Wow. They really weren't pulling any punches with this one. First two and last five really resonate with me; bravo to Forbes with this one. The list (without explanation) for those interested: Simplify And Shrink Federal Student Financial Assistance Programs Make Colleges Have Some “Skin in the Game” Encourage Private Income Share Agreements Review Tax Exempt Status Of Non-Academic Activities And Endowments Stop The War On For-Profit Institutions Curb The Regulatory Excesses Of The Department Of Education Encourage Non-Degree Forms Of Certifying Employee Competence Eliminate Or Radically Reform Accreditation Appoint A High Level Federal Commission On Intercollegiate Athletics Pressure Colleges To Endorse The Chicago Principles Of Academic Freedom and Support For The First Amendment