Pluses and minuses

四月 30, 1999

The debate about league tables is critical. It is almost, but not quite, correct to argue that "what counts cannot always be tabulated" (THES, April 23). The vital word "easily" ought to be added at the end. It also needs to be emphasised that because the process is difficult it does not mean it should not be attempted. If public money is being spent, those providing it should know why they are providing it and they should say what they expect. It is also necessary to develop ways of measuring progress.

There are significant limitations to the system being used to compare universities. But the process is encouraging us all to ask, and try to answer, more relevant questions about what is happening. It may be hard to define, let alone measure, what is important in the university educational experience, but it is essential we try.

Bruce Lloyd

Principal lecturer in strategy

South Bank University

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