What Makes Your College so Special?
In the increasingly competitive arena of higher education, a growing number of colleges are closing due to a chronic decline in enrollment and ensuing financial troubles. The impending “enrollment cliff” and rising skepticism among students, parents, and employers about the value of a college degree paint an even bleaker picture. Nevertheless, amidst this gloomy trend, […]
Wanted: Students Who Want to Learn
In their seminal book “Academically Adrift,” authors Richard Arum and Josipa Roksa bring to light an alarming trend in higher education known as the art of college management. The term denotes the increasing number of students who prioritize earning a degree over genuine learning, focusing solely on the fastest and easiest route through the college […]
Uncertain Financial Future
We would like to extend a warm welcome to the over 150 new subscribers that “At a Slight Angle” has gained in the past four weeks. Many of you may not have had the opportunity to explore our archives and delve into past submissions. In light of this, we want to share a link to […]
It’s Time to Measure What Matters
Recent trends indicate a significant decline in the number of high school graduates choosing to attend college. In 2020, only 63% of high school graduates enrolled in college in the fall, a drop from 70% in 2016. This decline is part of a broader skepticism about the value of higher education, with less than 53% […]
Who’s Making Money at Your College – and Who Isn’t?
In the current financial climate, colleges and universities in the United States are increasingly focused on the economic sustainability of their academic programs. This has led to the adoption of various models that aim to assess the financial contributions of different academic offerings, going beyond simple enrollment numbers to examine the return on investment (ROI) […]