Fleshing out Sen. Alexander’s critical accountability system proposal, here are a few of the overarching considerations lawmakers should take into account.
Feb 14, 2019
In the midst of the Department of Education's negotiated rule making process for accreditation in higher education, what strategies should policymakers employ to achieve stronger outcomes for students and taxpayers?
Jan 28, 2019
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
The current system for funding higher education incentivizes schools to enroll students. What could happen if we incentivized student outcomes instead?
Aug 23, 2018
How can institutions innovate without putting their accreditation at risk? The answer depends on a number of factors, many of which are highly unpredictable. This puts a major damper on innovation.
July 24, 2018
Accreditation is sorely in need of a revamp. The Department of Education is open to rethinking it—but what will their priorities be?
July 18, 2018
The accreditors responsible for holding colleges and universities accountable for student outcomes, may be doing more harm than good. Their input driven focus is stifling innovation.
July 11, 2018
Accreditation has a stifling effect on innovation—at least, within traditional higher education. But innovators working outside the system are finding ways to move faster, create value for students and employers, keep ...
June 28, 2018
New analysis brings to light how accreditation practices should change, how institutions can aid accreditors in facilitating innovation, and how new entrants are bypassing accreditation altogether.
June 26, 2018
Accreditation in higher education is broken. But what can we do about it? Disruption Theory may shed some light on this question.
June 15, 2018