{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Signals","title":"Fostering Access, Value, and Purpose in Higher Education with Dr. Angie Paccione","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/8427c9dc\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2519,"description":"In this episode of Signals, Laura Glaab sits down with Dr. Angie Paccione, Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Higher Education, for a conversation about leadership, opportunity, and the evolving value of higher education. From her groundbreaking path as the first African American woman to receive a full-ride basketball scholarship at Stanford, to teaching, coaching, serving in the state legislature, and ultimately shaping Colorado’s higher ed policy, Dr. Paccione’s story is as inspiring as it is wide-ranging. She shares the bold initiatives Colorado has launched—from awarding associate degrees retroactively to expanding tuition support for foster and homeless youth—while unpacking the uncertainty of higher education funding and the growing focus on workforce value and outcomes.Beyond policy, Dr. Paccione reflects on the personal lessons that shaped her journey, from navigating college on a shoestring budget to defining leadership through service and the activation of human potential. With her signature energy and candor, she discusses how experiences, values, and passion intersect to drive both personal growth and systemic change. Listeners will also hear her powerful perspective on Title IX, equity in education, and why she believes every student carries “stored greatness” just waiting to be activated.Key Moments03:31 Colorado's New College Credit Initiative07:05 Evaluating Credentials' Workforce Value11:54 Expanding College Access and Success14:46 \"Title IX Opened Doors in 1978\"16:50 College Life Financial Challenges22:35 Journey to Educational Leadership26:12 Unexpected Candidacy Announcement27:27 Activating Stored Human Potential31:29 \"Legacy of Strong Women\"33:48 Future Plans Beyond Politics38:19 \"Align Passion, Purpose, Values, Skills\"39:44 \"Team Loyalty and Commitment\"Why You’ll Love This EpisodeThis is a conversation that blends heart and policy, vision and pragmatism. If you care about higher education, equity, or leadership, you’ll be...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ZQBLNu5bL6QDsMZngU8O-GefGMV_EVDwumeP7DuoUGE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82ZGUy/MzhiODgyYTdhYWJm/MjI1MGZkY2Y2OGQ5/YTMxYy5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}