Q&A with retiring National Student Clearinghouse CEO
Briefly

Ricardo Torres, CEO of the National Student Clearinghouse, is set to retire after 17 years amidst controversy over significant errors in enrollment reporting. A recent discovery showed freshman enrollment actually increased, contrary to previous reports of a decline. This revelation has caused disruption among researchers, policymakers, and college officials, questioning the reliability of clearinghouse data. Torres established a research center to enhance data credibility, but errors revealing skewed enrollment trends may lead to the potential discontinuation of key reports, casting a shadow over his legacy as he leaves his position.
The National Student Clearinghouse's recent significant errors in enrollment data have sparked re-evaluation among stakeholders and tarnished CEO Ricardo Torres's legacy as he prepares for retirement.
With the clearinghouse's leadership changes and potential discontinuation of the 'Stay Informed' report, the educational community faces uncertainty in student data reliability.
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