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Michael Poliakoff who is a classics professor turned ACTA president discusses with student Karina Macosko, discusses the importance of freedom of speech on campus and the upward spiral of university cost. Poliakoff offers advice to college bound students as they look for the best university for their needs. He calls them to look beyond the bold mission statement and into campus life and core curriculums. Poliakoff has created a rigorous grading system that evaluates the core curriculum of universities in the United States. Follow along to get an inside perspective from Michael Poliakoff, president of ACTA, on the crucial factors to consider when looking for a university.
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2025 Higher Education Policy Action Agenda
As a new administration comes into office and Congress begins its first session, the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) calls on our representatives to turn their attention to American higher education and finally take decisive action. There is much to be done, but change is most urgently needed in the following five areas: […]
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