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It’s time for wealthy colleges to share the wealth (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The competition for revenue and wealth began 130 years ago among elite colleges and universities that devised now-conventional practices such as annual alumni funds , national fundraising campaigns and aggressive endowment investing. Government action will not stem the rivalry.

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College 2023

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The functions that colleges and universities are supposed to fulfill and the responsibilities they are expected to meet are constantly expanding, and only the wealthiest institutions can meet those expectations. Public and foundation funding should better align with student needs. Issue 3: Student learning and employment outcomes.

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Rural-Serving Institutions: Innovative Lessons for Higher Ed Success: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 147 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Andrew Koricich

The Change Leader, Inc.

Drumm McNaughton discusses the misconceptions and essential roles these institutions have in their communities with Executive Director Dr. Andrew Koricich of the Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges, a research collaborative and resource hub that has completed the insurmountable task of defining what rural-serving institutions are.

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How can America Encourage College Dropouts to Complete their Degrees

Edu Alliance Journal

American higher education overall has 39 million people with Some College, No Credential (SCNC) as of July 2020 according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. The most recent study dated 2017 shows the following: 30% of first-year students drop out before their second year of college. Higher Education.

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2023 Higher Education Year in Review and 2024 Predictions: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 187 with Host Deborah Maue and Guest Dr. Drumm McNaughton

The Change Leader, Inc.

The duo share their insights on 2023, discuss the unexpected developments, and what to prepare for with the higher education predictions for 2024. The federal government’s COVID assistance played a critical role in temporarily sustaining institutions, particularly smaller colleges, which otherwise faced the risk of closure.

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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. The effective use of presidential voice involves a nuanced approach to public communication. About Our Podcast Guest Erin A.

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Leveraging PEP and EMI Data to Improve Institutional Value and Student ROI: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 173 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Michael Itzkowitz

The Change Leader, Inc.

Since leaving the Department of Education, Michael has found that college is still worth the investment, providing graduates with more opportunities, on average, than non-college grads. To measure ROI for higher education graduates, Michael developed the Price-to-Earnings Premium (PEP) for Third Way. to gauge how they are doing.