Just read, and found interesting and important. I did recoil a bit at the notion from higher Ed that in order to combat this trend they’d have to raise tuition. That seems like the actual opposite of what should be done, when high costs and lack of job placement/income potential thereafter are some of the key drivers of student enrollment drop off.
I think it could be time for colleges and universities to do some real soul searching on what they are hoping to provide to society. Graduating with thousands in debt and limited employment prospects perpetuates a cycle of violence and stress. In an ideal scenario, young people would not be taking out loans to pursue their education and dreams, period. It’s a form of modern day financial slavery, and is really difficult to come out from under. I think there are better ways and it’s time to get creative!
Just read, and found interesting and important. I did recoil a bit at the notion from higher Ed that in order to combat this trend they’d have to raise tuition. That seems like the actual opposite of what should be done, when high costs and lack of job placement/income potential thereafter are some of the key drivers of student enrollment drop off.
I think it could be time for colleges and universities to do some real soul searching on what they are hoping to provide to society. Graduating with thousands in debt and limited employment prospects perpetuates a cycle of violence and stress. In an ideal scenario, young people would not be taking out loans to pursue their education and dreams, period. It’s a form of modern day financial slavery, and is really difficult to come out from under. I think there are better ways and it’s time to get creative!