Texas’ Higher Education Policy: ‘Save Money. Live Better.’

Here are some links to articles and debates regarding Texas Governor Rick Perry’s higher education policy, which some critics have called the Wal-Martization of the university:

Texas Gov. Rick Perry Wages an Assault on State’s University Establishment – Washington Post

Texas Could Offer a Stripped-Down Degree for Just $10,000, Commissioner Says – Chronicle of Higher Education

Rick Perry’s Plan: $10,000 for a B.A. – New York Times This debate is particularly rich, as it presents twelve different viewpoints in a crisp format.

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