Private colleges said to be "keen" on affordability goals but unclear how to achieve them

http://chronicle.com/article/Keen-on-College-Affordability/130593/?sid=at&utm_source=at&utm_medium=en

They are responding to Mr. Obama's speeches:

http://chronicle.com/article/President-Puts-College-Costs/130503/

http://chronicle.com/article/State-of-the-Union-Speech/130464/

Here are a few thoughts on a Tuesday morning in reply to their concerns:

1.  Require faculty to be on campus five days a week, like the rest of us working stiffs, and require them to teach more.

2.  Streamline educational programs, so that students can complete them more quickly.

3.  Enable community college students to transfer all their credits seamlessly into your four-year programs.

4.  Expand paid internships that bring credits and wages to students.

5.  Assess the gainful employment of your alumni and eliminate programs that aren't resulting in good jobs and fruitful careers.