2025美国高等教育趋势报告（英）

i2025 Higher Education Trends2025 Higher Education TrendsA look at the challenges and opportunities shaping America’s higher education sectorDeloitte Center for Higher Education ExcellenceTM2025 Higher Education TrendsTable of contents02 . . . Introduction04 . . . Trend no. 1: Tackling significant financial headwinds07 . . . Trend no. 2: A new risk paradigm befitting of today’s risk landscape11 . . . Trend no. 3: The future of the four-year degree14 . . . Trend no. 4: Changing workforce needs reflect broader changes transforming the academic enterprise17. . . Trend no. 5: Embracing ‘systemness’20 . . . A call to action21 . . . Endnotes2The past year saw extraordinary events across American higher education. These events have been highly visible and have significantly impacted public perception of the sector, prompting action on Capitol Hill as well as in many board rooms across the nation. The presidential election ushered in a new administration with a reform agenda aimed at reshaping many aspects of the public sector, including higher education. We are already seeing shifts in how instruction and research are funded, the standards for accreditation, how endowments are taxed, and other policy and regulatory changes with far-reaching impli-cations for colleges and universities. Trust in higher education continues to decline, as evidenced by the latest Gallup data (figure 1).1 Concerns about the value of a degree, politicization, rising tuition costs, and perceived misalignment with workforce needs are contributing to the erosion of public confidence in US higher education.2 In response, the National Education Foundation has initiated discussions on how the sector can rebuild trust. Sectorwide and institution-led initia-tives aimed at restoring confidence in higher education are underway, with a focus on transparency, account-ability, and community engagement—anchored firmly in student success.3The percentage of Americans that express high confi-dence in the value of higher education fell from 57% to 36%.Amid this change, higher education leaders and govern-ing bodies are challenged to chart a course for their insti-tutions that addresses the public’s broader concerns while being tailored to their specific constituents’ context. In what follows, we outline five areas that should occupy significant focus in leadership and governance circles as institutions plot their “long game” strategies.1. Consider and adopt financial models that align the allocation of funds to the institutional mission; develop incentives for new programs and initiatives but with equal consideration and incentives focused on what should be discontinued.2. Approach risk management and engagement in a way that is reflective of the current environment. 3. Embrace the imperative to align academic program offerings to the rapidly evolving labor market and to consider alternatives to the traditional degree as the gold standard credential.4. Reassess what is needed in leadership and