January 27, 2023

MASU is pleased to release our 2023 Michigan Higher Education Public Policy Agenda. This 4th edition of our Public Policy Agenda is a comprehensive policy position document on vital issues commonly deliberated in state legislatures throughout the U.S. and here in Michigan.

Events

Upcoming Michigan Achievement Scholarship informational webinars for the public, high school counselors, and college advisers

Practitioner sessions: February 14 at 10 AM and 1:30 PM

Public sessions: January 26 through May 2

In the News

Collaboration

KVCC, WMU sign agreement to give students a smoother transition

WWMT TV (Jan. 23)


KVCC, WMU sign agreement to create smoother transition for students

MLive (Jan. 24)


WMU partners with KVCC

Western Herald (Jan. 25)


‘I really want to impact students’ lives’: Bark River-Harris partners with NMU to offer dual enrollment class

WLUC TV (Jan. 26)


Ferris State University Partners with NSA to Further STEM Education

WWTV TV (Jan. 26)


Alpena Community College and Saginaw Valley College Univ. Partnership Leads to Bachelor Degree

WBKB TV (Jan. 26)


College Access & Affordability

Wayne State to expand program helping college dropouts get their degrees [OU, UM-D]

The Detroit News (Jan. 23)


Wayne State University increases student debt forgiveness for college dropouts [OU]

Michigan Radio (Jan. 24)


Wayne State wants to re-enroll dropouts. It's clearing the way by waiving debt.

Crain’s Detroit Business (Jan. 25)


Diversity on Campus

MSU extends LGBTQIA+ ally support services for students, employees

The Detroit News (Jan. 20)


MSU campus survey finds LGBTQ community experiences more sexual harassment than peers

WKAR FM (Jan. 20)


UMich Dearborn releases findings of 2022 Campus Climate Survey

The Michigan Daily (Jan. 24)


Economic Development

Following the trail of innovation in the U.P. [NMU]

UpWord (Jan. 24)


Eight Public/Private Partnerships Strengthening Michigan’s Talent Pool [UM]

Detroit Regional Chamber (Jan. 26)


Enrollment

What’s driving the international student boom at UM-Dearborn?

Press & Guide (Jan. 20)


College enrollments stay down in Michigan. Blame paychecks and the pandemic?

Bridge (Jan. 26)


Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement

Some WMU computer systems affected by internet disruptions

Western Herald (Jan. 20)


CMU Innovation and Online opens outreach hub in Saginaw

The Morning Sun (Jan. 23)


WMU investigates technology issues causing service disruptions

MLive (Jan. 23)


Lake Superior State University Creates ‘Baby Room’ in Norris Center

WWTV TV (Jan. 24)


When did the University of Michigan last have a snow day? Santa Ono ignites discussion

MLive (Jan. 25)


Integrating art on campus is the goal of $20M University of Michigan initiative

MLive (Jan. 26)


U-M Allocates $20M to Expand Arts on Campus and Across State

dbusiness (Jan. 26)


Higher Education Finance – Federal Funding & Financial Aid

CMU receives federal dollars to help with Saginaw area business growth

WJRT TV (Jan. 19)


Higher Education Finance — Institutional Dynamics

WMU Athletics unveils ‘Broncos Reign’ strategic plan at university board meeting

MLive (Jan. 26)


Higher Education Finance — State Student Financial Aid

Whitmer: Lower age for tuition-free community college and repeal bans on abortion, gay marriage

Crain’s Detroit Business (Jan. 24)


Whitmer pushes lower costs, affordable education, gun reforms at State of the State

WXYZ TV (Jan. 25)


Gretchen Whitmer: Expand Michigan Reconnect program for community college

Bridge (Jan. 25)


Institutional Leadership

Business Journal recognizes Newsmaker finalists [GVSU]

Grand Rapids Business Journal (Jan. 23)


UM-Dearborn Wolverines welcome president Santa Ono [UM]

Press & Guide (Jan. 25)


UM-Flint Chancellor gets 15% raise; dozens top $100K in diverse salary picture as Strategic Transformation decisions appear close [UM, UM-D]

East Village Magazine (Jan. 26)


TechTown Detroit names new board members and gives them a big task [WSU]

Detroit Free Press (Jan. 27)


Leadership Transitions

Is Woodruff positioning herself for MSU presidency?

The Detroit News (Jan. 21)


NMU presidency to shift next week

WNMU FM (Jan. 26)


Program Delivery

Holocaust survivor testimony included in new UM-Dearborn class

Press & Guide (Jan. 22)


Wayne State University's $6M grant to help turn Detroit into epicenter for Black studies

Detroit Free Press (Jan. 25)


Recognitions & Awards

These Michigan colleges have the best online MBA programs, U.S. News ranking says [CMU, FSU, UM]

MLive (Jan. 24)


Safety & Health

Wayne State University program provides free Narcan in vending machines

WDIV TV (Jan. 22)


MSU expands menstrual product availability

WKAR TV (Jan. 23)


NASPA Survey Reveals Further Declines in Campus Mental Health [WSU]

Diverse Issues in Higher Education (Jan. 23)


Strategic Planning

Town hall on UM-Flint strategic transformation scheduled for Wednesday [MSU]

MLive (Jan. 24)


University Accountability

Ex-associate dean violated misconduct rules at 'Gatsby Gala,' MSU records show

The Detroit News (Jan. 20)


MSU investigation finds former associate dean of business school sexually harassed at least two at off-campus gala

Crain’s Detroit Business (Jan. 21)


Researcher no longer working at University of Michigan amid falsified data charge

MLive (Jan. 24)


Workforce Alignment

Workforce development, K-12 teacher shortages top list of state higher ed leaders’ concerns

Higher Ed Dive (Jan. 20)


WMU partnership with SkyWest Airlines offers career pathways for aviation students

Battle Creek Enquirer (Jan. 23)


WMU announces partnership with SkyWest Airlines

WOOD TV (Jan. 23)


Saginaw Valley State University hosting spring career fair

MLive (Jan. 26)


WMU College of Aviation announces new career pathway partnership

Western Herald (Jan. 26)

Commentaries

What 20 Years of Rankings Tells Us About Institutional Performance [UM, MSU]

Higher Education Strategy Associates (Jan. 24)

The Dean's List
The Lighter Side of the News

Hundreds participate in a giant snowball fight at University of Michigan Diag

MLive (Jan. 26)

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