Scott Jaschik, formerly of Inside Higher Ed, joins the podcast to talk about what he sees as the top 10 leading trends shaping higher education this year and his predictions for what's ahead. But first, the hosts dive into the chaos happening in Congress this week, as the House tries to carry on without a Speaker while facing a looming shutdown. They also look at what the new gainful employment rule means for institutions and give a sneak peek at the changes ahead for the Carnegie Classifications.

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Here are some of the links and references from this week's show:

Kevin McCarthy Ousted as House Speaker in Historic Vote

Reuters | Oct. 4, 2023

Congress Narrowly Averts Shutdown as House Democrats Help Pass Stopgap Bill

The New York Times (sub. req.) | Sept. 30, 2023

Game On, Again, for Gainful Employment

Inside Higher Ed | Sept. 27, 2023

Reflection on a Year Studying Carnegie's Basic Classification and a Look Ahead

Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education I Sept. 21, 2023

Interview:

What Voters Think of the Affirmative Action Ruling

Morning Consult | July 11, 2023

Judge Allows Grant Program for Black Female Entrepreneurs to Continue

The Washington Post (sub. req.) | Sept. 26, 2023

Students of Color Are Not Ok. Here's How Colleges Can Support Them.

The Chronicle of Higher Education (sub. req.) | July 6, 2020

Looming Enrollment Cliff Poses Serious Threat to Colleges

BestColleges | Jan. 27, 2023

College Cost Transparency Initiative

Hundreds of Colleges Vow to Boost Transparency in Financial Aid Offers

The Hill | Sept. 27, 2023

Biden-Harris Administration Begins Discharges for 804,000 Borrowers With $39 Billion in Automatic Loan Forgiveness as a Result of Fixes to Income-Driven Repayment Plans

U.S. Department of Education | Aug. 14, 2023

Biden Administration Moves Ahead With New Plan to Cancel Student Debt

CNBC | Sept. 29, 2023

West Virginia University Makes Wide-Ranging Cuts to Academic Programs and Faculty

The Associated Press | Sept. 15, 2023

Community Colleges Face Low Enrollment, Dismal Completion Rates

PBS | Apr. 3, 2023