Webinar

Policy Preview: An Update on the Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act

Are you concerned about the state of higher education in the U.S.? This webinar features policy and foundation guest speakers who provide an overview of the status of Congressional reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. This legislation would authorize billions of dollars for Pell Grants, student loans, and other additional resources for students, teachers, and institutions of higher education. Issues that are likely to be debated include the affordability of college; access to, persistence during and completion of a college degree; better information for consumers; student loan programs; accreditation and oversight; innovation; and the burden of federal reporting and regulations. View this webinar to hear why the philanthropic sector should be interested in the outcome of the legislation.

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Date & Time

Thursday, September 17, 2015 - 2:00 pm ET to

Thursday, September 17, 2015 - 3:15 pm ET

Location

Webinar

Cost

Members Only

This webinar is free for Council members and is part of the Council's Fall 2015 Policy Preview Series.
Nonmembers are not eligible to register.

Members View the Recording and Slides

Are you concerned about the state of higher education in the U.S.? This webinar features policy and foundation guest speakers who provided an overview of the status of Congressional reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. This legislation would authorize billions of dollars for Pell Grants, student loans, and other additional resources for students, teachers, and institutions of higher education. Issues that are likely to be debated include the affordability of college; access to, persistence during and completion of a college degree; better information for consumers; student loan programs; accreditation and oversight; innovation; and the burden of federal reporting and regulations. View this webinar to hear why the philanthropic sector should be interested in the outcome of the legislation.

Speakers included:

Mary Gardner Clagett
Director, National Workforce Policy
Jobs for the Future

Maura Banta
IBM Director, Global Citizenship Initiatives in Education
IBM Foundation

Julie Peller
Director, Federal Policy
Lumina Foundation for Education

Ann Cramer
Trustee
The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta

Moderated by:

Stephanie Powers
Senior Director for Policy and Partnerships
Council on Foundations

*Council events are not opportunities for solicitation of any kind, including asking for business, fund management, or grants. All types of solicitation are strictly prohibited.