While it’s unlikely that the 2024 presidential election will hinge on the finer points of higher education policy, the stakes for America’s colleges and universities could hardly be higher.
Typical university groupthink aside, the higher education establishment has good reason to root for Vice President Kamala Harris. Her administration would continue President Joe Biden’s project of destroying the student loan system and transforming higher ed into an infinitely-subsidized entitlement program without any incentive for effectiveness. A Trump administration, on the other hand, could actually prioritize the interests of students.
In an Agenda47 video, former President Donald Trump homed in on higher ed accreditation, calling it his “secret weapon” for reform.
For those unfamiliar, accreditors are non-profit organizations that the Department of Education delegates the duty
Join the conversation!
Please share your thoughts about this article below. We value your opinions, and would love to see you add to the discussion!