This week’s Monday Musings unpacks federal budget cuts to TRIO and AmeriCorps, visa uncertainty for international students, FAFSA complications, and looming accreditation changes. Action steps included for higher ed leadership teams.
Monday Musings
Federal Shifts, Legal Pushback & Student Aid at Risk
Proposed federal changes could upend student aid, accreditation, and inclusion policies. This week’s Monday Musings breaks down what’s at risk and what leaders should do now to respond.
Legal Battles, Leadership Grit & Student Strain
Federal interference escalates as 170+ presidents condemn overreach, Harvard sues, and F-1 visa revocations continue. Plus: a leadership lesson in legal preparedness and a May 5 deadline for student loan collections
Monday Musings: Campuses Push Back, Cut Back & Reassess
From Harvard defying federal orders to community colleges scaling back DEI, this week’s headlines reveal the mounting pressure on higher education institutions to respond, resist, or reform. Legal insights and funding forecasts highlight what’s at stake.
Monday Musings: Federal Pressures Reshape Higher Education
From international student uncertainty to new compliance rules for K-12 and potential changes to financial aid, institutions are facing growing pressure from federal agencies. This edition highlights key legal shifts, leadership dilemmas, and emerging threats to campus climate.
Monday Musings: Colleges Step Up For Student Well-Being
This week’s Monday Musings celebrates campuses leaning into student well-being. From parent supports and coaching investments to HBCU mental health wins, schools are responding with care and creativity.
