Topic: Publications

Explore the Martin Center’s publications to deepen your understanding of the critical issues in higher education.  Our experts offer policy briefs, model legislation, and in-depth research that inform decision-making and drive positive change.

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General Education at NC State

May 12, 2014 · · Comments Off on General Education at NC State

In the Pope Center’s latest report, Jay Schalin, director of policy analysis, says that North Carolina State University’s general education program is “deeply flawed” because students can select from courses that are “too narrow,” “trivial,” and often “inspired by political correctness.”

General Education at UNC-Chapel Hill

Oct 25, 2013 · · Comments Off on General Education at UNC-Chapel Hill

This report evaluates Chapel Hill’s general education program–the school’s requirements for graduation outside the major subject–in light of the traditional goals of general education.

The State of the State University

Aug 1, 2013 · · Comments Off on The State of the State University

“The State of the State University” by Jenna Ashley Robinson compiles publicly available data about the University of North Carolina system.

State Investment in Universities: Rethinking the Impact on Economic Growth

May 1, 2010 · · Comments Off on State Investment in Universities: Rethinking the Impact on Economic Growth

Policymakers today commonly assume that investing taxpayers’ funds into higher education leads to major payoffs in economic growth. This report looks at broader economic studies that attempts to correlate expenditures with results.

Accommodating College Students with Learning Disabilities: ADD, ADHD, and Dyslexia

Mar 25, 2010 · · Comments Off on Accommodating College Students with Learning Disabilities: ADD, ADHD, and Dyslexia

Universities are providing extra time on tests, quiet exam rooms, in-class note-takers, and other assistance to college students with modest learning disabilities. But these policies are shrouded in secrecy. This paper, “Accommodating College Students with Learning Disabilities: ADD, ADHD, and Dyslexia,” by Melana Zyla Vickers, examines the nature of this assistance and discusses the policy questions it raises.