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Debating Points
Why Are Trump and DeSantis Talking About Accreditation?
The contenders for the Republican presidential nomination say they plan to harness the wonky process to set higher ed straight. Experts are skeptical. -
Accreditation
How Accreditors Are Measuring Colleges’ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts
Six out of the seven major institutional agencies are developing ways to assess how colleges serve historically underrepresented students. -
The Review | Opinion
The Right-Wing War on Accreditation
Republicans are irate that their plans to remake higher education are being stymied. -
Negative Outlook
After Final Warning From Its Accreditor, North Idaho College’s Credit Rating Is Downgraded
The revised forecast from Moody’s is the latest demonstration of the consequences that can follow prolonged governance strife. -
Final Warning
Accreditor Ratchets Up Pressure on North Idaho College With ‘Show Cause’ Order
After three years of board dysfunction and interference, the college received its last sanction before access to federal aid is cut off. -
Advice
How to Be Constructive in Disturbing a Program’s Peace
You’ve been hired to evaluate an academic department. What to say, and not say, especially if the place is a mess. -
Unintended Consequences
How Criticism Actually Strengthens Rankings
Prominent law and medical schools have announced they will no longer cooperate with U.S. News. Two researchers discuss what that might mean for the rankings. -
Governance on Notice
Could North Idaho College Really Lose Its Accreditation?
An activist board has put the institution on the precipice of a “show-cause” sanction, essentially a final warning before access to federal aid is cut off. -
The Review | Essay
The Terrible Tedium of ‘Learning Outcomes’
Accreditors’ box-checking and baroque language have taken over the university. -
A Growing Revolt
Is This the Beginning of the End of the ‘U.S. News’ Rankings’ Dominance?
High-ranking law schools have taken the abrupt step of disavowing the much-cited list. But don’t expect the magazine’s influence to wane anytime soon.