19: The Business of Higher Education - with Dr. James Toscano

Dr. James Toscano is the guest on this episode of The EdUp Experience.  

Dr. Toscano has about 20 years of experience in public policy and higher education as a national leader in the fight to make college more affordable for American students.  Currently, Dr. Toscano serves as the President of Partners for College Affordability and Public Trust, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to making high-quality, affordable college education a reality for all Americans.  He is also a former vice president at Tidewater Community College, one of the largest in the U.S. and a leader and model for lowering the cost of education for students through the innovative use of open educational resources.  

In this episode, Dr. Toscano discusses the erosion of public and student trust in higher education and strategies for regaining that confidence. He also provides some insights into the state of higher education after COVID-19 and what the future will look like for small private institutions, large public universities, and community colleges, with special consideration regarding cost and return on investment for students.  

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