Nick Anderson, former Washington Post education reporter and current senior vice president at the American Council on Education, shares insights on higher education's role as a cornerstone of American opportunity and prosperity.
• ACE represents 1,600 colleges and universities across all sectors of higher education
• Higher education has become increasingly polarized despite historically being a bipartisan issue
• The economic impact of higher education includes workforce development, regional growth, and research innovation
• Community colleges and regional institutions carry the bulk of educational work yet receive less attention than elite universities
• Higher education serves learners at all life stages, not just traditional 18-22 year old students
• Institutions must improve graduation rates, pricing transparency, and transfer pathways
• Partnerships with military, industry, and government are crucial for educational innovation
• Credit for prior learning represents an important opportunity to recognize workplace experience
• Federal student aid and research funding are investments in America's future, not handouts
• Higher education builds America's economy, national defense, health systems, and democracy
We invite all friends of higher education to rally during this crucial moment. Connect with Nick on LinkedIn to join the conversation and support education's vital role in building America's future.
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