Listen "This Week In College Viability (TWICV) for November 4, 2024"
Episode Synopsis
AI-generated takeawaysMore students are choosing not to pursue college education.Free tuition initiatives can lead to negative consequences for faculty and staff.Enrollment declines have long-term financial impacts on institutions.HBCUs are facing significant challenges with graduation rates.Graduation rates are often overlooked in favor of enrollment numbers.Choosing a college requires careful consideration of its financial health.Support for higher education is crucial for societal progress.The college viability manifesto emphasizes the importance of informed college choices.Chapters:00:00 Election Day and Higher Education Trends02:55 Layoffs and Financial Struggles in Colleges05:47 Free Tuition Initiatives and Their Consequences08:45 Enrollment Declines and Financial Health of Institutions12:14 Tennessee State University: A Case Study15:06 The State of HBCUs and Graduation Rates18:02 The Higher Education Bubble and Its Implications20:50 The College Viability ManifestoShow notes:Webster University to close all remaining military campusesFaculty and staff reductions coming to the University of Akron: ‘Challenging but necessary change’Admin announces no faculty layoffs (Rider U)Reporting on College Finances (for education reporters)Tennessee State University faces urgent financial crisis, implements immediate cost-cutting measuresWhat preliminary enrollment data from fall 2024 tells usCentral State University (OH) on ‘Fiscal Watch’The cost of college is quietly going downThe higher education bubble is finally burstingTo purchase one of the 2024 College Viability Apps, click here.
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