Mary McGrath, college senior, and Gary Stocker, founder of College Viability move their show to video. Beyond the (College) Brochure is a show about colleges finances dedicated to students and their families.
Mary asks questions from the perspective of a student and their family.
Watch this episode to hear:
+ What factors contribute to a college’s financial stability?
+ Does the financial instability of a college have a negative effect on its reputation?
+ What role do state and federal funding play in the stability of public colleges?
+ Are there specific types of colleges or programs that are more likely to experience financial troubles/ a closure?
+ How do declining enrollment numbers impact a college’s finances?
+ Are there specific strategies that colleges can implement to prevent closures?
+ What steps does the college take to ensure that students can complete their degrees in the event of program changes or closures?
+ What lessons can be learned from recent college closures?
Episode 16