How can colleges and universities help prepare students for the jobs of the future, and, in turn, justify the high cost of attendance? William Jennings, emeritus dean of the College of Business and Economics and interim vice president of University Advancement, believes that they are already doing it. In a rapidly evolving economy, the interdisciplinary, critical thinking skills that higher education emphasizes will be even more vital for real-world success, according to Jennings.

Produced by University Advancement, the “Think CSUN” video series features faculty experts at Cal State Northridge. We asked these campus thought leaders to speak clearly, candidly and off-the-cuff on contemporary issues in their fields of expertise.

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