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Washington MonthlyTrump's war on international students | Robert KelchenIn his latest attack on Harvard and other elite universities, Donald Trump has blocked the abiilty of international students to attend these schools. The results will be catastrophic for colleges nationwide, including the regional public schools that educate most Americans going to college.Co-hosts Anne Kim and Garrett Epps speak with higher education finance expert Robert Kelchen of the University of Tennessee about the impacts of the ban on foreign students. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:51 Trump's New Front Against International Students02:23 Impact on International Student Enrollment05:31 Economic Implications for Universities and Local...2025-06-1121 min
Book ShelterHigher Education AccountabilityThis Book is an extensive Book, "Higher Education Accountability" by Robert Kelchen, published by Johns Hopkins University Press in 2018, examining the multifaceted concept of accountability in higher education. The text explores the theoretical underpinnings of accountability and its historical development in the United States, tracing its evolution from early colonial charters and trustee boards to federal and state policies. It analyzes various forms of accountability, including federal oversight (like the College Scorecard and regulations tied to financial aid eligibility), state-level policies such as performance funding and tuition controls, accreditation processes (both institutional and programmatic), and private-sector influences like college...2025-05-0326 minWashington MonthlyCan colleges survive Trump? | Robert KelchenColleges and universities potentially face unprecedented financial strain under the Trump administration. While the most significant threat is cuts to funding for research, schools also potentially face cuts in financial aid and higher taxes on endowment. Washington Monthly Editor in Chief Paul Glastris and contributing editor Anne Kim speak with higher education finance expert Robert Kelchen, who leads the Departmentof Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville.2025-03-1228 min
Trustees and Presidents: A Podcast for University Leaders On College AthleticsFrom DEI to NCAA: The Shifting Landscape of Higher EdMy guest is Robert Kelchen, Professor of Education Policy and an expert in higher education finance, from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. We cover the Trump administration's "Dear Colleague" letter, to pressures to cut research funding; from retiring the old tropes of the "Flutie Factor" and the "Cinderellas in March Madness" many use to describe the benefits of athletics in driving applications and enrollment.2025-02-1927 min
Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher EdA New Era for Higher Ed?At the turn of the new year, Jeff and Michael dive into the predictions and trends set to shape the landscape of higher education in 2025. They discuss how this may be a year of reckoning for colleges and where changes will be required to make long-needed improvements. They dig in on infrastructure adjustments, reimagined degree programs, and what appears to be a new ultimatum for many struggling colleges: partner or perish. This episode made with support from The American College of Education, The Gates Foundation, and Ascendium Education Group. Links We Share“Which Col...2025-01-2836 min
The World of Higher EducationTop 10 U.S. Higher Ed Stories of 2024 with Robert KelchenJoin Alex Usher and Robert Kelchen as they discuss the top 10 higher education stories in the U.S. for 2024 in this episode of the World of Higher Education podcast. Topics include changes in big-time college athletics, college closures, international student trends, state funding dynamics, political realignment, accreditation issues, diversity, equity and inclusion policies, and the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court decisions on education policy. Don't miss this comprehensive analysis of significant shifts and challenges in American higher education.👉 Episode Links:Robert Kelchen’s website: https://robertkelchen.com/HESA’s AI-CADEMY: Canada Summit...2024-12-1223 minThe World of Higher Education2.12: Top 10 Stories of 2023 in American Higher EducationJoining us today is Robert Kelchen, professor and head of the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and author of the genuinely excellent book Higher Education Accountability from Johns Hopkins Press. In his pre-administration life when he was at Seton Hall University, Robert kept up a very active blog o higher education issues, and one of his most-read features was an annual list of the top ten most important stories in American Higher Education, published each December. We asked Robert a couple of months ago if he’d come on the show to...2023-12-0725 min
Your College Bound Kid | Admission Tips, Admission Trends & Admission InterviewsHigher Ed Is Increasingly Becoming Unequal-The Have’s and the Have NotsIn this episode you will hear: (27:37) Mark and Susan discuss an article that appeared in, “The Chronicle of Higher Ed” entitled, “The Have’s and the Have Nots: Higher Ed Is Increasingly Becoming Unequal”. It was written by Robert Kelchen and it appeared in the Chronicle on June 14th, 2023 https://www.chronicle.com/article/the-haves-and-have-nots-of-higher-education?sra=true&cid=gen_sign_in (01:03:05) Mark and Lisa will answer a Speakpipe question from Ellie from New York. She wants advice on what is the best time to take a gap year. (01:12:32) We continue our four part interview as Mark interviews Akil Bello on the topic of, “...2023-07-131h 57
The Key with Inside Higher EdEp 66: Enrollment Declines, No Free Community College: Higher Ed’s Rough WeekAre politicians and the public losing faith in higher education?
Last week delivered unwelcome news to colleges and universities. New data from the National Student Clearinghouse showed that college enrollments tumbled again this fall, with hundreds of thousands fewer students opting to start or continue their educations than even during the heart of the pandemic last fall.
And a scaled-back version of President Biden’s Build Back Better Act contained about $40 billion in new funds for colleges and their students -- barely a third of the previous iteration and missing key initiatives such as much-touted tu...2021-11-0434 min
The Report Card with Nat MalkusShould college students be on campus or remote?As college students around the country wrap up a tumultuous semester, debates about whether colleges should be in-person or remote rage on. About a month ago, Nat Malkus hosted an AEI web event centered on this issue. Panelists included Christopher Marsicano, assistant professor at Davidson College; Bridget Burns of the University Innovation Alliance; Robert Kelchen of Seton Hall University; and Elwood Robinson of Winston-Salem State University. You can catch the panel discussion on this episode of The Report Card or watch the web event in its entirety at AEI.org.2020-12-0337 min
Opinion Has ItThe End of College as We Know It? | Robert KelchenWhen COVID-19 hit the United States in March, colleges and universities around the country quickly shifted to remote learning. But, as a new semester begins, the pandemic is nowhere near under control, and many institutions are wondering how much longer they can survive with closed or restricted campuses.Robert Kelchen is a professor at Seton Hall University and studies higher education finance, accountability, and financial aid. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-09-0125 min
AcaDamesS316: Fall 2020 Reopening Plans: Guest Lecture with Dominique BakerIn this episode, Whitney and Sarah speak with Dr. Dominique Baker, Assistant Professor of Education Policy at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. They discuss the impact of COVID-19 on Fall 2020 university reopening plans. The group discusses financial considerations and safety implications for students, faculty, and staff. Dominique explains the rationale of institutions that are shifting from in-person to online instruction, including HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities), which have been at the leading edge of the shift to online education this fall. And Dominique discusses why 2020 may be a buyer’s market for universities that can recruit this year.
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Top of Mind with Julie RoseHigher Ed Challenges, NFL Team Name Change, Flood RiskRobert Kelchen of Seton Hall Univ on the challenges facing higher education. Ken Otter, Univ of Northern British Columbia, on a viral bird song. Gautam Shah on Internet of Elephants. Sam Payne of the Apple Seed. Jeremy Porter of First Street Foundation on new-found flood risk across the US. Stephanie Fryberg, Univ of Michigan, on Washington's NFL team name change.2020-07-151h 44
Top of Mind with Julie RoseHigher Ed Challenges, NFL Team Name Change, Flood RiskUniversities are Faced with Mounting Challenges for This Fall (0:29)Guest: Robert Kelchen, Professor of Higher Education, Seton Hall UniversityThe Trump Administration is backtracking on its plan to deport international students who attend universities that are offering courses only online this fall. Harvard, MIT and seventeen states sued to stop the rule, which had universities scrambling to adjust their fall plans. Nearly half of campuses across the country are planning to offer limited, if any, face-to-face options for Fall semester. Canada’s Most Popular Bird Song (18:49)Guest: Ken Otter, Professor of Biology, University of Northern Bri...2020-07-151h 44
Research Minutes podcastThe Unintended Consequences of Performance-Based FundingPerformance-based funding, which ties a portion of a college’s state support to outcomes like graduation rates and degree production, remains one of the most widely used accountability drivers in higher education. In recent years, however, researchers have found that it can have unintended consequences for underrepresented student groups.
One of those researchers, Seton Hall University’s Robert Kelchen, led a national study of colleges and universities to understand the impact of performance-based funding, and whether targeted bonuses can boost enrollment rates for minorities and low-income students. He joins CPRE research specialist Robert Nathenson to discuss his findings and their pote...2019-06-2717 min
Higher Ed NowRobert Kelchen: Exploring Higher Ed AccountabilitySeton Hall University Professor Robert Kelchen explores higher ed accountability, and explains how accreditation practices, private-sector interests, and internal requirements have become so important to institutional success and survival.2019-02-1122 min