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169. Navigating College Economics: Higher Ed Financial Stability with Dr. Mike Nietzel
🎙️ In this episode of College Knowledge, hosts Dave Kozak and Joe Kerns sit down with Dr. Mike Nietzel — faculty emeritus from Missouri State University and senior contributor to Forbes. Dr. Nietzel brings decades of experience in higher education leadership to break down the complex financial realities facing colleges today.
Together, they explore:
✔️ What financial stability really looks like for a college
✔️ The major risk factors students and parents should pay attention to
✔️ How declining enrollment and the “enrollment cliff” are reshaping higher ed
✔️ The meaning and impact of financial exigency
✔️ Strategies that financially healthy institutions use to remain competitive
✔️ How to evaluate whether a college is positioned for long-term success
Whether you're a student, parent, counselor, or educator, this episode offers essential insights into choosing the right college in a rapidly changing landscape.
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