{"podcast":{"title":"Catalyst Center for Work Innovation: Research Deep Dive","slug":"catalyst-center-for-work-innovation-research-deep-dive-7744391","podcast_index_feed_id":7744391,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/ccwirdd","website_url":"https://wrkdefined.com/podcast/catalyst-center-for-work-innovation-research-deep-dive","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/9fa88c4c-a4dd-11f1-9b81-53c02db208f8/image/1211e4e48a598a1812a74e04208f74ae.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"WRKdefined","episode_count":154,"summary":"Join us for in-depth conversations about the future of work. Our hosts explore cutting-edge research on organizational innovation, leadership transformation, and the evolving workplace. From hybrid work strategies and employee experience to change management and organizational culture, each episode unpacks complex topics through thoughtful dialogue with the experts driving workplace innovation. Whether you're a business leader, HR professional, researcher, or simply curious about building thriving organizations in a rapidly changing world, these deep dives offer valuable insights grounded in rigorous research and real-world experience—transforming academic knowledge into actionable strategies you can implement today.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-20T16:23:05.335981+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/catalyst-center-for-work-innovation-research-deep-dive-7744391"},"episode":{"title":"A Conversation about Moving Beyond the Bottom Line: Reclaiming the University Mission","slug":"a-conversation-about-moving-beyond-the-bottom-line-reclaiming-the-university-mission","published_at":"2026-08-24T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/catalyst-center-for-work-innovation-research-deep-dive-7744391/a-conversation-about-moving-beyond-the-bottom-line-reclaiming-the-university-mission","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/catalyst-center-for-work-innovation-research-deep-dive-7744391","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/DIRED5420323890.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/DIRED5420323890.mp3","summary":"This research explores the systemic shift toward corporatization within American higher education, where business-oriented metrics and administrative expansion increasingly overshadow traditional academic missions. The analysis details how market-driven pressures, such as declining state funding and demographic shifts, have led to a reliance on precarious adjunct labor and the erosion of liberal arts programs. These changes have created a wellbeing crisis for faculty and transformed the student experience into a transactional, debt-heavy investment. However, the research highlights resilient institutional models—such as those at Arizona State and Purdue—that successfully balance financial sustainability with educational integrity. Ultimately, the research advocates for reclaiming the human element of schooling through transparent governance, sustainable staffing, and accountability frameworks rooted in genuine learning. Rebuilding the psychological contract between universities and their communities is presented as essential for preserving higher education’s role as a public good. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.","meta_description":"This research explores the systemic shift toward corporatization within American higher education, where business-oriented metrics and administrative expa…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2315,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/catalyst-center-for-work-innovation-research-deep-dive-7744391/episodes/a-conversation-about-moving-beyond-the-bottom-line-reclaiming-the-university-mission/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/catalyst-center-for-work-innovation-research-deep-dive-7744391/a-conversation-about-moving-beyond-the-bottom-line-reclaiming-the-university-mission.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}