States across the country are re-examining higher education laws, policies, and regulations to better serve the needs of Today’s Student. Scott Jenkins, Lumina Foundation’s strategy director for state policy, talks about Lumina’s state policy agenda, the flaws with current state funding for higher education, and how he and his colleagues are supporting policymakers around the country. Commissioner Carlos Santiago of the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education shares how his agency designed and implemented an Equity Agenda—a multi-pronged approach to addressing racial equity in higher education.
Lumina provides money to states for technical assistance and consulting support.
The Department of Education curtails the ability of colleges and universities to refuse transcripts.
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