Rethinking Higher Education?

There are calls from many quarters to reform higher education and make it more accessible, affordable, and relevant in the dynamic, global economy of the 21st century.  A recent study produced jointly by the Lumina Foundation and Gallup reinforces this theme.  The study reports the results from both a general poll of public opinion and a targeted survey of U.S. business leaders.   The findings provide some interesting perspectives on many of the critical issues currently facing higher education:

• The importance of having a post-secondary degree or credential.
• How well prepared graduates are to succeed in the workforce and meet employer needs.
• The quality of online degree programs relative to traditional ones.
• Employer preferences for hiring candidates with degrees from online institutions.
• The relative importance of where a candidate went to school versus the knowledge and skills she or he possesses.
• The affordability of higher education.
• Rising student loan debt for undergraduates.

To access the full report, click here.