I think I have finally discovered an appropriate definition for the concept of as practiced by Warnborough to overcome country specific legistlation, regulatory concers and to make themselves appear BIG and beautiful. My initial idea was to call them but this one may 'illustrate' the point somewhat more effectively http://www.wuworldwide.i12.com/president.htm#globe Cheers Ismo
I don't much like where Southern Africa is located in that picture. But I guess Madagascar is the most grievously insulted.
Important question Ismo raises one very important question which is worthy of indepth analysis: Is Warnborough 'University' stateless? How is the concept of 'global university' defined? My response: Every single university in the world, no matter how it is formed, must belong to some jurisdiction. Moreover, its degree granting authority must emanate from some instrument of law that empowers the university grant degrees and is recognised in the country of origin. Global universities, claiming not to belong to a country, are a mere fantasy. Cheers, George
Re: Important question ... which brings us conveniently to another important concept What is a diploma mill? "There is no universal legal definition of what a diploma mill is. A dictionary definition is a good place to start: Diploma mill: An institution of higher education operating without supervision of a state or professional agency and granting diplomas which are either fraudulent or because of the lack of proper standards worthless." — Webster’s Third New International Dictionary which is denied by Warnborough is particular (see http://www.wuworldwide.i12.com/emails.htm#two so, what do we get when we combine a global university and a degree mill? Cheers Ismo
bad is bad Some things do not need a precise definition to be adequately clear. Imagine a nice bowl of chocolate ice cream. Now add a cup of hot sauerkraut and a half-cup of grapefruit juice. Note that it's perfectly legal to do this, but it surely makes a revolting dessert. What, you want me to offer a precise definition of "revolting" before you're willing to accept that this dish will make a person gag? My Esperanto is dreadful, sorry. G