3 misconceptions that could distort higher education policy
In higher education, it’s worth taking a step back to evaluate the bigger picture before policymakers and institutions make changes that may not produce desired outcomes.
In higher education, it’s worth taking a step back to evaluate the bigger picture before policymakers and institutions make changes that may not produce desired outcomes.
Jan 23, 2019
As they revisit the HEA, regulators have an opportunity to experiment with outcomes-based funding models using innovative alternative providers. Here's how.
Dec 5, 2018
It’s understandable, given the ineffectiveness of our current regulatory framework, that many lawmakers would like to burn the book. But if we want to spur innovation that drives student outcomes, a better answer is to...
Nov 6, 2018
The needs of college students aren’t always purely academic; they often include basic needs like food, shelter, childcare, and healthcare.
Oct 26, 2018
Poorly designed regulation shoulders some of the blame for the high costs and weak outcomes of traditional models of college. How can Congress rethink regulation so that innovative models can shine?
Oct 16, 2018
At traditional schools, college costs keep rising—but disruptive models like Western Governors University point a different way forward, towards high-quality, radically affordable higher education.
Oct 3, 2018
Is college still worth the cost—on average, yes. But will you be average? There are ways to ensure that investing in college makes sense.
Sept 20, 2018
WGU's milestones demonstrate the innovative University's ability to scale its high-quality, low-cost model, and signal a momentous shift in the higher education landscape.
Sept 5, 2018
Western Governors University employs an online competency-based model uniquely designed to serve working adults. Could it disrupt higher ed?
Sept 4, 2018
The U.S. is running out of students who can pay full tuition. Instead of looking to new enrollments, is there a viable alternative strategy, whereby universities instead prioritize access and student success?
Aug 30, 2018