A full recording of the event can be found online through following this link or copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://mediaspace.msu.edu/media/t/1_60hze9ki
Invited speakers included the following distinguished guests:
Dominique Baker (Associate Professor of Education & Public Policy; University of Delaware)
Jenny J. Lee (Vice President for Arizona International, Dean of International Education, & Professor of Higher Education; University of Arizona)
Christopher P. Long (Provost & Senior Vice President, Professor of Philosophy; University of Oregon)
Jennifer L. Mnookin (Chancellor, Chair of Leadership, & Professor of Law; University of Wisconsin - Madison)
Teresa K. Woodruff(President Emerita & Research Foundation Professor; Michigan State University).
Questions about the CHAE Project PRUF can be directed to CED.CHAE@msu.edu
