Thursday, November 10, 2016

Nota Bene: Post-election Thoughts for Our Campus

In the wake of the presidential election and some protests that have begun in response, we are reminded of the rights of free speech that also bring essential responsibilities of informed judgment and peaceful dissent. Regardless of our views on the election’s outcome, engaged citizenship remains the single best avenue for individuals intent on effecting change.

It is too early to predict what the 2016 election will mean for higher education. My presidential colleagues and I will be monitoring the most likely areas of impact, including the government’s views on student loans and federally funded financial aid as well as regulations that in recent years have been designed to hold higher education more accountable for outcomes.

A report this morning by
Inside Higher Ed offers a discussion on a possible agenda by the new administration in several key areas.

I will keep the Virginia Wesleyan College community informed of developments as they arise that will be of interest or concern to us with the arrival of a new president and Congress early next year.