Posts published on November 12, 2013

Outcomes Based College Funding Lacks Political Will, Not Technical Design

What used to be performance funding now is called outcomes-based funding, and while desired outcomes vary from state to state, one universal goal is upping the graduation rate. As more states move to outcomes-based funding, aligning their programs with state goals, more is known about what works in implementation and design. Author Dennis Jones writes the issue now is one of political will, not technical know-how. State examples are provided. (NCHEMS and Complete College America)