Presidents' Trust
The Essentials
The Essentials
An exclusive benefit of the Presidents' Trust, The Essentials is a series of monthly briefs designed to help college and university presidents convey the value of liberal education.
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The State of Academic Freedom Worldwide
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Leading through Geopolitical Shock: Presidential Leadership in a Time of Remote Transition (Part Two)
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Leading through Geopolitical Shock: Presidential Leadership in a Time of Remote Transition (Part One)
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Faculty Perspectives on Generative AI: Academic Risks, Select Benefits, and Gaps in Institutional Readiness
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Principled Leadership to Advance Public Trust in Higher Education
Past Issues
- December: The Agility Imperative: How Employers View Preparation for an Uncertain Future
- November: Global Learning Gains Strategic Ground
- October: Academic Freedom, Viewpoint Diversity, and the "'Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education"
- September: Principled Leadership to Combat Antisemitism
- August: Preparing for the Effects of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act"
- July: Americans' Perceptions of Higher Education
- June: Mission-Advancing Leadership in the Face of Federal Overreach
- May: Geographic and Political Trends in Signers of "A Call for Constructive Engagement"
- April: Enhancing Student Success Through Transparent Assignment Design
- March: Education-to-Career coaching Supports Better Career Outcomes for College Graduates
- February: Higher-ed Professionals Feel Respected, But Overworked
- January: AI's Impact on Teaching and Learning
- December 2024: President-Elect Trump's Plan for Higher Education
- November 2024: Faculty Perspectives and Experiences Related to Academic Freedom
- October 2024: Preparing for the Days After an Election
- September 2024: Student Loneliness Is a Major Challenge for Colleges
- August 2024: Approaching Election Day in the US: Tensions, Turnout, and Teachable Moments
- July 2024: What Works to Advance Student Success
- June 2024: Political Threats to Higher Education’s Autonomy
- May 2024: How College Value is Perceived by the Public
- April 2024: Teaching Durable Skills: An Intentional Approach
- March 2024: Civic Learning and Community Engagement at Community Colleges
- February 2024: 2024 Legislative Landscape
- January 2024: Assessing College Students’ Quantitative Literacy Skills
- December 2023: How Much do Rankings Matter to Students and Alumni?
- November 2023: Creating Distinctive New Academic Programs
- October 2023: How Restrictions on Academic Freedom Affect Graduates’ Employability
- September 2023: Micro-credentials and More: Learning for Life
- August 2023: College Students' Written Communication Skills
- July 2023: Race-Based Affirmative Action in Higher Education
- June 2023: Embracing Artificial Intelligence
- May 2023: Preparing for the Supreme Court's Ruling on Race in Admissions
- April 2023: The American College President Today
- March 2023: College Students' Critical Thinking
- February 2023: The Mental Health and Well-being of Young Professionals
- January 2023: Preparing for the Presidents' Trust Symposium
- December 2022: Common Learning Outcomes for Four-Year College Students
- November 2022: Legal Restrictions on Educational Discussion and Instruction
- October 2022: Articulating the Value Proposition of Higher Education
- September 2022: Digital Equity
- August 2022: Exhaustion, Mental Health, and Resilience
- July 2022: Inflation, College Costs, and Institutional Reputation
- June 2022: Workforce Transformation Impacting Higher Education
- May 2022: Using VALUE to Accelerate Authentic Assessment
- April 2022: Fostering Equity in Access to Learning
- March 2022: Public Perception of College Admissions Tests
- February 2022: Responding to Student Protests
- January 2022: Equity Commitments and Learning Outcomes
Contribute
To propose a topic for The Essentials or contribute content, contact Kathryn Enke, Vice President for Leadership, Strategy and Advancement.