Speech | Maine Symposium on Higher Education
Linking College Success and Economic Prosperity in Maine
Employers, educators and civic leaders understand the huge payoffs that come from a well-educated, innovative and productive workforce. Lumina President Jamie Merisotis provides actionable steps for increasing the number of college graduates in a Maine address. Read his full remarks »
Keynote speech
Cutting the Trust Deficit and Investing in College Success
The reservoir of public trust for higher education is deep, it certainly isn’t bottomless, according to Lumina President Jamie Merisotis. He spoke to the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities on public trust in higher education, and suggested four ways to curb the deficit of confidence in public learning institutions. Read his full remarks »
College Success: Fueling the Engine of Workforce Success in West Virginia, and the Nation
Lumina President Jamie Merisotis speaks at the Certified Success Summit in Wheeling, WV, about how to proactively increase degree attainment. More »
Skilling Up: Why Employers Must Champion Higher Education Reforms for a Secure Economic Future
With first-time unemployment claims on the rise, job creation has become our nation’s top priority. Lumina President Jamie Merisotis spoke to the Committee for Economic Development on the importance of talent development through increased attainment on our nation’s long-term economic health. More »
Speech by Jamie Merisotis
Increasing College Attainment: It’s Everyone’s Business
In the coming years, fewer jobs will be available to those without postsecondary education. Lumina President and CEO Jamie Merisotis spoke to business leaders in Dallas on the vital role that higher education must play in our economic recovery. More »
