Takeaways Public opinion regarding higher education has grown more negative in the years since 2015. That downturn has been matched by a drop in undergraduate enrollment. Students and prospective students identify financial pressures as the greatest obstacle to attending and completing college. On …

Takeaways Board members frequently are not involved in the development, design, and monitoring of student success metrics. They should be involved in such activities because ensuring student success, and monitoring it, is part of their governance obligations. Three major sets of student …

The Debate Over DEI Programs A three-letter acronym has become a kind of lightning rod in higher education policy debates across the nation: DEI. Diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts have become so controversial that more than a dozen states—including Florida, North …

Even at an early age, I was no stranger to the benefits of experiential learning. My parents were entrepreneurs with a gas station and a clothing store in Savannah, Georgia. Working and experiencing the professional setting firsthand since 2nd grade …

The liberal arts have served as a broad-based approach to higher education, emphasizing exploration and critical thought. However, in the face of the “demographic cliff” and public perception about an erosion of the value of higher education, the four-year liberal …

January 24, 2024 - Recently released Institute of International Education (IIE)/U.S. Department of State “Open Doors” data indicate that the total number of international students studying at United States postsecondary institutions in 2022–2023 rebounded from a 15 percent pandemic-fueled decrease between 2019–2020 and 2020–2021. …

Legacy Admissions Under Fire The recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling to prohibit higher education institutions from considering race when deciding whom to admit has encouraged policymakers, the public, and the news media to question the practice of legacy admissions, as well. In …

Will Colleges Face More Financial Headwinds? Two of the main financial ratings services for colleges and universities have suggested that campuses will, Higher Ed Dive has reported. Moody’s Investors Service has predicted that institutions will continue to be hit by inflation …

Takeaways Rural-serving institutions (RSIs) face particular challenges involving enrollment, student access, and financial resources. The relationship and alignment between RSIs and their surrounding communities is critical. RSIs can and often should be leading economic engines for the regions they serve. RSIs must be willing …

September 22, 2023 - The AGB Council of Board Chairs is a group of 25 to 30 leaders of member college and university boards of trustees from around the United States who meet quarterly to obtain information on pressing current topics and engage in …