Executive Director Harry Feder joined author Nick Lemann and Amit Sevak, CEO of ETS, to discuss the issues raised by Lemann’s new book on the use of standardized testing in college admissions and how it relates to the purpose of higher education. And should be the goal and focus of higher education.
It’s a deep discussion. The position of the head of ETS on assessment and the goals of higher education have evolved and are quite interesting.