Our Vision

We envision a future where higher education equips all students to flourish in their careers, embrace responsible citizenship, and grow as seekers of wisdom.

Our Mission

The Martin Center’s goal is to renew and fulfill the promise of higher education in North Carolina and across the country by educating citizens and policymakers and advocating policies grounded in classical liberal principles. Since 2003, the Martin Center has been a voice for excellence and accountability in higher education. We advocate responsible governance, viewpoint diversity, academic quality in teaching and learning, cost-effective education solutions, and innovative market-based reform.

Our Values

We embrace the principles that have traditionally guided public policy in the United States: limits on government; freedom to pursue goals through voluntary means, both for-profit and nonprofit; equal opportunity, accountability through private property rights and contracts; and the belief that competition is an excellent regulating force.

What We Do

The Martin Center is a 501(c)3 public charity and relies solely on private funding. We are located in Raleigh, North Carolina, and have a special focus on our home state.

Our approach to reform is twofold: First, we use “sunlight” to expose critical issues in higher education through opinion articles, newsletters, events, and research. Our work informs parents, alumni, taxpayers, and policymakers to spark conversation and policy change. Second, we promote actionable solutions for state legislators, university trustees, and other university decision-makers to improve higher education governance and practices.

 

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