Report Card Grades Minnesota Public Universities at Pivotal Time St. Paul, MN—As they prepare for new leaders and contend with continued fiscal challenges, Minnesota’s two public university systems need to focus on controlling costs and raising quality, according to a new report card. “In an era of state budget shortfalls, higher education leaders in Minnesota are understandably concerned about …
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40 Percent of Minnesota College Students Say Certain Topics or Viewpoints Are 'Off Limits'
The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) wrote a review of FFM's recently released report on Minnesota higher education with the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA). Be sure to check out FIRE's website here, which has the article and a downloadable version of the report, also available on the 'Research' section of our website. 40 Percent of Minnesota College Students …
Universities must earn the funding they seek
A commentary piece by FFM CEO Annette Meeks and American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) president Anne D. Neal ran in the Star Tribune today. The piece, which references the recently released report by the two organizations, examines the increases in both tuition and spending and what these institutions can do to "earn the funding they seek." For more information on ACTA and to download the …
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