Best Gary Stocker Podcasts (2025)

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This Week In College Viability (TWICV) for May 5, 2025 34:13

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Here are some of the stories I cover on the May 5th TWICV. 1. Limestone University holds graduation after faculty votes to ban President, VP, Board of Trustees. As you might guess, I have some thoughts on that. 2. Closed college students” Be wary the college ambulance chasers 3. Education Dept. Moves to Make It Easier for Colleges to Switch Accredi…

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This Week In College Viability (TWICV) for Apr 28, 2025 29:14

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It looks like it is accreditor justification week at College Viability. Many of the stories in this week's podcast deal with the chronic inability of accrediting agencies to use graduation rate and financial data to monitor collleges. Show notes: Trump’s Executive Order Bashes Accreditors, Blames DEI for Low Standards and Poor Outcomes St. Andrews …

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This Week In College Viability (TWICV) Special Eric Kelderman from The Chronicle of Higher Education: "‘We Have More Athletes Than We Have Fans’" 23:43

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Eric Kelderman is a Senior Writer for The Chronicle of Higher Education. Our podcast topic is based on Eric's March 2025 article entitled: ‘We Have More Athletes Than We Have Fans’ Many small colleges have invested in sports to boost enrollment. What happens when it doesn’t work? Eric adds some depth to the developing concerns that adding college s…

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This Week In College Viability (TWICV) for Apr 21, 2025 24:46

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Springtime in higher education is bringing more and more stories of individual college financial trauma and industry-wide trends that almost always are negative. + Limestone College (S C) nears what may be its final days of existence. + Jacksonville University faculty issues ‘no confidence’ vote in President Cost after decision on cuts + Ryan Craig…

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This Week In College Viability (TWICV) for Apr 14 2025 28:51

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There is much to catch up on in this week's podcast episode. Highlights include: + Two Mass. colleges in financial ‘danger,’ accreditation agency finds – Belatedly so. + Our College Closed: Advice for Navigating Professional Deaths and Rebirths + The reason dozens of Mass. colleges could close within a decade (hint: it’s not Trump) + Shock: A polit…

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The Real Story Behind College Closures - Requiem for a College - 2nd edition (April 2025) 29:49

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Jonathan Nichols self-published the first edition of Requiem for a College in 2022. Here is the Amazon description of the book from 2022. On February 3rd, 2017, Saint Joseph’s College, a small college in Rensselaer, Indiana, announced it would “suspend operations,” effectively ending an over 100 year history as a four-year college. While most of th…

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Amy Eagan show for April 8, 2025 7:39

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Coach Eagan talks about the successful journey to the WNIT round of Super 16 - along with the experiences and confidence-building impact it had on her players. She also shares her experience at the 2025 Women's NCAA DI Final Four in Tampa Bay.By Amy Eagan and Gary Stocker

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This Week In College Viability (TWICV) for Apr 7, 2025 26:18

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Here are the big headlines for This Week in College Viability. + Free-Falls: Stocks and Colleges + Do strategic alliances yield significant financial results? + 2 colleges cut ALL NCAA sports programs + ‘Requiem for a College’ 2nd edition is out in 2025 + Lower stock market returns to impact college endowments. For private demos of the College Viab…

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This Week In College Viability (TWICV) For March 31, 2025 15:50

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I saw the value of the college experience up close this past weekend. I attended a fundraising benefit for a local private college. 20 college athletes. (still student-athletes – although I may change my mind on that) They put on their best clothes, were introduced to the 800 people in attendance, ate a really nice chef-prepared meal, and helped ex…

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The Amy Eagan podcast for March 18, 2025 7:36

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This week Coach Eagan talks about the events and processes leading up to Lindenwood University hosting its first ever WNIT post-season tournament game. She also reviews how she has prepared her team for post-season play and how this year's tournament could be a dress rehearsal for the NCAA women's tournament starting in 2026 - when LU will be eligi…

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This Week In College Viability (TWICV) for March 17, 2025 26:46

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Best wishes to all of my Irish friends on this St. Patrick’s day 2025. I looks like the jacket I am wearing is green. So, I should be good to go. An ugly weather weekend in the eastern half of the country. It looks like a tornado might have hit within a mile of our St. Louis suburban home Friday night. An economic tornado continues in Higher Educat…

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The Amy Eagan Show for March 11, 2025 8:20

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Coach Eagan talks about the Ohio Valley Conference tournament, the heart-breaking OT loss in the championship game, and the news that LU WBB is an automatic qualifier for the WNIT tournament. We also talk about her year two recogntion as OVC Coach of the Year.By Amy Eagan and Gary Stocker

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This Week In College Viability (TWICV) for March 10, 2025 19:36

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The lead this week is how do college athletics tie into Higher Education finances? Other news and commentary stories on: + University of Dayton cutting 65 faculty and staff positions. + An interesting public college merger in New Jersey + St. Augustine’s (NC) on its last appeal to maintain accreditation. + A PA politician wants to make it harder to…

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TWICV special with Matt Hendricks from Perspective Data Science 24:53

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Listen to the fascinating history behind the development of Dr. Matt Hendrick's Perspective Data Science (PDS) and its two major higher education financial comparison and analysis products. It started with announced program cutbacks at the University of Tulsa in 2018. It has evolved into a technology-based marvel that captures, analyzes and display…

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This Week In College Viability (TWICV) for March 3, 2025 31:21

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Springtime is close. Spring training is underway in Florida and Arizona. Let’s do our own spring training and look at these stories. + 2 public colleges TSU and Penn State are in the college cutback news. TSU with staffing cuts, and Penn State will soon be looking at closing some regional public colleges. + Middle States hosted a webinar: How to cl…

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This Week In College Viability (TWICV) Special Episode: No Confidence - When College Faculty Turn Against Their Presidents', 30:39

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It is universally acknowledged that higher education is faced with a multitude of challenges. The working relationships between college faculty and their president is certainly high on the list of those challenges. The two authors of 'No Confidence - When College Faculty Turn Against Their Presidents', Chuck Ambrose and Mike Nietzel were gracious e…

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The Amy Eagan Podcast Feb 26, 2025 15:15

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This week's podcast features senior forward Mary McGrath. Mary reviews her 4 years at Lindenwood and shares her post-college plans with us. Coach Eagan reviewed the past three road games and looks ahead to the OVC regular season title game this Saturday at Tennessee Tech. Coach also talks about the value of earning the double-bye for next weeks OVC…

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The Amy Eagan Podcast for Feb 19, 2025 18:48

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This week sophomore forward Brooke Coffey joins the podcast to discuss her first year at Lindenwood University and steps us through the exciting day when ESPN U came to St. Charles for the LU v University of Southern Indiana game. In our 'behind-the-scenes part of the show, Brook talks about DI basketball bus rides! Coach Eagan talks about the some…

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This Week In College Viability (TWICV) for Feb 17, 2025 25:23

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In this episode of College Viability News, I discuss the growing concerns among college faculty regarding financial health and enrollment trends. I also share concerns about the financial struggles of another high-quality college, Franklin and Marshall College, the challenges faced by Wells College in selling its campus, and the financial distress …

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The Amy Eagan Podcast for February 11, 2025 15:32

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Coach Eagan invites sophomore guard Gracy Wernli to the podcast. Gracy share many of her first-year experiences at Lindenwood University - including her interest in pursuing medical school after her time at LU. Coach Eagan discusses the methodical approach her team has used throughout their OVC games. We also discussed some coaching tips on how she…

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This Week In College Viability (TWICV) for Feb 10, 2025 22:36

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The second Trump administration has given Higher Education a lot more than finances to worry about in the past few weeks. But, have no fear, I will continue to stay focused on the financial health and viability of public and private colleges. As I have shared regularly, the market always adjusts. This market adjustment is being driven by government…

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Special TWICV: 'Bankrupt U' - The Book: with Bill Quain and Joe Corabi 32:41

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From the Amazon book description: Bankrupt U – Students, Parents and Alumni Are Going Broke, & Colleges Don’t Give a C.R.A.P.is the ultimate insiders’ guide to college. The authors, both college professors,DO give a C.R.A.P. They want students to get the most from their college experience while paying the least amount possible. They also share cruc…

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Amy Eagan Podcast for Feburary 4, 2025 10:25

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Coach Eagan discusses the team's success in the OVC so far this season. Her Lady Lions are 8-0 at home, but play 4 of the final 6 conference games on the road.. She also discusses Justis Odom's evolution to be one of the best true centers in the OVC this year and how the 'help-side' defense has evolved as the season progresses. Coach Eagan also sha…

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This Week In College Viability (TWICV) for Feb 3, 2025 35:42

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I had my annual summit with a good Higher Education friend last week. He was one of my first virtual-only connections and always brings valuable perspective for me. He talked about restaurants. Over the course of time, many restaurants open and a certain percentage of them will close for a variety of reasons. Bad food, bad location, bad pricing, hi…

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The Amy Eagan Podcast for January 28, 2025 17:13

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Ellie Brueggeman joins us on the show to talk about an exciting weekend of basketball and her spot on last Saturday's Sports Center Top-10 plays. Coach Eagan shares the play that was called and the exhuberant reaction from players on the bench. We go behind the scenes to hear about the responsibilities of Amy' staff. Coach also shares the logistics…

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This Week In College Viability (TWICV) for Jan 27, 2025 22:28

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Here are the lead news and commentary stories for January 27th + Big cuts at Sonoma State - including all athletics + Which media outlet might also be a college PR firm? + The ‘Dead Horse Theory’ applied to colleges + Media ‘regurgitation reporting’ runs amuck. Show notes and links: Commonwealth University to Close Clearfield Campus ‘Shock and grie…

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Amy Eagan Podcast for Jan 21 2025 10:34

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In this week's podcast, Coach Eagan discusses the NCAA ruling that could allow Lindenwood University student-athletes to participate in the 2025-2026 academic year DI championship tournaments. We also review this past weekend's road trip to USI and Moorehead State, where the Lady Lions came home 1-1. A close loss at USI and a blowout win at MSU bot…

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This Week In College Viability (TWICV) for Jan 20, 2025 26:42

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. I want to start off today’s podcast with a story about 2 college professors I met. I had the chance to meet and talk with these two kindred souls last week. These two released a book on Amazon in December. The title: Bankrupt U. The authors: college professors: Bill Quain and Joe Corabi. These two experienced and entertaining professors and autho…

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Beyond the College Brochures for Jan 13, 2025 10:34

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Mary and I spent 2024 answering questions students and their families have about their college decisions. We discussed everything from majors to financial health. From now until Mary finishes here Finance and Marketing double major at Lindenwood University (MO), we are going to journey with her.. In this episode, Mary shared what it is like to make…

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The Amy Eagan Podcast for January 14, 2025 13:33

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Summary In this episode of the Amy Egan Podcast, Maya Scoff, a sophomore guard for the Lindenwood University women's basketball team, shares her experiences as a student-athlete. She discusses the joys and challenges of balancing academics and athletics, her decision to attend Lindenwood, and her aspirations in exercise science and occupational the…

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This Week In College Viability (TWICV) for January 13 2024 30:29

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This Week in College Viability headlines for January 13, 2025 + Bacone College Accreditation Withdrawn – College Drivel for Bacone’s response + Guilford College risks losing accreditation, probation extended through 2025. Board pres is leading the college’s efforts. + Of course, the new ‘College Drivel’ section is on for today. + Which Colleges Alw…

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The Amy Eagan Podcast for Jan 7, 2025 10:21

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Coach Eagan reviews the 3-1 start to the OVC season. We look at LU WBB's solid performances in team defense and free throw percentage. U-T Martin and Tennessee State head to St. Charles for games this Thursday and Saturday. Coach talks about both games.By Amy Eagan and Gary Stocker

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This Week In College Viability (TWICV) for January 6, 2024 28:28

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Summary In this episode of 'This Week in College Viability,' Gary Stocker discusses the current challenges facing higher education, including leadership changes at Guilford College, the merger of Gannon and Ursuline, and the implications of declining enrollment numbers. He emphasizes the need for financial transparency in colleges and explores the …

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This Week In College Viability (TWICV) with Special Guest: Sarah Clark 19:57

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The Kind Leadership Guild is a community for educational leaders striving to become more effective and humane with themselves, their team, and the people they serve, including a vibrant Facebook community, regular free zoom workshops, group coaching with fellow leaders, and more. Join me as Sarah Clark discusses higher education job loss, accredita…

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This Week In College Viability (TWICV) for December 23, 2024 31:29

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This is the final show for 2024. I will be away with family next Monday. Here is some of what I have for this week's podcasts. + College viability is an alternative media source for higher education. + The College of St. Rose sells everything and still can't pay off creditors. + Spin. Spin. Spin at University of Arkansas Little Rock. + Too many col…

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This Week In College Viability (TWICV) for December 16, 2024 31:53

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I have a big announcement to start off today’s show. After reading, listening and watching the traditional higher education media, I have realized that is not me. I don’t do cookbook stories on how to fix higher education on the margins. I don’t engage in trite college stories about ‘awesome’ or ‘excited’ events or personalities. It is time for me …

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The Amy Eagan podcast for Dec 9, 2024 9:20

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Coach Eagan joins today to talk about balancing ages and grades across 4 college years. She updates us on the academic progress of her players, and discusses last Saturday's game v. Alabama A & M. Finally, she offers some thoughts on being able to schedule Power 4 conferences in coming years.By Amy Eagan and Gary Stocker

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This Week In College Viability (TWICV) for December 9, 2024 26:52

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This week's episode has some action in layoffs and cutbacks. I thought we had an imminent closure, but Keystone College is still trying to ride out a nearly impossible financial situation with appeals of their accreditation removal. Poor students. + I have never used ‘fake news’ in this podcast before, but I have a story about college completion ra…

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The Amy Eagan Podcast for Dec 5, 2024 11:20

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Coach Eagan discusses improvements from 2 tough road games, playing time, early patterns with scoring by period and wraps up the podcast with a discussion on how a non-Power 4.5 DI college handles travel during the season.By Amy Eagan and Gary Stocker

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Episode 3: A Christmas Well Kept 25:48

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The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come shows Scrooge a very grim future, including scenes that follow his death and the death of Tiny Tim. Confronted with the loneliness and sorrow that his actions have caused, Scrooge promises to change his ways and embrace compassion for others. Scrooge awakens on Christmas with a newfound sense of joy and determinat…

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Episode 2: A Multitude of Christmases 27:38

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As the clock strikes midnight, Scrooge is awakened by the Ghost of Christmas Past, a strange and ethereal figure. The spirit takes Scrooge on a journey through scenes from his earlier life; he revisits his lonely childhood, his time as an apprentice under the kind and generous Mr. Fezziwig, and his failed engagement to the lovely Belle. These memor…

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Episode 1: A Visit from an Old Friend 18:09

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Meet Ebeneezer Scrooge, a miserly, cold-hearted businessman who despises Christmas and human compassion. On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, who has been condemned to wander the Earth in chains as punishment for his greed and selfishness during life. Marley warns Scrooge that he faces a si…

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This Week In College Viability (TWICV) for December 2, 2024 17:19

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News and commentary stories this week: + Webster University’s financial distress from HLC. More of those designations coming? + Keystone college could lose their accreditation later this month. + Central State (OH) makes major changes + The Bell Tolls from Richard K. Vedder James G Martin Center for Academic Renewal. I will focus on graduation rate…

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The Amy Eagan Podcast for Nov. 25, 2024 10:08

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Coach Eagan talks about the 4 game winning streak, education day at Hyland Arena, tough upcoming games at Oral Roberts U. and University of Nebraska -plus much moreBy Amy Eagan and Gary Stocker

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This Week In College Viability (TWICV) for November 25, 2024 20:44

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There is much higher education news this 2024 Thanksgiving week. Headlines + Some layoffs and cutbacks this week + 2 stories that suggest college leaders may be moving more aggressively in their relationships with faculty + Anderson U Fitch rating heads south. + More ugly spin on a college with an unsustainable financial pattern + St. Augustine U s…

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This Week In College Viability (TWICV) for November 18, 2024 25:07

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It is the week before Thanksgiving and my prediction of the college closure rate picking up steam has not yet developed. I still believe that there are scores of colleges out there without the resources to be viable. My concern is now moving toward how many of these will wait too long and must announce their closure with very short notice to studen…

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Beyond the (College) Brochure for November 13, 2024 13:48

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By Mary McGrath, Gary Stocker

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The Amy Eagan podcast for November 12, 2024 9:21

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By Amy Eagan and Gary Stocker

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This Week In College Viability (TWICV) for November 11, 2024 16:53

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The Red Guy won and the Blue lady lost. I am guessing most of us have read and listened to countless stories about the outcome and potential future impact of last Tuesday’s national election. Here is a 'This Week' prediction for you. “It’s impact on HE was going to be materially insignificant no matter whether red or blue one.” + I also look at bot…

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This Week In College Viability (TWICV) for November 4, 2024 26:30

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AI-generated takeaways More 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 en…

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