New Screenings of “RIGGED” at New Mexico State University, Local Community Colleges January 25, 26
International Award-Winning Documentary, RIGGED, explains how the chase for wealth and “prestige” in US higher education exacerbates social and economic divide, weakens public trust in our institutions, and threatens our national stability
Free Screenings to Include Live Q&A Sessions with Executive Producer and Narrator, Jim Wolfston
LAS CRUCES N.M. January 17, 2023–(BUSINESS WIRE)–We are pleased to announce upcoming screenings of RIGGED—the new and award-winning documentary that explains the dynamics behind the chase for “prestige” in American higher education and how this outmoded value system subverts social mobility and undermines the American Dream. RIGGED contains compelling footage of educators who are committed to redefining “prestige”, by advancing all qualified students, regardless their economic background.
RIGGED will screen on January 25 and 26 at three local campuses: New Mexico State University, Doña Ana Community College, and El Paso Community College—Valle Verde Campus. Jim Wolfston, RIGGED Executive producer and Narrator will moderate each screening. All screenings are open to the public at no cost.
Information about screening times and locations. here.
Student Success: Meeting them where they are
Dr. Dorothy Campbell, New Mexico State University’s Interim Provost said that there is more economic and racial diversity than ever and universities aren’t prepared. We’re going to have to meet students where they are and focus on learning, not just teaching,” Dr. Campbell continued. It’s not wise to make the same mistakes as before. We welcome Jim Wolfston to our three area campuses (New Mexico State, Doña Ana Community College, and El Paso Community College). We are glad that Jim Wolfston is coming to our three area campuses (New Mexico State, Dona Ana Community College and El Paso Community College) to enhance our practice in serving diverse students. Education is the key to society’s future. This is crucial for the future of our country and the world. Thank you, Mr. Wolfston, for exposing—and addressing—some of the injustices through your documentary, RIGGED. We are pleased to welcome you and encourage everyone to view your award-winning film.
Transforming Universities and Colleges into Pathways for Social Mobility
RIGGED examines how the outmoded value system in U.S. higher education—a system that encourages schools to cravenly chase “prestige” and wealth—drives erosion of individual opportunity and undermines the American Dream. RIGGED expands on the historical premise, that increasing economic inequalities ultimately lead to political unrest, social unrest, and war. RIGGED features interviews with historians and educators as well as students to show how U.S. higher education is a risk factor in triggering these outcomes. RIGGED showcases the efforts of innovative and courageous educators who are pioneering the new movement toward models that select students not for their wealth, but for their drive and grit—a movement that will ultimately transform colleges and universities into viable pathways for student engagement, social mobility, and stronger citizenship.
“We’re pleased to engage with New Mexico State University, Doña Ana Community College, and El Paso Community College—leading campuses that provide access and educational opportunity to all people who are ready to study hard, learn, and apply their new skills and ideas towards creating a better world,” said Executive Producer Jim Wolfston.
Higher Education — The Most Vital Asset in the Learning Age
Mr. Wolfston stated that higher education was the most valuable asset of the Learning Age. “If we can distribute this vital asset across the economic spectrum, we can optimize our nation’s human capital development, prepare the next generation for citizenship, and ensure social and economic opportunity. In rejecting the current trend of economic homogenization on campuses, higher education institutions can offer students the opportunity to meet people with different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds by offering them a challenging environment. Innovation is best developed and prepared by encounters with the unexpected and unknown. Thus, while economic inclusion advances social justice and equality of opportunity, it also forms an optimizing strategy for educating tomorrow’s innovators.”
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