There are a lot of top-10 prediction lists floating around this time of year. While it’s nice to know what’s to come, it’s also wise to look back to uncover patterns, learn from mistakes, and take a moment to be proud of how far higher ed has come. In taking this mindful approach to a new decade, I think we can then create a map for the future, celebrate and connect as a community, and look for the big areas of opportunity.
Looking back, when the Great Recession hit in 2008, it made people think differently about the value of higher education. In fact, did you know that college enrollment has increased in every recession since the 1960s? Because jobs were hard to find, people found that enrolling in college could teach them new or different skills to enable them to re-enter the workforce.
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