ACTA released The Cost of Excess, revealing how colleges have prioritized administrative growth over academic instruction, driving up costs without improving student outcomes. ACTA President Michael Poliakoff testified before Congress, calling for stronger accountability in the Pell Grant program. On our Higher Ed Now podcast, Dr. Poliakoff and St. John’s College President Pano Kanelos explored how liberal education thrives through open conversation. ACTA also expanded outreach for What Will They Learn?, engaging thousands of educators and families to promote informed college choices.
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On March 5, Anna Sillers, ACTA’s Data Analyst Fellow, provided testimony in support of legislation that would require each college and university in the State of Maryland to display on its website a link to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard website. Anna noted, “The United States currently has more than $1.7 trillion in […]
With college costs rising and some students and families questioning the return on investment of a four-year degree, a few pioneering state universities are exploring programs that would grant certain bachelor’s degrees in three years.
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