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Watch for these 5 high-impact trends shaping higher education business in 2025

University Business

Concerns include financial risks to non-revenue sports and the potential impact on athletic programs, while others argue for athletes’ rights to bargain for health, safety and compensation as part of the evolving collegiate sports landscape. Federally, the Higher Education Opportunity Act (2008) improved access and affordability.

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FAQ’s: Spring Semester Questions Regarding Housing Returner Process, Housing Availability, and Off-Campus Housing

The Student Affairs Blog

The Division of Student Affairs received some questions this spring centered around changes to returning student housing application process for 2024-25, general availability of on-campus housing for students, health and safety in the residence halls, and navigating the local off-campus housing market. Below are responses to those questions.

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A Call to Action: Higher Education Must Implement Culturally Responsive Mental Health Practices

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Social Determinants of Health The World Health Organization (WHO) defines social determinants of health (SDOH) as conditions in the places where people live, learn, work, and play that impact positive health outcomes (WHO, 2008).

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Why Worry?

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Following the 2008 Great Recession, lesser funded institutions all across the country cleaned house. In the past, working for higher education, while not as exciting as joining a tech giant or start-up, was an attractive job, with security, impressive benefits, and reasonable work-life balance.

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Washington Update: Higher Ed Policy, Regulations, and Insights: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 182 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Tom Netting

The Change Leader, Inc.

However, the last reauthorization was in 2008 , and it has been running on temporary extensions ever since. Title IX Updates : Exploration of changes brought about by Title IX, awaiting major revisions related to campus security, including LBGTQ+ communities, and protection against bullying and cyberbullying. 00:01:23] Drumm: So.

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The Changing Face of Higher Ed Part 4: Student Issues

The Change Leader, Inc.

We at the Change Leader believe these factors include the changing demographics on campus, students prospects for future earnings, the possibility of dropping out, and campus safety, all of which are addressed here. When the economy tanked in 2008, predictably, young people decided it wasn’t the best time to have kids, he told EdSurge.