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.
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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.
