The document discusses the problems with university rankings and the concept of "fit" in U.S. higher education. It notes that U.S. rankings have led to scandals and do not tell the full story of a university's quality. Instead, the concept of "fit" is more important, where a student finds a university that matches their interests, opportunities, size, location, support and activities. The document encourages students to consider factors like majors, enhanced learning, size, location, support environment and other activities to determine where they will truly fit best.

1. The Problem with Rankings and the
Concept of “Fit” in U.S. Higher
Education
University Guidance Conference, Mumbai
27 August, 2016
Patricia W. Croom, Ph.D.
Associate Director for International Admissions

2. The Rankings Landscape

3. The U.S. Rankings Landscape

4. The U.S. Rankings Landscape

5. The U.S. Rankings Landscape

6. U.S. Rankings – Road to Scandal

7. Rankings – the Counter Arguments

8. Rankings – the Counter Arguments
CEO/Chairman Company Bachelor’s Degree
Larry Page Google University of Michigan
Mark Palmer Nike Penn State University
Warren Buffett Berkshire
Hathaway
University of Nebraska-
Lincoln
Tim Cook Apple Auburn University
A.G. Lafley Proctor and
Gamble
Hamilton College
Jeremy
Stoppelman
YELP University of Illinois
Howard Schultz Starbucks Northern Michigan University
Bob Iger The Walt Disney
Company
Ithaca College
Doug McMillon Wal-mart Stores University of Arkansas
SOURCE: http://www.investopedia.com/articles/professionals/102015/americas-top-ceos-and-their-college-degrees.asp

9. Rankings – The Counter Arguments
SOURCE: timeshighereducation.com

10. The Concept of “Fit”

11. Factors in “Fit” – Majors (Courses)

12. Factors in “Fit” – Opportunities for Enhanced
Learning

13. Factors in “Fit” – Size and Location

14. Factors in “Fit” – Support Environment

15. Factors in “Fit” – Other Activities

16. Concept of “Fit” – How do I know it’s right?

17. Question and Answer
Dr. Patricia (Patty) Croom
croom@msu.edu