Episode

Higher Ed 101: Tenure Explained

Podcast: Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Published: Mar 3, 2026
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Summary

Tenure is a defining feature of U.S. higher education, but these days the practice is in decline and under attack by critics. On this episode, Jeff and Michael talk with Jacques Berlinerblau, a Georgetown University professor who has written extensively about the tenure system, for an explainer on its colorful origins as well as a look at the dramatic changes that seem to be coming. This episode is made with support from Ascendium Education Group.