Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
The Lost Boys of Higher Ed
Feb 4, 2025
Richard Reeves, author of "Of Boys and Men" and president of the American Institute for Boys and Men, dives into the widening gender gap in higher education. He discusses the alarming decline in male enrollment, examining societal implications and cultural shifts that affect young men's education. Reeves highlights the role of academic preparedness and college recruitment strategies, the impact of the pandemic, and the troubling trend of young males disengaging from education and work. He calls for targeted interventions to address these pressing challenges.
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- The gender gap in higher education increasingly favors women, necessitating targeted recruitment and support strategies for male students.
- Cultural disengagement among young men complicates their educational pathways, highlighting the need for colleges to promote relevance and community.
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Historical Shift in College Enrollment
The gender gap in college enrollment has significantly shifted since 1978, with women now making up nearly 60% of the undergraduate population. Historically, more males than females were enrolled, but this trend has reversed dramatically over the decades. This change has implications not only for higher education but also for the broader society, as it reflects changing roles and expectations for men and women. Understanding the factors driving this trend is crucial to addressing the challenges that men face today in education and the workforce.
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