From Data to Action
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Higher education is on the hot seat. Colleges are under growing pressure to deliver stronger outcomes and clearly demonstrate the value of their degrees and programs. Policymakers are seeking accountability through new gainful-employment regulations, expanded reporting requirements and stricter oversight of federal student loan programs. And employers are demanding more concrete evidence that graduates possess the skills necessary to succeed in the workforce.
Originally published: September 19, 2025
Author: Maria Toyoda
Position: President
Institution: WASC Senior College and University Commission
Published by: Inside Higher Ed