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Toward A New Beginning

by William E. Kirwan , August 31, 2009

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Finally, creative incentives are called for, such as providing campuses with additional funding as low-income and first-generation students progress toward a degree. Such incentives could be done at the system, state or federal levels.

Higher education faces myriad challenges if our nation is to realize the ambitious goals set by President Obama. But, we must not let these challenges deter us because our nation’s future leadership in the world depends on our leadership in education. Eliminating the “achievement gaps” based on income, race and ethnicity; improving “college readiness” in middle- and high-school students; and addressing changing demographics that are putting more first-generation college students on the path to higher education will not be easy.  But if we focus on strengthening our partnerships with the K-12 sector, providing affordable access to our institutions, and ensuring the necessary academic support is in place to improve completion rates for all students, we can get this job done. For sure, nothing is more worthy of our time and attention or important for our nation’s future well being.  

— William “Brit” Kirwan is chancellor of the University System of Maryland.



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