The New Accountability

by E Wayne Ross on February 14, 2007

National CrossTalk: The New Accountability

By William Zumeta

Why all the talk about accountability in higher education in recent years? The days of the isolated “ivory tower” distanced from the rest of society seem long gone. Although this chagrins some, upon reflection it is hardly surprising. The globalization of fierce economic competition focused on quality, rapid innovation and cost, and fueled by the stunningly fast pace of technological change, have had a profound impact on American business and, more recently, on thinking in government.

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