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5 Focus Areas for Campus Presidents Amidst Decreasing Trust

Campus Sonar

And no wonder—in 1990, state-per-student funding was almost 140% more than that of the federal government. But in the last two decades, the gap between state and federal funding narrowed, with state funding per student only 12% above federal levels in 2015. housing, university bookstores, etc.)

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Teachers as Transformers

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Meanwhile, admissions to the more selective institutions became much more competitive and the market for students became less local, but students from lower-income backgrounds were increasingly concentrated in the colleges with the fewest resources. Don’t just be a teacher or a research or a scholar. Be a transformer.

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Strategic Presidential Communication in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 192 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Erin Hennessy

The Change Leader, Inc.

The goal is to navigate these complexities without compromising the institution’s integrity or its commitment to education, research, and community engagement. She started as an admissions officer at her alma mater, Drew University. The effective use of presidential voice involves a nuanced approach to public communication.