Brendan Cantwell

Tim Knowles leads the Carnegie Foundation, focusing on modernizing classifications for colleges, while Ted Mitchell heads the ACE, advocating for equity. They discuss the urgent need to prioritize social mobility and racial equity in higher education rankings. Brendan Cantwell introduces a critical view on social mobility rankings, warning of unintended consequences and questioning the methodology behind attributing success to colleges. The conversation delves into governance and the importance of avoiding prestige-chasing in rankings.