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Candidates say restoring public trust hinges on affordability, clearer outcomes
Summary
Regent candidates at the UMAA forum said the University of Minnesota should lead the conversation on higher education value by controlling costs, strengthening ties with the legislature and emphasizing measurable student outcomes.
Regent candidates at a University of Minnesota Alumni Association forum told attendees that restoring public trust in higher education requires a mix of affordability measures, clearer outcomes reporting and stronger partnerships with state legislators.
"I really do think that the perception of the declining value of a college education is the biggest challenge that we face for public higher education today," said Josh Leese, a regent…
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