Fighting for our Students?
Arthur Keiser Ph.DCCA/APSCU
New York, New YorkAugust 12, 2010
A Study of Birds!
Ornithology (from the Greek ornis = bird and logos = word/science) is the branch of zoology concerned with the scientific study of birds. ...
The Ostrich
The Gooney Bird?
The Chicken Little Approach to Higher Education Preservation!
The Washington Mess!
• Sector Under Attack• The Attack is Coordinated• The Attack is a one-two punch– Bad Public Relations– Active Anti-Career School Lobbying
Harris Miller after a day at the office
Political UnrestExecutive Branch
• Department of Education-Negotiated Rule making
• Increased Program Reviews• Increased IG activity• Slower Turnaround on Approvals• Rejection of Innovation• Pressure on Accrediting Commissions
Political UnrestLegislative Branch
• Congressional Hearings• Congressional Studies• Increased threat of negative
legislation• No relief on 90/10 or Default rate
pressures
I’ve got a feeling!
What To Do!
• Be Careful and Be Compliant• Organize Politically through CCA or
within your own organization• Be Prepared– Expect Program Reviews– Tighten up quality control– Tighten your admissions procedures and
processes– Protect yourself from legal issues
What to Do?
• Document, Document, Document• Watch your 90/10• Watch your Default Rates
WAR!!Prepare for Battle by Investing in the Process! a. Raise Money for the political leaders b. Invite members of Congress and their staffs into your school
WAR!! Host Political Fundraisers at your school. Get involved in your Associations Organize your students and employees Together we can protect our students
Don’t put your head in the sand.