Higher Education and the New Economy

Colloquium

Ongoing, Thursdays 12:45 - 1:30, various locations

Higher education is facing an unprecedented economic crisis. The nationwide economic recession has left many state budgets in an upheaval and has severely impacted institutions of higher education across the United States.  Public universities in particular are caught in a tight balancing act of generating additional revenue while maintaining its land-grant mission.  While higher education scholars have investigated and theorized institutional change few have actually engaged institutional leaders and the local community, including legislators, lobbyists, and other leaders on the current problems, the decision-making processes, and creative solutions. This unique colloquium invites higher education and community leaders to share their experiences and insights and engage in meaningful dialogue on forging unchartered solutions. 

Schedule as follows

January 28       Deans Panel: Ron Marx & Joaquin Ruiz  Tucson Room, Student Union

February 11    ABOR President: Ernest Calderon, Santa Rita Room, Student Union

February 18    UA President: Robert Shelton, Santa Rita Room, Student Union

February 25    Former President of the Association of American Universities (AAU):  Nils Hasselmo @ Koffler

March 4           Lobbyist Panel:  UA Associate Vice President of Government  Relations Greg Fahey                                                                    

March 11         (AAUP) General Secretary:    Gary Rhoades @ Koffler Building 218

March 25         Former AZ Senate President: Tim Bee @ Santa Rita Room, Student Union

April 8              Foundation Presidents Panel: Paul Luna (Helios Foundation) and Jack Jewett (Flinn            

                           Foundation) @ Santa Rita Room, Student Union

April 15            Pima Community College Chancellor: Roy Flores @ Santa Rita Room, Student Union

April 22            Legislative Panel: Senator Paula Aboud, Representative Nancy Wright Young, and              

                            Goldwater Institute Vice President of Research Matt Ladner @ Koffler Building 218

April 29            ASU President: Michael Crow @ Santa Rita Room, Student Union

Comps Cram Jam!

HESO Happy Hour

Saturday April 3rd 11:00am-4:00pm

Just in time for comps! Join you fellow cramming comrades for study buddies and snacks.  Taking place in the College of Education room #311. Please RSVP to this event by April 1st so we make sure there is enough snacks and space. :) uofa.heso@gmail.com

March 26th, and April 30th

4:00-6:00 pm

Happy Hours are HESO social tradition! In the past they have taken place at Gentle Ben’s on University and at the nearby Chuy’s. We hope you can make the next one!