Recent calls for increased investments in postsecondary education have been accompanied by demands for greater accountability from colleges and universities. It is politically difficult in a time of scarce resources to allocate new funds without requiring measurable outcomes in return. At the same time, effective accountability systems in education are rare. Therefore, in this chapter I consider the potential for successfully framing and enacting accountability frameworks for community colleges. I argue that the usual approach to accountability requires substantial reform if it stands any chance of succeeding in this sector, but that success is possible and likely.
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