Advocacy

Explore the Martin Center’s publications to deepen your understanding of the critical issues in higher education.  Our experts offer policy briefs, model legislation, and in-depth research that inform decision-making and drive positive change.

Our work focuses on responsible governance, viewpoint diversity, academic quality, cost-effective education solutions, and innovative market-based reforms.



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…




Blueprint for Reform: General Education

Blueprint for Reform: General Education is a comprehensive guide for state legislators and university trustees, advocating for a revitalization of general education curricula in higher education institutions. It emphasizes the…




Model Legislation

Since 2022, the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal has crafted model legislation addressing various aspects of higher-ed reform. We invite state legislators, officials, and members of the public…