Chapter 1: The Great Credential Race Questions/Issues

  1. Will the trend of higher education being treated as a business continue? If so, what advancements or setbacks would be caused by a business model for higher education? Are there any alternatives or possibilities to replace the current system?
  2. Will the trend of “credential creep” lead to a more educated populace overall?
  3. Does consumerist education, in your opinion, affect your learning as a student? If so, to what extent?
  4. Would the mass opening of new graduate institutions like the one in Texas lower the overall quality of a graduate education or improve it? How? Why is this a concern?
  5. Are there any viable alternatives to the U.S. News and World Report rankings system?

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