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Measuring Substance
Three public college associations release draft discussion guide for how to measure student success after college.
'Privatization and the Public Good'
New book acknowledges the drift by public colleges as state funding has flattened and in some cases fallen -- but argues that the trend does not mean the institutions must abandon their missions.
Big Ten and the Next Big Thing
Michigan, Purdue and the Wisconsin System give competency-based education a try, but carefully and with targeted new programs.
Sharing Intel on Completion
A new group of 11 public research universities says it can set aside competition and prestige-chasing to work together to graduate more low-income students.
New Approach to Transfer
A multistate transfer agreement is based on proficiency rather than course credits, which might open the door further for models that do not rely on seat time.
It's the Results, Stupid
Mitch Daniels says for-profit colleges are needed, at least ones that offer a quality, cost-effective product -- a standard he applies to the rest of higher education.
President Gee's Last Gaffe
Ohio State President Gordon Gee, who served six presidencies over 32 years, is retiring amid controversial statements. Whether or not it was the remarks that forced Gee’s retirement, his legacy will likely be large.
Reserve Judgment
State lawmakers say the U. of Wisconsin system’s budget balances are excessive. Higher education officials say that criticism is a misreading of how university budgets work. It’s not the first such conflict, and it won’t be the last.