The American Mind Higher Education Reform Part I | Cincinnatus Series
Feb 5, 2025
Inez Stepman, a Senior policy analyst, Scott Yenor, a state coalitions director, and David Azerrad, a Hillsdale College scholar, delve into the urgent need for higher education reform. They discuss the leftist agendas infiltrating universities and how state legislatures can reclaim control. Key strategies include creating state-run accreditation agencies and imposing funding restrictions. The guests emphasize accountability, propose innovative reforms like affordable degree initiatives, and tackle the emotional ties to institutions delaying necessary changes.
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Trustee Appointments
- Appoint reformers to university boards of trustees.
- Without reform-minded trustees, legislative efforts will be futile.
Awe and Intimidation
- Two major obstacles to reform among trustees are awe and intimidation.
- Trustees are often in awe of universities and intimidated by academics, hindering their ability to enact change.
Board Member Qualities
- Seek board members with experience in academia.
- They understand university operations and can identify areas for reform.