Increasingly, college and university presidents are using their voices to address what they say are misguided assaults on admissions policies, educational curricula, endowment support, research priorities and freedom of expression.
Despite a welcome string of new hires, the specifics behind why the leaders of Oklahoma State University, Colorado State University Pueblo and Crowder College remain unclear.
President's actions against diversity, equity and inclusions programs are an "unconstitutional" threat to academic freedom and accessibility, a new lawsuit contends.
Outcomes-based funding formulas could push institutions to help students secure well-paying careers, asserts this whitepaper from The Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity.
Officials at Michigan State University are scrambling to determine what impact its extensive diversity, equity and inclusion policies and programs could have on the hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding that flow into the university.
The Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration shared a webinar on how colleges can support undocumented students, with particular focus on protecting sensitive information.
From test-optional policies and AI-powered tools to a greater focus on holistic applications and career-oriented programs, these shifts are creating new opportunities for students to showcase their strengths and interests throughout the college admission process.
Leadership skill in translating dollars to student success initiatives is just one reason why stronger state funding doesn't necessarily boost graduation rates.