The Office Hours Podcast by Coursera

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Flexible, Yet Rigorous: Redesigning for Non-Linear Learners

October 08, 2026

More students than ever are choosing non-linear paths. They're earning two degrees at the same time, pausing their studies to launch a company, or building a business while still in school. The pressure this puts on universities isn't really about scheduling. It's whether flexibility can exist without quietly lowering the bar.Join host Marni Baker Stein and Rajiv Tandon, CEO of BITS Pilani Digital and former CEO of BITS Pilani's Work Integrated Learning Division, as they take ...

Reimagining the University’s Purpose in the AI Age

August 05, 2026

At their core, universities exist to help learners develop judgment, purpose, agency, and confidence. As AI takes on more routine knowledge transfer, higher education  can reimagine its purpose—and lean into that mission more intentionally than ever.In episode 3 of The Office Hours Podcast by Coursera, host Marni Baker Stein sits down with Dr. Paul LeBlanc, Visiting Scholar and Special Advisor at the Harvard University Graduate School of Education. Together, they discuss how this moment invit...

Building the AI-Native University: Student Success and Lifelong Learning

July 09, 2026

Maryville University President Dr. Dan Shipp and Chief Future/AI Officer Phil Komarny join Marni Baker Stein to discuss how AI, data, and skills mapping are reshaping the student-institution relationship—shifting from fragmented systems to a truly learner-centered experience.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why building an AI-native campus requires a data-first foundationHow to build an “achievement architecture” for lifelong successHow faculty-built AI tutors cut one program’s course attriti...

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The publicly listed email for The Office Hours Podcast by Coursera: lwhite@coursera.org.

How many listeners does The Office Hours Podcast by Coursera have?

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Who is an ideal guest for The Office Hours Podcast by Coursera?

The Office Hours Podcast by Coursera typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: University executives (e.g., presidents, AI/future officers) and senior higher-ed thought leaders (e.g., founders/authors of education-focused AI or policy organizations) with implementation or strategy experience. Common among recent guests: leadership roles at higher-education institutions (e.g., university president); executive responsibility for AI/future strategy; published authorship and/or founding education/AI organizations. Recent guests include Phil Komarny, Dr. Dan Shipp, and Dr. Aviva Legatt.

How hard is it to get booked on The Office Hours Podcast by Coursera?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Office Hours Podcast by Coursera cover?

Recent episodes cover Higher Education, Artificial Intelligence, Education Policy, University Leadership, and Student Success. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.