I like to tell people I majored in public policy, but the truth is right there on the diploma. It says “Interdisciplinary Studies,” which is another way of saying I created my own major by picking courses from a number of university departments. I took some Economics, dabbled in Political Science, signed up for graduate-level [...]
All Posts Tagged: 'Accreditation'
A Question for Secretary Duncan
The Chicago Tribune is reporting that Chicago State University is in danger of losing accreditation, “because of ‘remarkably poor’ graduation and retention rates, as well as tumultuous leadership and finances.”
The article goes on to note that “the Higher Learning Commission cites several ‘grave’ concerns regarding the future of the South Side school that serves roughly [...]
Scraping Rock Bottom
The higher education accreditation process is successful in a number of ways. If you attend an accredited institution, it’s unlikely that your money will be outright stolen or that you’ll be given a fraudulent degree. Credentials and credits from accredited institutions are broadly recognized, portable and non-expiring. The underlying confidence and flexibility this brings goes [...]
HEA, at Long Last
Congress passed a new version of the Higher Education Act yesterday, which President Bush is expected to sign. This is a real milestone — it’s been ten years since the last reauthorization, which is supposed to happen every five years. There’s a lot in there to discuss, but in my mind the most disappointing thing [...]
Refunds for a "college" degree?
The New York Times reported today on the closing of Taylor Business Institute, a commercial 2-year business college in New York City. The New York State Education Department ordered the closing of Taylor following a panel report in August who found, among other things, that “In the bulk of its educational activities, the institute operates [...]
Lowering Student Loan Default Rates: What One Consortium of Historically Black Institutions Did to Succeed 
College and Career-Ready: Using Outcomes Data to Hold High Schools Accountable for Student Success
03/19/10 | Ben Miller is quoted on college graduation rates and the NCAA Tournament in the Detroit Free Press.
03/19/10 | Linda Perlstein links to Education Sector's "College- and Career-Ready" event.
03/17/10 | Ben Miller's column on graduation rates and NCAA Tournament eligibility is mentioned on The Wall Street Journal's The Daily Fix.
03/17/10 | Kevin Carey's critique of Diane Ravitch's latest book is quoted in Doublethink's Conventional Folly blog.
03/15/10 | Ben Miller pens an op-ed for US News & World Report on using graduation rates to determine NCAA Tournament eligibility.