WGU Advocacy on LinkedIn: Affordability and Value in Higher Education - WGU In Your State (2024)

How can policymakers make education more accessible and valuable for learners? By holding every college and university accountable to achieving the following outcomes: ✔ Improved completion rates✔ A strong return on investment✔ Equity in both access and attainment#InnovationWithAccountability #educationpolicy #highereducation

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Not because of the diploma hanging on my wall, but because of the person who sits at my desk; i’m pro-higher education. Let me be more specific- I’m pro- character formation-focused higher education.While the “school of hard knocks” can teach you a lot, the pressure, responsibility, and accountability brought about by high academic and integrity standards are unmatched. Yes, affordability and accessibility are important. Don’t get me wrong. But if we focus only on how gaining a college education affects our bank account, we miss out on what is potentially its most valuable ROI. Character. Learning how to manage your time, live with other people who are different than you, gain mentors, research, collaborate, fail, manage money, and invest in deep friendships—that can all happen at collegeNot every college, though. But Boyce College is still worth it, Gen Z. Get your marketplace degree with a biblical worldview and confessional theological education. You don’t have to sacrifice on the quality of either. So come get your business degree, and don’t make it your goal to be a “hustle mindset” millionaire, but rather a gold-standard educated professional who also deeply knows Christ, the Bible, and how to apply it to your life. You’re going to need it. And with the right place, and God’s grace, you can become one of the few who leave college still holding fast to their faith. Because that’s worth more than any salary you could earn, college (to me) is still worth it.

Gen Z is NOT the threat!The misguided leadership at Colleges and Universities is a threat to American Innovation and Progress.Funny, there are now questions about Claudine Gay's dissertation. Why were these not adjudicated when she was being considered for the leadership position at Harvard?She checked all the boxes so nobody cared. She has now updated her dissertation.Tenure for college professors needs to be reformed. Let's subject college professors to the same rigors senior corporate leadership are subjected to.Enrollment at Colleges and Universities will continue to decline.Enrollment for Certifications will continue to increase. Many certifications provide similar or better access than college.Many of you may disagree with me. Share your thoughts and I will respond.

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More than 30 states offer free community college, and some have no-cost baccalaureate options. But is free college actually a good idea?Among the advantages, free college:·Provides opportunity that levels playing fields·Benefits not only individuals but society as a whole·Decreases crippling student loan debt·Allows students to pursue their true passionsBut on the flip side, it poses some problems:·Where does the money come from?·It’s not exactly free·Will educational quality suffer?·It ignores the root problem of escalating costsFor a deeper dive into the pros and cons, check out “Should College Be Free?” at BestColleges. #highereducation #communitycolleges #CollegePromisehttps://lnkd.in/gHPXCe6j

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#HigherEducationFocus on outcomes, not prestigious degrees. #Opinion: where one goes to college has a lot less to do with future success than what one does during and after college.https://lnkd.in/eYVtY5rR

Education is EXPENSIVE! But don't let that be a limiting factor for you.It’s important to discuss the costs of college with your family—and look for resources that can help you cover them.Reach out if you have additional questions about saving for education.

Some good discussion questions in this article. Does it make sense to even move forward with action items if your institution does not have consistent definitions, assessment rubrics, and consensus on student outcomes?

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Transfer credit transparency is more important than ever. With almost 40% of all students transferring during their college careers, it's imperative we find better ways to serve these students--not only in practice, but in policy. Check out this article on transfer policies, written by John Mullane, President of College Transfer Solutions, as he shares recommendations for institutions, states, and the country on transfer policy. https://lnkd.in/dshNKFeC

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Summary: Gen Z's attitudes towards higher education are shifting, with fewer seeing the value in pursuing traditional college degrees as student debt soars and job opportunities without a degree increase.Takeaway: The changing sentiment of younger generations towards the value of higher education and the growing availability of jobs not requiring a college degree are forcing colleges to reconsider their programs and costs to keep pace with the evolving landscape.Hashtags: #HigherEducation #GenZ #CollegeDebt #FutureOfWork #EducationTrends

When deciding on where to apply to college, students need to consider both financial fit and academic fit.