When financial and enrollment pressures mount, colleges often find their options narrowing fast. East Carolina University Chancellor Philip G. Rogers explains how ECU is trying to get ahead of those pressures.
Author: Laurie Arnston
Why the Future of Higher Education Depends on the K–12 Pipeline
Only a fraction of high school graduates meet key college readiness benchmarks. Gordon Gee and Liz Simonhoff Perez examine what that means for higher education—and why universities should be more involved in preparing students for success.
Accreditation’s Next Big Moment Is Coming to Campus
New federal accreditation rules are on the way, and their impact will extend far beyond accreditors. CHEA President Nasser Paydar outlines what campus leaders need to know and why this is a critical moment for higher education to speak up.
Universities’ Obligation to Students with a Foster Care Background Goes Beyond Tuition Waivers
Wrapping up National Foster Care Month, ASU’s Cynthia Lietz explains how campus-based support programs can help these young people overcome trauma and unlock the transformative power of a college degree.
The Rule That’s Blocking the Next Generation of Health Care Workers
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) explains why the Education Department’s final rule on graduate loan limits is shutting out nursing and other health care students. Here’s what Congress can do to fix it before July 1.
Return on Relationships: Why Higher Ed Is Still a People Business
Beyond the bottom line lies a more powerful metric for success: John Haller and Charlie Melichar break down how leaders can align technology, data, and frontline staff to foster lifelong loyalty and mission-focused growth.
Is Race-Conscious Admissions Really Dead?
The 2023 Supreme Court ruling reshaped college admissions and Black enrollment at elite institutions is hitting historic lows—but the ruling may not mean what it seems to many. Julie Park breaks down what changed, what didn’t, and what colleges can still do.
Postsecondary Education Can’t Solve Its Problems One Campus at a Time
Drawing on ACE’s recent Pulse Point survey of college leaders, Hironao Okahana makes the case that higher education must move beyond campus-by-campus fixes and act collectively to address mounting structural challenges.
Seize the Moment: Innovation Isn’t the Problem. Alignment Is.
ACE’s Michele Spires explains why many promising higher education innovations stall—not because they don’t work, but because they rarely connect across institutions, employers, and learners.
Seize the Moment: Higher Ed Must Improve, Innovate, and Inspire
In a call to action drawn from his remarks at ACE’s recent annual meeting, Ted Mitchell argues that higher education must respond to political attacks not with retreat, but with improvement, innovation, and inspiration.
Why Strategic Plans Fail—and What Leaders Can Do Instead
Another beautifully formatted strategic plan will not change an institution. Jim Doti reflects on how a focused vision and disciplined use of data reshaped Chapman University over 25 years, and what leaders can take from that experience now.
How Veterans Can Lead the Future of Work and Learning
In this call to action, Wendy Lang and Michele Spires urge colleges, credential providers, and employers to align around one shared goal: ensuring veterans can move from service to civilian success without unnecessary barriers.