Performance-based funding has been on the rise since the 2008 financial crisis, with more than 30 states either adopting or considering the approach. Academic leaders are in a difficult position to both respect legislators' call for accountability in the face of limited resources, and demand continual, open dialogue around the formulas used to define success, as well as the risks and side effects.

Purchase The Chronicle's issue brief, "The Rise of Performance-Based Funding: How Colleges Are Adapting in the New Age of Accountability" and learn about the current national landscape of this funding model. You'll get success stories, expert advice, and data to help you navigate the intricacies of performance-based funding, which was created as an incentive for institutions to improve student success.

Order your copy and gain insights into:

• The motivations of lawmakers and others seeking greater accountability
• The types of institutional benchmarks used to demonstrate student success
• How to assess the effectiveness of different funding models
• How to avoid unintended negative consequences as you adapt
• Ways to work with your state and create fairer metrics
  

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