Scorecard for Scorecards

Paul Fain:

In the last few years, 16 states have begun funding public colleges based at least partially on student outcomes like degree production and completion rates. That number soon will grow, according to Complete College America, bringing the total to 25 states.

"It's sweeping across the country," said Stan Jones, president of the nonprofit group, which is hosting its fourth annual meeting here this week.

Supporters of performance-based funding now include President Obama, who wants to link his planned college ratings system to federal financial aid.
Complete College America, which receives significant funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, is a prominent and effective proponent of linking state funding to student outcomes. Attendees at this week's meeting include representatives from 33 states and the District of Columbia, all of which have signed on to elements of the group's take on the national college completion "agenda.

Posted by Jim Zellmer at November 3, 2013 12:18 AM
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