Three Challenges for College Administrators: Enrollment, Student Debt, and Public Perception
Congratulations on making it through the first month of 2025. However, college administrators are facing complex issues this year. From shifting demographics and the return of student loan defaults to maintaining academic quality and public trust, the pressure to...
College Enrollment Trends for Fall 2024: Are you keeping pace?
The latest enrollment estimates from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center for the Fall 2024 school year reveal a complex picture for today’s colleges and universities. While overall enrollment has nearly rebounded from pre-COVID levels, the growth...
College Enrollment Demographic Cliff: Fewer High School Graduates
The higher education landscape is about to shift. A recent report paints a concerning picture: a college enrollment “demographic cliff” that begins this year, with a steady decline in 18-year-olds expected to start college. This trend will create lean...
What Happens if the Department of Education Closes?
Earlier this week, President-Elect Trump announced on social media that he intends to close the Department of Education (ED) early in his administration and transfer responsibilities of educating our children to the states. Closing ED would require Congressional...