Thursday, October 10, 2002
In the Knowledge Economy, the name of the game is Brainpower. Higher education drives income growth, and the trend will be stronger in the years ahead. See how your state is doing with new state report cards on higher education.
In a highly interactive web site, the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education makes it easy for EDPros to get a handle on the key issues facing higher education, as well as where your state stands. The report cards evaluate the following factors:
Preparation: How well are students in each state being prepared for college?
Participation: Are state residents enrolling in education and training beyond high school?
Affordability: How affordable is higher education for students and their families?
Completion: Are students completing their certificate and degree programs?
Benefits: What benefits does each state receive as a result of having a highly educated population?
Some Background on EDPro Weblog
The purpose of this weblog is to help economic development professionals -- EDPros -- keep up with the changes sweeping our profession. Strap on your goggles. It's a whole new game. There are no experts any more. The only place to learn about economic development is from other EDPros who are doing it.
One other point: the prevaling approach (paradigm, if you like) in economic development is shifting from competition to collaboration. There are a lot of reaasons underlying this shift, but here's the important insight: You, your community, and your region will do better by collaborating and sharing information.
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Speaking and workshops on Open Source Economic Development
As the idea of Open Source Economic Development starts spreading, more people are asking about it. Visit the I-Open web site to learn more. My colleagues and I are happy to explain the basic concepts in a talk or a workshop. E-mail Susan Alshuler if you'd like to learn more about workshops and speaking.
Background on Ed Morrison
Download some background information on me here.
State report card on higher education
