Much of the noise being made by Republicans is political at heart. But right-leaning think tanks — and even some policymakers — are focused on making colleges more accountable for students’ economic outcomes. Accreditation reforms could be where these two goals intersect. Republicans “have historically thought of education as a training ground for employment,” said Beth […]

Instead of DEI policies or composition, the bill says accrediting agencies must take into account “success in ensuring a right of free inquiry.” The bill also provides that higher education institutions that are denied or lose their accreditation as a result of an accrediting agency violating the law would be entitled to sue the agency. […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday announced a package of major reforms to Florida’s higher education system, including tighter controls on faculty tenure, the establishment of “civics institutes” at three universities and prohibitions on diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Speaking at a news conference in Bradenton, the governor praised Florida’s ranking by U.S. News & World […]