The higher education enrollment cliff — a common prediction that the number of college students will plummet by more than 15% beginning in 2025 — has already begun across the nation.
Market conditions were "insurmountable" for Cazenovia College, which faces a deficit of several million dollars after a 40% decline in enrollment and investments made to cope with COVID.
Higher education institutions have long grappled with how to effectively close the gaps that exist among their student populations. However, the challenge has only accelerated as colleges and universities gain a more diverse population of students, including a growing percentage of nontraditional students. Add to that a new reliance on virtual instruction, and higher education […]
As a strike of 48,000 academic workers at the University of California—the largest labor action of the year—stretches into a third week, other universities are watching closely. The outcome in California, experts say, could shape a new model for higher education across the country.
The problem is complex, and solutions are both nuanced and multifaceted. Here are several key insights to help institutions tackle a growing challenge.
