OTC From the Field: Making Sense of Accountability Metrics in Higher Ed
This week on a special episode of “Off The Cuff,” Justin is joined by Michael Itzkowitz, the former director of the College Scorecard under the Obama administration, in a wide-ranging discussion focused on data and accountability metrics in higher education. Michael, the founder and president of the Higher Education Advisory Group and a non-resident senior fellow at Public Agenda, goes on to share his insights on varying metrics and outcome data, as well as his thoughts on short-term Pell Grants. Hugh catches listeners up on some new institutional oversight from Federal Student Aid and developments concerning the 2024-25 FAFSA.
Speakers
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| Justin Draeger President and CEO, NASFAA |
Michael Itzkowitz, President of the Higher Education Advisory Group |
Hugh Ferguson Senior Reporter / Podcast Producer |
Resources
- Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
- Episode Transcript (PDF)
- Twitter Michael Itzkowitz
- FSA Announces Latest Institutional Oversight Tool: Secret Shoppers
- NASFAA Urges FSA to Consider Action Plan for Upcoming FAFSA Rollout
- FAFSA Housing Question Letter
- ED Updates College Scorecard With Earnings Data, Loan Repayment Metrics
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Publication Date: 3/17/2023
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