Why it matters

The Presidents Forum is reshaping higher education with a focus on working learners and transparent, innovative practices.

The big picture

Executive Director Wesley Smith outlines three core values that set the Presidents Forum apart:

  1. Putting students first: Prioritizing student success above all, especially for “working learners” with diverse needs.
  2. Transparency: Evaluating institutions based on the financial value they provide to students and advocating for regulatory parity in distance education.
  3. Accountable innovation: Fostering innovation that directly enhances student success, not just for its own sake.

What’s next

The Presidents Forum invites collaboration and partnership to continue reshaping higher education for today’s learners.