Jeff Selingo and Michael Horn review recent headlines around higher ed before they speak in person to a community college board at a retreat in Sun Valley, Idaho. They compare the different value propositions of two- and four-year colleges and discuss government intervention into university mergers and acquisitions. Other topics they discuss include legacy admissions and the value of credentials from prestigious universities. And Jeff makes an exciting announcement: his new book! The episode is sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Ascendium Education Group.

Key Moments

00:00 Intro

00:03:36 Declining enrollment at community colleges.

00:09:35 Co-location with four-year colleges.

00:12:13 Dual enrollment in community colleges.

00:14:28 Dual enrollment funding disparities.

00:18:29 Merger and acquisition reviews.

00:22:03 Community college focus on employment.

00:24:24 Legacy admissions in higher education.

00:28:56 Seeing colleges as businesses.

00:31:21 Cheaper credentials and alumni networks.

00:34:30 Planning for college challenges.

Links We Mentioned

Dually Noted: Understanding the Link Between Dual Enrollment Course Characteristics and Students’ Course and College Enrollment Outcomes

How Can Community Colleges Afford to Offer Dual Enrollment College Courses to High School Students at a Discount?

Community Colleges, the Value of Degrees, and Changes in Admissions

Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed