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Blueprints for Reform

Jan 8, 2023 · Martin Center Staff · Comments Off on Blueprints for Reform

The university system in the United States has accomplished a great deal of good, but it has strayed from its chief goals of scholarly inquiry and responsible teaching, especially in … Continue reading “Blueprints for Reform”


Reforms We’re Cheering For in 2023

Jan 2, 2023 · Martin Center Staff · Comments Off on Reforms We’re Cheering For in 2023

Each January, the staff of the Martin Center share our higher-ed-reform dreams for the coming year. Will all of our wishes come true? Probably not. Nevertheless, we offer them here … Continue reading “Reforms We’re Cheering For in 2023”


Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 24, 2022 · Martin Center Staff · Comments Off on Happy Thanksgiving!

Model System Policy: Minimum Admission Requirements

Sep 22, 2022 · Martin Center Staff · Comments Off on Model System Policy: Minimum Admission Requirements

Academic standards do not need to be identical for every institution in the country, and they shouldn’t be. But all baccalaureate institutions should require that applicants at least meet SAT … Continue reading “Model System Policy: Minimum Admission Requirements”


Model Legislation: End Political Litmus Tests in Education Act

Feb 8, 2022 · Martin Center Staff · Comments Off on Model Legislation: End Political Litmus Tests in Education Act

The “End Political Litmus Tests in Education Act” can help preserve academic freedom and freedom of speech and conscience at public schools, colleges, and universities. Traditionally, faculty candidates at public … Continue reading “Model Legislation: End Political Litmus Tests in Education Act”


Reform in 2022: Our Hopes for the New Year

Dec 31, 2021 · Martin Center Staff · Comments Off on Reform in 2022: Our Hopes for the New Year

While the year 2021 wasn’t quite as tumultuous and unpredictable as 2020,  the higher education landscape continues to look very different: overall enrollment continues to drop and countless institutions have … Continue reading “Reform in 2022: Our Hopes for the New Year”


Merry Christmas!

Dec 24, 2021 · Martin Center Staff · Comments Off on Merry Christmas!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 25, 2021 · Martin Center Staff · Comments Off on Happy Thanksgiving!

Reforming Higher Ed in 2021

Jan 4, 2021 · Martin Center Staff · Comments Off on Reforming Higher Ed in 2021

The year 2020 brought changes that colleges would have never made by choice. Enrollment declines, remote classes, and dramatic employee cuts (for faculty and some staff alike) were unthinkable a … Continue reading “Reforming Higher Ed in 2021”


How UNC Can Save Money Post-COVID-19

May 18, 2020 · Martin Center Staff · Comments Off on How UNC Can Save Money Post-COVID-19

UNC has announced its intent to reopen all 16 campuses this fall with in-person instruction. But the system will have to make significant changes before moving forward. Jenna A. Robinson … Continue reading “How UNC Can Save Money Post-COVID-19”

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    From Student Loan Debt and Earnings at North Carolina Universities: Numerous degree programs throughout the UNC System equip students with the requisite knowledge and skills for meaningful careers that generate … Continue reading “Student Loan Debt and Earnings at North Carolina Universities”

  • Preserving the Canon: Great Books Programs at America’s Colleges and Universities Nov 10, 2022

    The Martin Center found thirty-four academic programs that involve a close study of Great Books of Western thought. Although some of the programs in this report aren’t advertised as Great … Continue reading “Preserving the Canon: Great Books Programs at America’s Colleges and Universities”

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