Is there anyone who does not know about the funding crisis in higher education? After headline-grabbing budget cuts in dozens of states with strong public universities, there is even more urgency to find new funding options. Almost every state in the nation has made significant reductions to public funding for higher education. Between 2000 and […]
Community and technical colleges are changing the face of education – and they are contributing to economic development in the most critical of ways as they increase their focus on technical education. Politicians and lawmakers may take credit for bringing business to a state, but it is the community and technical colleges that make the […]
Sitting in a classroom early on a Saturday morning may not be the most exciting way to start a weekend, but it was a great experience for me. I spent last Saturday morning at The University of Texas LBJ School of Public Affairs. I was invited to speak to nearly two-dozen bright individuals who will […]