Policymakers Anne Marcus and Deva Woodly examine trends and values in American higher education since its beginnings. Adriana Farmiga, Associate Dean and Adjunct Professor in the School of Art, and Kit Nicholls, Director of the Center for Writing, co-moderate the discussion.

The event is open to current students, faculty, and staff.

Anne Marcus is Professor of Higher Education and Director of the Steinhardt Institute of Higher Education Policy at NYU. Her interests include international and comparative policy, leadership studies, organizational culture and a wide range of issues focused on access and quality in the U.S. and abroad.

Deva Woodly is an Associate Professor of Politics at The New School. Her research focuses on the impact of civic discourse on democratic practice, especially from the point of view of ordinary citizens, political advocates, and social movements.