HIGHER EDUCATION
The following are some organizations and publications that work on issues related to higher education. We will continue to add new content, so come back again soon.
PUBLICATIONS
A Different Kind of College Ranking
Article | Kevin Carey | Washington Monthly | September 2, 2009
Last week, Washington Monthly released its annual College Guide. Co-edited by Education Sector Policy Director Kevin Carey, Washington Monthly has put together a "different kind of college ranking," one that places emphasis on what colleges are doing for students and our country. The best colleges, they say, are those that work the hardest to help disadvantaged students succeed in a competitive job market, contribute to new research and scientific discovery, and urge students to give back to their communities. And the top performers are not the usual suspects.
Source: Education Sector
What Will They Learn?
Report | American Council of Trustees and Alumni | August 2009
In their course catalogs and mission statements, colleges frequently extol the virtues of a broad-based, “well-rounded” liberal arts education. However, these worthy sentiments often do not translate into worthy general education requirements. The disconnect is especially notable when it comes to liberal arts schools. In particular, the top Liberal Arts Colleges have allowed their general education curricula to deteriorate.
The Revenue-to-Cost Spiral in Higher Education
Analysis | Robert E. Martin | John William Pope Center for Higher Education Policy | August 2009
The principal/agent problem, the nonprofit status of colleges and universities, and the emphasis on reputation maximization lead to a bias against reform, a preference toward increasing revenues, and a revenue-to-cost spiral in higher education. The cost increases not only create an unnecessary burden on students, their families, and society as a whole, but they represent a significant wealth transfer from families and the public to higher education.
Source: Heritage Foundation
Choosing the Right College
College Guide | Intercollegiate Studies Institute | 2010-11
Just some of the information you will find in school reviews from ISI: The truth about the most overpriced colleges—and the great values you don’t know about; the untold story about elite institutions and outstanding lesser-known schools; exclusive information on campus politics and intellectual freedom; which schools have vital intellectual atmospheres, safe campuses, and wholesome living arrangements—and which ones do not; crucial statistics you won’t get anywhere else; invaluable advice on departments, professors, and courses to seek out—and to avoid entirely; political correctness horror stories you simply won’t believe.
The Case Against College Entitlement: Why we don't need more public funding for higher education
Video | Michael C. Moynihan, Meredith Bragg | Reasontv.com | Reason Foundation | July 2009
Reason TV presents its views on why putting more money into higher education may not be the answer.
Click here to see the video on the Reason.tv site.
Higher Education in Washington: An External Assessment
Study | Andrew Gillen, Richard Vedder | Center for College Affordability and Productivity & the Evergreen Freedom Foundation | August 2008
This document uncovers the true state of higher education in Washington state.
ORGANIZATIONS
Center for College Affordability and Productivity (CCAP)
A non-profit organization dedicated to the solving problems such as the high cost of higher education and failing standards.
State Higher Education Officers
Founded in 1954, this organization has dedicated itself to maintaining high academic standards at a college level.