Dismantling the agency could disrupt programs and protections that millions of students and families rely on, including federal Pell grants for low-income students, other key forms of financial aid and campus civil rights protections.

Colleges and universities should focus small, intentional practices that make a big difference in supporting student connections.

Community colleges must move beyond credential completion and prioritize ROI, economic mobility and workforce outcomes, according to the Community Vibrancy Framework.

To tackle this new era of generative AI, colleges and universities may wish to consider implementing an AI governance program.