ACTA is an independent, non-profit organization committed to academic freedom, excellence, and accountability at America's colleges and universities.
ACTA is an independent, non-profit organization committed to academic freedom, excellence, and accountability at America's colleges and universities.
ACTA is an independent, non-profit organization committed to academic freedom, excellence, and accountability at America's colleges and universities.
Athletics, Accountability, Academic Excellence
The late winter ritual of filling in the NCAA March Madness Bracket is nearly upon us. The risk-takers will bet on the success of student athletes, and loyal alumni will cheer their teams on, hoping to make… Continue Reading >>
Policymakers, In Memoriam, Cutting Costs, Accreditation
It is with great sadness that ACTA mourns the loss of Elizabeth Capaldi Phillips. Her career as a professor, scholar, and university administrator was one of brilliant achievement. It took only moments in… Continue Reading >>
Trustees, Governance, Cutting Costs, Accountability
From 1947–1995, “Land of Opportunity” was the official motto of the great State of Arkansas, before it was changed to “The Natural State.” Arkansas is the birthplace of Wal-Mart… Continue Reading >>
Trustees, Cutting Costs, Accountability
Since “The Great Recession,” both public and private colleges have been feeling a financial squeeze. Consequently, reformers are asking important questions about improving efficiency and fiscal… Continue Reading >>
Do students currently possess the tools they need to get good value for money out of their education? This question has produced a variety of creative efforts to evaluate the comparative strengths and weaknesses… Continue Reading >>
Governance, Accountability, Academic Freedom, Academic Excellence
Who sets the agenda for coverage of higher education issues in the news? Last week, ACTA had the opportunity to find out while attending the Continue Reading >>
Trustees, Guides, Governance, Cutting Costs
How can colleges do more with less? Bold Leadership, Real Reform 2.0: Improving Efficiency, Cutting Costs, and Expanding College Opportunity, is ACTA’s newest guide for trustees, describing… Continue Reading >>
Assessment, Accreditation, Accountability
Is accreditation reform on the march? Possibly so. Paul Fain of Inside Higher Ed is out with a story… Continue Reading >>
Trustees, Governance, Alumni and Donors, Accountability
Should college trustees be more than just wealthy donors? According to two experts, the answer is a no-brainer. University Ventures Co-Founder and Managing Director Ryan Craig and Willamette University College… Continue Reading >>
Policymakers, Accreditation, Accountability
The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) congratulates Representative Virginia Foxx on being named chair of the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
ACTA previously worked… Continue Reading >>
Trustees, Cutting Costs, Accountability
In “Those Hidden College Fees,” Rochelle Sharpe correctly observes that the underlying reasons… Continue Reading >>
Accountability, Academic Excellence
If students who major in humanities disciplines tend to have good job prospects (“When parents won’t let their kids study literature” August 4), why are do many parents object to majors… Continue Reading >>
In Charles Pruitt’s “Continue Reading >>
It is no secret that the price of a bachelor’s degree has been rapidly rising, creating great strain for college students and their families. According to the Trends in College Pricing 2015… Continue Reading >>
What Will They Learn, Accountability, Academic Freedom, Academic Excellence
Under newly proposed modifications to SB 1146, which have passed the state Senate and are… Continue Reading >>