Surviving the Demographic Cliff. Blueprint for Reform
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| Title: | Surviving the Demographic Cliff. Blueprint for Reform |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal |
| Source: | James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal. 2025. |
| Availability: | James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal. 353 East Six Forks Road Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27609. Tel: 919-828-1400; Fax: 919-828-7455; Web site: https://www.jamesgmartin.center/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 4 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Higher Education, Declining Enrollment, Futures (of Society), Educational Change, Liberal Arts, Small Colleges, Public Colleges |
| Geographic Terms: | Vermont, West Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky |
| Abstract: | This report addresses the pressing challenges facing higher education institutions due to declining enrollment. This comprehensive document offers actionable recommendations for universities and policymakers to navigate the anticipated demographic shifts and safeguard the future of higher education. As enrollment rates continue to decline, driven by the upcoming "demographic cliff"--a steep drop in the college-age population--many small liberal arts colleges and public institutions are facing existential threats. The report emphasizes the importance of universities remaining true to their missions while responding effectively to marketplace demands. The report highlights the urgent need for university systems to act decisively to ensure their long-term viability in a changing educational landscape. |
| Abstractor: | ERIC |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | ED672616 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This report addresses the pressing challenges facing higher education institutions due to declining enrollment. This comprehensive document offers actionable recommendations for universities and policymakers to navigate the anticipated demographic shifts and safeguard the future of higher education. As enrollment rates continue to decline, driven by the upcoming "demographic cliff"--a steep drop in the college-age population--many small liberal arts colleges and public institutions are facing existential threats. The report emphasizes the importance of universities remaining true to their missions while responding effectively to marketplace demands. The report highlights the urgent need for university systems to act decisively to ensure their long-term viability in a changing educational landscape. |
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