A Conversation with Todd Zipper: Study and Adapt – Top 5 Trends Shaping Higher Ed

On November 15th, President of Wiley Education Services Todd Zipper joined us to discuss five trends in higher education to study and adapt during this pivotal time for universities, including education as a benefit, alternative educational institutions, and the rise of the mega-nonprofit.

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About Todd Zipper

For more than two decades, Todd has been motivated to become the best version of himself and empowers others to do the same. His personal drive and penchant for lifelong learning led him to a career in education while also motivated him to grow an organizational culture based on highly motivated individuals.

Todd is the President of Wiley Education Services, a division of Wiley, where he serves as the General Manager of both University Services and mthree, which is part of their Talent Solutions offerings. He leads their mission-driven business to help universities, students, employers, employees, shareholders, and society unlock their potential. Todd is also the host of An Educated Guest, a bi-weekly podcast that brings together great minds in higher ed to discuss the innovations and trends guiding the future of education.

Prior to joining Wiley Education Services, Todd served as President and CEO of The Learning House, Inc., which was sold in November 2018 to Wiley. He previously served as Managing Director of Marketing and Media Services at Weld North, where he pursued investments in the marketing, media, and education sectors. Before joining Weld North, Todd co-founded and served as COO of Education Connection, and previously worked for Kaplan, Inc.

He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Business Administration from Columbia University, and earned a chartered financial analyst (CFA) designation.

About Wiley

Wiley is a global leader in research and education, unlocking human potential by enabling discovery, powering education, and shaping workforces. Wiley Education Services is a division of Wiley that powers education through University Services, partnering with more than 70 universities around the globe and supporting more than 140,000 learners. Wiley helps shape workforces through their Talent Solutions, which includes mthree and Wiley Beyond, focused on closing skills gaps by offering custom programs to train emerging talent and develop current employees. For more information, visit wiley.com and edservices.wiley.com.

About PCoOL

The Provost’s Conversations on Online Learning (PCoOL) feature public talks by leading experts and peers on the future of education, specifically around online education. PCoOL events are free and open to members of the Columbia community with a valid University ID.

View past seminars and conversations at Columbia University on topics related to online learning on the Columbia Online website.