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October 17, 2005

Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings addresses the first meeting of a commission to study the future of higher education.

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Transcript: I've convened this group to ensure that America remains the world's leader in higher education and innovation.

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Transcript: Our students need better critical thinking skills and better training to compete in a world where what you know means much more than where you live.

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Transcript: It's time to have a discussion on how we can meet rising enrollment numbers and new economic demands. So I ask you to focus your work on four key areas: accessibility, affordability, accountability, and quality.

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Transcript: Please address such questions as: How accessible is higher education? And who will be the college student of tomorrow? Why is the cost of college rising so rapidly and how can we make it more affordable? How well are institutions of higher education preparing our students for the workforce of the 21st century? Will our students have the skills to be leaders in the public and private sectors? How do we know what we're getting for our investments in higher education? How can we ensure America remains the world's leader in innovation and research?

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