Governance

Ousting James Ryan is a dramatic escalation in the Trump administration’s war against higher ed and sends a chilling message to other university leaders, experts say.

A conservative group is releasing undercover videos allegedly revealing violations of restrictions on diversity, equity and inclusion at North Carolina and Florida universities. A few employees are now gone from their positions.

The move is a “major blow” to the independence of American institutions, one expert said.

Data-informed decision-making in higher ed should not just be about quantitative data, Lucian Bessmer writes.

By Lucian Bessmer

Officials say it’s an effort to reduce costs and boost student outcomes, though the Florida governor wants to take down the “accreditation cartel.”