by Gary Stocker
Welcome to the podcast. We call it TWICV. It is our effort to provide a fast-paced, entertaining, and alternative voice to the propaganda and hype flowing out of colleges in America today. This week in College Viability is a proud affilate of The EdUP Experience podcast network.
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July 6, 2026
<p>As a tie-in to the World Cup, if you want to appeal anything in today’s podcast show, send me 2 red cards and a yellow card. </p><p>+ Mary Baldwin University on probation for allegedly not meeting financial responsibility standards</p><p>+ Professional associations may be driving accreditation requirements too far.</p><p>+ Finally, Threats of more closings have colleges and students worrying about how to save themselves</p><p>+ Lead with price. Just like Walmart, Target, Costco and use car salesmen</p><p>+ Plus stories added just this morning. </p><p><strong>Show notes and App links<br></strong><a href="https://www.mycollegeviability.com/">College Viability Inspection Report</a></p><p><a href="https://app.powerbi.com/view?r=eyJrIjoiNzgyMDRkODYtMTAxNS00YTE4LWFkOGQtMWQwNzQ0YzFkMTE5IiwidCI6IjMxZjA3NDk2LTExNDYtNDY3MC04ZTFhLWJiYzdjNTdmMTRkMyJ9">2026 College Viability Majors Completion App<br></a></p><p><a href="https://www.whsv.com/2026/07/01/mary-baldwin-university-probation-over-financial-responsibility/%20">Mary Baldwin University on probation for allegedly not meeting financial responsibility standards<br></a><br><a href="https://www.ed.gov/about/news/press-release/us-department-of-education-issues-final-rule-hold-all-colleges-and-universities-accountable-low-earning-programs/%20%20%20%20%20">U.S. Department of Education Issues Final Rule to Hold All Colleges and Universities Accountable for Low-Earning Programs</a></p><p><a href="https://news.bgov.com/bloomberg-government-news/trump-aims-to-limit-outside-influence-on-college-accreditors%20">Trump Aims to Limit Outside Influence on College Accreditors</a></p><p><a href="https://hechingerreport.org/threats-of-more-closings-have-colleges-and-students-worrying-about-how-to-save-themselves/">Threats of more closings have colleges and students worrying about how to save themselves</a></p><p><a href="https://www.highereddive.com/news/virginia-and-ohio-join-effort-to-design-3-year-bachelors-degrees/824033/">Virginia and Ohio join effort to design 3-year bachelor’s degrees</a></p><p><a href="https://www.insidehighered.com/news/student-success/college-experience/2026/06/25/can-price-first-admissions-improve-college%20">Can Price-First Admissions Improve College Access?</a></p>
July 1, 2026
<p>This episode of <strong>This Week in College Viability</strong> features a conversation between Gary Stocker and college admissions consultant <strong>Beth Wilner</strong>, founder of Rose Cliff College Consulting, about how families can make more informed college decisions in an increasingly uncertain higher education environment. </p><p>Wilner explains that her consulting process centers on three questions: <strong>What matters to the student and family? What information do they need to gather? And how should they respond?</strong> She emphasizes that successful college planning isn't about gaming admissions but about identifying a student's priorities, gathering meaningful information, and making decisions that align with both personal goals and long-term outcomes. Throughout the discussion, she argues that colleges are living, evolving organizations rather than static institutions, making it essential for families to look beyond brochures, rankings, and campus appearances when evaluating schools. </p><p>A major focus of the interview is the growing importance of <strong>college financial health</strong> as part of the admissions process. Stocker and Wilner discuss warning signs such as declining enrollment, deferred campus maintenance, aggressive tuition discounting, and heavy marketing campaigns that may indicate institutional financial stress. </p><p>They encourage parents to ask more probing questions during campus visits, including what has changed most dramatically at the college over the past year, while recognizing that many first-generation families may need guidance navigating those conversations. The interview also examines the confusion surrounding financial aid offers, the limitations of college rankings, and the idea that families should evaluate a college's financial stability before considering other factors. </p><p>Wilner concludes by encouraging families to focus first on what truly matters to them, recognize that colleges are businesses operating in a changing market, and seek information that helps them choose a college that will remain financially healthy throughout a student's education</p>
June 29, 2026
<p>This week on ‘This week’. </p><p>+ Johns Hopkins University laying off 110 workers</p><p>+ Massachusetts higher education is a mess. Same story different year.</p><p>+ Someone new to the College Viability party: Today’s college search requires a new kind of due diligence James Birge pres at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts</p><p>+ Brooke Hauser at Boston Globe: Back-to-back college closures prompt demand for stronger consumer protection</p><p>Show links and notes:<br><a href="https://www.mycollegeviability.com/">College Viability Inspection Report<br></a><br><a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/video/johns-hopkins-university-laying-off-110-workers-as-it-deals-with-loss-of-federal-funding/">Johns Hopkins University laying off 110 workers as it deals with loss of federal funding<br></a><br><a href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/unpaid-stipends-missing-state-scholarships-094921766.html">Unpaid stipends, missing state scholarships: Questions mount as Anna Maria College closes<br></a><br><a href="https://azdailysun.com/news/local/education/nau-developing-2027-budget-to-respond-to-big-decreases-in-enrollment-and-revenue/article_5fa07e7c-baa2-462b-93c5-7d7c7398d023.html">NAU developing 2027 budget to respond to big decreases in enrollment and revenue<br></a><br><a href="https://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2026/06/16/la-salle-fundraising-record-accreditation.html">La Salle eyes largest capital campaign yet after record fundraising year</a></p><p><a href="https://universitybusiness.com/todays-college-search-requires-a-new-kind-of-due-diligence/">Today’s college search requires a new kind of due diligence</a></p><p><a href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/06/29/metro/college-closures-consumer-protection-massachusetts/?event=event12">Back-to-back college closures prompt demand for stronger consumer protection</a></p><p><a href="https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/how-bad-is-american-higher-education/">How Bad Is American Higher Education?</a></p>
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