Join ACE and Brookings to Explore the Role of States in a Shifting Federal Landscape
As higher education continues to navigate seismic changes in federal policy, funding, and legal frameworks, states are emerging as key players in preserving and advancing the value of postsecondary education. A new webinar on May 19 at 3:00 p.m. ET, hosted by ACE, in collaboration with the Brookings Institution’s Brown Center for Education Policy, will explore how state leaders are stepping up—and what comes next.
With no end in sight to the uncertainty around federal higher education policy, this timely webinar brings together state policy experts and higher education leaders to explore what can be done now—and what innovations may be on the horizon. The panel, hosted by ACE Senior Vice President of Government Relations and National Engagement Jon Fansmith, will discuss the current state policy landscape, highlight successful leadership strategies, and explore practical steps institutions and state systems can take to adapt and lead.
Whether it’s new approaches to funding, enhancing data infrastructure, or aligning higher education with broader state goals like economic development and equity, this conversation will provide valuable insights for campus leaders, policymakers, and practitioners alike.
Key Topics Include:
- The impact of shifting federal priorities on higher education systems
- State-based policy innovations and leadership strategies
- Opportunities for collaboration between states and institutions
- Practical actions to reinforce the value of postsecondary education
Panelists:
- Moderator: Heidi Tseu, assistant vice president, National Engagement, ACE
- Jenna Colvin, president, Georgia Independent College Association
- Steven Gentile, executive director, Tennessee Higher Education Commission
- Thomas Harnisch, vice president, Government Relations, State Higher Education Executive Officers Association
- Katharine Meyer, governance studies fellow, Brown Center on Education Policy, Brookings Institution