The drastic changes unfolding in society have majorly impacted and will continue to impact regional public universities. Leaders at these institutions face many challenges. They are attempting to meet lofty degree-attainment goals by focusing on the enrollment of part-time and older students. Teacher shortages, political issues and concerns about racism and sexism are all top of mind. And of course, both the national and regional economies continue to impact universities a decade after the Great Recession.
https://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2019/07/08/squeezed-all-sides-opportunities-and-challenges-regional-public-universities
