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The American political ecosystem has been rife with uncertainty since the pandemic, and private higher education institutions have felt the ripples of tightening government regulations.That’s why Barbara Mistick, President of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU), argues schools need to start sharing student stories with elected officials. Barbara believes that once lawmakers see how their decisions are directly impacting students and their families, we’ll see more positive outcomes for private higher education.You won’t want to miss this enlightening conversation around government agency relationships and the state of American private higher education.Join us as we discuss:[5:20] Challenges and opportunities in private higher education today[14:09] Fostering relationships with government agencies[22:36] Addressing negative public sentiment towards higher edCheck out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:College Cost Transparency InitiativeGallup Study on Public Opinion of American Higher Education2024 Gallup Poll ResultsTo hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website, or search for Biblical Higher Ed Talk in your favorite podcast player.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.