Expectations for accountability in higher education are still out there

This Inside Higher Ed article is a reminder to the higher education world that “the clock is ticking” in terms of accountability expectations. I have repeatedly written about the expectations that higher education become more accountable for its actions and its outcomes. David C. Paris correctly predicts that higher education will be challenged again and called to account. He notes that the Democrats will begin to pose the same questions that the Republicans did when they were in control. Those questions are about affordability and access, working with the K-12 schools, degree completion, evidence of educational effectiveness and learning outcomes. He warns that if we do not step up, we are likely to face greater regulation. He says that we should step up to serving our students and our country, and he is absolutely correct.

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Mike