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How Gross Inequalities in Institutional Wealth Distort the Higher Education Ecosystem and Shortchange the Vast Majority of Middle- and Lower-Income Undergraduates

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The consequence: the richest institutions can fully fund the education of lower-income students, while the vast majority of working-class and lower-middle-class undergraduates must take out loans to pay for their education. Swensen, taking advantage of alternate assets, including hedge funds, private equity and natural resources.

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College 2023

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Ill-functioning systems of campus governance. ” Parents, prospective students, accreditors and government need more data, not less. Public and foundation funding should better align with student needs. Faculty should initiate campuswide conversations about best practices in advising, support services and student success.

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Drive Enrollment Growth with First-Gen Pathways to Success: Changing Higher Education Podcast 167 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Marielena DeSanctis

The Change Leader, Inc.

Colleges can help instill this mindset by partnering with high schools to provide support structures that help students navigate higher ed policies and processes and could lead to them doubting themselves once in college. These supports must be implemented at the K-12 level so higher ed can monitor the progress of prospective students.

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The State of EdTech: OPMs, Risk Planning, and Generative AI: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 189 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Phill Hill

The Change Leader, Inc.

This success story underscores the crucial role of technology in not only supporting administrative functions but also in driving institutional growth. For example, an institution known for forensic science might develop an online MBA program with a specialization in that area, leveraging its unique history and specialization.