Blueprints for Reform
The university system in the United States has accomplished a great deal of good, but it has strayed from its chief goals of scholarly inquiry and responsible teaching, especially in … Continue reading “Blueprints for Reform”
Publications
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: Academic Transparency
Blueprint for Reform: Academic Transparency is a roadmap designed for state legislators and university trustees, emphasizing the necessity of academic transparency in higher education to enhance student decision-making and public … Continue reading “Blueprint for Reform: Academic Transparency”
Making General Education Meaningful
Higher education serves many purposes. One purpose dominates, however: to students, their parents, future employers, government officials, and many academic administrators, higher education is all about preparing students for the … Continue reading “Making General Education Meaningful”
Blueprint for Reform: University Governance
Blueprint for Reform: University Governance is a comprehensive policy guide for state legislators and university trustees highlighting the critical need for greater transparency, accountability, and responsiveness within public university governing … Continue reading “Blueprint for Reform: University Governance”
Model Legislation: Higher Education Governance Transparency Act
The Higher Education Governance Transparency Act can help restore transparency and accountability to university governance. Public university governing boards exist to serve the people of their states. It should, therefore, … Continue reading “Model Legislation: Higher Education Governance Transparency Act”
Preserving the Canon: Great Books Programs at America’s Colleges and Universities
Historically, higher learning was based on the study of the Great Works of thought of the Western canon. These works span a broad range of time, from the Classical period, … Continue reading “Preserving the Canon: Great Books Programs at America’s Colleges and Universities”
Blueprint for Reform: Civics Education
Blueprint for Reform: Civics Education is a policy guide developed for state legislators and university trustees. It addresses the significant deficiency in civic knowledge among college graduates and advocates for … Continue reading “Blueprint for Reform: Civics Education”
Student Loan Debt and Earnings at North Carolina Universities
From Student Loan Debt and Earnings at North Carolina Universities: Numerous degree programs throughout the UNC System equip students with the requisite knowledge and skills for meaningful careers that generate … Continue reading “Student Loan Debt and Earnings at North Carolina Universities”
Measuring Discrimination: Racial Preferences at Public Flagship Institutions
From the Executive Summary of Measuring Discrimination Racial Preferences at Public Flagship Institutions: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects Americans from discrimination based on race, color, … Continue reading “Measuring Discrimination: Racial Preferences at Public Flagship Institutions”
Blueprint for Reform: Admissions Standards
Blueprint for Reform: Admissions Standards provides a roadmap for state legislators and university trustees to improve university admissions standards. It emphasizes the necessity of upholding rigorous standards in higher education … Continue reading “Blueprint for Reform: Admissions Standards”