“State governments generate less revenue in a recession. As state leaders struggle to make up for lost revenue, legislatures tend to cut funding for higher education. Colleges, in turn, answer these funding cuts with tuition hikes.” StatesGovernmentTurnsLostAnswersLeaderStruggleCuttingCollegeHigherRevenueFundingLegislatureRecessionsHigher EducationState GovernmentTuition Author:Arne Duncan
“To be sure, American higher education is a diverse ecosystem, comprising institutions of all sizes, price tags, and mission statements.” HigherInstitutionsSizeMissionsStatementsDiverseEcosystemsTagHigher EducationPrice TagMission Statement Author:Gordon Gee
“I want to make as much of a contribution as I can, to Harvard, to higher education and hopefully, to education around the world.” WorldWantI CanHigherAround The WorldHopefullyContributionHarvardHigher Education Author:Jim Breyer
“I believe the American people are entitled to some straight talk when it comes to higher education funding.” PeopleBelieveI BelieveHigherEntitledFundingHigher EducationEducation Funding Author:Ric Keller