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How to keep moving when higher ed data dries up

University Business

Department of Education laid off nearly all federal staff responsible for managing, analyzing and interpreting higher education data through the National Center for Education Statistics. In March 2025, the U.S. Quiet unraveling of NCES Few headlines covered the March 2025 layoffs at NCES.

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A president proposes steep job cuts to save his institution

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: Facing a budget deficit of $5 million, Southern Oregon University is considering a realignment plan that will include deep cuts, which its president says are necessary to right the ship financially. The new president first learned about the depth of SOU’s budget woes during his third day on the job.

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Effective University Leadership – What Does It Take?

The Change Leader, Inc.

Effective University leadership traits are close to superhero level – the skills, knowledge, and experience required to be an effective leader of a higher education institution are unlike that of nearly any other profession. These candidates resumes boast professional experience beyond the walls of academia and in higher education.

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5 Focus Areas for Campus Presidents Amidst Decreasing Trust

Campus Sonar

And no wonder—in 1990, state-per-student funding was almost 140% more than that of the federal government. But in the last two decades, the gap between state and federal funding narrowed, with state funding per student only 12% above federal levels in 2015. Across-the-board budget cuts?

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Income-driven repayment overhaul draws praise, criticism

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: The Biden administration is moving forward on a sweeping plan to overhaul how student borrowers can repay their loans, though advocates want the Education Department to go further in its plan, while critics cite the price tag as an area of concern. Over all, the changes are expected to have a net budget impact of $137.9

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2023 Higher Education Year in Review and 2024 Predictions: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 187 with Host Deborah Maue and Guest Dr. Drumm McNaughton

The Change Leader, Inc.

26 December · Episode 187 2023 Higher Education Year in Review and 2024 Predictions 55 Min · By Dr. Drumm McNaughton Join us in our 2023 Higher Education Year in Review and Predictions for 2024. Join us in our 2023 Higher Education Year in Review and Predictions for 2024.

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Higher Education Inquirer - Untitled Article

Higher Education Inquirer

The future of the US Department of Education: 8 tips for journalists covering the agency under Trumps second term by Denise-Marie Ordway, The Journalist's Resource January 23, 2025 The U.S. Department of Education, one of the federal governments smallest Cabinet-level agencies, operates programs across every level of education.