Northern Arizona University

President's Perspectives:

On the national education scene

Visiting speakers address the 'changing landscapes' in higher education

The changing landscape of higher education is a hot topic for colleges and universities nationwide. The issues are complex—from new technologies to changing demographics—and have significant implications for the future of higher education.

"We can't sit idly by and watch these changes occurring without considering what's at stake for this university, or higher education as a whole, for that matter," said NAU President John Haeger, who has invited several leaders in higher education to participate in his President's Speakers Series. "We need to keep our fingers on the pulse of trends and issues that drive our decisions as an institution."

The series addresses the bigger picture of the changing landscape and how these changes affect NAU and its strategic planning. Administrators, faculty, staff, students and the community are invited to attend the free lectures that will offer a bird's-eye view of the important issues facing today's colleges and universities.

Click here for summaries of the visiting speakers in 2005-06.

	Aug. 30, 2006 "Educating the Net Generation" Diana Oblinger Vice President, EDUCAUSE Click here for a summary of Oblinger's campus address
	Nov. 2, 2006 "Beyond the Boundaries of Colleges and Communities" Rufus Glasper Chancellor, Maricopa County Community College District Click here for a summary of Glasper's campus address
	Feb.22, 2007 "Higher Education in Arizona: the Power of Collaborations to Benefit Arizonans" Robert Shelton President, University of Arizona Click here for a summary of Shelton's campus address
	April 11, 2007 John Haeger President, Northern Arizona University Click here for a summary of Haeger's campus address