The Role and Relevance of Rankings in Higher Education Policymaking
Institute for Higher Education Policy
Report Published in September 2009, this 24-page report provides an overview of assessment efforts for U.S. postsecondary institutions, notes the similarities and differences these approaches have taken in comparison to college rankings, presents examples of the inclusion of college rankings in state government assessment efforts, highlights key findings and makes recommendations for enhancing the relevance of college rankings to policymaking.