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Howard University Takes Affirmative Step, All HBCUs Need More Support

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The nation’s oldest private and public universities respectively, both were financed by profits from the enslavement of African-descended people. And despite chronic and discriminatory under-funding, HBCUs have stood as the greatest driver of social and economic mobility of Black Americans in the country. We can change that.

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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.

To measure ROI for higher education graduates, Michael developed the Price-to-Earnings Premium (PEP) for Third Way. Making this data available to students and families is vital to better safeguard them and taxpayers who help finance educational endeavors. While liberal arts majors do yield a return, the trajectory differs.

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How can America Encourage College Dropouts to Complete their Degrees

Edu Alliance Journal

The labor market remains tight and employers are reporting skills shortages in almost every area, including in STEM, data analytics, human resources, finance, and operations. Personal development courses (35%). Target in August 2021 announced a fund to support educational courses for its employees. Government.

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How a looming economic slump could upend higher ed’s playbook

University Business

Recessions typically raise enrollment but the aftereffects of the pandemic are injecting yet more uncertainty into how hard the expected economic slowdown will hit higher education. What will remain typical if a recession hits is that states will surely cut higher ed funding, adds Thomas L. ” Preparing for recession. .

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Regulatory Changes and Their Implications for Higher Education Mergers: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 190 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Mike Goldstein

The Change Leader, Inc.

A significant bill under consideration aims to make short-term training programs (8 to 15 weeks) eligible for full Pell Grant funding at accredited institutions. Mike is a pioneer in the development of the legal environment in higher education and a counselor at the highest levels of legislation in higher education. [00:31:24]

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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.

Additionally, there is a significant emphasis on the ongoing training and development of leaders in communication skills. And the one concept, one of the concepts he raised really stuck with me. Every funding decision made in every state for every public institution involves politics. About Our Podcast Guest Erin A.