College Budgets: Tracking Financial Changes and Analyzing Their Implications

In the past year, universities have announced hiring freezes, layoffs, program cuts and other financial cutbacks. While some cost reductions have come as a result of recent federal funding changes, state laws and investigatory threats, many are being driven by ongoing issues, including the college enrollment cliff and state budget cuts. 

Many colleges have closed in recent years. What are the early warning signs reporters should look for? What historical context should journalists incorporate while covering these changes? What tools can reporters utilize for breaking news and enterprise coverage of the college financial landscape? 

Join the Education Writers Association’s webinar on Wednesday, March 25 at 1 p.m. Eastern to get answers. In an interactive webinar, attendees will hear from an expert whose research centers on the political economy of higher education, governance, academic labor and an examination of college finances and administration. Journalists will also get advice from a senior reporter who has extensive experience covering college program cuts, closures and deficits. 

Attendees will learn about budget tracking tools, get story ideas and better understand the college financial landscape.