Public vs. Private Institutions -Presented by: Jeff Grim, Washington University in St. Louis

The higher education landscape is vast and diverse. Jeff Grim provides candidates with the necessary knowledge of varying institutional types and how they may affect their future positions. The presentation provides the following factors that candidates should be conscious of before selecting an institution.

Differences at Institutions

• University Mission: Often vary based on institutional type
• Ask how Structure/Accountability affect the overall institution and division of student affairs
• Some privates are religiously affiliated; how does that affect your experiences?
• Interpretation of guidelines
• Funding/Professional Development - endowment usage, state funding, tuition, etc.
• Understand the Economic influence on job availability and security
• Know what kind of flexibility there is for conversations with parents (FERPA)

Reminder: Make sure you are upfront and ask how/if these factors affect your position

By Robert Brown