47. Wayfinding in College with Michelle Jones

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The need for human-centered learning does not stop after high school. For many students, post-secondary learning revolves around a traditional four-year college program. But what about the students who don’t want or fit in the traditional paradigm? Where do they find the program and support needed to develop their own potential?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This week’s guest is revolutionizing higher education with her creation of a two-year, nonprofit community college that seeks to support students in living a life of purpose, through a focus on practical life skills, mentorship programs, and paid internships. Listen in as we explore what’s not working</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">in the higher education system and how to evolve education beyond a traditional four-year college.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">About Michelle Jones:</span></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dr. Michelle D. Jones, founder and Chief Academic Officer of Wayfinding Academy,  is on a mission to revolutionize higher education. After years of volunteering with groups and nonprofits to organize for social impact (SuperThank, TEDxMtHood, World Domination Summit) Michelle took a huge leap and founded Wayfinding Academy in June 2014 with a group of like-minded friends and colleagues. With continual progress being made, Michelle and her team are starting to see some ripple effects of change throughout higher education and their community. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When not ruffling the feathers of traditional higher education, Michelle can be found walking the Camino de Santiago with fellow Wayfinders (this summer will be her seventh time!) or relaxing at her tiny home in Portland, Oregon. To learn more about Michelle or the higher education revolution, visit</span> <a href="http://www.michelledjones.org"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">her website</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">or follow her on</span> <a href= "https://www.li