Dr. Courtney Brown, Vice President of Impact and Planning for Lumina Foundation, discusses key findings from the 2024 State of Higher Education Study conducted in partnership with Gallup. She shares critical insights into evolving student demographics, barriers to enrollment, and strategies for addressing challenges in higher education.
Key Discussion Points
The Changing Profile of Today's College Students:
Primary Barriers to Enrollment and Completion:
Students Stopping Out: A Growing Crisis:
The Perceived Value of Higher Education:
Strategic Adaptation for Higher Education Institutions:
Three Key Takeaways for Higher Education Leaders and Boards
Bonus Takeaway:\xa0Include a non-traditional student on the board of trustees to provide valuable insights into diverse student needs.
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Read the transcript on our website at: https://changinghighered.com/ state-of-higher-education-report-2024-lumina-gallup/
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About Our Podcast Guest
Courtney Brown, Ph.D., is vice president of impact and planning for Lumina Foundation, an independent, private foundation in Indianapolis that is committed to making opportunities for learning beyond high school available to all. As the chief data and research officer, Brown oversees the foundation\u2019s efforts in the areas of strategic planning, learning, impact, and effectiveness. She also leads Lumina\u2019s international engagement.
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She joined the foundation in 2011 with a strong background in performance measurement, research, and evaluation. Before 2011, Brown was a senior research associate at the Center for Evaluation and Education Policy at Indiana University. There, she led studies and evaluations focused on education and post-high school programs within the United States and across Europe.
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Brown is a frequent speaker and panelist in the United States and other countries regarding postsecondary strategy, student success, data-driven decision-making, and evidence-based practices. She has developed and shared manuals, working papers, articles, and books related to undergraduate research, performance measurement, randomized-control trials, and other evaluation methods, as well as conducted webinars and workshops on topics such as evaluation, performance measurement, and success in education beyond high school.
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About the Host
Dr. Drumm McNaughton is a consultant to higher ed institutions in governance, accreditation, strategy, change, and mergers. To learn more about his services and other thought leadership pieces, visit his firm\u2019s website,\xa0https://changinghighered.com/.
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