Sessions

As mergers and acquisitions continue to impact higher education, there is a lot of discussion about merger strategy and operations, but not as much about the complexity of how leaders navigate culture and community during the process. This session will draw on current research to assist State Council organizations in thinking about how they can best […]

The “Enrollment Cliff” of 2026 is no longer forecast; it is our operational reality. However, this narrative of decline masks a more complex story of regional shifts, technological disruption, and untapped potential. This session will be a discussion about the evolving landscape of enrollment.  Together, we will explore the decline of high school graduating class […]

As higher education in the United States increasingly pushes beyond access and completion to outcomes as the key to the value of college, we pursue solutions that ensure every student’s degree provides them with opportunities for success after college. The State Opportunity Index identifies five priorities for policymakers, practitioners, and advocates as they work together […]