National Ranking Systems
- Charles Eccles. 2002. The Use of University Rankings in the United Kingdom. Higher Education in Europe, 27.4: 423-432.—Review and critique of United Kingdom ranking methodology, and discussion of impact of rankings on student decision-making.
- College and University Ranking Systems, Institute for Higher Education Policy (ed.), April 2007.—Three papers discussing rankings: U.S. News in the United States, a global survey of rankings, and the impact of rankings on student access and choice. Also includes information on the Berlin Principles on Ranking of Higher Education Institutions.
- Counting What is Measured or Measuring What Counts?: League Tables and Their Impact on Higher Education Institutions, Higher Education Funding Council for England, 2008.—Report on the impact of rankings on institutional decision making in the United Kingdom.
- David Jobbins. 2002. The Times/The Times Higher Education Supplement - League Tables in Britain: An Insider’s View. Higher Education in Europe, 27.4: 383-388.—Discussion of The Times ranking methodology—and comparison to that used by other United Kingdom rankings.
- Elizabeth C. Stanley, and William J. Patrick. 1998. Quality Assurance in American and British Higher Education: A Comparison. New Directions for Institutional Research, 99: 39-56.—Comparison of various quality assurance mechanisms in the United States and United Kingdom, including ratings, rankings, and accreditation processes.
- Media Rankings Influence Universities, Donald MacLeod, EducationGuardian.co.uk, April 8, 2008.—Discussion of report by researchers for the Higher Education Funding Council for England which found that universities are under pressure to climb in rankings at the expense of other objectives, such as access.
- Nina Van Dyke. 2005. Twenty Years of University Report Cards. Higher Education in Europe, 30.2: 103-125.—Comparison of several international and country-specific rankings schemes.
- University Guide Lets Pupils Make Own Match, Liz Lightfoot, The Daily Telegraph, July 30, 2007.—Newspaper story on The Good University Guide ranking of United Kingdom institutions; highlights include basic methodology and critiques.
- University League Tables and the Impact on Student Recruitment, David Roberts, and Lisa Thompson, The Knowledge Partnership, 2007.—Report on the impact of rankings on the number and quality of applications received by United Kingdom institutions.
- University Rankings and Their Impact on Students, Marguerite Clarke, 2007.—Discussion of impact of rankings on access, student choice of school, and student opportunities after graduation.
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