Presidents' Trust: The Essentials
The Essentials
An exclusive benefit of the Presidents' Trust, The Essentials is a regular series of one-pagers designed to help college and university presidents convey the value of liberal education.
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Faculty Perspectives and Experiences Related to Academic Freedom
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Preparing for the Days After an Election
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Student Loneliness Is a Major Challenge for Colleges
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Approaching Election Day in the US: Tensions, Turnout, and Teachable Moments
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What Works to Advance Student Success
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Political Threats to Higher Education’s Autonomy
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How College Value is Perceived by the Public
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Teaching Durable Skills: An Intentional Approach
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Civic Learning and Community Engagement at Community Colleges
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2024 Legislative Landscape
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Assessing College Students’ Quantitative Literacy Skills
Past Issues
- 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, Senior Advisor for Leadership, Strategy, and Governance.