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WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Chamber of Commerce Vice President of the Forum for Policy Innovation Cheryl Oldham issued the following response on June 2 regarding the Department of Education’s final gainful employment regulation:
Join ICW on June 8 for a webinar discussing three regions where business leaders are successfully driving education improvement efforts in their communities.
WASHINGTON, D.C.— At the May 16 forum of higher education stakeholders, “edupreneurs,” and policymakers, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for a Competitive Workforce (ICW) released a report on the urgent need for innovation coupled with policy reforms in higher education.
The challenges facing traditional higher education cannot be overcome without fundamental transformation brought about by strong institutional leadership coupled with policy reforms that promote innovation. The cost spiral will continue without innovations driven by e-learning and incentives built around increasing productivity. Regulations and incentives should be crafted to open the way for the most dynamic innovations, while rendering the true costs, risks, and potential benefits as transparent as possible for prospective students.
Join ICW on May 16th for a forum showcasing how private-sector innovations in higher education have improved and expanded options for the industry.
Join ICW on May 11th to discuss two highly successful examples of innovation in higher education that are helping reshape the sector.
According to the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR), Hispanics represent one-eighth of the nation’s population, but a disproportionate number fill low-wage jobs.
Consider these facts: the cost of higher education is rising nationwide, but those who obtain a postsecondary degree earn on average $1 million more over a lifetime than students who only have a high school diploma.
A great divide has emerged in the United States between the education and skills of the American workforce and the needs of the nation’s employers.
