This third essay in the series titled Discussing Higher Education’s Future explores the leadership implications of the shifting U.S. demographic landscape.
This first essay in a new ACE series, Discussing Higher Education’s Future, draws on the collective foresight of diverse presidents to identify key trends and issues that will shape American higher education over the next 15 years.
In response to mounting pressures, campuses are considering new operational approaches to improve institutional flexibility, adaptability, and efficiency. This essay highlights five such reforms.
Produced with support from the GE Foundation, the 2008 report analyzes the latest racial/ethnic and gender trends in high school completion, college enrollment, persistence, the awarding of degrees, and the hiring of college faculty, administrators, and presidents.