Webinars
Trellis Webinar on Student Financial Wellness Survey (SFWS) Results: What the Data Tells Us
Thursday, June 26th, 2025
2:00 ET on Zoom
- 62% of students worry about having enough money to pay for school
- 44% reported being housing insecure
- 45% show signs of generalized anxiety disorder
Navigating Federal Shifts: Higher Education Policy Updates & Implications
Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
2 - 3pm ET on Zoom
This webinar, sponsored by the National Association of Higher Education Systems (NASH), will feature insights from Bethany Little, Managing Principal at EducationCounsel, LLC. Bethany will share updates on national higher education policy and recent executive actions from the administration, offering timely insights for public higher education systems.
Key Takeaways for Participants:
- Understand recent federal executive orders impacting higher education.
- Gain insight into national policy shifts and their implications for public systems.
- Engage with peers to share practices and concerns in today’s evolving policy landscape.
Speaker: Bethany Little | Managing Principal, EducationCounsel, LLC
Calculating and Communicating Economic Impact: New Ways of Demonstrating How Systems Matter
February 19th, 2025
Public higher education systems are vital engines of upward social mobility and regional economic development, yet their value is increasingly questioned. Now more than ever, it is essential for systems to clearly demonstrate their contributions—not just to students and families, but to the communities and states they serve. This webinar featured insights from the State University of New York’s Rockefeller Institute of Government, which has conducted extensive research on the economic impact of one of the nation’s largest public systems, comprising 64 campuses, including community colleges, technical colleges, comprehensive institutions, medical centers, and research universities. Watch this recording to:
- Explore data sources and tools used by SUNY to measure economic impact.
- Learn practical approaches for enhancing your system’s value narrative through data-driven storytelling.
Receive recommendations for systems looking to quantify and communicate their impact to key stakeholders, including policymakers, the media, and the public.
A System Approach to Higher Education in Prison
December 5th, 2024
4pm ET on Zoom
With funding from Ascendium, NASH and SUNY are launching a nation-wide initiative to expand higher education opportunities to incarcerated and formally incarcerated students. Join us to learn more about how your system can participate, while building system wide support and implementing system wide strategies to serving students in prison! Join a national conversation of system change minded leaders exploring the unique role of public education systems and the reinstatement of Pell grants for students in prison.
Advancing Systemness through Curricular Flexibility (Cross Registration)
Webinar Recorded on April 17th, 2024
Through NASH’s approach to improvement science, system and campus teams collaborate to design, test, and scale interventions that put students at the center of improving policy and practice. At this webinar, attendees heard from colleagues at the four systems that participated in NASH’s Curricular Flexibility Improvement Community (Montana University System, University of Hawai’i System, Texas State University System, and Southern Illinois University). Colleagues shared their experiences reviewing and revising their cross registration practices and provided insights on their lessons learned. Please note that the funding opportunity (“Catalyst Fund”) noted at the conclusion of the webinar has closed.
Introduction to Multi-Campus Systems and Systemness
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New to higher education systems? Curious about Systemness—coordinating multiple components for greater collective power? Watch this recording of NASH President Jason Lane to learn more about the history and functions of multi-campus higher education systems. Designed for system-level leaders, staff, and governing board members as well as campus leaders working in the system environment, this enlightening session explores the complexity and opportunity of leading and governing at the enterprise level, highlighting the synergy, challenges, and opportunities available to systems. From fostering collaboration to enhancing student experiences, join us as we unpack the essence of Systemness, providing an introduction to the concept and how it can guide the work of system staff. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a newcomer to the field, this webinar promises to deepen your understanding and advance your ability to harness the full potential of your system.