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USNews 2022-2023 College Rankings
Rice has moved up two spots from No. 17 in 2021 to No. 15 - tied with WashU.
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Big headline is Columbia moved from No. 2 to No. 18. They were accused of fudging data and have admitted to the accusations.
Columbia Drop
We should be able to jump Vanderbilt and Brown. Wonder if the new President has made any mention of prioritizing the rankings. Spare me the lecture on rankings.
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RE: USNews 2022-2023 College Rankings
The most direct way for Rice to move up in the rankings would be to get a med school. Following the methodology used for the USN&WR rankings as closely as I could, several years ago I figured that a Rice/Baylor Med combo would rank somewhere around #6. The reason was the large amount of research that a med school generates, and the correlation of research and reputation. When that deal fell through, I figured that a startup Rice medical school would still have moved Rice up several spots, more as that school got established.
A law school would not help as much as a med school, at least not directly, but the potential for a law school to work with the Jones School and Baker Center on some high-visibility joint projects would definitely add to the reputation piece.
The one area pushed by opponents of athletics--the impact of athletes on entering SAT scores--would have minimal to no effect on the USN&WR methodology.
I think Leebron was hired to improve Rice's USN&WR ranking, and he decided that the best way to do it was to add a med school, so he went after Baylor Med. When that fell through, I think he should have pushed for a start-up Rice Med. With Baylor Med close to an open revolt by docs who did not like the risk being taken by starting their own hospital (the same risk that Rice did not want to take on, and the hospital was eventually sold to the VA while still under construction), there would have been a huge opportunity to partner with Methodist and raid a bunch of docs from Baylor Med. Raiding faculty is a Rice tradition, going back to Lovett and Princeton.
Not pursuing a start-up Rice Med when the Baylor Med deal fell through, and getting rid of KTRU, are two decisions that clearly lessened my evaluation of David Leebron as president. I became less involved with Rice at about that time, so I am really not as knowledgeable about what he has done sense.
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RE: USNews 2022-2023 College Rankings
Sixth for Best Value. I'm more concerned about that. That's what brought me to Rice. Dropped one spot, but can't complain about sixth.
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RE: USNews 2022-2023 College Rankings
(09-14-2022 12:47 AM)Owl 69/70/75 Wrote: The most direct way for Rice to move up in the rankings would be to get a med school. Following the methodology used for the USN&WR rankings as closely as I could, several years ago I figured that a Rice/Baylor Med combo would rank somewhere around #6. The reason was the large amount of research that a med school generates, and the correlation of research and reputation. When that deal fell through, I figured that a startup Rice medical school would still have moved Rice up several spots, more as that school got established.
A law school would not help as much as a med school, at least not directly, but the potential for a law school to work with the Jones School and Baker Center on some high-visibility joint projects would definitely add to the reputation piece.
The one area pushed by opponents of athletics--the impact of athletes on entering SAT scores--would have minimal to no effect on the USN&WR methodology.
I think Leebron was hired to improve Rice's USN&WR ranking, and he decided that the best way to do it was to add a med school, so he went after Baylor Med. When that fell through, I think he should have pushed for a start-up Rice Med. With Baylor Med close to an open revolt by docs who did not like the risk being taken by starting their own hospital (the same risk that Rice did not want to take on, and the hospital was eventually sold to the VA while still under construction), there would have been a huge opportunity to partner with Methodist and raid a bunch of docs from Baylor Med. Raiding faculty is a Rice tradition, going back to Lovett and Princeton.
Not pursuing a start-up Rice Med when the Baylor Med deal fell through, and getting rid of KTRU, are two decisions that clearly lessened my evaluation of David Leebron as president. I became less involved with Rice at about that time, so I am really not as knowledgeable about what he has done sense.
Yeah, I don't know much (read nothing) about the details, but I was rooting for this to happen.
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RE: USNews 2022-2023 College Rankings
(09-14-2022 05:38 PM)allerretour Wrote: Sixth for Best Value. I'm more concerned about that. That's what brought me to Rice. Dropped one spot, but can't complain about sixth.
Anything less than first for best value is not acceptable.
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USNews 2022-2023 College Rankings
(09-14-2022 06:19 PM)Owl 69/70/75 Wrote: (09-14-2022 05:38 PM)allerretour Wrote: Sixth for Best Value. I'm more concerned about that. That's what brought me to Rice. Dropped one spot, but can't complain about sixth.
Anything less than first for best value is not acceptable.
Here’s a value proposition—
Maybe we should offer a “take five classes get the sixth one free” offer.
*Actually we had that back in my day. (Probably still do I’d guess)
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RE: USNews 2022-2023 College Rankings
(09-13-2022 09:55 AM)Hou_Lawyer Wrote: Wonder if the new President has made any mention of prioritizing the rankings. Spare me the lecture on rankings.
I would be disappointed if he has.
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RE: USNews 2022-2023 College Rankings
(09-14-2022 06:46 PM)owl at the moon Wrote: (09-14-2022 06:19 PM)Owl 69/70/75 Wrote: (09-14-2022 05:38 PM)allerretour Wrote: Sixth for Best Value. I'm more concerned about that. That's what brought me to Rice. Dropped one spot, but can't complain about sixth.
Anything less than first for best value is not acceptable.
Here’s a value proposition—
Maybe we should offer a “take five classes get the sixth one free” offer.
*Actually we had that back in my day. (Probably still do I’d guess)
Seem I paid a set fee per semester which allowed you to take all the classes you wanted, or more accurately, all you could handle, as long as you were fulfilling your major and distribution requirements. Friends who attended UT and TAMU talked about paying per semester hour which I remember being a foreign concept at Rice.
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RE: USNews 2022-2023 College Rankings
Surprise Harvard is still ranked so high since they spend so much energy on gender identity, woke, etc. (09-13-2022 09:55 AM)Hou_Lawyer Wrote: Rice has moved up two spots from No. 17 in 2021 to No. 15 - tied with WashU.
Rankings
Big headline is Columbia moved from No. 2 to No. 18. They were accused of fudging data and have admitted to the accusations.
Columbia Drop
We should be able to jump Vanderbilt and Brown. Wonder if the new President has made any mention of prioritizing the rankings. Spare me the lecture on rankings.
(This post was last modified: 09-15-2022 07:15 PM by Texasowl.)
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(09-15-2022 02:41 PM)Tomball Owl Wrote: (09-14-2022 06:46 PM)owl at the moon Wrote: (09-14-2022 06:19 PM)Owl 69/70/75 Wrote: (09-14-2022 05:38 PM)allerretour Wrote: Sixth for Best Value. I'm more concerned about that. That's what brought me to Rice. Dropped one spot, but can't complain about sixth.
Anything less than first for best value is not acceptable.
Here’s a value proposition—
Maybe we should offer a “take five classes get the sixth one free” offer.
*Actually we had that back in my day. (Probably still do I’d guess)
Seem I paid a set fee per semester which allowed you to take all the classes you wanted, or more accurately, all you could handle, as long as you were fulfilling your major and distribution requirements. Friends who attended UT and TAMU talked about paying per semester hour which I remember being a foreign concept at Rice.
Kinda like Golden Corral, but (I’m told these days) with even better food!
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RE: USNews 2022-2023 College Rankings
(09-14-2022 12:47 AM)Owl 69/70/75 Wrote: The most direct way for Rice to move up in the rankings would be to get a med school. Following the methodology used for the USN&WR rankings as closely as I could, several years ago I figured that a Rice/Baylor Med combo would rank somewhere around #6. The reason was the large amount of research that a med school generates, and the correlation of research and reputation. When that deal fell through, I figured that a startup Rice medical school would still have moved Rice up several spots, more as that school got established.
A law school would not help as much as a med school, at least not directly, but the potential for a law school to work with the Jones School and Baker Center on some high-visibility joint projects would definitely add to the reputation piece.
The one area pushed by opponents of athletics--the impact of athletes on entering SAT scores--would have minimal to no effect on the USN&WR methodology.
I think Leebron was hired to improve Rice's USN&WR ranking, and he decided that the best way to do it was to add a med school, so he went after Baylor Med. When that fell through, I think he should have pushed for a start-up Rice Med. With Baylor Med close to an open revolt by docs who did not like the risk being taken by starting their own hospital (the same risk that Rice did not want to take on, and the hospital was eventually sold to the VA while still under construction), there would have been a huge opportunity to partner with Methodist and raid a bunch of docs from Baylor Med. Raiding faculty is a Rice tradition, going back to Lovett and Princeton.
Not pursuing a start-up Rice Med when the Baylor Med deal fell through, and getting rid of KTRU, are two decisions that clearly lessened my evaluation of David Leebron as president. I became less involved with Rice at about that time, so I am really not as knowledgeable about what he has done sense.
Very helpful explanation; thank you.
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RE: USNews 2022-2023 College Rankings
Harvard Medical School is Withdrawing From U.S. News & World Report Rankings
https://hms.harvard.edu/news/hms-withdra...t-rankings
George Q. Daley Harvard's Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Wrote:.
Dear Members of the HMS and HSDM Community:
Following careful consideration and consultation with colleagues and stakeholders across Harvard Medical School and beyond, I write today to announce that HMS will no longer submit data to U.S. News & World Report (USNWR) to support their “best medical schools” survey and rankings.
Educational leaders have long criticized the methodology used by USNWR to assess and rank medical schools (see references below). However, my concerns and the perspectives I have heard from others are more philosophical than methodological, and rest on the principled belief that rankings cannot meaningfully reflect the high aspirations for educational excellence, graduate preparedness, and compassionate and equitable patient care that we strive to foster in our medical education programs.
As unintended consequences, rankings create perverse incentives for institutions to report misleading or inaccurate data, set policies to boost rankings rather than nobler objectives, or divert financial aid from students with financial need to high-scoring students with means in order to maximize ranking criteria. Ultimately, the suitability of any particular medical school for any given student is too complex, nuanced, and individualized to be served by a rigid ranked list, no matter the methodology.
I have contemplated this decision since becoming dean six years ago. The courageous and bold moves by my respected colleague Dean John Manning of Harvard Law School and those of peer law schools compelled me to act on behalf of Harvard Medical School. What matters most to me as dean, alumnus, and faculty member is not a #1 ranking, but the quality and richness of the educational experience we provide at Harvard Medical School that encourages personal growth and lifelong learning.
I recognize that prospective applicants have legitimate interests in evaluating attributes of our school. I also value transparency and accountability, which is why HMS will continue to publicly share key information on our admissions website. Comparable details for all U.S. medical schools, including HMS, are available in their raw, unweighted form via the Medical School Admission Requirements (MSAR) Reports for Applicants and Advisors, part of the Association of American Medical Colleges website. We trust these resources will prove valuable for students as they make thoughtful and meaningful decisions about which medical school is the best fit for them.
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