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1 HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING Higher Education Funding Lawrence Jackson Hicks School of Education, Liberty University Author Notes Lawrence Jackson Hicks I have no known conflict of interest to disclose. "<Disclose conflicts, if any>" Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Lawrence Jackson Hicks Email: lhicks53@liberty.edu
2 HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING Abstract As we research the impact of funding on higher education. We much know that there are three primary sources that affect funding. Revenue, we must know how to effectively increase revenue and set budget, so we are not wasting any money. The size of the organization matters as well. For smaller universities or community campuses, leadership isn’t responsible for half as much has universities with larger numbers of students, organization and amenities, and funds for aid. Lastly, the efficiency of the organization. To ensure the institution is moving forward financially, and in scholar support. Focusing on these three factors together influence the entire dynamic of funding at higher education institutions. Federal and local governments determine how much funds will be allocated for the institution, additionally the amount of funds and manpower dedicated to promotion of the institution will affect the amount of incoming student the following year. It is important to understand how all facets of funding impact an institution.
3 HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING Higher Education Funding Broad Areas Related to Funding All institutions have responsibility to the organization the alumni, and current students attending the higher education institution. It is vital the leadership is able maximize the areas of funding to peak proficiency so that the best quality education and resources can be provided. The size of the institution, levels of productivity, or sources of revenue are the three most important factors to consider. First analyzing the size of the institution. This matter more to bigger institution like Harvard or Howard versus your hometown community college. For larger institutions receiving a lot of funds from federal or local governments, alumni, and private investors could mean the difference between hiring more faculty, having extracurricular activities for students, and being able to provide additional resources for the students on campus. How does the funding vary and what influence the flux in funds? When there are heavy economic changes to the city or the immediate area servicing the school such as COVID-19 the institutions funding will be heavily affected. Also, political agenda can shift the amount of funds a university has access too. For example, if the mayor is up for reelection and attended the institution you are attending, he may make that organization the face of his donation and the school may receive a large amount of funds. It is the job of leadership to determine the best way to invest funds so that the maximum benefit can be obtained (Johnstone & Maasen 2018). Next, the productivity and efficiency of the institution is a major factor that influences the status and longevity of the institution. It is the job of leadership to ensure that organization is allocating funds in the way that effects the university in a positive way. For example, using funds to upgrade student housing would be smart because once they are upgraded more students will want to move on campus and the university will be able to profit off the new dorms being
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