Fighting for our Students?

Arthur Keiser Ph.DCCA/APSCU

New York, New YorkAugust 12, 2010

A Study of Birds!

Ornithology (from the Greek ornis = bird and logos = word/science) is the branch of zoology concerned with the scientific study of birds. ...

The Ostrich

The Gooney Bird?

The Chicken Little Approach to Higher Education Preservation!

The Washington Mess!

• Sector Under Attack• The Attack is Coordinated• The Attack is a one-two punch– Bad Public Relations– Active Anti-Career School Lobbying

Harris Miller after a day at the office

Political UnrestExecutive Branch

• Department of Education-Negotiated Rule making

• Increased Program Reviews• Increased IG activity• Slower Turnaround on Approvals• Rejection of Innovation• Pressure on Accrediting Commissions

Political UnrestLegislative Branch

• Congressional Hearings• Congressional Studies• Increased threat of negative

legislation• No relief on 90/10 or Default rate

pressures

I’ve got a feeling!

What To Do!

• Be Careful and Be Compliant• Organize Politically through CCA or

within your own organization• Be Prepared– Expect Program Reviews– Tighten up quality control– Tighten your admissions procedures and

processes– Protect yourself from legal issues

What to Do?

• Document, Document, Document• Watch your 90/10• Watch your Default Rates

WAR!!Prepare for Battle by Investing in the Process! a. Raise Money for the political leaders b. Invite members of Congress and their staffs into your school

WAR!! Host Political Fundraisers at your school. Get involved in your Associations Organize your students and employees Together we can protect our students

Don’t put your head in the sand.