Graduation Blues
The debate over low graduation rates is shaping up like an old Miller Lite commercial–one side shouts, “more money!” and the other shouts, “higher admissions standards!”
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Equalizing Outcomes Through Program Proliferation
The UNC system hopes to improve graduation rates by expanding expensive “handholding” programs for students who are not ready for college-level work.
Assessments in the Cross-hairs
Do the much-talked-about accountability tools really work?
Affirmative Action, the Stealth Version
The University of California’s new admissions policies are an end-run around the state’s race-blind laws.
College Sports: Foul Ball or Fair Play?
Discussion at a Pope Center conference focused on the potential for reforming college athletics.
It’s All about Reputation
There is something to be said for Chancellor Dubois’ capitulation to the boosters.
Clash of Wills Over Enrollment Coming to Chapel Hill
The desire of UNC’s trustees to maintain prestige is on a collision course with the university system’s wish to increase access.
College Admissions Through the Back Door
You can attend your school of choice even if rejected with a little ingenuity.
Improved College Admissions Without SATs
A Wake Forest professor defends his school’s decision to end SAT requirements against a Pope Center article.
Dumping SATs is Political, Not Practical
The Pope Center’s Jay Schalin defends an article against a professor’s critique.