Ep. 16 - Trump Administration Impacts on Higher Education

In this episode of the Unapologetic podcast, hosts Brandt Merritt and Jonathon Woodyard, along with SBU President Dr. Rick Melson, discuss various pressing issues in higher education, including the challenges of financial aid, the impact of weather on campus operations, advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C., and the importance of partnerships and mergers in the evolving landscape of education. They also delve into the dynamics of the Department of Education under the new Trump administration, the balance between accountability and bureaucracy, and the future of Christian higher education in a changing political environment. Chapters 00:00 Navigating Financial Aid Challenges 05:05 Weathering Campus Decisions 10:10 Advocacy in Higher Education 14:50 Mergers and Partnerships in Education 19:59 Department of Education Dynamics 25:08 Accountability and Bureaucracy in Education 29:46 Future of Higher Education and Christian Identity