About This Events
Government & Education
Participants will identify the challenges and opportunities shaping America’s higher education sector in 2026.
Host:
Megan Cluver, principal, Deloitte Consulting LLP
Presenters:
Cole Clark, managing director, Deloitte Services LP
Ruth Watkins, President of Postsecondary Education, Strada Education Foundation
1 Overview CPE credit | Specialized Knowledge
Key takeaways
As enrollment drops and skepticism about value rises, higher education’s business model and overall return on investment are facing heightened scrutiny. At the same time, artificial intelligence is reshaping how, where, and by whom work gets done, elevating the importance of distinctly human capabilities that higher education is uniquely positioned to develop. We’ll discuss:
- The erosion of the revenue model for higher education
- Shifting the conversation from the “cost of college” to the “value of a credential”
- A future that may have fewer but stronger U.S. colleges, as more institutions choose to merge or form strategic partnerships
