State of the States: How Higher Ed Can Build Its Future

Aired June 27, 2024

In this episode, Katharine Meyer of Brookings and ACE’s Heidi Tseu join Jon Fansmith to delve into the complex landscape of state higher education governance. They explore trends such as free college approaches, the surge of anti-DEI legislation, and the impact of the Supreme Court rulings on race in admissions. They also dissect the challenges and opportunities facing higher ed around student-athletes, tenure, and state support for skilled workers. Plus, catch up on higher ed news from Congress, DACA, Title IX, and Pell appropriations.

Here are some of the links and references from this week’s show:

Three more spending bills set to hit Rules panel as HouseGOP push moves ahead
Politico | June 25, 2024

Small Step Could Bring Big Relief to Young Undocumented Immigrants
The New York Times (sub. req.) | June 18, 2024

What’s the Deal with the Blocked Title IX Rule? Here’s What Colleges Need toKnow.
The Chronicle of Higher Education (sub. req.) | June 20, 2024

Supreme Court Divided Over Whether to Curb Power of Federal Agencies
The Washington Post (sub. req.) | Jan. 17, 2024

ACE Releases Updated Issue Brief on Student Voting and Campus Political Campaign Activities
American Council on Education | June 24, 2024

ACE Launches Office on National Engagement
American Council on Education | Sept. 11, 2023

Tracking Higher Ed’s Dismantling of DEI
The Chronicle of Higher Education (sub. req.) | June 21, 2024

131 Scholarships Affected by Texas DEI Ban
Inside Higher Ed | June 18, 2024

Performance-based Funding: The New Normal or aSchtick?
University Business | March 11, 2024

Illinois’s Ambitious Plan for Higher Ed Funding
Inside Higher Ed | March 29, 2024

Massachusetts Governor OKs $50M for Free Community College
Higher Ed Dive | Aug. 11, 2023

Michigan Free Community College Program to Extend to 350,000 More Residents
Higher Ed Dive | July 25, 2023

Paychecks, Drafts and Firings: The Possible Future of College Sports
The New York Times (sub. req.) | April 22, 2024

Republican attacks on tenure ramp up in latest battle withhigher education
The Hill | March 3, 2024

Hosts and Guests

Katharine Meyer

Governance Studies Fellow, Brown Center on Education Policy, Brookings

Guest

Katharine Meyer

Governance Studies Fellow, Brown Center on Education Policy, Brookings

Heidi Tseu

Assistant Vice President

National Engagement

Heidi Tseu is a higher education and government relations professional with experience executing public policy strategies and community engagement initiatives. She comes to ACE from Georgetown University, where she was the associate vice president for...

Guest

Heidi Tseu

Assistant Vice President

National Engagement

Jon Fansmith

Senior Vice President

Government Relations and National Engagement

Jonathan Fansmith directs ACE’s comprehensive efforts to engage federal policymakers on a broad range of issues including student aid, government regulation, scientific research, and tax policy. His work involves representation before the U.S. Congress...

Co-host

Jon Fansmith

Senior Vice President

Government Relations and National Engagement

Mushtaq Gunja

Executive Director, Carnegie Classification Systems and Senior Vice President

Mushtaq Gunja serves as executive director of the Carnegie Classification systems and senior vice president at ACE, where he is in charge of running and reimagining the Carnegie framework. Prior to joining ACE, Gunja served as assistant dean in academi...

Co-host

Mushtaq Gunja

Executive Director, Carnegie Classification Systems and Senior Vice President

Sarah Spreitzer

Vice President and Chief of Staff

Government Relations

Sarah Spreitzer represents ACE and its members on matters related to research policy and funding, federal policy, international students, immigration, and legislative issues. Before joining ACE, Spreitzer held senior positions in higher e...

Co-host

Sarah Spreitzer

Vice President and Chief of Staff

Government Relations

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About the Podcast

Each episode of dotEDU presents a deep dive into a major public policy issue impacting college campuses and students across the country. Hosts from ACE are joined by guest experts to lead you through thought-provoking conversations on topics such as campus free speech, diversity in admissions, college costs and affordability, and more. Find all episodes of the podcast at the dotEDU page.