Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. speaks at Brookings event on higher education reform
Americans are losing confidence in the affordability and quality of higher education. In a recent poll, a clear majority of Americans said they thought the quality of the nation’s system of higher education had stagnated or declined, and almost three-quarters thought that higher education was not affordable for everyone who needs it. At the same time, a postsecondary credential is viewed nearly universally as important.
The erosion of public confidence in American higher education has forced colleges and universities to confront important questions: Are too many young people going to college? Are students learning the skills they need to succeed in the workplace and beyond? Can a high-quality education be delivered more efficiently using digital technologies? And, loudest of all, why does college cost so much?
On March 17, the Brown Center on Education Policy hosted a conversation with Purdue University President Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. on the challenges facing American higher education. Daniels drew on his experience as Indiana Governor, OMB Director, corporate executive, and think-tank leader in providing his perspective on how to reform higher education for the better.
Photos by Paul Morigi
Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. speaks at Brookings event on higher education reform
Americans are losing confidence in the affordability and quality of higher education. In a recent poll, a clear majority of Americans said they thought the quality of the nation’s system of higher education had stagnated or declined, and almost three-quarters thought that higher education was not affordable for everyone who needs it. At the same time, a postsecondary credential is viewed nearly universally as important.
The erosion of public confidence in American higher education has forced colleges and universities to confront important questions: Are too many young people going to college? Are students learning the skills they need to succeed in the workplace and beyond? Can a high-quality education be delivered more efficiently using digital technologies? And, loudest of all, why does college cost so much?
On March 17, the Brown Center on Education Policy hosted a conversation with Purdue University President Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. on the challenges facing American higher education. Daniels drew on his experience as Indiana Governor, OMB Director, corporate executive, and think-tank leader in providing his perspective on how to reform higher education for the better.
Photos by Paul Morigi