Universities are losing the confidence of the general public. Institutions facing new hurdles as public confidence in higher ed wanes | Education Dive
Some of these are concerns I've had, and have expressed, for quite some time. However, the article doesn't address quality of education, itself. Students are graduating college these days with levels of ignorance that range from comical to dangerous. I have no idea if this is better or worse than it ever was in the past, but since more people are going to college now than ever and since it is their job to educate people, we now have a much higher percentage of people who consider themselves to be well-educated, and have the credentials to prove it, but are no better off than if they had not taken a single class.
Good points. The nation is also pumping out record numbers of college graduates into an economy that has diminishing career oriented jobs because the historical manufacturing base is declining (the manufacturing base is getting exported or is being replaced with technology). What good is a college degree if there aren't enough meaningful jobs to absorb the graduates? More graduates are chasing fewer meaningful jobs. Four last bastions of secure career oriented jobs are: - federal employment - firefighting/EMT - law enforcement - health care industry (due to a growing elderly population)
True to a certain extent. But I usually think that education sometimes indicates that you unlock certain level of cognition and thinking in your brain, unlocking your ability to learn new stuffs of that level of difficulty. You certainly need higher level of cognition to graduate from grad schools than says a diploma level, while the latter can of course uses years of work experiences and hardwork to unlock until similar level. If you are able to graduate with experienced classmates, working together with them, you are usually around their level or maybe a bit lower. (You need same attain near that level to discuss and complete your group projects). So, education can be important to a certain extent.
Oh, just read this at: School grades aged 10 predict risk of dementia - Telegraph 10 steps to preventing dementia 1. Break a sweat. Engage in regular cardiovascular exercise that elevates your heart rate and increases blood flow to the brain and body. 2. Hit the books. Formal education in any stage of life will help reduce your risk of cognitive decline and dementia. 3. Butt out. Evidence shows that smoking increases risk of cognitive decline. 4. Follow your heart. Risk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke – obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes – negatively impact your cognitive health. 5. Heads up Wear a seat belt, use a helmet when playing contact sports or riding a bike, and take steps to prevent falls and avoid brain injuries. 6. Fuel up right. Eat a healthy and balanced diet that is lower in fat and higher in vegetables and fruit 7. Catch some Zzz’s. Not getting enough sleep due to conditions like insomnia or sleep apnea may result in problems with memory and thinking. 8. Destress Some studies link a history of depression with increased risk of cognitive decline. 9. Buddy up. Pursue social activities that are meaningful to you. 10. Stump yourself. Build a piece of furniture. Complete a jigsaw puzzle. Do something artistic. Play games that make you think strategically. Education helps prevent dementia through simulation of the brain So most of us here have lower risk as we constantly upgrades ourselves. And high IQ or maybe higher level of intellect acquired through education can reduce PTSD. Source: http://www.apa.org/monitor/apr02/higheriq.aspx
A lot of these likely has to do with disenchanted students graduating with lots of debt, but very few job prospects, however, I think a lot of this could also have to do with all of the different instances of "campus hysteria" that has been prominent in the news over the last few years. Although many empathize with some of the student concerns, I'm sure that many see many of the students who are participating in activities related to these incidents as being entitled or as worrying about things that they shouldn't be worried about. Much of the population is already skeptical of higher education/higher ed institutions so throw in these instances and stories and people are starting to more openly express their disdain.
If U.S. universities were the U.S. military then we'd say they are trying to fight the Civil War in the 21st Century. For Love of Ivy was a movie and not a paradigm for education so the educators should get with the times rather than clinging to their buns and their dribbles.
OK, you got me, been in this higher ed gig going on 14 years and have no clue what a "bun" is in that context, or for that matter a "dribble".
Oh, it's interpretive. So is this: "And it's not surprising then they get bitter, they cling to guns or religion or antipathy toward people who aren't like them or anti-immigrant sentiment or anti-trade sentiment as a way to explain their frustrations."
Do you really think the US military is fighting the Civil War? They are light years ahead of the university mindset.
