Open Forum: After Election Special
November 19, 2024
Now what?
Guests/Host
Marie Morris, Beyond18 College Consulting | beyond18collegeconsulting@gmail.com
Whitney Bruce, Whitney Bruce College Consulting | whitney@wbcollegeconsulting.com
Cyndy McDonald, PPA/MA, The College Counselor's Coach | www.cyndymcdonald.com
Show Notes
While no one has a magic crystal ball to see the future, here are some articles or resources that provide food for thought. The overarching theme from all of the conversations, articles, podcasts and webinars is the power and importance of local advocacy. Stay in touch with your local representatives. Let them hear from you.
Advocacy
NACAC has a newly revised advocacy page. Use your voice and write to your legislators: https://www.nacacnet.org/advocacy/take-action/
Podcast/Webinar
- American Council on Education (ACE): dotEDU Podcast Episode: Nov. 7, 2024, What Trump's win and a new congress mean for Higher Education
- National Association for College Admission Counseling: Webinar recording, Nov. 20, 2024, Post Election Advocacy and Action
- The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart: Trump Won. Now What with Heather Cox Richardson:
Articles/Reports
- American Council on Education (ACE): Higher Education Builds America (report)
- The Chronicle of Higher Education: The Campus in the Second Age of Trump: What to expect, and what to do next.
- Inside Higher Education: As Trump Threatens Deportations, Campus Leaders Tread Carefully
- The Guardian: What are Donald Trump's plans to overhaul US Colleges and Universities?
- Fox News: Trump would need congressional approval to dissolve Education Department, experts say
- Washington Post: Trump Pledged to Close the Education Department. What Would That Mean?
- New York Times:
Trump Higher Education Policy