3 thoughts on “The Coming Higher-Ed Revolution”

1. I for one would like to see a move that replaces accreditation of schools with a certification of knowledge model similar to the professional licensing used in many professions.

   In this model rather then receiving a degree in marketing, for one example, the individual would instead just take a test to certify their marketing knowledge. How they learned about marketing would be irrelevant, just their score on the test.

   The key point is you wouldn’t need government involvement in such a model. Instead you just need a reputable profession organization, like the American Marketing Association for marketing, to develop and administer the test and employers to require it for employment in field. College degrees could then return to what they represented in the 19th Century which was demonstration of being a well rounded individual and something individuals purse for reasons of self improvement and actualization instead of employment.

   As an teacher this model would be attractive since students would then be in class either to gain the specific knowledge to pass the licensing examination or for self development. In either case they would have a motivation to learn instead of simply putting in “seat time” to get a piece of paper.

   1. Just be aware that a lot of professional certification currently requires credentials. For example, certification as a public account generally requires an accounting degree.

      1. er public accountant

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