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2025-03-13 -Great Cultural Revolution

VDH: Is the Jig Up for Elite Higher Education?

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Posted by Grom the Affective 2025-03-13 03:20|| || Front Page|| [11133 views ] Top

#1 If we're being honest with ourselves, pre-recorded lectures could replace almost all lectures from about 10th grade and up.

We now live in the 21st century, after all, and the "university" is a relic of the Middle Ages -- especially our widespread Sleep-Away Camp/Pajama Party model that is so widespread, costing tens and hundreds of US dollars.

Posted by Cary Murcer 2025-03-13 10:39|| 2025-03-13 10:39|| Front Page Top

#2 As far as being able to speak and write well, I can see an opportunity for honest testing organizations to spring up, and for a modest (compared to Ivy League costs) fee verify the verbal skills of anyone who applies to be so certified. These tests might include multiple choice exams, but also use other methods. Wouldn't it be a hoot to compare Ivy League grads so tested against home schooled GED grads?

Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2025-03-13 12:15|| 2025-03-13 12:15|| Front Page Top

#3 Companies should reintroduce apprenticeship programs.

Posted by Grom the Affective 2025-03-13 13:31|| 2025-03-13 13:31|| Front Page Top

#4 Companies are lazy, they treat their employees as a cost rather than an asset. Ever since Griggs vs Duke Power they default to various outside generated certification means to avoid having doing the hard work themselves upfront to filter qualified personnel.

Posted by Procopius2k 2025-03-13 13:58|| 2025-03-13 13:58|| Front Page Top

#5 ^Well colleges can't provide them with qualified personnel. Not nowadays.

Posted by Grom the Affective 2025-03-13 14:10|| 2025-03-13 14:10|| Front Page Top

#6 The Ivies increasingly now carry a DEI "taint" that makes their diploma suspect for anything STEM related, especially for minority graduates. Sad but true if you are honest. Smart businesses would be wise to favor solid state universities from red states to produce new employee candidates.

Posted by NoMoreBS 2025-03-13 15:26|| 2025-03-13 15:26|| Front Page Top

#7 Spot on.

Posted by Blake235 2025-03-13 15:30|| 2025-03-13 15:30|| Front Page Top

#8 While yes, pre-recorded lectures could replace lectures...most of my classes weren't lectures. Small school, less than 20 per class, questions and discussion encouraged. You can't beat having a knowledgeable, articulate instructor who can answer questions with a recording.

Posted by Silentbrick 2025-03-13 15:51|| 2025-03-13 15:51|| Front Page Top

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