Monday Musings

This week's Monday Musings delves into significant shifts in higher education governance, the formation of a new accrediting body by six state university systems, and the rising prominence of nontraditional students.

This week's edition covers creative wellness programs on campus, a survey showing high schoolers feel unprepared for college, funding strategies for athlete pay, confusion around non-degree options, and new insights on how to bring stop-outs back to school.

This week’s edition highlights legal and policy changes reshaping compliance, funding, and student access. From Title IX enforcement and accreditation reform to state budget threats and STEM transfer challenges, campus leaders will find quick insights and recommended actions.

As colleges expand support for adult learners, international students, and summer success, leaders are rethinking what meaningful investment looks like. This edition highlights financial literacy, NCAA reform, and the urgency to protect public data and student services.

Student support is shifting. This week’s top stories highlight enrollment momentum, strategic nudging, and how leaders are refining their message. Plus: a closer look at storytelling, outcomes, and readiness.

This week, higher ed leaders face budget threats, but student re-engagement offers hope. Explore the role of purpose in retention, re-enrollment shifts, and how StudentLingo supports meaningful student success.