Value Proposition.pdf

The president of an accrediting organization had a conversation with a female Uber driver, a recent college graduate with $20,000 in student debt, who felt that her college had failed her and her classmates. The driver's experience was marked by a lack of support, unhelpful internships, and poor career counseling, leading her to work multiple jobs, including driving for Uber, to make ends meet. This conversation highlighted the issue of the value proposition of higher education, with many questioning whether a college degree is worth the cost. A recent survey found that 74% of voters felt that a four-year liberal arts degree is no longer worth the cost, and there are efforts to reform higher education and accreditation. The president argues that higher education and accreditors must demonstrate their value proposition, focusing on student success, accountability, and transparency, and that effective accreditation approaches can contribute to improvements in student performance and graduation rates.