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Education Department to use secret shoppers to catch colleges lying

Inside Higher Ed

Other tools include audits, investigations and program reviews. ” CECU specifically highlighted a 2010 report from the Government Accountability Office, which said that undercover testing by the GAO found that for-profit colleges encouraged fraud and engaged in deceptive marketing practices.

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Addressing the Changing Perceptions of Higher Education: The Challenges in Public Perception and Exploring Solutions to Ensure Sustainability

The Change Leader, Inc.

The actual cost of a degree has not increased significantly since 2010; however, the majority of the cost has shifted from the state to the attendee. Programs periodically undergo a systemic review of the program outcomes (program assessment annually and program review every five years).