Cheryl Oldham responded on May 16, 11 11:09 AM
With Incentive, Change Comes Higher education has not changed its basic structure and delivery model because it has lacked sufficient incentive to do so. Protected by government regulations and...
View ArticleMarlene Seltzer responded on May 16, 11 01:19 PM
Defining College Should Come First We Americans love polarization, even as we strive for building some sort of national consensus. I understand that public policy is all about making difficult...
View ArticleJamie P. Merisotis responded on May 16, 11 02:36 PM
Higher Ed = Gateway to Middle Class America’s higher education system needs to be strengthened if we are to reach the goals set by the President, a growing number of governors, foundations, and...
View ArticleMichael L. Lomax responded on May 18, 11 02:39 PM
Let me start by agreeing with the thrust of what Jamie Merisotis says: Debating whether the purpose of a college education is to contribute to personal growth or enhance job prospects may be a good...
View ArticleSteve Peha responded on May 19, 11 03:49 PM
The College = Career Mistake When we think of college as career preparation, we make a mistake. Except for a small number of professions, college is perhaps one of the slowest, longest, and most...
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One needs look no further than the White House to gauge the level of national interest in building a highly skilled workforce. President Obama has placed an intense focus on doubling college graduation...
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