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Why Public Trust in Higher Ed Is Declining — And What Leaders Can Do About It: Rebuilding Confidence in Higher Education: Addressing Challenges Through Transparency, Affordability, and Workforce Alignment

The Change Leader, Inc.

In 2015, nearly 60% of Americans expressed trust in colleges and universities, according to a Gallup poll. Support services should also cater to non-traditional students , offering flexible scheduling, career counseling, and child care options to accommodate diverse needs. By 2024, that figure had fallen to just one-third.