SXSW EDU 2019

Today’s Students Need New Policy Solutions

Description:

One would assume that the federal law, which governs higher education, reflects the needs of today’s students. However, the Higher Education Act has not been updated in over a decade & today, the national student body is older, working more, attending college part-time & not living on campus. Hear from current/former Congressional staffers who will craft new policies: will they reflect solutions that encourage innovation, address financial needs & ensure students are prepared for the workforce?


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Takeaways

  1. Understand the demographics of today’s students and how federal policy can better reflect their needs.
  2. Explore how current policies create a disconnect for today’s students and keep them from achieving their potential in higher education and employment.
  3. Learn the nuances of federal policy-making directly from Congressional staffers who are integral to writing the laws that govern our country.

Speakers


Organizer

Thomas Rodgers, Senior Associate, Whiteboard Advisors


Meta Information:

  • Tags: policy, student voice
  • Event: SXSW EDU
  • Format: Panel
  • Track: Higher Education
  • Session Focus Area
  • Level: Basic Understanding


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