This Week In College Viability (TWICV)

Gary Stocker
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This Week In College Viability (TWICV)

Welcome to the podcast. We call it TWICV. It is our effort to provide a fast-paced, entertaining, and alternative voice to the propaganda and hype flowing out of colleges in America today. This week in College Viability is a proud affilate of The EdUP Experience podcast network.

  1. This Week In College Viability (TWICV) for November 18, 2024

    2 DAYS AGO

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

    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 students, faculty, staff, and communities. Time will tell. For this economic imbalance to get to some sort of supply and demand equilibrium, many more colleges need to close.   So, this week’s news and commentary is heavy on that theme.  The stories are: Show note links: ·         Tennessee State University lays off 114 employees amid financial crisis ·         Harris Stowe and HLG stories both back on full accreditation. I have concerns with both. ·         Several St. Louis colleges make watchlist for financial risk             Let’s Regulate Colleges Like Businesses

    25 min
  2. This Week In College Viability (TWICV) for November 11, 2024

    NOV 11

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

    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 both student reporters and the college leaders they interview.+ States are taking on fewer college costs. Who is picking up the bill?+ 2 stories and commentary on the election's impact on HE.+ $500 tuition per semester.  Is it sustainable ? Click here to get a private college financial health bundle for $499 (Retails at $1,795.) Click here to get a PUBLIC college financial health bundle for $499 (Retails at $1,795.)

    17 min
  3. This Week In College Viability (TWICV) for November 4, 2024

    NOV 4

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

    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 enrollment numbers.Choosing a college requires careful consideration of its financial health.Support for higher education is crucial for societal progress.The college viability manifesto emphasizes the importance of informed college choices.Chapters:00:00 Election Day and Higher Education Trends 02:55 Layoffs and Financial Struggles in Colleges 05:47 Free Tuition Initiatives and Their Consequences 08:45 Enrollment Declines and Financial Health of Institutions 12:14 Tennessee State University: A Case Study 15:06 The State of HBCUs and Graduation Rates 18:02 The Higher Education Bubble and Its Implications 20:50 The College Viability Manifesto Show notes:Webster University to close all remaining military campusesFaculty and staff reductions coming to the University of Akron: ‘Challenging but necessary change’Admin announces no faculty layoffs (Rider U)Reporting on College Finances (for education reporters)Tennessee State University faces urgent financial crisis, implements immediate cost-cutting measures What preliminary enrollment data from fall 2024 tells us Central State University (OH) on ‘Fiscal Watch’ The cost of college is quietly going down The higher education bubble is finally bursting To purchase one of the 2024 College Viability Apps, click here.

    27 min

  4. OCT 30

    This Week In College Viability (TWICV) Special with Robert Heil for October 30, 2024

    Robert Heil, CEO of Financial Aid Services, joins me to talk about removing friction from the financial aid process, the importance of comparing good and bad 4-year graduation rates, and finding ways to make colleges more accountable for graduating their students. Robert also talks about the challenges of college leaders in this day and age.  It's worth a listen.

    28 min
  5. This Week In College Viability (TWICV) for October 28 2024

    OCT 28

    This Week In College Viability (TWICV) for October 28 2024

    This week we dissect and analyze: Trite strategic plansCash-Strapped Colleges Are Selling Their Prized Art and MansionsAdding sports teams is a leading indicator of colleges in financial troubleThe macro enrollment tumble v. the micro impact.Middle class students are now a marketing targetTo understand the future of higher education, look to the past of healthcareTo purchase a version of the 2024 College Viability apps, click HERE. Show Notes:Tracking college closuresSoutheast Mo. State leaders respond to enrollment declineCash-Strapped Colleges Are Selling Their Prized Art and MansionsFuture U Podcast with Jeff Selingo and Michael Horn:  College Athletics guest:  Matt BrownLa Salle University’s enrollment dropped 28% since 2019. What is the school doing to cope?First-Year Enrollments Take a Tumble Fewer high schoolers went to college this fall. It's unclear why. Liberal art majors need to consider a high value major also Some colleges aim financial aid at a declining market: students in the middle class To understand the future of higher education, look to the past of healthcare Vanderbilt University gets approval for $520M Florida graduate campus

    25 min
  6. TWICV - Special Edition with Laura De Veau October 25, 2024

    OCT 27

    TWICV - Special Edition with Laura De Veau October 25, 2024

    With consolidations in many forms moving through colleges, Dr. Laura De Veau speaks from experience. She addresses these quesstions in this special edition of 'This Week in College Viability'. I reached out to Laura when I saw her post on Vanderbilt University announcing a new presence in Manhattan.  (After we recorded the podcast on October 25, 2024, Vandy announced a move to Florida as well.)  She addresses Vandy's moves and much more. What are the top reasons a private college should consider a merger? Do you believe the merger of 1-3 colleges is large enough to get to scale? The general belief in HE literature is that colleges that should merge are waiting too long.  Do you believe that?  If so, what guidance would you give to colleges with difficult finances? How would you characterize the anticipated benefits of the merger for students, faculty, and staff? hat is the worst outcome for a merger?W Will there be layoffs as a result of a college merger(s)?  If so, is that a good thing or bad thing? How could a merger affect the overall student experience, including access to academic advisors, career services, and student support resources?   Would mergers  increase class sizes or reduced access to faculty?

    36 min
  7. This Week In College Viability (TWICV) for October 21, 2024

    OCT 21

    This Week In College Viability (TWICV) for October 21, 2024

    Headlines for the October 21, 2024 podcast More on cutbacks and layoffsWhere are the Whit Students?College For All is Bad for BoysColumbia College (IL) takes big 2024 enrollment hit.New Mexico State University wants to create $137 M endowment for women's sports.Takeaways from this podcast episode. Corrections in data are crucial for credibility.Gender disparities in college admissions are widening.Case studies illustrate the struggles of specific institutions.The focus on macro trends can overlook individual college needs.Data-driven tools are essential for college viability.The future of higher education may involve more mergers and program closures.Academically strong colleges still face financial challengesPurchase your College Viability app here. Show notes: Western Washington University to nix about 55 jobs amid $18M budget cut 23 staff members laid off amid SLU’s ongoing financial strugglesPortland State University may lay off dozens of facultyWhere-are-the-White-Students   College For All Is Bad For Boys Columbia College had a huge drop in freshman enrollment. Where does it go from here? (No link.) NMSU wants $137M to Support Women’s Sports  ( No link) Amid declining enrollment, Brandeis is in an intensifying budget crunch Are colleges really facing an enrollment cliff?

    27 min
  8. This Week In College Viability (TWICV) for October 14, 2024

    OCT 16

    This Week In College Viability (TWICV) for October 14, 2024

    I want to start off this week’s podcast with a personal observation.   I watched some 40- 50,000 people run in the Chicago Marathon yesterday.  It was a spectacle of humanity to see so many people invest so much into a challenging endeavor like running 26.2 miles Watching some 50,000 people pass you in a matter of about 90 minutes,  is a lot of humankind.   As I was watching those tens of thousands of souls, it was easy to make the connection to a higher education number.  40,000 is about the same number of college students impacted by college closures over the past few years.     Countless times as my family traversed the marathon route in Chicago supporting a loved one, I saw the excitement of people recognizing their loved ones running with screams of joy.   As I reflected on those encounters, I couldn’t help but think about how many closed colleges are taking away that same joyous scream from thousands of their students and families So for those who write off small percentage of college closures as not a big deal, no impact on the overall market, - you are missing the human point.  These are thousands of hopes and dreams being shredded by colleges that should not be in the business of higher education. Grab a seat at the CHI, BOS, NY or even other marathons.  Watch some thousands or more human beings pass you as they engage in that challenge of challenges.  This week's news and commentary:Cutbacks at Drexel and SLUFitch Ratings:  Pressure Mounts for U.S. Colleges As Students Head Back to SchoolMartin Center:  Universities Are Doing Education Badly Purchase the College Viability app you need here.

    24 min
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Welcome to the podcast. We call it TWICV. It is our effort to provide a fast-paced, entertaining, and alternative voice to the propaganda and hype flowing out of colleges in America today. This week in College Viability is a proud affilate of The EdUP Experience podcast network.

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