Where Are All the Men?
The majority of students sitting in college classrooms today are female. Decades-long efforts to increase female representation in academia appear to have worked—perhaps too well. Women carry two-thirds of all…
From Purpose to Politics: The Decline of Three Liberal Arts Institutions
In the early years of our nation, the increasing demand for an educated population led to the founding of many small colleges. Almost all of them had religious roots and…
An End to Excellence: How Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Undermine Our Medical Schools
An End to Excellence: How Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Undermine Our Medical Schools presents a detailed examination of how Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in American medical schools compromise…
Growth Beyond the Classroom—A Decade of Staffing and Spending in the UNC System
Growth Beyond the Classroom—A Decade of Staffing and Spending in the UNC System analyzes staffing and salary expenditure trends across the University of North Carolina (UNC) System from 2015-16 through…
50-State Comparison: College Graduation Rates
Public institutions have a unique responsibility to serve their students well and use their taxpayer-funded resources effectively. Some states, however, produce better outcomes than others. This is made clear in…
Model Legislation: REACH Act
The REACH Act is model legislation that ensures students at public colleges and universities receive a foundational education in American history and government by requiring a credit-bearing course on the…
Blueprint for Reform: Teacher Preparation
Blueprint for Reform: Teacher Preparation critiques the quality of instruction in schools of education. Future teachers are not being taught the essential knowledge they need to effectively teach reading and…
Policy Brief: From Empty Classrooms to Efficient Campuses
Executive Summary Colleges and universities across the country are burdened with inefficiently utilized facilities, leading to unnecessary costs, wasted space, and misplaced financial priorities. This policy brief, authored by economist…
Model Legislation: Financial Aid Transparency
This model legislation provides a structured framework for standardizing financial-aid offers, ensuring that they are transparent, accurate, and accessible to students and families. It is intended for use by state…
Blueprint for Reform: Accreditation
The Blueprint for Reform: Accreditation critiques the current accreditation system in higher education, which has shifted from a voluntary advisory role to a regulatory gatekeeper for federal funding. This transformation has…